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5.0 out of 5 stars Rutledge Rules, November 16, 2005

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Teresa Vickery "moody blue" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Air Dance Iguana (Alex Rutledge Mysteries) (Hardcover)

Air Dance Iguana is absolutely wicked. The twists and turns of the plot along with the unsual and intriguing cast of characters makes it impossible to put the book down. Corcoran has an eerie knack for weaving a tantalizing tapestry revealing the unexpected. A "who done it" that shouldn't be missed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Effort, November 7, 2005

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St. Louis Mystery Fan "Mystery Buff 2005" (St. Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Air Dance Iguana (Alex Rutledge Mysteries) (Hardcover)

I am not sure why this author does not get more buzz in the Florida contingent of mystery writers - I find his stories very entertaining and always look forward to the next Alex Rutledge

mystery. This one is another interesting story - and it disappopints me that Corcoran gets no press. I checked out of curiosity and saw that the Borders near my house did not carry this book nor did any Borders in St. Louis - you could order it and get it in a week. Obviously the published is not doing much to promote - and I believe the release of this book was delayed for some time - not sure what is going on but I encourage the writer to keep up with this story line.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good atmospheric mystery with heart, December 24, 2005

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David J. Forsmark "Book Reviewer" (Flushing, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Air Dance Iguana (Alex Rutledge Mysteries) (Hardcover)

Another indication that Harriet Klausner does not read all of the books she posts about is her description of Air Dance Iguana as "zany." Despite the uniquely Floridian manner of murder and the title, in tone, the Alex Rutledge books are far closer to John D. MacDonald and Steve Hamilton than Carl Hiaasen and his countless imitators-- which is what someone who only looked at the COVER of this book might mistake it for.

Like Travis McGee, Alex works when he needs to, and enjoys his lifestyle, like Steve Hamilton, the cases are an imposition on his real life. At the heart of this book is Alex's attempt at rescuing his derelict brother. Sure there's humor, but this book is anything but "zany." Check it out if you like MacDonald and Hamilton, and would like something set in Florida that's not a cheap rip-off of Hiaasen like FAR too many other series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb reading as always
I always enjoy Tom Corcoran's Alex Rutledge books, and this is no exception. I especially enjoy finding a main character who doesn't go around engaging in lots of violence and... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Paula Eifler

3.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Version
Other people have stated the kindle version is junk. It appears they have created a better version and the one I read on my kindle was great. It had the new chapter format etc.

Published on November 20, 2009 by Grant Shipley

5.0 out of 5 stars As always Corcoran writes a great story...
My wife and I both keep reading Tom Corcoran's novels and they are always great. If you've ever been to Key West his novels take you right back. Read more

Published on November 9, 2009 by J. Couture

4.0 out of 5 stars Better
This time you don't need a relationship chart. But why are all the killings in the Keys related to our hero? Read more

Published on September 8, 2009 by John Bowes

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy the Kindle Version! It is a poor quality scan!
This is the first Kindle book that I have bought that was a poor quality scan and not a legitimate Kindle book, that could resize text, etc. Read more

Published on August 28, 2009 by Todd Ray

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the setting, plot needed work
Florida Keys resident Alex Rutledge is a photographer and, lately, a police photographer. There hasn't been a hanging on the Keys in thirty years and, suddenly, there are two and... Read more

Published on January 11, 2007 by L. J. Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One
I have read all of the Alex Rutledge series and if you love Key West these are the books for you. If you do not love Key West get ready to.

Published on November 5, 2006 by rjgsphinx

4.0 out of 5 stars 5th Book and still worth while.
Well done for the 5th book by the author. The story moves along and provides a taste of the Florida Keys. Read more

Published on March 8, 2006 by J. Sutherland

5.0 out of 5 stars Keyed Up
Alex Rutledge actually gets into action out of Key West, albeit it is just across the seven mile bridge. Read more

Published on January 29, 2006 by Charles J. Marr

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll love these books
This was my first Alex Rutledge mystery and I've gone on to buy the rest of Corcoran's catalog. These are great books -- some of the best and most nuanced mystery novels I've ever... Read more

Published on January 26, 2006 by Voracious reader

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