Review: Terrific story with an unusually interesting promo!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2011
I don't usually like ebook downloads that contain a short story and a longer promo; I usually find them to be a tactless way of pushing the reader to go buy something else by the author.  However, the short story included in this download was actually a very nice length, and I surprisingly thought that the promo fit well into the download, almost continuing the short story in a way.The short story follows Garrison Gage as he is asked by a teenage neighbor he doesn't really know to investigate the disappearance of this teen neighbor's girlfriend.  Mr. Gage unwillingly agrees and starts to get back into investigation, something he had given up long before.It's a really nice intro to the Garrison Gage series, and it was so well-written that it didn't feel rushed or too short at all.  I loved the persona of Garrison, as he is a crippled man with a full sense of sarcasm, which was quite witty and humorous at times.The short story only takes up about 1/3 of the download, though; the other 2/3 is the first few chapters of the official Book 1 of the series.  It gives you more insight into Garrison's past and how he ended up in the town he is currently living in.  It also really does draw you in and makes you want to keep reading, something that I may just do by buying the official book.Overall, I really enjoyed this short story so much that I wanted more; and the fact that the promo for the first book was included satiated that desire.  I think this shows promise as a mystery series, and I can't wait to see what the author does next!  I highly recommend checking out this short story, because I really enjoyed the mystery.Warnings - Language, Mild Sexual Violence References; Mild Violence