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Honeymoon For Three

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The second of the Gary Blanchard stories, Honeymoon for Three continues the theme of ordinary - and somewhat naive - young people besieged by the unstable phantoms of high school. Previously, Gary was beset by an obsessed relative seeking fortune and revenge. This time, it is his bride, Penny, who must contend with a renewed high school acquaintance and the innuendo of moral compromise. Gary must remember that he, himself, has a less than innocent dating past (though somehow this gets described as the girlfriend's "sin," not his). Filtered through the lense of 1964, this story portrays a more delicately worded, though no less complex, discussion of sexual politics than my generation would have. That the discussion takes place in tents and campers from the California Coast to Yellowstone makes it all the more fun.
The story also raises a modern theme reminiscent of Columbine and the recent novel Nineteen Minutes -- what is the result of kindness to or, conversely, ridicule of a fellow high school student who just doesn't fit in. Despite the chilling circumstances portrayed in this tale, I have to believe that Penny's non-conformist friendliness remains the way to approach the world.

This is the fourth book of Alan Cook's that I have read on my Kindle in the last couple weeks. Just makes me want to read another! This was suspensful and very clever. I especially liked the belly button fetish - very original. If you like mysteries, I think you'll like reading this book.

The creative mind of author Alan Cook certainly has few rivals--his stories are cleaver, different and always entertaining to the highest degree. His latest novel " Honeymoon For Three" is no exception. This book is full of high-energy suspense with a plot that will capture the reader's attention.

Cook has a creative touch with how he developments each character in his stories. They are not some cardboard cookie cutter mystery genre stereotypes. Each of them come alive and catches your imagination and attention no matter how big they play in the plot. This is the authors' signature strength and separates him from the hordes of other small market writers.

The book takes you on a journey across country with a honeymoon couple and a insane and obsessive stalker. It is a tale that is both unusual and scary and well worth spending your time reading this book. "The American Authors Association" gives this book its highest rating of FIVE STARS!

I really enjoyed this book very much. It was full of suspense and a real page turner.

Someone mentioned that they read "The Hayloft" and there was no connection to this book even though it was the same character. I would agree with that, but that makes this book stand alone without reading it first.

Can't wait to read more of this author's books!

This was a fun book that kept me interested from beginning to end. I plan on reading further books written by Alan Cook. A great diversion.

I was captivated from page 1. I'll never think about belly buttons the same way again. Cook really got into that obsessed killer's mind and portrayed him very believably. The buildup to the ending kept me reading with my breath held. My interest was sustained throughout. Al Cook is an excellent writer with a masterful touch for the mystery genre.

After reading, and enjoying Hayloft, I decided to try the second Gary Blanchard book. For me, it was hard to see much connection, other than the main character had the same name.
Like Hayloft, this book seemed more like a type of cartoon caper than most of the fiction I read. And it was a little more difficult for me to enjoy (than Hayloft) as the bellybutton fetish was odd, and the "chase" seemed unlikely. About half way through the book, I felt as if it should be concluding rather than continuing.
The price was inexpensive, but overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (8/07)


Gary Blanchard meets Penny, the love of his life, through a computer dating service called "Human Inventory." He knows she loves him when she wants to watch him bowl. After all, bowling is a boring game to watch.

The couple is on the trip of their lifetime. They stopped in Reno to get married before visiting several National Parks. What they did not know was that they were not going alone.

Alfred Ward is obsessed with his former high school mate, Penny. He is also obsessed with bellybuttons. Women have never been attracted to him; he blames all his tribulations on his outie. From peeping in her window, he knows that Penny has the perfect innie bellybutton and flat tummy to go with it.

Someone has been sending notes to Penny, scary notes. She has no reason to suspect Alfred. When the notes and calls had not stopped the growing relationship between Penny and Gary, Alfred knows more drastic measures will be necessary. He will stop at nothing to win the love of his life, not even murder.

What ensues is a dynamic and amusing adventure as Alfred follows the newlyweds from National Park to National Park.

"Honeymoon For Three," by Alan Cook, is a delightful tale! Mr. Cook has an amazing talent for creating suspense and tension in his plot. Alfred is insane. Penny is sharp and a quick thinker. Cook uses engaging supporting characters, like Don, Rowanda and Mattie, throughout the scheme, to enhance the storyline. The scene at the wedding chapel is one of my favorites. Cook does a beautiful job describing the National Parks, including bears. I recommend "Honeymoon For Three" fans of mystery and suspense.

Received book free of charge.

a little too long....a little unbelievable. I don't understand how so many books get such good reviews...it is a little disconcerting...writers must have a lot of relatives.

This story had me captivated from page one. Author writes in great detail, but the ending ruined the whole book. Really, I felt like I wasted the time it took me to read it.