Review: I really like Carlos!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2013
As I got to know Carlos Acuna, I kept thinking of John D. MacDonald's iconic character, Travis McGee: hard-nosed detective and ladies' man who's into taking it easy and enjoying the beauty of his surroundings and working just enough to pay the bills. But he can't resist a damsel in distress or a friend in need.Mr. Simpson is a good writer. His strengths are descriptions of the settings and local color and the development of the main characters, especially Acuna.In this story we follow ex-FBI agent, Acuna, as he becomes acquainted with the small California town where he has chosen to retire. He becomes involved with some colorful characters, makes some friends and some enemies, and seems to be settling into a routine of doing some consulting and security work while pursuing his love of photography. And then things get a bit more complicated...I enjoyed this book and I especially liked Carlos Acuna. I hope this is the beginning of a new series for Mr. Simpson because I would very much like to know what happens next. And I've added his Joey Costa series to my TBR list.