"On the Rocks", by John W. Mefford

Ozzie Novack Thriller #3

This book was published in 2017

Short and simple, the story in a few words:

When a desperate woman shows up at his newly formed P.I. gig, it seemed a simple case: get pictures and collect the fees. Till a shot goes off and all hell breaks loose….

Simpler are my thoughts:

This case brings drama for personal and professional reasons and more action, detective, intrigue scenes and some heartwarming moments to keep readers glued to every words. This story follows up with the father/daughter bonding that started in the previous book and with the dynamic duo Brook and Ozzie pulled into the murder case. We also can feel how Ozzie wants to rekindle his marriage with Nicole. All this going on while the mysterious woman tries her best to muddy up everything.

The pacing is good and keep steady all through, simply said with a fair among of good dialogue make the time pass easily not forgetting the wonderful players that populate this thriller: recurring and new addition are well-rounded.

Good addition to the Ozzie Novack series. Thank you Mr. Mefford for the hours of enjoyment your books have given me throughout the years.

"Game On", by John W. Mefford

Ozzie Novack Thriller #2

I received this book a long time ago and for one reason or another it has been sitting on my shelf way too long it was time to give it a go, after all I am a huge fan of this author having read multiple books he has written through the years and have enjoyed them all. This one came out in 2017.

In a few words:

Ten years have passed, blood runs deep and too much has changed….Ozzie is hit with shocking news: he has a daughter and the girl’s life is danger. He doesn’t deny the connection and sets to travel to Hawaii to see who may be behind such a cold-blooded trick? or is it? He won’t stop till he has the answer and find her….

My thoughts:

This story has a very captivating storyline fill as usual of unexpected twists and turns. As in all his books Mr. Mefford gives us intense action, suspense and an adventure to remember. This mystery/thriller is a pager turner that never slows down. I don’t know how Mr. Mefford keeps everything in order for us to follow his characters and their movements and he does this with excellence.

Well-developed cast is made of realistic and diverse personalities, you may even have some sympathy towards the bad guys, after all they are misguided…Although the recurring players are adorable😊.

The book is well-written and easy to read. But don’t expect shoot outs and bombs and all the over-the-top action most thrillers are known for… this one plug along at a steady pace till you reach the conclusion….not a dull moment all through.

Nicely done Mr. Mefford and thank you for the hours of entertainment.

"A Moment's Surrender", by John Burt

This story weaves complex themes of loyalty, betrayal and grief and is very hard to get into but is well worth to keep with it till the very end. This gripping story is one of a kind, a poignant exploration of human condition and the connections that comfort or break us.

“A Moment’s Surrender” is a mystery/love-story which focusses on a charismatic poet and those around him.

The story in a few words:

Paul Bishop in the aftermath of the murder of his friend poet Tom Corbin is haunted by guilt and bound by a devastating secret and takes upon himself to care for Tom’s terminally ill widow Susan. Tom had planned to leave his wife for another woman, Paul’s long-ago lover Rachel.

It didn’t take long for Paul to be drawn into a quagmire that explore guilt, regret, desire, grief and the painfully high cost of trifling with love.

My thoughts:

This emotionally rich and psychologically complex novel has slowly pulled me into a tangled web of relationships as each character lurches toward redemption. What a witty and entertaining portrait into the many ways we all possess to destroy and save each other.

Not an easy novel to read, very slow at time and other times boring but in all satisfying after the first 60 pages or so….

I stay on the fence here not hating it nor loving it.

I received a copy of this book from the First Reviewer Program for my thoughts: this is the way I see it.