Just received this review for THE GENUINE, IMITATION, PLASTIC KIDNAPPING, by Derrick Horodyski and I'm stoked! Just flat-out made my day.
Edgerton is a Writing Genius
The last two books I read by Les Edgerton were books that cemented him onto my must-read list of authors. Both The Bitch and The Rapist were insightful, wonderful books that had plot depth, characters that jumped off the page, and that little something extra that changes a book from something you simply read into an experience for the reader. When I read the blurb for his latest release, The Genuine, Imitation, Plastic Kidnapping, I saw that it was more of a crime-comedy mix and I wondered how Edgerton would handle this genre change and I wondered if he could reach the bar he set so high with his previous two books.
I am pleased to say that this book was a wild and fun read. I prefer dark noir books, so while this book didn’t quite reach the heights of his previous two books, it still stands above many books that are being put out by other authors. I think it is just a personal preference in genres that make me make that statement.
The strength of this book is a strength I noted in other Edgerton books; character development. The cast of characters that he parades in and out of the plot of this novel makes reading this book a pleasure. Edgerton has a knack for writing dialogue that rings true for the characters and leaves the reader laughing out loud. His ability to have the reader actually begin to care for his characters and feel invested is the same feeling I had reading his previous books. In other words, the man has great writing chops.
If you haven’t read Edgerton before, you should be ashamed of yourself. He is a great author and should be on everyone’s must read list. If you have read him in the past and were unsure if this switch to a crime-comedy mix would yield a book worth reading; put your worries aside and grab a copy of this outstanding and entertaining book. Edgerton will leave you laughing out loud and have you awaiting his next book, regardless of what genre he chooses to write. Take it from a regular guy who loves to read noir, this book will have you fiending for more Edgerton, even if it isn’t a noir book.
Highly recommended
This will leave me with a glow that will last for a long, long time!
Blue skies,
Les
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Time to pull my finger out and read it!
Hope you enjoy it, Col!
His reviews are always thoughtful, and I rarely have reason to differ with him. Especially not now. TGIPK is a riot.
Hi Les,
I'm sure you don't remember me, but I attended your writing session where we watched Thelma and Louise and analyzed it. Also, I often attended Shirley Jump's writing workshops at B&N in Fort Wayne, and that is how I camee to know you (Although, I no longer live in Fort Wayne. I moved to Cincinnati).
I have been dappling in writing for many years but always struggle with advancing my story past a few pages.
I was wondering if I could send you my work and if you would be willing to critique it and give me some feedback, help me along? I attend a couple writing groups here in Cincinnati but would really like to have you look at my work.
I understand if you are too busy or not interested. Just thought I'd give it a shot and ask.
Thanks!
Chelsea
Hi Chelsea--I remember you! Why don't you contact me via email (I'm butchedgerton at comcast dot net) and we can chat about it, okay? Nice hearing from you!
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