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Summary: The Deader the Better Couldn't Be Better
Review: As a mystery writer with the first novel featuring my series PI Jesse Ascencio in current release, I have been impressed by G.M. Ford's Leo Waterman for years. Seattle-based, Waterman is one of the freshest series stars to hit the mystery world in decades. In THE DEADER THE BETTER, Leo Waterman attempts to determine what actually happened to a friend of his whose death in Steven's Falls has been ruled a suicide. He drags together an odd group of characters, even odder than usual, to assist him in his effort, and Rebecca Duvall is on the scene to what she does as well as any girlfriend in mysterydom. The book has a swiftly-moving plot and a truly-rendered setting. It is most deserving of its recent Shamus Award nomination.
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Summary: The Deader the Better Couldn't Be Better
Review: As a mystery writer with the first novel featuring my series PI Jesse Ascencio in current release, I have been impressed by G.M. Ford's Leo Waterman for years. Seattle-based, Waterman is one of the freshest series stars to hit the mystery world in decades. In THE DEADER THE BETTER, Leo Waterman attempts to determine what actually happened to a friend of his whose death in Steven's Falls has been ruled a suicide. He drags together an odd group of characters, even odder than usual, to assist him in his effort, and Rebecca Duvall is on the scene to what she does as well as any girlfriend in mysterydom. The book has a swiftly-moving plot and a truly-rendered setting. It is most deserving of its recent Shamus Award nomination.
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Summary: laugh out loud!
Review: Do not read this book while sitting in the lunchroom at work! It looks very unprofessional to be laughing out loud when you are sitting at a table by yourself. Leo Waterman's unique view of how the system works, and how to work the system makes for a delightful read.
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Summary: This book rocked!!!
Review: I love the Leo Waterman series. Everyone of them has been great. But I think I can safely say that this is my favorite yet.Leo and his live in girlfriend visit some freinds who have bought some property in hopes of opening a resort. Beautiful little town, perfect location on the water. But things feel a little weird. After returning home, a few weeks later they discover the husband is dead. Leo being who he is wants to know why. It turns into almost a caper from there on. Leo bringing in people who can do specific jobs for him to help nail those responsible. A whole lot of fun to read, and And I would highly recommend this series, but this book in particular. Jon Jordan
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Summary: He should have stayed in Seattle
Review: In order to create the fictional town of Steven Falls, the author has created an alternate world where the political boundaries and political organization are different, two towns have disappeared (replaced by the fictional town in a different location), the state police have taken over the county courthouse, and the sheriff's office is no longer in the county seat. Readers familiar with the real location may have problems with the novel. For people from outside the Puget Sound/ Olympic Peninsula area, it might be an interesting cops and robbers tale. Seattle PI Leo Waterman has a friend who has acquired property to start a small resort and work as a fishing guide. He is an outsider in a small town, where locals have their own ideas for the property. Conflicts with the local red necks and power brokers turn lethal. Leo brings in an assortment of street people, thieves, and shadowy individuals to exact retribution. Leo is not a nice guy when you get on his wrong side. The novel starts out on a different case before getting to the main plot, and meanders at some points. It is hard to say if anyone wins in the end as everyone, including Leo, gets banged up, and we seem to be left with a trail of broken bodies and shattered dreams. At best, the story would have a PG-13 rating.
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Summary: laugh out loud!
Review: Leo & Rebecca are at it again. This is the sixth book in the series and one of the best. Leo makes some new friends and revisits some old while untangling the circumstances around the death of an aquaintence. The scheming he uncovers leads him to some scheming of his own as only he can scheme. The 'Boys' new home is a riot, and the plot is involved enough to keep you guessing. This is a fun read, although there are a couple of darker undertones and some changes that will make Leo a different person when we meet him next. G.M. Ford has done it again!
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Summary: A fun read
Review: Leo & Rebecca are at it again. This is the sixth book in the series and one of the best. Leo makes some new friends and revisits some old while untangling the circumstances around the death of an aquaintence. The scheming he uncovers leads him to some scheming of his own as only he can scheme. The 'Boys' new home is a riot, and the plot is involved enough to keep you guessing. This is a fun read, although there are a couple of darker undertones and some changes that will make Leo a different person when we meet him next. G.M. Ford has done it again!
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Summary: Best Yet
Review: Leo Waterman is excellent, as usual. His associates give even greater breadth and depth in this new adventure. This book clearly shows that G. M. Ford is writing increasingly more complex stories as the series matures. Read them all. Great fun, a good read.
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Summary: Best Yet
Review: Leo Waterman is excellent, as usual. His associates give even greater breadth and depth in this new adventure. This book clearly shows that G. M. Ford is writing increasingly more complex stories as the series matures. Read them all. Great fun, a good read.
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Summary: A fine addition to the series
Review: Mr. Ford just keeps cranking out great novels. For the fifth straight time, I was laughing out loud, drawing concerned looks from strangers. Another super plot, too. The only flaw in this series is the year we have to wait for the next installment, before the book gets devoured in a single sitting. If you liked any of the previous Leo Waterman's, this one is sure to please.
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