Review of Texas Dead
Posted: 19 Aug 2021, 17:56
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Texas Dead" by William Gensburger.]
When newspaper reporter Devon Parker's cousin, Curtis Delaney, is found murdered, Devon is in shock. Although they were not blood relatives, Curtis was the only 'family' Devon had left, and he's determined to find out who killed Curtis. While pursuing a potential witness, Devon gets forced off the road on his motorcycle. He suffers severe injuries and paralysis from the waist down. Maxie Michaels, the lead homicide detective on the case, and her partner, Kobe Jameson, agree to keep Devon informed as they carry out the investigation. When Devon, Maxie, and Kobe discover the extent of the crime surrounding the murder of Curtis, who is involved, and how his death is linked to other recent homicides, they are astonished. Nothing of this magnitude had ever happened in Corpus Christi, Texas before. When his apartment was broken into, Devon knew he was the next target on their list, and he devised a plan to catch the leader of the crime ring. A plan Maxie was not in favor of, but it was the only one they had. Would Devon be able to lure the big fish onto his hook? If he could, would Maxie and Kobe be able to move fast enough to protect him, or would it be Devon's last farewell?
Texas Dead by Willian Gensburger is an epic crime novel filled with suspense and murder and a tender, unexpected love story. Gensburger did an excellent job of developing the characters in this story. The reader gets the sense they know the characters personally as Gensburger describes elements of their personal lives outside of their professions that make them relatable. A romance between two characters develops cautiously and slowly, leaving the reader to imagine how it will turn out in the end.
What I liked most about this book was Maxie's character. She was the best homicide detective on the Corpus Christi police force. Her appearance was classy and sophisticated. She would show up at a crime scene dressed in chic outfits with every hair in place. She was tough while on the job and didn't care if she stepped on someone's toes. Yet, outside of work, she was compassionate and caring, loyal to her friends, and she had a sense of humor.
The only flaws I found in the book were a few lines of dialog that sounded stiff and formal, but not enough to interfere with my enjoyment of the book. I found several errors, mainly typos. I had to remove one star because of the number of mistakes I found. Because of the exciting storyline, the enjoyable characters, and a significant surprise added to the ending, I am happy to rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.
Although there are a couple of heavy curse words, the profanity is minimal. There are no erotic sexual encounters. The violent aspect of the story was not overdone. Typically, I am offended by all three; however, the few situations present in this book did not bother me. I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy a good crime novel with some romance thrown in. I would caution parents of anyone under sixteen mainly because of the profanity.
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Texas Dead
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When newspaper reporter Devon Parker's cousin, Curtis Delaney, is found murdered, Devon is in shock. Although they were not blood relatives, Curtis was the only 'family' Devon had left, and he's determined to find out who killed Curtis. While pursuing a potential witness, Devon gets forced off the road on his motorcycle. He suffers severe injuries and paralysis from the waist down. Maxie Michaels, the lead homicide detective on the case, and her partner, Kobe Jameson, agree to keep Devon informed as they carry out the investigation. When Devon, Maxie, and Kobe discover the extent of the crime surrounding the murder of Curtis, who is involved, and how his death is linked to other recent homicides, they are astonished. Nothing of this magnitude had ever happened in Corpus Christi, Texas before. When his apartment was broken into, Devon knew he was the next target on their list, and he devised a plan to catch the leader of the crime ring. A plan Maxie was not in favor of, but it was the only one they had. Would Devon be able to lure the big fish onto his hook? If he could, would Maxie and Kobe be able to move fast enough to protect him, or would it be Devon's last farewell?
Texas Dead by Willian Gensburger is an epic crime novel filled with suspense and murder and a tender, unexpected love story. Gensburger did an excellent job of developing the characters in this story. The reader gets the sense they know the characters personally as Gensburger describes elements of their personal lives outside of their professions that make them relatable. A romance between two characters develops cautiously and slowly, leaving the reader to imagine how it will turn out in the end.
What I liked most about this book was Maxie's character. She was the best homicide detective on the Corpus Christi police force. Her appearance was classy and sophisticated. She would show up at a crime scene dressed in chic outfits with every hair in place. She was tough while on the job and didn't care if she stepped on someone's toes. Yet, outside of work, she was compassionate and caring, loyal to her friends, and she had a sense of humor.
The only flaws I found in the book were a few lines of dialog that sounded stiff and formal, but not enough to interfere with my enjoyment of the book. I found several errors, mainly typos. I had to remove one star because of the number of mistakes I found. Because of the exciting storyline, the enjoyable characters, and a significant surprise added to the ending, I am happy to rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.
Although there are a couple of heavy curse words, the profanity is minimal. There are no erotic sexual encounters. The violent aspect of the story was not overdone. Typically, I am offended by all three; however, the few situations present in this book did not bother me. I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy a good crime novel with some romance thrown in. I would caution parents of anyone under sixteen mainly because of the profanity.
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Texas Dead
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon