Michael Westen is still in Miami, trying to survive as a spy without a country. Brent Grayson is a nineteen-year-old college kid who claims to own a company that doesn't really exist. And Michael has to save Brent's father from loan sharks and fend off sinister Russian businessman who see every takeover as an opportunity to be hostile.
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Tod Goldberg is the author of the novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Fake Liar Cheat, as well as the short story collection Simplify, a 2006 finalist for the SCBA Award for Fiction and winner of the Other Voices Short Story Collection Prize. He teaches creative writing at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program.
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Tod Goldberg is the author of several books of fiction, including the novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Fake Liar Cheat and the popular Burn Notice series, as well as two collections of short stories, Simplify and Other Resort Cities. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Bennington College and lives in La Quinta, CA where he directs the Low Residency MFA program in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside's Palm Desert campus. His latest book, Where You Lived, is available exclusively as an ebook. For more information, visit todgoldberg.typepad.com.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By CJ-MO
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Michael Weston was a spy for the United State government, but with his cover blown he is now without a job and his official contacts. Michael now makes his living helping people solve "delicate" problems. He gets assistance from his ex-girlfriend Fiona, who is a gunrunner, and his friend Sam Axe, a former Navy SEAL.
In "The Bad Beat", as part of a class assignment, college student Brent Grayson creates a website for a fictitious product to expand computer bandwidth. Brent ends up in trouble with Russian mobsters who don't know the company on the website is a fake and are demanding a share in the non-existent product. Sam gets Michael and himself deeply involved in this dangerous case, all for the promise of prime tickets to a Dolphin's game and VIP parking!
Most of the story is told from Michael's point of view, although a few chapters are narrated by Sam or Fiona which helps the reader get to know all three characters. I really admire the character of Michael Weston. The loss of his cover has placed Michael in a terrible and perilous situation, but he doesn't give up, and even puts himself in danger to help others. Michael is tough, but has definite morals and integrity. When dealing with an evil, violent man, Michael won't confront him in front of the man's innocent young daughter.
Michael and Fiona have an interesting relationship. While officially "broken-up", there are many indications that their romance is not all the way over. I like that Fiona is not the typical beautiful girlfriend fading into the background. She is independent, tough, and is not only unafraid of using physical force when dealing with suspects or unsavory, she enjoys it. She is asked to look into the operation of one of the Russian mobsters and below is her reaction to Michael's request to get information:
"She knew she couldn't very well go in and execute every last person she encountered, as appealing as that sounded...Alas, she thought, she probably wouldn't get to make anyone bleed today."
Fiona is definitely not a stereotypical, unassuming girlfriend there for eye candy. She may not be someone I would want to hang around with, but she's a refreshingly different character to read about!
I really like the witty, sarcastic dialogue between Michael and Sam. Not since Robert Parker's Spenser and Hawk have I enjoyed such wonderful teamwork and rapport.between two male lead characters. Michael and Sam work well together and have each other's back in the most dangerous situations.
I generally like television tie-in books and this one did not let me down. While I am only a casual viewer of "Burn Notice", I think the author accurately captures the essence of the characters and fans of the show won't be disappointed with how the characters are portrayed in print. Aside from the tie-in to the show, the book is well-plotted and suspenseful. Readers unfamiliar with the televisions series will want to see the characters in action on TV after reading the book. Those who enjoy Robert Parker will appreciate the friendship between Michael and Sam. Fans of the "Monk" television tie-in novels by the author's brother Lee Goldberg, will enjoy the humorous writing style of Tod Goldberg.
This review was originally written for The Season for Romance E-Zine. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
In "The Bad Beat", as part of a class assignment, college student Brent Grayson creates a website for a fictitious product to expand computer bandwidth. Brent ends up in trouble with Russian mobsters who don't know the company on the website is a fake and are demanding a share in the non-existent product. Sam gets Michael and himself deeply involved in this dangerous case, all for the promise of prime tickets to a Dolphin's game and VIP parking!
Most of the story is told from Michael's point of view, although a few chapters are narrated by Sam or Fiona which helps the reader get to know all three characters. I really admire the character of Michael Weston. The loss of his cover has placed Michael in a terrible and perilous situation, but he doesn't give up, and even puts himself in danger to help others. Michael is tough, but has definite morals and integrity. When dealing with an evil, violent man, Michael won't confront him in front of the man's innocent young daughter.
Michael and Fiona have an interesting relationship. While officially "broken-up", there are many indications that their romance is not all the way over. I like that Fiona is not the typical beautiful girlfriend fading into the background. She is independent, tough, and is not only unafraid of using physical force when dealing with suspects or unsavory, she enjoys it. She is asked to look into the operation of one of the Russian mobsters and below is her reaction to Michael's request to get information:
"She knew she couldn't very well go in and execute every last person she encountered, as appealing as that sounded...Alas, she thought, she probably wouldn't get to make anyone bleed today."
Fiona is definitely not a stereotypical, unassuming girlfriend there for eye candy. She may not be someone I would want to hang around with, but she's a refreshingly different character to read about!
I really like the witty, sarcastic dialogue between Michael and Sam. Not since Robert Parker's Spenser and Hawk have I enjoyed such wonderful teamwork and rapport.between two male lead characters. Michael and Sam work well together and have each other's back in the most dangerous situations.
I generally like television tie-in books and this one did not let me down. While I am only a casual viewer of "Burn Notice", I think the author accurately captures the essence of the characters and fans of the show won't be disappointed with how the characters are portrayed in print. Aside from the tie-in to the show, the book is well-plotted and suspenseful. Readers unfamiliar with the televisions series will want to see the characters in action on TV after reading the book. Those who enjoy Robert Parker will appreciate the friendship between Michael and Sam. Fans of the "Monk" television tie-in novels by the author's brother Lee Goldberg, will enjoy the humorous writing style of Tod Goldberg.
This review was originally written for The Season for Romance E-Zine. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By PattyC
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Loved the book. Like that the books stay up to date with TV show, especially Michael and Fiona's relationship.
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this book is great! its narated like the episodes by micheal, its funny as hell. i couldnt read it fast enuf. get every book in this series!
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I love the show burn notice and at first i thought this was going to be the same as the show but it was not, it had a different plot and scenarios.
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Published 16 months ago by Peter Balaskas
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