Review: Great Short Story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2011
In some ways, this story is much different than Brett Battles' Quinn Series (The Cleaner, The Deceived, Shadow of Betrayal and The Silenced) or his new Logan Harper series that begins with Little Girl Gone.Both of these series are fast-paced action thrillers that cause friends of mine to report sleepless nights each time they begin a new book. Battles' style creates a rapid reading and page-turning response in the novels I have read so far. They are enjoyable. Each one I've started, I did not want to put down until I had finished.For the fast action, intrigue and reading enjoyment, PERFECT GENTLEMEN is reminiscent of Battles' books. Although in this story, the main character is not immediately recognizable as a "good guy", he still has a good heart and a sense of justice.The main difference between PERFECT GENTLEMAN and Battles' novels is the ability to get action, suspense and mystery served up in a bite-sized portion and still have enough time to sleep.  I enjoyed it.  Without spoiling the surprise of the plot, the story's main character is an American ex-patriot in the Philippines who looks after his girls. Somehow, in six thousand words, Battles weaves interesting characters and situations into a believable yet surprising plot. In short-story form, this is a full-course meal.