Mad Dog House (edition 2012)

A quick read, with an interesting premise. I had some problems with the book (the main character's current life is just a little too perfect in every way, a few too many coincidences, etc.) but I would probably read the author's second effort. I think some of the problem were common to first-time authors. ( )

Roddy Dolan is a successful surgeon, who for some reason or other, thinks buying a restaurant is a good investment. Just proves that physicians know little about investing. Anyway, it turns out to be less than a raging success, and the good doctor finds that he must take things into his own hands.

That turns into more problems. This is a typical morality play, proving that a guilty conscience is a very powerful tool. It could have used better character development, and bits of the story are a tad far-fetched. ( )

Just finished the book,,,I LOVE IT.Just when the story was getting slow,somthing would happen right out of left field.(As they say) Keeps you on your sit until the last page.Don't know if this is Mark Rubinstein first book but I sure hope its not his last. Sorry it took so long to review,,,had books on hold at the library that came in. ( )

Excellent quick read. Lots of "what would I do?" moments. Enjoyed the characters and their developement. Would definately recommend forth-coming books. ( )

Dr. Roddy Dolan is a successful surgeon and if best lifelong friend Danny Burns is doing well as a financial consultant and tax man. Both had worked hard and succeeded in getting out of the slum they grew up in. Roddy got a choice, army or jail and he turned his life around after that. Now both have good lives and great families. Someone from their past shows up with an offer to join on a thriving restaurant. It's an excellent deal, a no brainer. However, as the saying goes, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

This book really makes one think about how far one would go to protect family and friends. What would you be willing to do and do you think you could live with the consequences? Have you really even thought of all of them? What kind of threat (if any) to friends or family would make you consider murder? Not only that but accepting the consequences of that action should you get caught?

I had a few issues with the book, mostly I think the author was putting himself too much in place of the main character. Overall I think it was well written and while enjoyed isn't the right word for the subject matter I think it was worth the time spent. ( )