- Hardcover: 287 pages
- Publisher: Middle River Press (May 29 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0981703658
- ISBN-13: 978-0981703657
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 635 g
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Riveting, Nov 24 2010
By J. P. Weimer - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Styx (Hardcover)
I am a long-term fan of Jonathon King's novels--specifically, the Max Freeman novels such as "The Blue Edge of Midnight", "A Visible Darkness", "Eye of Vengence", etc. I've been periphereally aware of "The Styx" for some time, but could never find it anywhere until just recently, via Amazon. I'm not sure where "The Styx" falls chronologically within the pantheon of King's novels--i.e., the first, somewhere in the middle, whatever, but it is certainly a different kind of book than the Max Freeman tales. However, it is a riveting story that revolves around the destruction of a black community, the Styx, at the turn of the 20th Century when the land rush to Florida was in full bloom. There's an engrossing mystery plot, anchored by a vivid description of the various social strata of that era and of the racism and greed that prevailed.
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The Styx RULES!, Sep 6 2010
By A. Hallonquist "Mr. Batron" - Published on Amazon.com
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I've long been a fan of Jonathon King. Now I am more than a fan, I am a die hard fan.I spent this long weekend curled up with this book. The first chapter was a little difficult for me, as I'm used to more contemporary writings. This book takes place around 1903 in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.
But once I got going, I couldn't put it down and finished it today! King's writing style nailed the era perfectly; the New York Irish ex Cop now Pinkerton man, Palm Beach snooty society (that hasn't changed) and beginning of settling the area with it's dirty little secrets (racism for one).
King has outdone himself and this is by far, one of the best books I've read in, well, I can't remember. Being a native Floridian with family that was here since 1919, it brought back many memories of stories my family passed along.
I can see a sequel for Mr. Byrne as well.
I certainly hope so.
Thank you Mr. King!
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