Review of Money Faucet

[Tarie07]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Money Faucet" by Joe Calderwood.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Money Faucet by Joe Calderwood is a second book of the Clint Kennedy crime series. It talks about the crimes committed every day in a society of drug dealers and how little they value other people’s lives. Money laundering, embezzling of funds, drug dealing and, murder are crimes committed by the characters.

The book opens with Clint walking into a murder crime scene. Joe Calderwood immediately takes us into the past as we watch the unraveling of events that led to the murder. Clint has a lavish lifestyle in Mexico, but flies to Miami for a family emergency. Pablo Navarro, his drug kingpin friend, orders him to stay put in Miami. Clint learns that there is a war going on between cartels and the DEA and Pablo does not want him caught in the crossfire. Kingpins are dropping dead with their sacrificial soldiers which is unusual for a normal “housecleaning”. Is Pablo safe or is he the one orchestrating the whole plan? Most importantly, is Clint safe? At the end of the war, Clint wants to quit money laundering and focus only on his real estate business in Miami, and also his academy in Mexico. He wonders if he can keep his businesses afloat without the drug money considering he made about four hundred thousand a day in laundering. Would Pablo allow him to quit in one piece?

I loved how the book opens with Clint walking into the office of a dead lawyer he was fighting with on a case before we are taken to how the murder happened. This instantly grabbed my attention and I kept trying to connect the dots on my own, such that I could not afford to put the book down. Clint Kennedy was a very likable character. Although he was a criminal, he was quite a compassionate individual. He understood family values and loyalty. I fell in love with his character when he honored the promise he made to Eddie years before he died, and fought for a dying man’s welfare. He had nothing to gain from this and considering that he did criminal activities for money, this made him a good criminal as he called himself. He was an emotional character which made him seem so real. This is more shown when he talks about Taavi, his lover, who was taken from him too soon by death and who inspired him to build an academy for underprivileged children in Mexico. I loved the friendship between Pablo and Clint, and how Pablo would go to great lengths to solve problems for his friend. Of course, these problems were somehow his problems too, so maybe he only fit it to protect his personal interests. Nonetheless, he was a loyal criminal.

In this crime thriller, Joe Calderwood focuses on more than just crime. He also talks about family, highlighted by how Clint got along with the Cohens even if they were not related by blood. He talks about a bit of romance and trust even among criminals. In a way, Calderwood shows how greed can result in you paying the ultimate price. Coulter, Abe and Charlotte are the characters that bring this theme out best.

However, there were a few things I disliked about the book. It was written in both the first and third-person narratives, but there was no way of knowing when the narratives were switching. This got confusing at first because it seemed like Clint was in two places at the same time. The author repeatedly made use of unnecessarily long sentences. At times I would have to read the same sentence over and over again just so I could understand.

The book had very few errors, proof of professional editing. There was profanity throughout the book, which is very understandable considering the characters in the book. I give it 3 out of 4 stars , a result of the above-mentioned dislikes.

I recommend this book to people who want to take a bit of an adventure into the lives of criminals, especially those surrounding the drug dealing business. It’s also suitable for those who are simply interested in thrillers. It would not disappoint. And although this is the second book of a series, you do not have to read the first one to understand Money Faucet . It is its own storyline.

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[Precious Naiti]

I read this book and i have to say that this review did it justice.

[Kaushiki Parihar]

Embezzlement, drugs, murders make crime stories more thrilling. Great review!

[Tarie07]

I read this book and i have to say that this review did it justice.

I'm glad you enjoyed my review. Thanks for commenting.

[Tarie07]

Embezzlement, drugs, murders make crime stories more thrilling. Great review!

The book is indeed a full package!

[Astral Magi]

Drug dealers and crime fighters will most certainly make for a riveting read. Thank you for your review.

[Ruchi Raina]

The opening scene of the book sounds very engaging. Drug cartels, money laundering and murders seem to make the book all more fascinating to read. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[Prisallen]

This definitely sounds like an interesting book if the reader is interested in thrillers that are based on drugs and money laundering. I like that the author showed that these criminals could also show loyalty and love for family and friends. Thanks for an interesting and informative review!

[Tarie07]

Drug dealers and crime fighters will most certainly make for a riveting read. Thank you for your review.

It is definitely a great book to read if crime is your genre. Thanks for commenting.

[Tarie07]

The opening scene of the book sounds very engaging. Drug cartels, money laundering and murders seem to make the book all more fascinating to read. Thanks for the wonderful review.

You are right. The opening scene keeps you guessing and makes the whole book more captivating.

[Tarie07]

This definitely sounds like an interesting book if the reader is interested in thrillers that are based on drugs and money laundering. I like that the author showed that these criminals could also show loyalty and love for family and friends. Thanks for an interesting and informative review!

I have always thought criminals are just as cold and heartless to their families but the author proved me wrong. Thanks for commenting.