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Review by edztan15 -- An Imperfect Crime by Fred G. Baker
[Following is a volunteer review of "An Imperfect Crime" by Fred G. Baker.]
Peter Simpson and Allister Brown are struggling writers who have yet to publish a bestselling novel. The two friends come up with a plan not only to become published authors but also to become the talk of the entire country through an elaborate deception. With the help of another friend, Sarah Parker, they devise an elaborate plan where Peter is supposed to be convicted from killing Allister until the last minute that Allister will show up and absolve Peter of the accusations. Everything seems to be going according to plan, but at the time of Peter's conviction and eventual sentence, both Allister and Sarah did not show up leading to Peter’s death. Is there a conspiracy among these three friends? Did Peter really kill Allister? Or is there a more sinister chain of events that lead to this tragedy?
Father Montero, a retired policeman who became a priest, teams up with Detective Lori Sanchez to find out the answers to this conspiracy gone wrong situation. Father Montero, who has been Peter's priest during the conviction, is convinced that Peter is innocent, and he is determined to search Allister and Sarah to find out the truth. This is not the only case for Detective Sanchez as she also investigates a Mexican cartel that is gaining strength and influence in the country. Montero and Sanchez are in for the surprise of their careers as they discover harrowing connections to these cases, and they need to figure things out quickly for their own safety.
Fred G. Baker’s An Imperfect Crime is a fast-paced crime thriller that will definitely grip the readers’ attention until the end. As the story develops, mysteries multiply as soon as one gets uncovered. The book has its way of keeping the readers on their toes as they join Father Montero and Detective Sanchez in searching for clues and evading dangers as a consequence of their investigation. What I loved most in the book is how Baker managed to create interesting and fully fleshed-out characters that have amazing chemistry with each other. Even the supporting characters’ stories are interesting to read. Characters can go from serious to funny, vulnerable to brave, and being by the book to unorthodox without feeling forced. It’s no wonder that this book will be part of a series since the dynamics between the two investigators are just too good for one book.
I do have one criticism with the book, but it is just a minor thing and does not really detract from the narrative. There are parts in the story where the reader can already figure out the meaning behind a clue while the two investigators are still mesmerized with the mystery, and their discussions are usually far off from the answer. There are times when the answer is right under their noses, yet no one is acknowledging it. This is just a matter of reading preference, so if you would read the book and just go along with the two partners as they figure things out, this negative aspect won’t be a distraction at all.
I’m giving An Imperfect Crime a perfect score of 4 out of 4 stars. There are profanities and some distressing depictions of sex in the book, so this is for a mature audience. Those who love crime, thriller, and mystery will enjoy this book. The characters are well-thought-out and the narrative is engaging. I only found a few errors in the book, and they did not affect my reading enjoyment. Although this is part of a series, the book can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. There are predictable moments, but the surprises certainly outweigh those moments. I sampled this book without expecting to read it for its entirety, but the first few pages gripped me, so I decided to pick this one up, and I’m glad I did.
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An Imperfect Crime
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Peter Simpson and Allister Brown are struggling writers who have yet to publish a bestselling novel. The two friends come up with a plan not only to become published authors but also to become the talk of the entire country through an elaborate deception. With the help of another friend, Sarah Parker, they devise an elaborate plan where Peter is supposed to be convicted from killing Allister until the last minute that Allister will show up and absolve Peter of the accusations. Everything seems to be going according to plan, but at the time of Peter's conviction and eventual sentence, both Allister and Sarah did not show up leading to Peter’s death. Is there a conspiracy among these three friends? Did Peter really kill Allister? Or is there a more sinister chain of events that lead to this tragedy?
Father Montero, a retired policeman who became a priest, teams up with Detective Lori Sanchez to find out the answers to this conspiracy gone wrong situation. Father Montero, who has been Peter's priest during the conviction, is convinced that Peter is innocent, and he is determined to search Allister and Sarah to find out the truth. This is not the only case for Detective Sanchez as she also investigates a Mexican cartel that is gaining strength and influence in the country. Montero and Sanchez are in for the surprise of their careers as they discover harrowing connections to these cases, and they need to figure things out quickly for their own safety.
Fred G. Baker’s An Imperfect Crime is a fast-paced crime thriller that will definitely grip the readers’ attention until the end. As the story develops, mysteries multiply as soon as one gets uncovered. The book has its way of keeping the readers on their toes as they join Father Montero and Detective Sanchez in searching for clues and evading dangers as a consequence of their investigation. What I loved most in the book is how Baker managed to create interesting and fully fleshed-out characters that have amazing chemistry with each other. Even the supporting characters’ stories are interesting to read. Characters can go from serious to funny, vulnerable to brave, and being by the book to unorthodox without feeling forced. It’s no wonder that this book will be part of a series since the dynamics between the two investigators are just too good for one book.
I do have one criticism with the book, but it is just a minor thing and does not really detract from the narrative. There are parts in the story where the reader can already figure out the meaning behind a clue while the two investigators are still mesmerized with the mystery, and their discussions are usually far off from the answer. There are times when the answer is right under their noses, yet no one is acknowledging it. This is just a matter of reading preference, so if you would read the book and just go along with the two partners as they figure things out, this negative aspect won’t be a distraction at all.
I’m giving An Imperfect Crime a perfect score of 4 out of 4 stars. There are profanities and some distressing depictions of sex in the book, so this is for a mature audience. Those who love crime, thriller, and mystery will enjoy this book. The characters are well-thought-out and the narrative is engaging. I only found a few errors in the book, and they did not affect my reading enjoyment. Although this is part of a series, the book can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. There are predictable moments, but the surprises certainly outweigh those moments. I sampled this book without expecting to read it for its entirety, but the first few pages gripped me, so I decided to pick this one up, and I’m glad I did.
******
An Imperfect Crime
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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