Review: gift from the author
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2011
I've always enjoyed the E.S. Gardner books and this book is definitely almost a copy with certain changes. The setting is more modern and it's now NYC. While there is a p.i. working for the lawyer, his role is very much in the background. The writing is crisp and certainly reads well. Characters are all very nasty and unpleasant which might just be a reflection of the city. So while I give the book 5 stars for the writing, in  actuality I only gave it 3 because this is not my kind of book. I prefer a book where I can enjoy the characters and the atmosphere. I don't care for nastiness with no redeeming qualities. So I won't be coming here again.