Review: Mystery for Youth
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 4, 2014
RUNNING SCARED by S.L. Smith is the second Pete Culnane Mystery of  a "Who Done It" genre.  This book was very entertaining although predictable.  The author has taken great pains to make the story believable including the part where Nick Rice has been slammed into a tree by a Buick LaSabre.  Pete Culnane is the first on the scene of the accident and tries desperately to keep Nick Rice alive.The most interesting part of this book besides the story line and characters is that it reminds me of the television series Dragnet.  Pete Culnane reminds me of Sgt. Joe Friday and his partner reminds me of Officer Carl Goldman.  Pete is the all serious almost monotone Sgt. Joe Friday who is all business of the two detectives in the book and the other guy Martin Tierney is much like Officer Carl Goldman who takes life as it comes and is giving Pete Culnane his older partner quite the ribs.Because I loved Dragnet the series this book was quite pleasant and fun to read.  I would have to say that this book is good for young adults and anyone who simply wants a fun read.  One thing I liked about this author's style is it stayed on target the whole length of the book, was well written, and a very easy read