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5.0�toiles sur 5 Realistic Enough To Scare Me, Avril 13 2004

Par	E. Rey "flannelpants" (TX USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Black Jack Point (Paperback)

I got this book when Jeff Abbott came to Rockport, TX and did a book signing. So, my book is a signed edition. This book takes place in a fictional town between Rockport and Aransas Pass, TX called Port Leo. Living in this area, myself, made the book come to life in way that was beyond other books. I stayed up late finishing this book and actually thought that someone was tailing me when I drove somewhere the next morning. The book was so real that it was as though I was part of the action. Once I got over my paranoia, I decided that I wanted to read more about Whit Mosely in Port Leo and hope that Jeff Abbott keeps writing these books. It's so neat that the characters go to places that I visit and even read our crappy newspaper, the Corpus Christi Caller Times.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 Lengthy and clunky, Mars 2 2004

Par	Larry Gandle (Tampa, Florida) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

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Whit Mosley is a judge- locally elected with no legal background, as well as, coroner in a small Texas coastal community. Whit's girlfriend, Lucy, is distraught over the deaths of her uncle and his girlfriend. They were murdered and their bodies were found on the uncle's property at Black Jack Point. Buried with the bodies were old bones and rusted hinges dating back almost two hundred years. Whit thinks the murders may have had something to do with the buried treasure of Jean Laffite, the Pirate King.
Meanwhile, Claudia Salazar, a police detective, is kidnapped at sea with her boyfriend, Ben. When a ransom is demanded from Ben's brother, the brother refuses to pay and places Claudia directly into harm's way. The question is why? Eventually, Whit and Claudia cross paths as they pursue the same criminals.
Jeff Abbott has written five previous well received novels. A problem with this one is the lack of realism in the characters, of which few are likable. For example, the kidnappers of Ben and Claudia discuss their plans directly in front of the victims allowing them to plan their escape. The plot is clunky in that near the conclusion numerous expositions are required and, of course, the overused stock device of the villain holding the hero captive with a gun while divulging all. The plot is too lengthy as interest wanes near the end. A tighter effort in the future may make the next work by the talented Jeff Abbott truly excellent as this one most definitely is not.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Fun Read, Oct. 21 2003

Par	Tom Wilkinson (Mission Viejo, CA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires

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I am rating this book based on the genre and what I expected when I purchased it. Whit is a very likeable character. The various quasi-villians were believable and kept the book moving at a good pace. This is my first Jeff Abbott read and the author did not go overboard in attempting to create the ultimate sinister villians. The background and ties to the pirate history of the area gave the story the extra edge it needed.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Deserves the accolades!
Jeff Abbott's "Black Jack Point" is a well-deserved PBO nominee for both the Edgar and Anthony.

Justice of the Peace Whit Mosley is a laid back, low key type who is honest,... Read more

Publi� le Ao� 5 2003 par nobizinfla

3.0�toiles sur 5 Can no one be trusted?
Lots of action, but stretches credibilty more than the last episode. Whit Mosley is an interesting character and is going to be fun to continue with. Read more

Publi� le Nov. 23 2002 par John Bowes

5.0�toiles sur 5 exhilarating crime thriller
Crooks don't make good partners because they almost always try to cheat each other. Jimmy Bird and Alex are digging for treasure on Patch Gilbert's land in Black Jack Point,... Read more

Publi� le Sep 14 2002 par Harriet Klausner

5.0�toiles sur 5 TERRIFIC
Abbott's second outing as Whit Mosley, and this one is just as good as the first one. Worth the read!