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Reporter Zack Walker, worrier, bungler and reluctant hero, has moved from the suburbs back to the city (unnamed, but the generic metropolitan background suffices) with his wife, Sarah, son Paul and daughter Angie, in Canadian author Barclay's winning second comic caper (after 2004's Bad Move). The Walkers aren't really dysfunctional, but they're close enough to the edge as they cope with various pressures: 16-year-old Paul's flirtation with drinking; college freshman Angie's admirer, who may be a dangerous stalker; and the transportation convolutions necessary in a one-car, two-school, two-job family. Zack tries to solve this last problem while also working on a feature story that has him accompanying a PI on a stakeout for a smash-and-grab gang. He avoids hassling with a car dealer by going to a police auction, but the car he gets is no bargain. When his PI friend is attacked, Zack races to the rescue. And when some nasty folks target his family, Zack pulls out all the stops to try to remove the threat. This cleverly executed mystery includes both long-term setups and well hidden surprises. Agent, Helen Heller. (May 31)
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After discovering that the suburbs aren't as safe as they're cracked up to be (Bad Move, 2004), Zack Walker, his wife, and their teenage children move back to the city. Zack, still his overly anxious self, is working on a story for the local paper, the Metropolitan. He's observing P.I. Lawrence Jones, who has been hired to find the crooks who are smashing display windows with an SUV and robbing expensive men's clothing stores. The stakeout proves dangerous, with a wild car chase and shooting, and then Lawrence is badly injured in a home invasion. Zack continues to dig into the case despite Lawrence's warnings. Adding to Zack's anxiety is the fact his daughter, Angie, is being stalked by a young man, Trevor, and Zack begins to surreptitiously follow Trevor following Angie. Humor, realistic characters, a jaunty first-person narration, and fast pacing make for an enjoyable read. Sue O'Brien
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Blend of Humour and Drama,
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This review is from: Bad Guys (Hardcover)
Zack Walker, features writer for the Metropolitan newspaper, has had some really busy nights lately. He's been assigned to write about the life of PI Lawrence Jones, who's been staking out high-end men's clothing stores targeted by crash-and-grab thieves. When Zack's off duty, he occasionally checks up on his eighteen-year-old daughter's whereabouts. Zack's perpetual worries about Angie's safety soar into overdrive when he learns she has a stalker. Angie doesn't take the stalker seriously, but when Zack and Lawrence catch him hiding behind Zack's garage, Lawrence volunteers to check the kid out. Before he can tell Zack what he's learned, Lawrence is stabbed. Meanwhile, for reasons Zack doesn't understand, the clothing thieves learn who Zack is and go after him.Linwood Barclay's BAD GUYS is a perfect blend of humour and drama, twists and turns, that come together in a truly suspenseful ending. Zack's attempts to keep tabs on Angie have a way of backfiring, which creates some really funny moments. As a parent of teens, I related to his worries, frustrations, and growing helplessness as his daughter charges into the world--driver's license in hand--with the kind of confidence, optimism, and naivety only the young have. I liked many characters in this book, and kudos to Mr. Barclay for creating some of the strangest and most memorable bad guys I've read in a long time. If you're looking for pure entertainment and enjoyment, pick up BAD GUYS and get ready for one heck of a ride.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Barclay Delivers,
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This review is from: Bad Guys (Mass Market Paperback)
I've only recently discovered Linwood Barclay and I have been tearing through his books like there's no tomorrow. So far, they have all been awesome and 'Bad Guys' doesn't disappoint either. Barclay has figured out the secret to writing great 'mystery/thriller' books and he never fails to deliver. 'Bad Guys' has a great plot and just the right amount of twists and turns to keep the reader captivated without feeling overwhelmed.This is a great book for anyone who hasn't read a Linwood Barclay novel yet - you will be officially hooked on him after this story!
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Fast paced thriller,
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This review is from: Bad Guys (Mass Market Paperback)
I have just started reading Linwood Barclay's books and he is already one of my favourite authors. This book is a fast paced thriller which, once started I could'nt put down. Everybody should read this author's books. You can buy every one of them without fear, they are all amazing. Can't wait for his next release!!
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