Review: Not bad
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
While I do like this story, I found there was not the kind of excitement I am used to. Not sure if that is because of the time period or what.The story is well written, flows smoothly, and catches your attention from page one to the end. The Socialist line of the story seems to be well researched and explained.The characters are well written and well defined. Some of those characters with the hard nosed Socialist/Communist issues are written so well you want to grab them and shake them silly. Would be nice to see Pattrick and Rachel get together. But then again, it would prove to be dangerous in their line of work.Leo Westmacott is an aging sleuth, who had been retired, has come back to fight crime yet again. With his secretary Rachelk Slator, and the loyal Pattrick Clayton assisting him, the criminals are up against a good team.  The Red scare is dying fast and the Socialist revolutionaries are fighting a losing battle. There are still more ardent Reds who remain.When the DA personally bring Westmacort the case of an innocent man's supposed lynching, Leo accepts the case. This puts Rachel and Leo's skills to the test and straining his own.I found this an interesting story because things like this really happened back in that time period. They may still be happening today.I do recommend this book. There are no sex scenes, so it is safe for teens.