Review: A five star read for fans of Texas mysteries
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 17, 2014
Wier has a folksy, down-home delivery style that well suits his subject matter. So if you are a Texophile you are sure to enjoy these.Part of his schtick is a detailed description of the Austin locale from which he hails. I have spent a good part of my life in this area of Texas, and this is a lot of what keeps me chugging throught his tales.Another strong suit for Wier is the characterization. Travis is quite believeable in this setting, and his speech and mannerisms are authentic. Other characters are also well drawn and fit in the setting.In this one Travis uncovers corruption that may lead toward the Governor's mansion, and soon finds himself on the run, the object of a police manhunt. Pretty standard stuff and linear plotting.I wish Wier would price these a little more competitively. While this one is a give-away at .99 cents, his others run $3.99; a little steep for this sort of fare.All things considered, a good read.