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1 review
John Westerman

Soho Crime, 2003

As Good As It Gets
Gritty, funny, sexy and authentic. Damned-near "literary." Crime fiction doesn't get better than this. Read one of Westermann's books and you'll read them all.

Sweet Deal

1 review
John Westerman

Soho Crime, 2001

Long Island Wambough
Someone is brutally bumping off corrupt Long Island cops. I found this a page-turner with good dialog and strong plotting. Although the characters are believable they are mostly stereotyped. Lucy Lallos the tricycle-riding alcoholic was the best, and Champ the dog was good. The hero Detective Jack Mills is handsome, athletic and incorruptible. His marriage is on the rocks because of his ...

Mother Holly

3 reviews

North-South, 2001

Beautiful and enchanting for children
I agree with the other reviewer as an adult reading folktales, but as a mom to a 4 year old, I appreciate this gorgeous book. The illustrations are breathtaking and it's so refreshing to read a fairy tale that doesn't involve a princess. This story also models compassion and cooperation in dealing with sibling rivalry. I love it and, more importantly, so does my daughter.