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4.0 out of 5 stars Action, September 9, 2002

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John Bowes (Oxford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Lots (Hardcover)

The characters are tough, the bad guys are evil, and you will have fun. Got to get the rest of his books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A more mature, more exciting, and most enjoyable story, October 22, 2000

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This review is from: New Lots (Hardcover)

The forth of Mr. Clarkson's novel has been proved that he is a more mature, more exciting storyteller than the former three Devlin series. To detour from that over-extended series has also proved that Mr. Clarkson is indeed a multi-level thriller writer who is better than most of those male writers indulged in such genre. The flow of the writing cut and burrow the terrain so freely that has made the reading very exciting and enjoyable. I knew at once that Mr. Clarkson is a fantastic writer once I had read his debut "And Justice for One" which was so good that I could not but had to recommend it to be purchased and translated into another language. "New Lots" is definitely a more mature, more energetic story with cool dialogues and plot. It is a far better one than the cardboard-like "Apaches(?)" by the "Sleepers"' writer, which I had pointed out that was a modern "Fantastic 7" copy but fell short. But definitely not these guys shown in the "New Lots." Congrats, Mr. Clarkson, smoke less and keep it coming, OK? God bless.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book now!, November 2, 2001

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This review is from: New Lots (Hardcover)

It is "The Dirty Dozen" set in New York City with the NYPD. What more do you need to hear? Get it now.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment
There are lots of books out there with mature writers if that's all one wants. I like to identify with the 'good guy' and tune out of every day life, so, he just needs to get... Read more

Published on August 25, 2005 by PB Action

4.0 out of 5 stars Good thriller
I'm giving it 4 starts instead of 5 because of too much profanity, otherwise, it's good thriller, suspense and crime fiction till the end. Read more

Published on July 15, 2003 by M. Steffen

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Action-Packed Police Thriller!
Overall, I'd rate Clarkson's New Lots 3 1/2 stars. It's filled with action, excitement and more action and excitement; and on these dimensions I'd give the book 4 1/2 stars... Read more

Published on April 20, 2001 by bobbewig

5.0 out of 5 stars Good fast read!
Takes off like a rocket and never lets up. Police procedurals are my favorite, and this does not disappoint. Looking forward to more from this author.

Published on March 30, 2001 by Nauset Dave

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent police drama!
Although I missed the Devlin character, this story was well written as expected from Clarkson. Although I wish his editor had caught many of the typos and missing or misplaced... Read more

Published on July 31, 2000 by miss_caprice

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my gosh!
This book was a roller coaster ride from start to finish, and I loved every minute of it. It was so complex and gritty that I couldn't put it down. Read more

Published on July 4, 1999 by kmorical

5.0 out of 5 stars New Lots Packs a Mean Punch!
My attention never wavered once while I was reading this book. I've read all of Clarkson's Devlin series, and this book is the best he's written since One Man's Law. Read more

Published on June 23, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Very realistic, well-paced police novel.
"New Lots" is a police novel about two groups vying for control of a Brooklyn housing project. Read more

Published on February 16, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Scary!!!!
Am a first time Clarkson reader, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Was I surprised! Clarkson can give the Patterson's, Sandford's and Connelly's a run for their money. Read more

Published on February 3, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Four (And A Half) Stars From a Tough Critic
A good book and a fun read, worth your while and then some.

This book easily matches Clarkson's first (of four), "And Justice for One," which I enjoyed start to... Read more

Published on September 23, 1998

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crack gang, younger guard, older guard, zone commander, precinct detectives, regular guards

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Archie Reynolds, Loyd Shaw, Justine Burton, Detective Shaw, New York, Reggie Whack, Arbor Realty, Walter Wang, Little Marvin, Rachman Abdul, Ellard Watkins, James Sperling, Leon Bloom, One Police, Central Booking, Chief of Detectives, Orestes Mason, Tony Impelliteri, Weight Watkins, Crown Heights, Jake Bennett, William Burton, Desert Eagle, Ellis Marvin, Fort Greene

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