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The Trigger Episode: A Novel

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I just finished this book while on vacation. I couldn't put it down. This guy can really write. I always buy books by Micheal Connelly, James Ellroy, Jonathan Kellerman, and I am putting Tom Straw on that list. Hardwicke is a hardboiled character with a twist. characters are great, the writing is top notch, and it kept me guessing until the end. i am hoping for a sequel soon.

Put this one on your list, summer reading or whatever.

The only thing I love more than a thriller is a thriller based in Hollywood. This book has it all, Suspense, smart humor, and a rare glimpse into the workings of Hollywood. Hardwicke is a new gumshoe with attitude. It's one of those books you truly can't put down...I couldn't.

If you enjoy the light, fun to read mystery writing of Richard Castle,yo will enjoy "The Trigger Episode". In the episode of "Castle" where Richard Castle is signing his latest book, Castle shakes hands with...Tom Straw. And of course, Richard Castle's first novel received the "Tom Straw" award for the best mystery written under a pen name.

Of course, for every person who will claim that Tom Straw is the REAL author of Richard Castle's books, there is a person who will claim that Richard Castle is the real author of Tom Straw's book.

I really enjoyed The Trigger Episode. First of all, I love the genre and have a sense that only the best make it look easy. Tom Straw does that with great style. Nothing came out the way I thought (or feared) It would,i was completely at the mercy of the storyteller. A good mystery is a joy to read most particularly when the author draws interesting characters, which Tom Straw does, but they are also FUNNY. I laughed aloud, not something I do in a book very often, The social commentary is priceless and the TV world is accurately represented (it is an area I am well accustomed to) and there is a lot of fun to be had there as well. Straw is a terrific up and comer in the novel field, his sit-com training had served him well. I can't wait to see what's next. I hope it will be Hardwick and Meredith teaming up again.

At times The Trigger Episode reminded me of Carl Hiaasen's books, but the action in this one takes place in and around Hollywood and not South Florida. Also, in my opinion Mr. Straw is funnier. There are many very funny passages, but there are also some that are very "oh, man, what's going to happen next!?" Tom Straw is a Hollywood veteran, so it's no surprise that he has that milieu cold. The dialogue definitely rings true... and did I mention that it's funny?

Sure Tom Straw is a veteran TV writer; and now he's an accomplished mystery writer. This book will appeal to all readers of both mystery and general fiction. The story is laser-focussed, the dialogue is spot-on authentic and the overall experience of reading this book is a sense of time well spent. A satisfying and accomplished book that will turn you into a fan and make you hungry for Mr. Straw's next book.

What an excellent book!

Great characters, pitch-perfect dialogue and a fascinating plot that keeps you guessing until the last chapter. Straw has the nuances and attitudes of modern Hollywood down cold and describes Los Angeles with a lovingly jaded eye that LA residents (like me) will really appreciate.

So if you're in the mood for a great read, some belly laughs and a peek into the twisted funhouse that is Hollywood, look no further and pull the trigger on "The Trigger Episode!"