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Dirk Drudgler
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read - Definitely Best For More Hard Core Fans of the 87th
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015
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One of the more average 87th Precinct novels. Featuring, primarily, Steve Carella and Ollie Weeks, the story does quite a bit of hopping around from drugs to the CIA to terrorists. As always the story is tight and fun to read although perhaps a little less police procedural than fans of the series might be used to.

The finale is also a little confusing with major villain characters just sort of dropping out of the seemingly hasty conclusion.

For long time readers, One of the genuine highlights and, perhaps, one of the best moments of the series is Ollie's attempt at crime fiction which closes the book.

All in all, a fun read but if you've never read a McBain novel, start with one of the earlier ones. This one is strictly for more tolerant long time fans.
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Judy C.
1.0 out of 5 stars It was DULL, BORING
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015
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I hoped to find a new (for me) author with lots of books to read. This was awful! It was DULL, BORING, once one got past the lion's den. Worst of all was the confusion about who was narrating and how we got there! There were so many little stories that really didn't come together. I kept wondering how we leapt from one story to the next without any connection. I actually made myself stay with it to the end, hoping it would kick in. It never did. There were lots of unanswered questions; I am assuming some of them might be addressed in the next book! I'm sorry that the rest of McBain's books will not be on my list.
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hollysmom
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical 87th Precinct, Good fast read, great characters.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015
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I've been a McBain fan for years, just read his 87th Precinct novels now when my other favorite authors don't have anything new out. McBain is the father of Police Procedurals, and as such his pace is pretty much non-stop. Nothing too taxing about the plot, this one's a quick read. As you read McBain, you find yourself thinking of his main characters (the cops) as family, almost, and I like seeing the continuity of their lives as they face the same problems the rest of us face in the "real world" outside of police work.
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Gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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Ed McBain is a prolific author. He has written more books than I have had time to read, starting in the 1950's with Blackboard Jungle and Second Ending, as Evan Hunter. There are over 50 books in the 87th Precinct series, and all the books I've read are very well written. Money, Money, Money is one of the last in the series, and it is just a continuation of the careers of the 87th Precinct detectives, as well as Fat Ollie Weeks of the 88th. If you want a good mystery that's very readable, look no further than Ed McBain.
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Builder Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars Ed McBain Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015
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First book of his I've read. Sometimes the story seemed obtuse as it appeared to be going several directions at once. I also had some trouble with the plethora of characters, trying to keep track of what the intent was. Perhaps in comes with aging. Enjoyed the overall story though as I read further.
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Robert Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Always Tell A Book By It's Cover
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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Correla and fat Ozzie Weeks avoid several near misses to uncover a drug smuggling ring in a book publishing office and solve three murders. All with McBain's sense of humor and understatement. There are changes at every turn with plenty of surprises! A quick read and well worth it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars N/A
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2012
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as with all 87th precinct novel it was fantastic,i love reading but because i don't always have time i listen to book cd's it gives me a chance to do my favorite thing and other things at the same time.mcbain was one of the authors around aything by him is great be it hardback,paperback,cd,tape you can-not go wrong.and if you find him in a store you can get it on amazon for sure
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Gary RV_Wizard
4.0 out of 5 stars Another 87th Precinct story
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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Classic Ed McBain and the 87th Precinct. Maybe a little short of the very best of the series, but plenty of interesting characters, plot twists, and insight into the life of a metropolitan cop. Police procedural fans will like it, and 87th Precinct fans will love it!
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S. A. Garrett
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Mr McBain's best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2016
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Have just finished reading this. I've been working my way through the entire 87 Precinct list of novels, but enjoyed this one the least. To me it felt disjointed in time, place and crimes committed. I think the author was trying to make a point about terrorism in the wake of 9/11, but it felt a clumsy way to do it. I also found it hard to piece together the disparate parts and characters. It felt at times that there was just too much going on to render it a cohesive whole. As ever though, the character of detective Steve Carella shines through even though in this book he's having a mid-life crisis. But who wouldn't after being shot and nearly killed twice before in other books and in this book alone comes close to death not once but twice. Fat Ollie Weeks (ah yes)! Has a more prominent role than before. However the extent of his self-delusion becomes more evident too. I imagine he'll have an even greater role in the next book in the series. I much prefer it when more of the 87 precinct detectives have various parts to play. But, you may enjoy it - who knows?
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msna
5.0 out of 5 stars The master!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2013
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I had stopped reading Ed Mcbain and started reading love stories with a happy ending. Now I have started reading him again, I wondered why I stopped.
This is a great storyline, its a bit complicated but it all pans out in the end.
The boys at the 87th and the 88th get together and solve the mystery of the money and the lady eaten by
a lion!
Great book, he is the master!
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Bellingham
4.0 out of 5 stars A little too far-fetched .....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2016
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An avid reader of Ed Mcbain, I found this tale a tad too unbelievable. Mcbain stories are all well worth the trouble - even this one - but some of the complicated plot was beyond the point of credibility and because I enjoy Ed Mcbain so much I was a little disappointed.
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Millicent Black
5.0 out of 5 stars Book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2018
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Always a good read. Would recommend to people liking detective stories.
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LLOYD JENKINS
5.0 out of 5 stars Have been collecting McBain 87th since the 50s. I ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2015
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Have been collecting McBain 87th since the 50s. I don't think there are any in the series which is not first class crime procedural; however Carella and Co must be well past their pension age by now!
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