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Disappearing act
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- ISBN: 9781459808232
- ISBN: 1459808231
- ISBN: 9781459808249
- ISBN: 145980824X
- ISBN: 9781459808225
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1 online resource. - Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Raven Books, an imprint of Orca Book Publishers, 2015.
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- Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2015 April
This aptly named series consists of high-interest novellas that can be read quickly by mature readers, whether they are reluctant readers, English-language learners, or simply victims of a fast-paced, modern society. The Boardwalk features Gulliver Dowd, a handsome, tough-talking little person who became a private investigator after the death of his sister. His sister's murder has been the one mystery he has been unable to solve, so he is hopeful when an NYPD detective and friend calls to discuss her death. When that friend is also killed, Gulliver is even more determined to find out the truth. In Disappearing Act, Leena left her family behind years before and has no regrets, but her sister has unexpectedly become a murder suspect. Leena has wanted to become a private investigator, so she dives into the case. Both books are action packed but suffer as a result of their brevity. Both main characters have epiphanies that come far too suddenly given the condensed narratives. Characters are poorly developed, and physical descriptions lack finesse. In an effort to simplify the reading level, sentences are brief, but the incomplete sentences and choppy writing make both books difficult to read. At the same time, the writing is confusing. For example, Gulliver is alternately called Dowd, Gulliver, or Gullie, often in rapid succession and within the same short paragraph. An adult series with potential young adult appeal, the books' content is distinctly adult, with sexual references and violence. The series might appeal with pushing to readers who are fans of crime fiction, but the quality of writing is so poor that this reviewer would hesitate to add these to a collection.âSamantha Godbey 2Q 2P S Copyright 2011 Voya Reviews.
