Review: Well written and "seriously" funny!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 8, 2013
Be prepared to laugh. This book reminds me of an adult version of the Amelia Badelia books I used to read to my children when they were young. Not everyone will enjoy the type of slapstick, zany humor employed by this author. But in spite of the light-hearted (and may I perhaps add, tongue-in-cheek, 'lightheaded') dry-humored persona Chris Well has given to the main character, Harry Truman, Harry is a bit sharper than he first appears.Harry Truman is a former crime reporter for a local newspaper. He's making attempts to write the great American novel, perhaps with the intent to try to show the newspaper just what type of talented writer they had replaced. Curiously, he was not overly surprised when a couple of mobster like goons showed up at his door with the news that "the boss wants to see you." While the readers roll their eyes with thoughts that this is going to be another ho-hum stereotypical read, the "boss" explains to Truman that he wants his biography--a memoir--written before he dies. Harry is less than enthused at the prospect. He's not really given much of a choice, and on the way home he wonders how he is going to accomplish this task and write his own great novel.Harry realizes he is being followed by someone he didn't recognize. The man approaches him and Truman realizes the man thinks he is associated with the "boss." The man wants Harry to kill his wife--for hire. Harry is not up to committing a crime, but instead of doing the right thing and reporting this to the police, he decides to investigate the situation for himself.What follows is the strangest series of happenstances I've ever read in a mystery. The author presents some unexpected twists and turns that I did not see coming in addition to some good old-fashioned chase scenes. I give this zany adventure mystery a thumbs up for those who enjoy this type of light reading. It is quick paced and has some genuinely funny moments. If I were to rate this book, I would give it a PG-13 rating with a warning about the presence of some drinking, hangovers, smoking, a shooting, and some hints of sexual temptation. There is no crude language.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this ebook from the author through The Story Cartel. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”