> From: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of davezeltserman
> Roger Smith, who's two crime thrillers, Mixed Blood and Wake Up Dead, are
just great, violent as hell, and nothing watered down or cartoonish about
them (although Ron Clinton might disagree about the bent cop, Rudi, in Mixed
Blood),
Yes, Dave and I, who usually see eye-to-eye, have differing viewpoints on
that character. Having said that, though, I agree with Dave that Smith's
MIXED BLOOD is a compelling and worthwhile read. While there may have been
elements in it that were a bit over-the top (though certainly not to the
extent of BEAT THE REAPER), it's a book that's tough to put down and stays
with you...as I type this, many months since having read it, I can still
remember it vividly, and for me that's pretty unusual. It's a not a perfect
book, but it's quite good, and I'm looking forward to reading WAKE UP DEAD.
Ron C.
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