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Summary: Why I loved this book....
Review: I live in the area that is so well portrayed in this book. It hooked me completely in the opening sentence. Tom McInnes is a very interesting character, as well his secretary and pal Joey. This book is well planned and completely held my attention. I read this book non-stop. I could not ever figure out what was going to happen next. Mike Stewart's attention to detail was excellent as well as interesting. It accurately described the region as well as capturing the essence of the south. I am off today to find the other books Mike Stewart has written! What a find!
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Summary: Non-Mystery Reader
Review: I normally do not read mysteries, but my wife said I should read this one. I'm glad she did! Excellent Story! This is a wonderful book that I could not put down. Keep writen' em' and I'll keep Readin' em'! Later...
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Summary: Completely satisfying to a hard-to-please reader
Review: I rarely buy a mystery writer's first book, but I'm glad I bought this one. Excellent diaglogue, well-plotted, and fully-rounded characters who remind me of those paragons of crime-fighters: Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. I look forward to the next book, and the next.
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Summary: exciting page-turner with interesting plot twists
Review: I read this book while traveling and I couldn't put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Reminded me somewhat of Robert Parker's Spenser novels.
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Summary: Excellent Southern Action
Review: I really enjoyed this book and hope to see more good things from Mike Stewart. He fills the book with a strong leading man, evil henchmen, beautiful and suspicous women, and tightly plotted action scenes. The final wrap-up is one that is logical and suspenseful if not a little familiar. I definitely recommend this novel and only wished more thrillers of this caliber were released more frequently.
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Summary: Good as, if not better than Grisham
Review: I wrote because the other reviews are so gushing in their praise of this book. It is quite good, but it can be a little bit predictable at times. There are too many fist-fights, which the hero always wins. Also, the ending is an improbable "deal" between the hero and the villian. The hero also seems to find everything he is seeking without having to work too hard. In its favor the author does a good job describing his characters, including their flaws.
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Summary: A solid effort
Review: I wrote because the other reviews are so gushing in their praise of this book. It is quite good, but it can be a little bit predictable at times. There are too many fist-fights, which the hero always wins. Also, the ending is an improbable "deal" between the hero and the villian. The hero also seems to find everything he is seeking without having to work too hard. In its favor the author does a good job describing his characters, including their flaws.
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Summary: Hard to put down and full of twists and turns.
Review: It is hard to believe that SINS OF THE BROTHER is Mike Stewart's first novel. This book just gets better and better and ends too soon! The plot twists and turns and the action speeds up as it rushes toward several surprises at the end. Stewart's Tom McInnes is believable as a clever, wisecracking attorney caught up in a whirlwind of a mystery. I can't wait to read the next book by this accomplished fellow Alabamian!
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Summary: Go Along to Get Along
Review: It is hard to believe this fast-paced thriller is a debut novel. Mr. Stewart's ease with prose and dialogue is masterly. The book is moves very well, keeping you at keen attention throughout. You get a double bonus; not only is the book a page-turner, the plotting is particularly clever and intricate. Brother is killed. Big brother seeks vengeance. Sound familiar? How about if big brother gradually realizes that he better forget about revenge and just concentrate on staying alive? I liked this segue into practicality. I liked Tom McInnes' all too human reactions. After he has spent a lifetime trying to get the best of his controlling, powerful father; Tom pauses and thinks, "Doesn't he LIKE me?" The typical adult child amazed that his own surly attitude might engender a certain distaste in the parent. In Mike Gerrard, Mr. Stewart has created the most awesome villain I can remember. He is so well drawn that sometimes I actually liked him. My only reservation was the women were not believable. But perhaps we were to see them through Tom's eyes who thought girls just naturally smelled better and always had a gentle touch at their command. "Sins of the Brother" is one of the best mystery-thrillers of the past year, sure to be an award winner. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Fascinating Read!
Review: Loved this book, especially since I lived in Birmingham for 21 years and have spent lots of time in the Florida areas mentioned in the book. I think Mike Stewart should quit that lawyering and just write books full time.
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