Review: Takedown
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2012
There is a temptation to lead off this review with "based on today's headlines," as parts of the plot of Takedown seem to be loosely based on some of the financial scandals of the last several years, most notably Bernie Madoff's ponzi scheme and some of the concerns and problems with algorithmic stock trading. It made for a fast-paced thriller with the outcome uncertain and a few twists you won't see coming. The main characters were easy to like, which in a thriller is needed so you'll care what happens to them.Another thing I always appreciate is when a story takes place in a specific place and  gets the details right. Geographic faux pas are one of my pet peeves. Murray got the details right, not only geographically, but the culture and attitudes of the people in the Twin Cities area, where Takedown is set.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **