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Loading... Bad Men (2003)by John Connolly
Well written book, did scare me towards the end and great build of momentum. Really enjoyable read, one of John Connolly's easier to read books. I was hooked after the first chapter. This story really grabs you and sucks you in, if you like a good murder/crime fiction with a bit of realism about it, this is the story for you. Nice bit of mystery about it. Had a hard time with the beginning, but once I sorted out the characters and why there were so many of them, I enjoyed the novel. This is the fourth “thriller” I’ve read by Connolly and in my opinion the best one yet. As some of the other reviewers have stated the story is previously covered ground but the author weaves a nice plausible story. The setting for the story is definitely creepy and real enough with characters that develop sufficiently to grab your attention and plenty of action to move the story along. The big finale of the book worked and while anticipated was well done. This was the first thriller that I’ve read by Connolly in which the ending didn’t seem rushed or hurried with a finality which was less then satisfying. Overall, this was a good read with a the nasty “crunch” you expect from Connolly. Recommended for anyone that enjoys killers, action, and ghosts. Too violent, scarry for me no reviews | add a review
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His characters are well drawn and believable. The setting on a small island off the coast of Portland, Maine, gives extra suspense that the bad men are arriving and there is little escape for the innocent.
The protagonist, Joe Dupree, is a giant of a man and the protector of the island's secrets. He's very believable and the kind of character who the reader becomes fond of and wants to see succeed.
There was a massacre on this island many years ago and the spirits of the dead are able to rise up when something of an evil nature is going to happen again.
There are a number of surprises that add to the entertainment and overall I felt the book highly entertaining. (