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Cult Following (CSI: Miami)

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This book was a lot truer to the television series than the two previous books in the genre. The characters voices were very much in tune with what you see on the screen, and the situation was unique enough to capture your attention, and plausible enough to believe it. The original characters were *people* and not cardboard cutouts. The language flowed smoothly, the settings didn't overpower the story, and the story didn't jerk from place to place to suit the author's timeframe. I for one am eagerly awaiting the next book - something I will NEVER do for Mr. Collins.

This is the first CSI:Miami book I've read; I've watched the TV series often. I was delighted that the author caught the essence of the TV characters. I could hear the voices and phrasing of the actors as I read.
I think the appeal of the CSI series is that we can actually learn something new while we are being entertained. For me, the book version enhances that learning opportunity, without the sometimes gory special effects distractions.
Overall, the book has a lively and interesting plot line, and showed skillful use of technical details. I look forward to more CSI:Miami books by this author.

A great CSI: MIAMI read by author Donn Cortez! This story revolves around a new diet/spirituality cult known as the Vitality Method. When members keep dying, Horatio and his crew of CSIs set out to prove that the founder, a well-known doctor, is behind the deaths. Another great, quick CSI read!

I do agree that the book is a little bogged down with info but it is still very interesting. I stayed up one saturday night, all night, and found it hard to put down!!!! As for the controversey between collins and cortez, cortez is a great writer and relates to the character seen on the tv show. I have read four of cortez's. I haven't read one of collin's yet, but i am sure i won't be disappointed. Therefore, I think no one should be stuck on only one of the writers;you should give each a chance.

I originally picked this book up as a "cheesy" read for the beach or on an airplane, and I was surprised at how good it was! It really captured the essense of the characters, and while it was technical in places it was very readable and understandable.

Albeit I'm not much of a TV viewer I rather see this TV series than read another book like this.
When you read a book and since the beginning you know who's the bad guy half plot goes down. If you read technicalities that you don't understand just to show that the writer knows too many things that you really don't care, there goes down the other half. When you finish this book you'll know how to build a rocket. How to make more powerful fuel for it. How to make drugs heavier, and many other things. Of course to do all that you'll need a very special paraphernalia. So I rather start watching TV than read another like this.

If you like to read about TV series read "24 Declassified: Veto Power" by John Whitman. This book'll thrill you all the way.

I am a great fan of the CSI: series TV shows and absolutely love the CSI: books written by Max Allan Collins. Eager to read another CSI: Miami book, I decided to give Donn Cortez a try. This author clearly does not have the feel for the characters and smooth storylines of the TV show. The book was filled with too many technicalities on rocket-building, etc., and is just bogged down with excessively detailed explanations. I am an avid reader,and this has to be one of the worst books I have read in a long time. If you want to read a CSI: book, stick to the ones written by Max Allan Collins!