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Blood Innocents

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This is Cook's first novel, written back in 1980 and is a commendable beginning. The book is a well thought out, well constructed crime mystery with a believable, realistic conclusion. It is unfortunately a rather short piece (only 230 pages) and because of that limitation, the main character, Reardon, lacks a little depth. I found myself enjoying the book but wishing to know more about the man the book centered around. This book could have been more than just good, but instead excellent if Cook had spent a few more words on the subplots.

As Thomas H. Cook's first book, it certainly doesn't provide a glimmer of the brilliance that is to come in his later achievements. Having read many of his more recent novels, I am now seeking to complete reading the remainder of his collection. The woman at the bookstore warned me that Blood Innocents was not like his other books, and she was right. I would look at the cover from time to time to make sure that the middle initial was the same! My advice is to re-read Breakheart Hill.

Mr Cook is more addictive than cigarettes. I read this one in one day. I loved it. I am a true devotee, keep them coming. From an Alabama reader!

I've been following this case for a very long time. Read the book, and would like to see it back in print. Many,many people are still searching for this book!

We have 3 young men in prison for commiting a crime that I truly believe they did not commit.

Almost 10 years after this awful crime, the case has not been put to rest. One of the young men is currently on "Death Row"!

This book is a "must read" for all. Many things that were written in the book were not consistant. Check the times of who was where/when on the night the 3 young victims were murdered. These 3 young victims suffered a horrible death.

It just doesn't add up.

A MUST READ for the American Public. Watch how out justice system falls apart. For many American's this Justice System just "does not work"END