The Edge of Justice

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Summary: Well done
Review: A first novel with a heavily detailed back story. That may be why the sequel is a prequel. Different view and hero make me look forward to more.

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Summary: Every page a joy
Review: A great book that is both suspensful amd entertaining. I am an avid reader and it is hard to find a book that is truly a page turner and this novel fits into that catagory. Very suspensful with a surprise ending that you could never guess at. A great book for both men and women. When does his next book come out? I can hardly wait!

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Summary: Don't have to like the genre to love this book!
Review: Clinton McKinzie has made me a convert to thriller/crime/adventure stories. He truly has a gift for shaping character and plot, drawing you in to encounter people you care about in situations that are simultaneously extreme and realistic. I recommend his work to a variety of readers; it's a page-turner, a great escape into a world where McKinzie is the expert guide. The story may also encourage you to give climbing a try!

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Summary: Don't have to like the genre to love this book!
Review: Clinton McKinzie has made me a convert to thriller/crime/adventure stories. He truly has a gift for shaping character and plot, drawing you in to encounter people you care about in situations that are simultaneously extreme and realistic. I recommend his work to a variety of readers; it's a page-turner, a great escape into a world where McKinzie is the expert guide. The story may also encourage you to give climbing a try!

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Summary: Pure Entertainment
Review: Despite a formulaic plot, cliched characters and essentially juvenile protagonist and storyteller, this was a basically enjoyable read, a good way to spend a rainy afternoon or a couple of nigths' bedtime reading. The Wyoming setting and rockclimbing lifestyle also set it apart somewhat from the cookiecutter legal thriller, which is all this book aspires to be. Bottom line is if you want any depth, characterization, originality, look elsewhere. If you simply want a way to enjoy a few hours, you could do worse than "Edge of Justice."

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Summary: Breath of Fresh Air
Review: EDGE OF JUSTICE was slow getting started for me but once it picked up my interest, I was hooked. Anton Burns is a breath of fresh air. He's not a supercop, but a mountain climber/peace officer in exhile. I can't wait to read the prequel to find out why he is in exhile. I recommend this book, highly. It was more realistic in that Burns went through ALOT of trials and tribulations and I loved that he wasn't some supercop who could control each and every situation he was in. Often, the injustices that occured were very fustrating to read but realistic regardless. I think this book would appeal to those who are tired of the same ole thing. Characterizations were strong and memorable. Look forward to his next book.

Keishon

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Summary: High Altitude Mayhem
Review: I have always thought a mountain climbing killing might be the perfect murder. Who is say how the "accident" occurred? Sometimes the body is never found. A misstep, a quirk of the weather, a piece of rotten rock---all or singly could happen in an instant and be given as the likely cause of death.

"The Edge of Justice," a debut novel, takes that premise and gives it quite a shake. Protagonist Anton Burns, Special Investigator for the State of Wyoming and climbing enthusiast, is sent to Laramie to investigate the accidental death of a girl who fell to her death from a ledge in the mighty Vedauwoo mountains. Anton is carrying a heavy load of baggage: he is under investigation for shooting and killing three men in a police raid, his beloved elder brother is in jail for manslaughter, and he has been exiled to the Cody office far from the action in Cheyenne. When he arrives in Laramie, the biggest trial in the history of the state is in progress, trying two lowlife brothers for the brutal rape/murder of a young girl. Anton and his faithful bear of a dog, Oso, after an idyllic afternoon rock climbing investigate the site of the climbing death. He quickly ascertains that the "accident" was murder. While investigating, he realizes a cover-up is in place and it is very likely the brothers on trial are innocent.

This is a fast paced novel that keeps our interest engaged. Mr. MacKinzie is obviously an expert climber and does well in describing the almost lyrical joys of high altitude climbing. One might say he devotes too many pages to the technical aspects of climbing, but I stayed involved all the way. The characters are mostly one-dimensional, either very good or very bad with no ambiguity. Also there are far too many subplots and needless diversions. However, the author has a good tale to tell, and he does it well. I look forward to further adventures with Anton; maybe the next time will be a little more streamlined.

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Summary: amazing book--
Review: I loved the characters--all of them seemed so real. This author had done his homework. Cant wait for the next one.!!!

Rating:
Summary: amazing book--
Review: I loved the characters--all of them seemed so real. This author had done his homework. Cant wait for the next one.!!!

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Summary: This will keep you on the edge of your seat !!!
Review: I'm still not sure whether I'm more inpressed with the author or the novel!

Allegedly, this is the author's first novel. However, the enduring excitement McKinzie's story provides keeps the reader unable to close the book. Clinton McKinzie has a style most authors are lucky to perfect over a life-time.

I eagerly await the already planned prequel. McKinzie's career will be watched with great interest.