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Eve Missing

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It took me a lot of discipline not to try to finish this one in one night,so it took exactly two sleepless nights to read the whole book.Very strong characters and a lot of surprises. And who would not like to have friends like Smokey has?
Looking very much forward to the next one.

On the advice of a friend I picked up this book. I literally couldn't put it down once I started reading. Author Pezzullo has created a very vivid, and sympathetic hero in Smokey Annicelli - the wounded ex-cop who searches for the missing Eve.

I can't remember another book I've read recently with a more fascinating lineup of supporting characters, from the warm, sophisticated fashion design Danielle Giroux, to Smokey's mentor Sabino Goldstick, to Sunny - the sexy beach girl Smokey meets in Miami. And there are more. Pezzullo brings all of them to life with tremendous skill.

The book is excellently plotted with many unanticipated twists and turns. You don't know where author Pezzullo is going to take you next. But it sure is an exhilarating ride. I'm looking forward to more from this author. In the meantime, I urge you to read this book.

Rarely have I read a book that is so absorbing. Right away the reader is pulled into the very colorful world of Smokey Annicelli - an ex-NYC cop. He's a very interesting, attractive guy, but he's got problems. And his problems only get worse when he takes on the case of missing Eve. She's a high fashion model with a lurid past. Her mentor is a beguiling and sophisticated fashion designer named Danielle Giroux.

She's just one of the many fascinating characters that bring this book so vividly to life. My favorite was Smokey's mysterious and influential friend Sabino Goldstick.

The book is rich with psychological complexity and atmosphere. But what made it so compelling for me were two things: One, the very human and sympathetic central character, Smokey. And, secondly, the mystery that keep me completely riveted until the end.

I had never heard of this writer until I came across a rave review of his book online. I've got to tell you that this guy can write. As a matter of fact, he's a whole lot better than practically every other contemporary mystery writer out there and this is his first book.

What does Eve Missing have to recommend it? A whole lot. Great lead characters, a whole line-up of colorful supporting characters, some sexy and emotionally complex women, a terrific plot, great scenary.... I could go on and on. The New York City settings are evocative and gritty, but I particularly liked the scenes in Miami and San Francisco and a philosophical surfer girl named Sunny, who I'm hoping will return in the next book.

Grab this one. You'll be very pleasantly surprised.

What a terrific read. I ate up every page of it. Eve Missing starts with a bang and keeps picking up speed until the wild ending. It's sexy and smart with a complex and sympathetic main character. Like other top-notch books, it works on several levels. First, there's the central mystery of what happened to the fashion model Eve, which is very satisfying on its own. Second, there's the struggle of the detective Smokey Annicelli to reclaim his dignity and self-confidence after being shot. Third, there's a sizzling love story between Smokey and Eve's mentor, fasion designer Danielle Giroux.

Author Pezzullo keeps all the action moving at a fast clip. He's very skillful at creating real characters who are full of interesting quirks. His descriptions are colorful and lean and never bog down the action.

I loved this guy, Smokey Annicelli. He's not perfect by a long shot. But he's a real fresh and blood character who cares and won't stop until he finds the truth. The plot is superior to so many I've read. It's full of twists and surprises and keep me guessing to the end. And the women characters are great. I especially liked Sunny, the lost surfer girl he meets on the beach in Miami. I hope there's a second Smokey book and I hope Sunny returns. I recommend this book very highly.

I loved it from page one. Pezzullo takes you right inside the guts of the characters and the drama. The mystery had me guessing until the very end. He writes spare with just the right amount of vivid detail to keep the story moving at a rapid pace.

This book takes off with tremendous energy and never stops. It's told in the voice of tender-hearted tough guy Smokey Annicelli and filled with twists and turns, colorful characters and gritty atmosphere. Pezzullo knows how to build a mystery and keep you on the edge of your seat. A very promising start to a juicy new mystery series.

I read this book on a recommendation. I'm not a big fan of mysteries. The characters usually seem thin to me and the plots uninteresting or preposterous. But this one is solidly plotted and peopled with fascinating real-life characters. I had a hard time putting it down. It's gritty in parts and sexy. I hope to read many more of Smokey's adventures in the future.

I'm adding Smokey Annicelli to my list of existential detective heroes that includes Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe and Matthew Scudder. Smokey might sleep around more than the other three, but he's a good-hearted type, who treats women with respect and is trying to solve his own problems as he delves into the case of Eve. Eve is, indeed, a mystery. A wild girl from the streets who disappears after making it big as a high fashion model. The best of intentions sometimes go awry; as they do here. Brief glimpses into Eve's seamy past provide all the clues we need to know why. The whole complicated story of guilt, greed and ... blackmail is vividly drawn by R. Pezzullo, who knows how to bring a character and a place to life as well as anyone I know. The tension is taut and builds throughtout. Fine writing, clever plotting and rich characters make for a richly satisfying read.