Review of Morrow's Con
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Review of Morrow's Con
[Following is a volunteer review of "Morrow's Con" by Earl James.]
Morrow’s Con by Earl James is an excellent suspense thriller set in Phoenix, Arizona. Morrow had landed in prison for three years for being the driver in a heist of which he was ignorant. Leaving the prison, he vowed to never again in his life go to prison. He was content lying low and working as a driver with a gangster, but he made some enemies when he saved his boss from a rival gang’s goons. He agreed to pull a con to recover an old stolen painting and return it to its Jewish owner, Jacob Almeda, as a favor to his friend Rafe, who was afraid to get involved. The painting was now in the possession of Mr. LeBlanc and was scheduled to be sold to another collector. Morrow’s plan was to impersonate the buyer and take the painting without paying, but LeBlanc’s assistant, Tara, had her own plan. Morrow hated violence, and he depended on his observations of human behavior, his team of dependable members, and luck. Failure was not an option while working for Jacob Almeda; those who failed did not live to regret it.
In this first book in Morrow’s Con series, Earl James has created a wonderful character, Morrow. He is a con artist, a caring man with a good heart and a sense of right and wrong. His skills at improvising, fabricating lies, and meticulous planning are remarkably illustrated in his actions, helping him succeed in overcoming difficult situations. I liked the simplicity of the author’s writing style and his character-building skills. The story presents many interesting characters, but I liked Tara’s character the most among the others. The best aspect of the novel is how the story progresses smoothly, gathering momentum as Morrow comes across new facts about LeBlanc, Almeda, and Tara and amends his plan accordingly. The crime in the world of art, fake thefts and insurance frauds, the trade of fake paintings, and the obsession of the collectors are aptly described.
I found the use of the internet and computers and Morrow’s careful planning very interesting. Morrow’s ability to use the negatives to his advantage and his positive attitude are remarkable, but most of all, his confidence and caring for his team make him a trustworthy leader. Morrow recalls his mentor’s lessons in their trade, thus revealing what it takes to pull off a con successfully. The story has been written with some humor in the dialogue, and some situations are really well orchestrated. It takes a genius to develop a fascinating plot, and the author has done remarkably well. There is nothing to dislike or criticize about the book. I found no reason to deduct a star from the rating, and I rate it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
The story maintains a fast pace and suspense throughout the book. The characters are remarkably realistic, and Morrow’s aim to never harm innocents and his abstinence from violence are inspiring. The brilliance of the plot is admirable and will fascinate people who love stories based on the intellectual use of psychology and about con artists.
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Morrow's Con
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Morrow’s Con by Earl James is an excellent suspense thriller set in Phoenix, Arizona. Morrow had landed in prison for three years for being the driver in a heist of which he was ignorant. Leaving the prison, he vowed to never again in his life go to prison. He was content lying low and working as a driver with a gangster, but he made some enemies when he saved his boss from a rival gang’s goons. He agreed to pull a con to recover an old stolen painting and return it to its Jewish owner, Jacob Almeda, as a favor to his friend Rafe, who was afraid to get involved. The painting was now in the possession of Mr. LeBlanc and was scheduled to be sold to another collector. Morrow’s plan was to impersonate the buyer and take the painting without paying, but LeBlanc’s assistant, Tara, had her own plan. Morrow hated violence, and he depended on his observations of human behavior, his team of dependable members, and luck. Failure was not an option while working for Jacob Almeda; those who failed did not live to regret it.
In this first book in Morrow’s Con series, Earl James has created a wonderful character, Morrow. He is a con artist, a caring man with a good heart and a sense of right and wrong. His skills at improvising, fabricating lies, and meticulous planning are remarkably illustrated in his actions, helping him succeed in overcoming difficult situations. I liked the simplicity of the author’s writing style and his character-building skills. The story presents many interesting characters, but I liked Tara’s character the most among the others. The best aspect of the novel is how the story progresses smoothly, gathering momentum as Morrow comes across new facts about LeBlanc, Almeda, and Tara and amends his plan accordingly. The crime in the world of art, fake thefts and insurance frauds, the trade of fake paintings, and the obsession of the collectors are aptly described.
I found the use of the internet and computers and Morrow’s careful planning very interesting. Morrow’s ability to use the negatives to his advantage and his positive attitude are remarkable, but most of all, his confidence and caring for his team make him a trustworthy leader. Morrow recalls his mentor’s lessons in their trade, thus revealing what it takes to pull off a con successfully. The story has been written with some humor in the dialogue, and some situations are really well orchestrated. It takes a genius to develop a fascinating plot, and the author has done remarkably well. There is nothing to dislike or criticize about the book. I found no reason to deduct a star from the rating, and I rate it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
The story maintains a fast pace and suspense throughout the book. The characters are remarkably realistic, and Morrow’s aim to never harm innocents and his abstinence from violence are inspiring. The brilliance of the plot is admirable and will fascinate people who love stories based on the intellectual use of psychology and about con artists.
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Morrow's Con
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