Story Behind The Book
For each copy of Last Exit In New Jersey sold from December 1, 2010 through January 31, $1.00 will be donated to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.njspca.org). The NJSPCA, a non-profit organization, receives no government aid or tax dollars. It is funded solely by donations, grants, bequests and fines levied. My goal is to raise not only funds, but public awareness for the NJSPCA as they aid the welfare of animals throughout the state. Donations can also be made directly to the NJSPCA through their website: www.njspca.org For more information, please visit the author’s website: http://www.cegrundler.com/works.htm Or www.njspca.org
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Red Adept Reviews gave Last Exit In New Jersey 5 Stars and named it one of the three best mysteries of 2010. She said: <br /><br />This is one of the best books I have read in quite awhile. And, with as many books as I read, that's saying something. The plot was a winding road leading across a vast coastline of mayhem. The storyline had me guessing right up until the last chapter. <br /><br />The narrative was fast paced and nerve wracking. From the rather passive opening to the nail -biting action scenes, I was held enthralled. <br /><br />The tale opened with the main character, Hazel, disposing of a dead body, along with her father and friend. The story climbed to several crescendos from there. The chapters alternated between being told from the point of view of Hazel to the viewpoint of Hammon, the other main character. Each chapter left me unable to stop reading until I had started the next. <br /><br />Expertly composed, this novel kept me glued to my Kindle. I had question upon question about what was going on and how it was going to end. There was zero disappointment as the ending tied up everything neatly. <br /><br />Character Development: 5 Stars <br /><br />As noteworthy as the plot, the characters were terrific. Hazel was sassy and strong, yet with a compelling hint of vulnerability. She was completely believable. <br /><br />Hammon was my favorite character. He was insane and confused, but that made him the most fun. His friend Annabelle was my second favorite character. They played off of each other with humor and melancholy in a wonderful mix. <br /><br />Writing Style: 5 Stars <br /><br />The composition style worked perfectly for this story. I loved the switching of viewpoints and the way it kept me guessing without contrived cliff-hangers. The dialogue was crisp and completely realistic. There was just the right amount of humor injected to give the tale a little lift, without downplaying the gravity of the situations. The descriptions were vivid enough to make me feel like I was watching this book on a movie screen. <br />