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ABEL BAKER CHARLEY (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Maxim (Author) "The tall man walked more slowly now, avoiding streetlights where he could, merging with the night shadows that lined the park wall ..." (more)
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-- Los Angeles Times

"Maxim [is] a pro, with an engaging, readable style." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


-- Manchester Union Leader

"A taut, no-holds-barred thriller that grabs the reader in the very first chapter and doesn't let go." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Both Good and Bad, Feb 14 2003
By Michael A. Newman (New Hyde Park, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Abel Baker Charley (Mass Market Paperback)
In this novel Maxim operates on the assumption that since the human brain is compartmentalized, each individual can become several personas sharing the same body. Therefore each is a totally separate individual. This is different than a split personality in which each personality is really a part of the total person.

The other assumption is that genes can inherit memories from ancestors and thus if someone in an individual's past was a concert pianist, the memory is there in the individual's genes. Thus that individual can become a concert pianist.

A doctor who specializes in creating new personalities for people, takes advantage of this theory and is able to transform individuals into totally new individuals.

These theories are very interesting and are the only thing that keeps this book together. The book itself is a mismosh of activities and events. The author's descriptions often lack clarity where it is very difficult to picture what is happening and it is very difficult to follow the supporting characters. Some seem to appear out of the blue and it seems that the author assumes you know something about them.

A lot of what happens is implausible and some of the ideas seem to be copied from the old tv series The Incredible Hulk. (meek David Banner would turn into a super strong monster when he was enraged).

Maxim wrote a much better book dealing with the mind called "Time Out of Mind."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner, Jul 28 2001
By Ann Marie Rupe (Warren, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Abel Baker Charley (Mass Market Paperback)
I have never missed a chance to read a "Maxim" book and Able Baker Charley does not disappoint. As with all Maxim books the unique plots and marvelous characters not only entertain and fascinate the author has made them so just plain likable that I find myself turning pages as quickly as possible to continue the adventure! ABC can take its place along side the rest of Maxim books as a "can't put down". If you have never read a Maxim grab one fast. The good news is that you are going to really love these books. If you have something else you need to be doing the bad news is you are going to really love these books!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Able, May 29 2001
By Patrick M. (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Abel Baker Charley (Mass Market Paperback)
Maybe its just me, but I just could not buy into the premise of this one. There were times I literally laughed out loud, and not because of a humorous passage, but that the scenario teetered on the brink of the ridiculous. I read MOSAIC and thought that was pretty good, but ABEL BAKER CHARLEY just didn't do it for me. I'm no stranger to psychological thrillers, and I can accept some pretty bizarre premises, but I think Mr. Maxim...I don't know what he was thinking with this. I have never felt so, well, insulted after finishing a book. I only give it a star because Maxim is not some hack and at least some effort was put into the building of suspense. I stuck with it in the hopes that I would have some moment of understanding, or at least acceptance, at the end, but I was sadly disappointed. If you are a Maxim fan, do yourself a favor and pass on this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An early Maxim; a must-have for thriller lovers
The cover of the original paperback (published in 1983) asks the question, "who is Able Baker Charley and why should we fear him/it?" Well put. Read more
Published on April 24 2001 by T. Judd

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