The HONOR FARM

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Summary: Beyond Expectations
Review: I picked this book up at a wholesaler for three bucks. I recognized the author's name from the press for "Exit Wounds", the movie. Needless to say, my expectations were not very high. I was surprised at the depth of character and the layers of plot that Westermann is able to tool into this story. Of course, the hook is that the author has been a real cop for twenty years, but don't let that mislead you. It definitely shows in his writing that he knows his stuff, but Westermann is a true craftsman with words. His pacing, dialogue, and characters are directly on target, telling a story with minimalist narrative (ala James Ellroy). If Westermann was half as good at being a cop, as he is at writing about it, the streets should be very safe in his neighborhood.

Rating:
Summary: Beyond Expectations
Review: I picked this book up at a wholesaler for three bucks. I recognized the author's name from the press for "Exit Wounds", the movie. Needless to say, my expectations were not very high. I was surprised at the depth of character and the layers of plot that Westermann is able to tool into this story. Of course, the hook is that the author has been a real cop for twenty years, but don't let that mislead you. It definitely shows in his writing that he knows his stuff, but Westermann is a true craftsman with words. His pacing, dialogue, and characters are directly on target, telling a story with minimalist narrative (ala James Ellroy). If Westermann was half as good at being a cop, as he is at writing about it, the streets should be very safe in his neighborhood.

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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: The perfect follow-on to Exit Wounds. John literally sucks you into the story; you feel Orin's pain, you absolutely hate Roger Smith, and you want to smack George Clarke in the back of his head. Very well written, very engrossing, couldn't put it down. Now, when does the movie come out? Thanks, John!

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Summary: cops in jail;what could be better?
Review: This cops-in-prison novel is the sequel to Exit Wounds, a classic cop novel now being made into a movie. Funny, nasty, interesting, sad. Killer dialogue. The Gold Coast estate setting makes it a prison story without the claustrophobia. I loved it.

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Summary: cops in jail;what could be better?
Review: This prison novel is the sequel to Exit Wounds, a classic cop novel now being made into a movie. Funny, nasty, interesting. Killer dialogue. The Gold Coast estate setting makes it a prison story without the claustrophobia. I loved it.

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Summary: Pity the Poor Man Is Losing His Grip.
Review: Through thick and thin I have tried to enjoy his work.However, I honestly feel its a performance expectation gap. Initially hip,savvy,quick witted turned into a rather traditional fuddy dud.Sorry, no sparks,no mystery and painfully angry for no valid reasons. Some times writers lose their way and try to run a marathon when all they do is sprint. I suggest a writer can be both. Turn it up a couple of notches Junior. [e-mail]