Review: A Gripping Read!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2013
Although The Devil's Necktie is described above as a crime thriller, I think action-adventure should also be listed as part of the description.  I was given a copy of this book by the author's representatives in exchange for an honest review.  I was not disappointed with my read.  The book is very well thought out and holds the reader's attention seamlessly and again, I found it hard to tear myself away from the action and the characters.Jack Bertolino is a retired cop and wants to live a quiet retired life in sunny California...the land of sunshine and dreams.  However in  retrospect, he has made many the enemy during his lifetime of public service and they are not about to let him rest.  Jack is well defined, hard nosed and stubborn and relies very much on his cop instincts.  A lot of his hunches and gut feelings are in hindsight and it seems he is always a step behind the evil that infuses itself in his retirement.  The action begins in chapter one and continues through to the end of the book, affecting not only Jack, but the people he loves and those he works with.  It seemed to me, Jack was always putting himself in harm's way; he certainly didn't fear the brutality of the bad guys.  I've said it before and I will say it again, I'm glad I am not a cop and I am thankful for those who can provide this kind of service to the public and not dishonor their shield!!John Lansing's writing was easy to read, fast paced and very gripping.  I very much enjoyed the novel.  Thank you John!