Review: Decent (But Not Groundbreaking) PI Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
Other reviewers have compared this story to a Jack Reacher novel. No way. Not even close. Nick Colt is more Magnum PI than Jack Reacher. Although it might not be on th elevel of Lee Child's work, this book is still pretty good.I did enjoy the story. Good 3D characters, action that is violent but no overdone, and enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. However, there were a few areas that I feel could be improved upon.Some of the plot elements were a little too deus ex machina for my liking. I dislike when the protagonist relies on perfectly-timed random luck rather then their own wits and strength. Furthermore, sometimes Colt acts out of character, like his interactions with the domineering fast food manager. Additionally, some of his "witty" banter came across as forced and not funny.Despite any complaints, fans of detective stories should like this one.No typos or errors found either, and that's always nice.