Customer Reviews

Peace Corpse

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Charles B. Neff has mastered the way to introduce many names from many cultures and create a story that does not stumble on the difficulty of coming across words that stop the flow of a tale. He does this by the very simple idea of opening his well-written suspense book based on a cast of youths seeking world peace by listing on one page the entire cast of characters by name and by the country from which they come to the Youth for Peace conference in Stockholm. Sounds like a simple idea but it helps propel the tale of intrigue and allows the reader to appreciate the interaction not only between the well drawn characters, but also adds the suggestion that the reader can easily capture the cultural background that propels the adventure. There is a love story, a murder, and a hefty dose of espionage that makes this brief novel a pleasure to read. And the after effect of finishing this book leaves the reader with some important philosophical points about the desperate need for global understanding among all peoples - and it starts with the youth who populate this very fine book. Grady Harp, November 09

I met the author while he was in my store, and was intrigued when he told me he was an author... I spent my one day off work reading Peace Corpse and enjoyed every minute of it. A mystery, suspenseful, and rich in complex layers, buy Peace Corpse and you won't be disappointed.... enjoy!

This time Charles Neff has drawn together an eclectic cast of characters, only one of whom is exactly who he/she seems. The chilly setting in Sweden, where the very light is ambiguous, underscores the fact that the reader must join in by always paying close attention to how the shadows are falling. And remember that love can be a treasure or a curse, or both.

All too often, peace is met with violence. "Peace Corpse" tells the story of the gathering of a youth organization for the furthering of peace throughout the world, with members coming to Stockholm from all over the world to push their positive message. When one of the peace travelers is found dead, the group for peace may suddenly turn warlike, if a Swedish detective by the name of Magnus Torval can't solve the murder in time. Filled with intriguing characters, "Peace Corpse" is a mystery that will keep the pages turning.

Peace Corpse tells a story of how differing nations' youth can come together to try to find peace through common ground while celebrating their differences. It allows the reader to glimpse into how the political and religious beliefs of one's nation can affect one's personal relationships. With it snowballing pace, clear style and content, it has just enough twists to keep you guessing to the very end. The author created a truly enjoyable book!

Another suspenseful, international thriller from Charles Neff - add this one to your reading list!

Once again, Neff deftly navigates the international waters of mystery, intrigue, sexual tension and romance in this fast-paced, suspense-filled novel. He draws readers in with his riveting plot and keeps them reading with fine detail and rich characters. Readers won't know or fully understand the story's twists and turns until the novel's final pages...the mark of a great mystery!

This is Charles Neff's best book so far! It is full of great characters and makes the hope of youthful optimism completely compelling. Not only are both plot and character development deftly handled, "Peace Corpse" is a perfect book for this time--it depicts a believable attempt by ernest young people to truly make a difference in world affairs. The way in which they are almost thwarted makes their story feel even more believable. Once you meet these characters, you will want to get to know them better!

I have read three of Neff's books and they were all entertaining. There is a great mix of intrigue, action, romance, and details about the locations that keeps me interested from start to finish. I like that there is enough action and romance to be interesting, but not so much that it replaces a compelling plot.

This is my third Charles Neff book. I was glad to see some favorite characters, including Mariela, reappear and act out the interesting plot in a new setting, Stockholm. That new setting provided the opportunity for Neff to develop familiar characters in new ways - just as real people change in new surroundings. I see other reviewers have described the plot, so that lets me describe the books' strengths. First, it is an interesting story with twists and turns; very fun to read. Second, it's not overly violent or sexual. Therfore, thankfully, those elements do not take over the plot and the main character development. Third and maybe most importantly, the character development is great and will continue to keep me coming back for more.

Peace Corpse is the first book I have read by Charles Neff. The play on words of the title was what first caught my attention. Although this was a novel, I thought the author did a great job of intertwining some of todays political realities into the intrique of an ongoing plot.The authors writing and vocabulary was most impressive. It was wonderful to read a book that was captivating but not lewd and violent but rather intelligent and suitable for all age groups. The listing of the main characters names and nationality at the beginning of the book was really helpful in reading the first few chapters. Highly recommended!