A thrilling read!!!, May 14, 2011
This review is from: For Nothing (An Upstate New York Mafia Tale) (Kindle Edition)
I LOVED this book.
This is the first "Mafia Crime Thriller" I've ever read. Mystery,
suspense, thrillers, yes, but never anything like this. Naturally, going
into it, I had no idea what to expect.
I read this book on my computer. I sat down, leaning back
comfortably as I prepared myself to be there for a while. I read the
first three lines of the book... and I gasped. I sat up in my chair,
leaned forward and with my eyes relentlessly scanned the screen for the
rest of the story. It had me, and didn't let go until the end.
For Nothing is beautifully written. The atmosphere, the conditions
and surroundings and senses-Denmon's descriptions are flawless. As I
read, I was cold. Throughout my experience with most of this book, I
clutched a blanket tight around me. (I live in Southern California, mind
you.) I was shivering. I twitched. I cringed. This book got into my
head. Its words deeply affected me. The feeling it ensued, a feeling of
dread, an internal chill-I couldn't shake it off. Not that I wanted to.
No, I just wanted to keep reading.
There has been only one other book in my experience that succeeded
to do what For Nothing has done. It spun me. All the way around.
Going into it, I was with the good guy. Rooting for him. In my head praising him as he struggled through his journey to revenge.
Halfway through the book and suddenly I was with the bad guy. Not
only was I with him, I was in LOVE with him. Everything about him
enticed me. I wanted Rafael Rontego to prevail. And if anything happened
that was even remotely against the survival of Rafael, I was upset.
Angry. Suddenly I wanted revenge if anyone so much as threatened him.
Through the rest of the book, Rafael Rontego was my man. He still is.
I give For Nothing the highest rating because it is as it should be.
It is a crime thriller that has everything a book of this genre should
have. It was cold-blooded. It was ruthless. Suspenseful. Humorous, when
it needed it to be. Scary. Accurate. Intriguing. Thrilling.
Five stars. Loved it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Think Tony Soprano, May 28, 2011
This review is from: For Nothing (An Upstate New York Mafia Tale) (Kindle Edition)
An assassian who'd kill if the price is right for anyone, an undercover
detective looking for revenge, dirty cops and two mafia's at war. Think
Tony Soprano and you will love this book if you liked this show. Very
well written, loved the twist and turns and it was ended in a way that
let us know there's possibly another book extending the story. Mr Denmon
writes in a way you feel immersed into the story so your seeing and
feeling it all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
For Nothing, May 26, 2011
This review is from: For Nothing (An Upstate New York Mafia Tale) (Kindle Edition)
A fast-moving and entertaining read with masses of action. Nicholas
Denmon's gripping mafia tale kept me riveted until the end. His
description of the characters is realistic, three-dimensional and
described in a way that makes them easy to visualise and lifelike. It's
full of authentic gangster dialogue and exciting well-described scenes.
The skilful and pacy plot twists and turns in unexpected ways. I look
forward to the next one.
Electronic Crime in Muted Key
