No Virtue: A Masey Baldridge/Luke Williamson Mystery

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Summary: thrilling
Review: From word one to the very last, Mr Brewer has a way of making life on the Missippi come to life. This historical fiction breathes life into it's characters. The characters in this series interact with both ease and detail. The suspense of the novel keeps you reading until the end. Mr Brewer has made this times period in our history come to life with joy and delight. You can almost hear the sounds of the water of the Missippi River or the creaking of the doors on the river boat. Wonderfully written, easy to read and characters that zing, all components of a great read.

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Summary: Fun, readable historical mystery
Review: This is a mystery set during Reconstruction. It's certainly not a "deep" or literary work, but it's a fun, quick read. Brewer seems to be at his best with the character of Masey Baldridge, the sometimes-embittered Confederate veteran -- Masey is pretty much the only character in this book with genuine depth. The plot is exciting and original enough to be entertaining -- Brewer's execution is a little shallow but I think it will please most readers.