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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
By DB Murray (New jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Effects
Couldn't put it down!!! EAch page was filled with mystery and intrigue. Truly look forward for Mr. Joyce's next one!! Hope that is sooner than later. Thanks!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Captivating Read,
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This review is from: Last Effects
Last Effects is a wonderful first novel. Like the other reviewers, I found myself deeply engaged in the story from the first page. Jack Keane is a likeable character, and I hope we hear more about him. The plot--or should I say plots?--is fascinating and well developed. This book could have been much longer, but Mr. Joyce does a wonderful job of tying all the parts together. The double-entendre of the title is not immediately obvious, but it certainly crystalizes as the story unfolds. The author also does a terrific job of evoking the memories of Vietnam--the good, the bad and the ugly. Here's hoping we hear more from Christopher Joyce--a lot more!
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Engaging and Authentic Novel,
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This review is from: Last Effects
Last Effects is an engaging read and a superb first novel by author Chris Joyce. I found myself quickly drawn into the story of the protagonist, Jack Keane, as he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his brother's death some 30 years ago. The juxtaposition of an examination of the past with a present day, high-stakes story of the international corporate world create a dynamic tension that compounds the reader's interest in getting to the bottom of both stories. The stories are also authentic because Joyce knows what he's writing about. His characterizations of Marine ethics, the military bureaucracy, the dusty bicycle paths of rural Vietnam, the gleaming high rises in the heart of financial Hong Kong, and the beltway surrounding Washington, D.C. are all note perfect. Joyce has lived in each of these worlds at some point and knows his stuff. Joyce also understands what makes people tick. He shares the inner thought process of his characters -- the angry impulse that precedes a bold challenge or the inner recrimination that follows a careless word - in ways that draw the reader into their world. High praise indeed for Last Effects.
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