Review: While I found some issues, this story was unique and the climax was a slow build to a satisfying ending
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2013
This book was a fun romp with a feel of a Where's Waldo illustration; only we are trying to find Paul - before everyone else does, to his detriment.  Add in the art-deco and slightly decadent feel of Miami, the steam of the Everglades, a jazz trio and a series of unfortunate events and you are starting to crack open the joys within.What makes this so different is that we know who committed the murder: all of the story's tension hang on the witness and drummer Paul, his disappearance and whether he will be found, alive, to testify.  Diving right in with several point of view changes narrated by different characters does make for a tricky start, but then the pacing settled with some deliciously clever sidelines that allow for time to breathe and just enjoy the world that McFadden is building.With so many characters, there were some gaps in their development: but the main players in the story (the band) and one slightly depraved and crooked cop are defined fairly clearly and solidly. Dialogue in this book is both fast paced and well written, with an eye to sarcasm and some humor it often served to help define a sense of the characters.  While I found some issues, this story was unique and the climax was a slow build to a satisfying ending that I thoroughly enjoyed.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.