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REVIEWS
"BLOWBACK
"May's flair
for narrative,
characterization and evocative descriptions of various locales and
historic tidbits ... fresh and delightfully
readable — catnip for armchair sleuths."
Kirkus
*STARRED REVIEW*
"Caught up in the various
threads, readers are lulled into a false sense of knowing where the
tale is heading until May pulls the rug out from under them."
Library Journal
*STARRED REVIEW*
"...[leaves]
the
reader
anticipating
the
fifth
entry
in
this
outstanding
series"
Library Journal
(review of Audio Version)
"Peter
May
is
one of the best mystery writers on the market today"
The Mystery Gazette
"As
we
have
come to expect from these stories, the plot has its share
of twists, love connections and dangerous encounters, all of which keep
the reader eagerly turning the pages (hence my single-sitting
completion)...
mouth-watering
descriptions
...
an
insider’s peak into the melodrama, creativity and hard work involved in
earning and maintaining 3 Michelin stars
...another
solid
whodunit
that is both well-conceived and creatively
told"
Examiner.com
"this
detective
mystery
will please a wide-range of lovers of suspense
novels. Enzo is a dynamic character dealing with not only the cold
case, but also some very personal issues in his life. And he does it
with great style. Enjoy!"
Fresh Fiction
"Peter
May
has
done it again!! (...) This book is well plotted and
beautifully written. Peter May has a series that is a winner!"
Janie's Reads
"excellent
writing and excellent story ... mouth watering descriptions of food and
wine"
Mysteries Etc
"FREEZE FRAME "
"The author of the
much acclaimed "China
Thrillers" surpasses himself here in misdirection, placing clues in
plain sight and leaving the reader anticipating the fifth entry in this
outstanding series."
Library Journal (starred
review)
"May’s
excellent
fourth
Enzo McLeod mystery... With its intricate plot,
compelling characters, and bombshell denouement, this unsettling Enzo
Files installment is a must-read."
Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
"The
formula
is
a neat one, going back to the golden age of detective
fiction... Although May obviously (and justifiably) prides himself on
his grasp of the plot mechanics, something must be said for his vivid
settings, which remove the story from the library and send it out into
the wide, wide world."
New York Times
"We
are in the presence of a writer in complete control of his subject
and his characters, and not just at the level of day to day activity.
This is a truly multi-level work with thoughtful excursions into the
painful inner lives of the characters, even as we follow them to
inevitable and tragic conclusions. A most satisfying novel."
Carl
Brookins
"Spending time with
Peter May's charming
and clever Enzo Macleod in Brittany is pure pleasure. In May's fourth
installment of the Enzo Files series, the remote Ile de Groix, with its
turbulent coast, rough weather, and laconic and secretive residents,
tests Macleod intellectually and physically as he attempts to solve a
case so cold it's frigid... the truth hidden inside the mystery of
Freeze Frame is fascinating and Enzo Macleod is great fun to hang out
with."
Bookbrowse
"fast-paced...
The
Enzo
Files are a
great series that is four for four."
Genre Go Round Reviews
"This
mystery
is
rich in story development and characterization...
enticing the reader to become a fan of this cerebral series.”
Enid Grabiner for
RebeccasReads.com
BLACKLIGHT BLUE
"A cerebral, chilling tale bound to
burnish May's reputation.”
Kirkus Reviews
"May's
dark, intense third mystery to feature Scottish forensic scientist Enzo
Macleod... an unusually compelling ongoing saga”
Publishers Weekly
"This complicated tale weaves threads of the past
into the present...
An engrossing mystery"
Library Journal
"Another
excellent story in May's series... But there is a lot more of substance
in this emotional tale.
It will entertain, mystify and perplex, right up to the very end. ”
Carl Brookins
"an
intricate plot that does not fail to deliver...
keeps you guessing until its nail-biting ending”
Shine Entertainment Reviews
"
there's a fascinating cold case, Enzo's lady friends and family members
and their friends (all drawn with care and warts), somebody trying to
kill all of the above, chases, wonderful scenery, and lots of other
good stuff. After deciding I wasn't going to like this book, I
read it in one sitting...couldn't put it down. You won't be able
to resist it either.”
Kay Muther, DorothyL
"a
superb cold case whodunit.”
Genre Go Round Reviews
THE CRITIC
WHAT
THE
CRITICS
SAY
Enzo
MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met; sort
of a cross between James Bond and Inspector Clouseau.”
BookBrowse
“What a great new book ... Suspenseful? Oh, yes. Thrilling? Some
of that too. Great characters? For sure. A really good plot? Without
saying. Action? Plenty. A good book? You betcha. Don't miss it.”
Bookloons
"a finely crafted and surprising mystery."
Kirkus Reviews
“Oenophiles and fans
of CBS’s ‘Cold Case’ will relish [The Critic]...Enzo's emotional
drama with both his daughters and romantic attractions to two charming
ladies, plus tidbits about wine production and the art of wine tasting,
make this a full-bodied, satisfying read.”
Publishers Weekly
“This is a nice
series, out of the ordinary, and May presents his protagonist warts and
all!
McLeod is a delightful protagonist – stubborn, insightful, occasionally
foolhardy, totally at odds in his relationships with the women in his
life, and a very pleasant addition to current suspense fiction.”
Woodstock for CRIMESPREE
Magazine
“Peter May has written
an excellent novel with “The Critic. He manages to successfully
incorporate mystery, suspense, humor and a little romance into one
great plot.”
Reader Views
“The second Enzo
Macleod French cold case mystery is a superb tale that will send
readers seeking his previous starring role (see EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE).
Enzo is fabulous as he uses all his forensic skills seeking the motive
... a wonderful whodunit”
GenreGoRound
“The mystery is there,
and the ending a shock”
Library Journal
“Enzo MacLeod is one
of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met; sort of a cross
between James Bond and Inspector Clouseau.”
BookBrowse
“The
action is good,
the mystery is thoughtful... thoroughly enjoyable... Plenty of
winemaking information and lore adds local color and atmosphere making
The Critic a sure to please mystery for everyone. ”
The Mystery Reader
"Rich with the traditions of this Southern France
winemaking region, this is a mystery with Gallic flavor to be to be
savored."
Mystery Scene Magazine
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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
EXTRAORDINARY
REACTIONS
"A sharp edged tale woven with the
intricacy of a spider's web. Intelligent, involved, and ingenious"
Steve Berry
(Author of THE TEMPLAR
LEGACY, THE THIRD SECRET, THE ROMANOV PROHECY and THE AMBER ROOM)
"Read
an astoundingly good book the other day. Just outstanding.
...As much an examination of
French intellectual culture as a thrilling and tension-filled mystery,
the novel is filled with multi-dimensional flawed individuals.
The author's examination of society and the human condition is
fascinating and enthralling. The
conclusion is as exciting and entertaining as one could ask for. A dynamite novel and a fine beginning to
what promises to be an
outstanding crime fiction series."
Carl Brookins
(Author of THE CASE OF THE
GREEDY LAWYERS, OLD SILVER, A SUPERIOR MYSTERY and INNER PASSAGES)
“Intelligent, ever-moving and beautifully
written, it is the best book I have read this year. I highly
recommend it!!”
Barbara Douglas, Murder By The Book.
"excellent reading...
Peter May has created not only a fast paced, cerebral mystery that
keeps you guessing right down to the final pages, but he has also
introduced a very likeable protagonist in Enzo Macleod.
The first in what promises to be an extraordinary mystery series,
you'll want to get in on the ground floor and become acquainted with
Macleod at the getgo!"
"I Love
A Mystery" Newsletter
"This
is possibly the best crafted mystery we’ve reviewed in 2006.
It’s all
there: clues, red herrings, fractured relationships, dangerous
romances, and much more.
We rated this excellent mystery a max five
hearts."
HeartlandReviews.com
"...an excellent novel that
will keep you in suspense all the way ... Hopefully Peter May will
follow-up this book with future adventures of Enzo MacLeod."
Patricia
Reid,
BooksNBytes.com
"Peter
May's "Extraordinary People" is an extraordinary novel ... Action
escalates at every turn and becomes breathtaking at the denouement."
Mary
Ann Smyth, Bookloons
"brisk and thrilling ... the
layers of complexity bode well for future installments."
The
Baltimore
Sun
May paces his tale of a burst-open cold case with teasingly
professional precision"
DIBS - early buzz on upcoming
books
"Lots of twists and
turns. Fast-paced. Lots of energy throughout the book."
Ollie’s World of Books
"the
intriguing first book in a series of thrillers set in modern France by
talented author Peter May ... The presumed premise for this series,
celebrated unsolved murders, is a captivating one"
Hidden
Staircase,
Mystery
Books
"This taughtly written thriller
moves from the catacombs under Paris through the countryside
surrounding this great city. I found it hard to put down."
Linda Walonen, Bay Books, San Ramon CA
"Twists,
turns and a whirl wind tour of France ... smart and engaging ... Peter
May does a wonderful job ... This is an intelligent story that every
mystery fan should read."
Sondra
Fowler
for
ReaderViews.com
"As a fan of
forensics, this reader finds the interpretation of the clues a
highlight to the high-paced adventure."
Jen
Oliver for MyShelf.com
"The climax is a
fabulous finale that will leave readers clamoring for more inquiries by
the Professor and his team."
Harriet
Klausner,
Midwest
Book
Review
"a suspenseful
engrossing read, and well worth the time to join the chase"
Woodstock, writing
for CrimeSpree Magazine
"a fun and fascinating book"
The
San
Jose
Mercury
News
"action-packed second half and rather
thrilling denouement in the catacombs of Paris"
Entertainment Weekly
"this travelogue–cum–murder mystery makes for a fun puzzle"
Publisher's Weekly
"a thoroughly engaging
puzzle mystery"
Library Journal
"May provides abundant
local color and writes with measured authority. The results are as
engaging as they are cerebral."
Kirkus Reviews
"I read THE FIREMAKER and loved
it. I'm also reading an ARC of EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE from Poison
Pen Press and find it very hard to put down!!"
Deb Andolino, Aliens &
Alibis Books, Columbia, SC 29209
"Extraordinary People" available
NOW
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