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Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery (Paperback)

~ (Author) "It's good to be king, he thought..." (more)
Key Phrases: golden cyclist, directeur sportif, training ride, Jean-Pierre Colgan, Martin Bergalis, Henri Bergalis (more...)

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A murder mystery set in the world of European professional cycling.

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Paperback: 284 pages
Publisher: VeloPress (June 19, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1884737110
ISBN-13: 978-1884737114
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Jean-Pierre Colgan, Martin Bergalis, Henri Bergalis, Haven Pharmaceuticals, Will Ross, Het Volk, Philippe Graillot, Stewart Kenally, Tomas Delgado, Tour de France, Cheryl Crane, Fausto Coppi, Inspector Godot, Martin Bergalls, Ruta del Sol, Carl Deeds, Monsieur Ross, San Remo, Stefano Bergalis, Stefano Bergalls, Van Dryden, William Edward Ross, Father Dini, Jean Jablom, New York

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5.0 out of 5 stars This One's For You, Cycling Fans!, August 10, 2000

By	S. Kay Murphy "Heretic" (Mt. Baldy, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I am a teacher, a writer--and a huge cycling fan. Two Wheels was a great summer read for me and had me turning pages much more quickly than I did while reading the literary novels I also consumed. Moody entertains while giving us a look at the world of professional cycling that I've never gotten anywhere else--even in (sorry!) VeloNews. His characters are bumbling, flawed unsophisticated and inept--just like we are!!! Everyone in my household, from my artist daughter to my mystery-loving son, read this book and loved it. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go order Moody's next one....

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2.0 out of 5 stars Just a shallow potboiler, June 30, 2000

By	Mike van Niekerk (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

I was disappointed, after buying this book on the recommendation of other reviews here, to find it was a rather shallow potboiler.

The only redeeming feature was the insight into cycling and race conditions - as an amateur racer and keen fan of the sport I enjoyed the few passages devoted to training and the Classics.

Moody's writing lacks style and precision; his use of language is as bland as if this was a poor translation. The plot is enormously contrived - almost cartoon-like, cliched even: the down-at-heel couldabeen who wins a moment of glory after manouevering through a family's corporate power-plays. The plot lurches along without style, the characters are paper-thin and the dialogue shows no ear at all for spoken language.

If not for the cycling I wouldn't have persevered to the end. And had to put up with fevered metaphors such as this beauty on p236:

"It was his sanctuary from the demons, for as he rode, the guilt and hatred would grow and overwhelm, then fade back into an easily controlled creature lurking quietly in a dark corner of his mind next to an old pile of National Geographics".

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4.0 out of 5 stars Many cliches, but still good..., July 30, 2007

By	C. Adams (Milford, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

According to the reviews here, you either like this book or hate it. Put me near the middle, but leaning heavily on the like it side.

If you can get through the first third of the book, roughly, then you're in for a treat. I have to agree with the reviews faulting the book for its cliches and worn out character types. Frankly, that almost kept me from finishing the book - there was nobody I was that interested in at first and there was a lot of wordy prose to wade through.

But, like any good race or hard training ride, if you press through this wall, you'll be rewarded. The pace picked up, the suspense grew, the cliches diminished and even a few unexpected twists and turns emerged.
Moody's description of a person blowing up bears special mention. For some reason, his prose really hits its stride during those episodes. By the last third of the book, I literally couldn't put it down - a real page turner (my homage to the cliches).

It really did turn out to be a great ride, and not nearly as predictable as I was expecting. If you like mysteries generally - but ESPECIALLY if you like mysteries and are into cycling, get this book and stick to it. You won't be disappointed.

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1.0 out of 5 stars two thumbs way down!!
So I may not be a teacher or a writer but i do know a thing or two about entertainment. Did the publishers read this book before signing a contract? Read more

Published 22 months ago by silence dogood

1.0 out of 5 stars Can You Spell "Predictable"?
OK, so it's not easy to combine cycling and murder mystery, and maybe I couldn't do as well. Still, this book, not badly written, trots out just about every cliche you can... Read more

Published on December 23, 2005 by Randall W. Perkins

4.0 out of 5 stars A treat for cyclists
This book surprised me -- it was a real page-turner, well-written in a nice, casual style, and a nice mix of mystery and suspense. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A real page-turner
Moody pushes all the right buttons...he creates a character we can care about, and paints an excellent portrait of the bad guys as well. Read more

Published on December 11, 2000 by 12reader12

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Blending of the Mystery Genre and Cycling
Greg Moody's book is a great, quick read. A definite page turner with witty dialog, and Greg manages to capture the spirit of the cycling world.

Published on June 5, 2000 by John D. Busteed

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense so high you'll have a hard time staying on 2 wheels
Greg Moody takes the casual or professional cyclist through the mountain hills of France and a roller coaster of emotions! Read more

Published on January 19, 2000 by Candace

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for the cycling fan in all of us!
Greg Moody entertains us with a thrilling novel encompassing both the mystery genre and cycling world. Great characters leave us wanting more. Read more

Published on June 30, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Too much fun!
A murder mystery that makes you laugh. It also teaches a thing or two about the world of European bike racing. Read more

Published on May 6, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Two Wheels is like 'riding the rivet!'
Two Wheels, Greg Moody's foray into the cycling mystery genre, (anybody's for that matter), is a fantastic tale of epic proportions - very American indeed. Read more

Published on July 31, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and imaginative
While this novel won't set the literary world on fire (blame the proofreader), it is, nevertheless, an action-packed story that anyone who claims to be a "roadie" should... Read more

Published on June 9, 1998

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