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4.0 out of 5 stars ahhhhh South Florida Mysteries......., July 29, 2002

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Denise Eaden (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mango Opera (St. Martin's Minotaur Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Corcoran is right up there with the best in the genre. The Mango Opera is a good mystery set in Key West with a little Miami thrown in and one good trip to Georgia. While the character development can be confusing - as none are well developed except Alex Rutledge - half the fun is created by your not knowing who is a good guy and who is a bad guy. The string of suspects is as long as some of the bridges connecting the Keys to the South Florida peninsula.

Alex Rutledge is our hero, and, like most of his buddies, is a true native to the Key West - a "bubba", all of whose lives are intricately woven in and out of each other's. There are dark secrets, grudges and camaraderie all in one friendship. When Alex's ex-lovers start turning up dead it is hard to believe that it isn't personal.

The story will have you guessing until the bitter end. This is a quick, witty, wonderfully colorful, south Florida tale packed with a punch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'The Mango Opera' Sure To Please Parrot Heads., August 30, 1998

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JB Thomas (traders@magicnet.net) (Winter Park, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mango Opera (Hardcover)

If you're a Jimmy Buffett fan and like whodunnits, you're about to become a Tom Corcoran fan. This debut novel by the long time Key Wester and Buffett pal instantly transports the reader "down island", leading them through the streets and alleyways of Old Town.

Like the unlikely heroes of Carl Hiaasen, freelance photographer Alex Rutledge finds himself embroiled in murder and mystery as several former girlfriends are found dead in gruesome circumstances.

Corcoran skillfully leads the reader through a plot that twists and turns as often as the Florida weather changes. As the hero becomes the suspect, he also becomes detective as he tries to cope with the deaths of his former lovers and how to warn those who are still alive that someone may be after them.

An engrossing tale complete with good and bad cops, Cuban expatriates, various thugs and a few good friends, 'The Mango Opera' delivers an excellent whodunnit experience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read., March 24, 2000

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Jim McGee (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mango Opera (St. Martin's Minotaur Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Looking for a book for the plane ride home, I found Mango Opera on the last day of a recent stay in Key West. It hooks you early, moves fast, and it's difficult to put down.

Tom Corcoran does a great job of capturing the offbeat flavor of Key West and the people who live there. If you don't know Key West it's a great read, if you do then Corcoran's descriptions will make you feel as if you're back there again. It's a great book with some unique twists and turns where the characters act like real people. I'm looking forward to his next book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Key West...
You will LOVE this book! When I read this book I felt like I was in the Keys. I enjoyed it a great deal and couldnt wait to get to the second book. Read more

Published 4 months ago by HooviesMom

3.0 out of 5 stars KEY WEST INTRIGUE
This is Corcoran's debut novel. Another story set in Key West and I loved that. If you visit Key West often like I do, you really can get into the locations, street names and... Read more

Published on December 18, 2009 by James L. Woolridge

3.0 out of 5 stars Murder and Mystery in Key West
The Mango Opera is Tom Corcoran's account of a complicated series of murders in Key West and South Florida. Read more

Published on November 30, 2009 by stoic

3.0 out of 5 stars New to me
I'm coming late to this series, but was intrigued by the author's bio. This first of the series is attractive for its writing and knowledge of Key West. Read more

Published on May 13, 2009 by John Bowes

1.0 out of 5 stars bad service
I would not ever purchase another book from the bookstore that sent me this book. It took them over twenty-one days to ship it to me from Georgia to Largo, Florida. Read more

Published on April 25, 2009 by Herbert W. Bush

3.0 out of 5 stars You'll Need To Pay Attention
There is no doubt that Tom Corcoran can write, but there is just too much specificity, as with the traffic directions and in the description of a near-miss on the interstate,... Read more

Published on March 6, 2009 by avid reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
I received my book in a very short time, in perfect condition, and have enjoyed it very much. I was unable to find this book locally, not even in the libraries, and am glad to... Read more

Published on May 12, 2007 by Paula Eifler

4.0 out of 5 stars The Mango Opera
Throughout the years, many authors have written mysteries that involve Key West. In the past, Tom Corcoran has lived in the Key's and knows what the culture and life style is... Read more

Published on June 1, 2006 by Bryant

3.0 out of 5 stars The Mango Opera Review
The Mango Opera is a book that can be very confusing at times. Tom Corcoran does an excellent job of keeping the audience guessing all the way up until the end of the book. Read more

Published on June 1, 2006 by Lindsey

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mango Opera
Key West has produced many authors. Tom Corcoran is one of those. His past occupations have been very diverse, everything from U.S. Navy officer to AAA travel counselor. Read more

Published on May 30, 2006 by Sailor

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