ARA Review by Olivia8 of Political Dirty Trick

[Olivia8]

[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, Political Dirty Trick.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5

Political Dirty Trick: A Crystal Moore Suspense novel offers a compelling storyline with relatable characters. Set in Texas, the story centers around a Gubernatorial race where the opposing candidate's staff pulls a dirty political trick with deadly consequences. The protagonist, Crystal Moore, becomes an unwitting target of a crazy woman, who seems to grow crazier with every page turn.


Crystal's grandmother, Eula, was without a doubt my favorite character. She is irreverent, witty, loveable, and apparently a wonderful cook. Whether intended or not, she brings a healthy dose of comic relief which helps bring the story alive. My only complaint about her is she won’t share her recipe for chili.


Billy Glothe, or Billy the Goat as his friends call him, also offers a layer of charm and authenticity to the story as the Sheriff leading the investigation.


The main protagonist, Ginnie, is as annoying as I’m sure the author designed her to be. And not very smart as evidenced by her sticking around and, without risking a spoiler alert, returning to wreak more havoc on a situation gone horribly wrong. She was definitely the opposition campaign’s useful idiot, with emphasis on idiot.


Callan does a good job of adding friction to the story throughout the investigation into the murder of one of the candidate’s dear friends, who was simply doing a favor for a friend. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! The local sheriff’s office encounters all the usual obstacles one may suspect during an investigation; although most of these obstacles are constructed not by the story’s antagonists, but by the local District Attorney’s office, which bungles more than one aspect of the investigation.


If you enjoy a quick read with political suspense and a healthy dose of chicanery, this Crystal Moore Suspense won't disappoint. James Callan does an excellent job in bringing his characters to life with authentic dialogue. Even though it’s the third in the series, it’s a wonderful standalone novel. I also love the book cover. Count me in as a new member of the James Callan/Crystal Moore fan club.

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