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Offbeat and witty, Fév 12 2004
A mystery with many twists and detours along the way. This book is a hybrid for those who enjoy fantasy/science fiction, but also like to sit down with a good classic mystery. Strange characters, vividly come alive as you come to the surprising conclusion. Buy this book!
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Frank is back in hardcover!, Oct. 19 2003
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David Page has taken a different turn with his book "Surviving Frank." The book immediately takes a distinctive look at detective work from the eyes of someone who is not quite accepted in his community, but who is otherwise dedicated to his work.Frank's adventures and misadventures help us to look at a serious issue from someone who is really not that serious about himself. This approach not only shows us that we are all human, well except for Frank in a manner of speaking, but also shows that the unorthodox approach might be the best approach. Page shows this time and time again with his character development as well as his writing style. For his first novel Page has really opened some doors in literature. It's a good read for those of you who want a light read, some good laughs and a story which is most unconventional.
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A 70's Disco Werewolf Cop in Present Day Boston, Oct. 13 2003
Formerly known as "F as in Frank," David Page has worked hard to publish his first novel, "Surviving Frank." The story centers around Frank T. Wolfe, the first and only werewolf on the Boston police force. His latest partner, Detective Ryan, (we're never told his full name), is the straight man tasked to find information that will have Frank thrown off the force, but Ryan hopes to prove Frank's innocence.
Meanwhile, the pair investigates the murder of a librarian, encounter the dark, savage "trashcan people" and square off against local crime figures and their loaner minions from the "mafia exchange program."
Page creates an edgy, humorously twisted Boston just left of center, with vanishing restaurants, invisible cigar-smoking hitmen, and the exotic "artiste" Violet. One of my favorite sequences is when Frank and Ryan must navigate the layers of bureaucracy and nepotism in order to meet the mayor and District Attorney.
The mystery also features Frank receiving packages from a secret source, leading him deeper into his quest to come to terms with his past.
The novel was well paced, with crisp dialogue and a number of well-orchestrated action scenes. The humor worked best when it was not forced, with a few bits just not working like having a partner die from being hit on the head by an anvil. The suspension of disbelief only works if it's not too over the top.
There were also some details I would have liked to know, like more about Frank's past, why he changed his name and whether he had the same style, clothes and car when he was a human. I'll look for those in the next book of the series? And what was Ryan's full name?
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