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Lädt ... Terminated (A Tucker Mystery)von Ray Daniel
Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  froxgirl | Jan 6, 2015 |   This hero has been profoundly affected by something that happened off page but related to the current investigation. The previous scenario is explained alongside the current investigation. Indeed, the interplay of the two plot lines in intriguing and I loved the method the author used so that the hero could talk to his ex-wife which added another level to the investigation. The relationships between the characters are well developed and believable. This is a murder mystery seen through the eyes of an error prone, yet unstoppable computer programmer whose skill is debugging code which he applied to the investigation he is called into solving. However, the more embroiled he gets the more his life expectancy reduced. The relationships between all the characters are well developed and believable and seem to jump off the page. For someone who does not speak computer speak this does not detract from the enjoyment of this novel. Indeed it is self-effacing and does not treat the non-technological person as an idiot. The storyline is well paced and smooth. Tension is combined with humour to create a riveting non-stop twisty plot line which, when teamed with an interesting identifiable hero will keep you intrigued and guessing until the end. If Tucker had to deal with so much in this first novel what the hell does the author have planned for him in the next one? Full Disclosure: I received a free copy from Netgalley for an honest review. (  ) anuttyquilter | Aug 26, 2014 | Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zur ReiheThe Tucker Mysteries (book 1)
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HTML: Uber-geek Tucker and his beautiful wife, Carol, developed controversial security software together until the day he was fired and she was murdered. Now, six months later, another software engineer is dead, bringing new clues to light in Carolâ??s cold case. Shocked by the brutal violence heâ??s witnessed, Tucker is determined to track down the truth behind the killingsâ??no matter what the cost. Hired as a consultant by his old company, Tucker discovers their most important project is in danger of being corrupted . . . and there are people willing to kill to get their hands on it. Praise: "A lively debut."â??Kirkus Reviews â??A smart novel with plenty of witty asides, slam-bam action, and it doesnâ??t flinch from depicting sexual violence."â??The Boston Globe "Ray Daniel has nailed it. Nailed the story, nailed the writing, nailed the whole clever, original and quirky deal. An authentically riveting thriller, with wit and skill and a voice you canâ??t forget. Terrific."â??Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning author "[A] smart, snappy, suspense-filled entertainment that knows just when to ratchet up the action, just when to turn the plot, just when to twist the knife. And more than that, it's filled with fascinating characters, snarky humor, and some sharp social observations, too. You'll read far into the night and come away with two things: a deep sense of satisfaction and sweaty palms from turning the pages so fast."â??William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay and The Lincoln Letter "Ray Daniel delivers a fast moving and engaging story with fully-blown characters, biting wit, and sparkling dialog. Terminated is a terrific debut novel. There is a new kid in town who deserves a wide audience."â??Gary Braver, bestselling and award-winning author of Tunnel Vision "Ray Daniel not only delivers a suspenseful, twisty, action-packed yarn, he's created an everyman hero named Tucker who will linger in the reader's conscious long after the final page is read. A terrific debut for a promising new series."â??Steve Ulfelder, Edgar-nominated author of Wolverine Bros. Freight & Storage "Ray Daniel knows what he writes and has written a winner."â??Mike Cooper, award-winning author of Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.8)
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There are some plot holes here (why aren't the Staties or any local police department investigating all these killings?), and the haunting of Tucker by his late wife seems all too cheap and easy as a plot device. However, the pacing is good, there are just the right amount of characters and suspense, and the outcome makes sense. I think the world of start-ups, especially in Boston, is underutilized in mysteries, and there's plenty of skullduggery in Fort Point and "The Innovation District" to make for some fine upcoming Tucker mysteries for those who are still missing Robert B. Parker and are forever bereft without him. (