Books
by Vincent Lardo
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Death by Drowning |
Previously known as The Hampton Affair, this is a fast paced and extremely witty investigative romp through East Hampton (New York)'s glittering social scene as well as its seedier side. After Michael Reo stumbles upon a murder scene in the first chapter we know who did it (and you already know how!), but the untangling of the story is full of suspense and amusing subplots. Great entertainment.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 25 August 2004) |
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The Hampton Connection |
Lardo's writing style has taken a nose-dive with this one. This time the criminal element involves a large drug ring that involves our hero Michael Reo (now a film producer) through his connection with 'the jock-strap murder'. Lardo seems obsessed by glamour and never fails to tell us what his characters are wearing, which would be more interesting if it was not always 'summer slacks and a polo shirt'. Diverting.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 25 August 2004) |
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