Out of Order [Hardcover]

Charles Benoit (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd (December 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 070908238X
• ISBN-13: 978-0709082385
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hugely wrong, April 3, 2006

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rich stelnick "rich" (iselin, nj) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of Order (Hardcover)

after reading l.j. roberts' review of charles benoit's new book "out of order", i was wondering if l.j. and i had read the same book. i thought that "out of order" was of the same high caliber of writing as was "relative danger". i doubt very seriously that many readers, if any at all, would guess that an item that is not a usual part of a something so traditional to the culture of india could contain the "magic" of the real deal. one of the obvious pitfalls charles benoit will have to avoid if he keeps to his great theme of putting innocents abroad into intriguing scenarios will be becoming too formulaic in his storylines. hopefully, his creativity to weave a tale and the wealth of overseas' locales will prevent that from ever happening. critics should keep in mind the immortal words of napoleon; "glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever". charles benoit shouldn't worry about that because thanks to the likes of characters such as douglas pearce and jason talley, his true talent is anything but obscure.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky adventure mystery, March 24, 2006

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Robert L. Simms Jr. (Colts Neck, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out of Order (Hardcover)

I liked this book a lot. It has interesting characters including a very strong-willed young woman (beautiful too, aren't they all?) and most of the story takes place in India. The author has spiced up the narrative with adventures and descriptions of what it is like in that country in places including Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai. There are twists and suspenseful episodes throughout. Having been to India twice, I enjoyed remembering how it was. I found it hard to put down.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great action adventure, April 11, 2006

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T. Keyes "MS HS librarian" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out of Order (Hardcover)

I think this book's terrific! As with "Relative Danger," Benoit gives us plausible characters, mind-enhancing descriptors and a plot that keeps us guessing 'til the last page. His attention to detail creates such an authentic setting that we're planted right in the center of the action. It's refreshing to find an author who depicts past and present India without romanticism or condescension. Can't wait to see where Benoit takes us next!