Deadroll: A Cycling Murder Mystery (Paperback)

by Greg Moody (Author) "WHATCHA DOIN'?..." (more)
Key Phrases: Will Ross, Barbara Gooden, Roger Flynn (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Deadroll: A Cycling Murder Mystery, fourth in Greg Moody's (Derailleur) series, lands Will and Cheryl Ross back among danger, intrigue and the unexpected. All in one day former pro-cyclist Will is fired, performs a heroic feat, gets another job and provokes the wrath of some murderous folks. (Velo [www.velocatalogue.com], $14.95 paper 272p ISBN 1-884737-92-7)

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Ex-professional cyclist Will Ross loses his promotion job with Bosco Bikes, becomes a momentary media darling by foiling a robbery, and gets a new job as a sports news reporter all in one day. In other Denver news, a mad bomber has targeted cycling for his display of displeasure (and has wounded the TV sports anchor), and Ross soon makes his short list. In his fourth cycling murder mystery, Moody has produced a potent mixture: unusual subject matter, easy prose, and a serial protagonist with articulate attitude and a sharp sense of humor. Strongly recommended.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: VeloPress (June 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884737927
• ISBN-13: 978-1884737923
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #863,113 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a RIDE!!, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

I just finished Deadroll and am recovering from the final pages!! What a storyteller Greg Moody has become. I have read all of his previous novels, with Derailleur being my favorite... but I truly enjoyed the "melding" of sports and media in this story. The new characters are quirky and vividly described, as are the cycling scenes and settings! A great read for anyone who has been on a bike or wondered just what goes on at Channel 4!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaks the Mold, May 17, 2002

By A Customer

The sad thing about mysteries is that so many authors have made such a success by being predictable and writing the same book over and over. Despite the heat he seems to be taking, I'm glad to see that Moody has the guts to stand apart, take some chances, and push his story and characters into new territory. I loved this story and can't wait for the sequel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deadroll Dead On!, June 20, 2001

By A Customer

I Finished Deadroll last night. The goose bumps are still there at 3pm this afternoon. Wow! Even when you've read the previous Moody mysteries and think you have a sense for how the author thinks you'll be shaking your head over this ending. The way Moody's characters evolve from one book to the next is how life works. People get older. They change careers. They get married. They have kids. Good and bad things happen...and life goes on. Mario Andretti doesn't drive race cars for a living anymore. Will Ross isn't going to ride a bike for the rest of his life. When Moody writes about something it's always something he knows. He obviously knows bike racing and a little something about TV news. Don't be surprised if there's an ant farm in the next book!