Review: OMG Rick Murcer Does it Again!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 27, 2011
The story line is very well described in the above synopsis and by other reviewers,so I'll skip that and just tell you what Rick Murcer's latest book IS and IS NOT.  It is a great read and faithfully follows the characters that were introduced in Caribbean Moon and Deceitful Moon.  As in his two previous novels, there are many characters to remember.  But Rick does a great job of introducing almost everyone in the first quarter of the book.  So if you haven't read the preceding books, you won't be lost.  If your memory isn't as good as it used to be (mine isn't), I have a hint for all Kindle readers.  Use the Add Notes and Highlights function (under MENU).  Each time a character is introduced, highlight the relevant information, and then refer to it later by selecting View My Notes & Highlights to refresh your memory.  In this book there are characters from Lancing PD, FBI, Miami PD, Dade Co. Sheriff Dept. and, of course the cruise line security staff, as well as even more people in Ireland.  All of whom contribute to the rich tapestry of the story.Although Rick would probably disagree with me, I would not describe this book as a "thriller".  I didn't find my heart racing, but intellectually it held my interest, and it has a great ending (I won't give it away).  It is a very good, creative mystery with lots of twists and turns.  It's definitely a page-turner that will grab your attention.  Also, it is NOT gory (with the exception of one "ewwwww" killing early in the book).  For those of you who were turned off by the multiple descriptive killings in his first book, Caribbean Moon, please give Murcer another try.  Of course there are murders (it is a mystery) but they are not excessively detailed in Emerald Moon.  Finally, don't be put off by the small number of Amazon reviews.  This book was just released 9/25/11.  Be one of the first to write a review.  Rick DOES read your comments and appreciates your ideas.On a final good note, Murcer has three new books on the drawing board (two of them Manny Williams thrillers).  Follow this author ... he's going places!