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5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed By Sylvia Griffin - Official Apex Review, August 11, 2008
Catching an unsuspecting Manhattan off guard, a series of gruesome killings begins drawing increased attention from both the authorities and the media. The reason: each victim is a young male Hispanic prostitute, who, prior to having his head blown off, is forced to perform fellatio, then simulate the same act on the instrument of his ultimate doom.
Relying on their seasoned savvy and extensive underground contacts,
Detectives Eddie Ramos and Tommy Cucitti work around the clock in order to
track the killer down and prevent more bloodshed. As the killer's body count grows higher and higher, though, the detectives begin to feel increased heat from all angles - especially considering the fact that it's an election year and the mayor's job is in jeopardy.
The case finally breaks, though, as clues begin to point toward the most
unlikely of suspects: a prominent, happily married syndicated columnist - who also happens to be a father of two and considered to be one of the leading authorities on morality and conservative values. What possible connection could he have to the deaths of young male prostitutes? Is it possible that he is somehow linked to what the media has begun to call the infamous "Chickenhawk" killer?
Finding out the answer to that question takes the reader on an engrossingly entertaining thrill ride in Chickenhawk. In this impressive tome, Arnold Wolf does a masterful job of intertwining mystery, suspense, and drama, resulting in a riveting script that, despite its 390 pages, reads incredibly fast and seems to end much too quickly. His genre-bending instant classic is teeming with the perfect assortment of witty, engaging characters, heartbreaking tragedy, and all-too familiar
situations literally ripped from the pages of everyday life. With a
jaundiced, pragmatic eye, Wolf combines such various elements with seamless precision, and with the refined skill of a true master he redefines the concept of a cliffhanger.
Like any John Grisham or Stephen King novel, the reader will finish
Chickenhawk with the fervent hope that a suitable movie version is quickly
forthcoming; however, as flawless as the book proves itself to be, he/she is sure to realize - with bittersweet reservation - that such a feat would be nearly impossible to achieve.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Literary Lovers Book Reivew, July 26, 2008
Chickenhawk by Arnold Wolf
Chickenhawk is a police drama following two cops from NYC who are hot on the trail of "Paki" Pakidorapopulus. Paki has led a double life, keeping his preference for sex with young male prostitutes a secret from his wife and the outside world. The body count grows as detectives Eddie Ramos and Tommy Cucitti are on the case! Chickenhawk was well written and the author did a wonderful job of keeping the reader engaged in the storyline. His descriptive style of writing makes you feel like you are watching a police drama on television instead of reading a book. Arnold Wolf is a gifted writer who should have no trouble gaining a new reading audience after they read Chickenhawk! I give the book four stars!
Tamara G.
Atlanta, GA
Literary Lovers Book Club
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent summer read, April 25, 2008
The lead character, Detective Eddie Ramos is good at his job but unable to address the personal issues that have recently plagued his family. Although realistic in form, his character was rather boring. I found Tommy Cucitti, his "hip hop linguistic" partner to be annoying and easy to dislike. Of the three main characters, the villain's persona, Theodoro Pakidorapopaulos, was actually the most interesting.
This is the first book that I have noticed that my preference for the supporting characters. Some may find the sexual content overly graphic, but I would disagree. The discovery and inevitable chase scene was enjoyable. I can't wait until the next Arnold Wolf novel reaches the book shelf.
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