Hell's Quest: 1971 (2006)

by John W. Cassell

Series: Cassell Autobiography-Faction Trilogy (Book 3)

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Exactly how Collingwood had been built, how she had assumed a completely new identity and personality, just what frightening, sinister debts had been incurred in the process I didn't yet know. The final piece of the puzzle was coming whenever I was ready to listen, but I already dearly loved the person incurring the debts and I already understood why they had been incurred. Nancy was fleeing from a first degree murder charge, a case no doubt still open on the books of the Hoboken Police Department. I had followed those Waterfront Commission hearings Warren brought up with some interest back in 1966. When he mentioned them this morning, I vaguely recalled a murdered federal informant by the name of Deluca being mentioned by several witnesses. It may not have been the same guy. I may have remembered the name wrong. But if he was, the case was open with the FBI as well.… (more)

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John Cassell is a young man with more adventures and experiences than imaginable for his few years. Love around every corner and just as much adventure around every turn make his life a virtual roller coaster of activity.

I thought the writing was exceptionally well done. The characters were all very well written and well developed and the story was very fluid and helped make all 800+ pages turn and flip fast. The only problem I had was identifying with the main character John Cassell. I just couldn't seem to relate to any of the choices or decisions he made. But a very well written story that I did enjoy immensely.
Only other point I have is very confused on weather or not this is an autobiography, fiction, or somewhere in the middle but that just adds to the story I guess. (

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LouCypher | May 21, 2010 |

I was fortunate enough to get a copy from the author. I loved this one and once you start reading it, you don't want to stop. It is quite long, but well worth finishing. (

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lg4154 | Dec 3, 2011 |

As always, John W. Cassell is NEVER disappointing. He always informs, entertains and educates, and all at the same time. This guy is awesome! Never less than five stars. I'd give it ten if I could! (

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Hell's Quest: 1971

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2006

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John W. Cassell (protagonist, as John Cassell)

Toni Rowe

Roberta Larsen Bernard

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New York, New York, USA

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Margate City, New Jersey, USA

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sinking of merchantman Stella Harvey on the North Atlantic Ocean (1914-08)

murder of federal informant DeLuca, Hoboken, New Jersey (1965-06)

Cassell's fateful tarot reading (1971-01)

first murder attempt on Cassell (1971-06-04)

quadruple murder of Dutch gunmen, New Hope, Pennsylvania (1971-07-12)

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To the indominable spirit of Youth....

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Sgrignoli, Tricia

Moreland, Lisa

Shubin, Masha

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Exactly how Collingwood had been built, how she had assumed a completely new identity and personality, just what frightening, sinister debts had been incurred in the process I didn't yet know. The final piece of the puzzle was coming whenever I was ready to listen, but I already dearly loved the person incurring the debts and I already understood why they had been incurred. Nancy was fleeing from a first degree murder charge, a case no doubt still open on the books of the Hoboken Police Department. I had followed those Waterfront Commission hearings Warren brought up with some interest back in 1966. When he mentioned them this morning, I vaguely recalled a murdered federal informant by the name of Deluca being mentioned by several witnesses. It may not have been the same guy. I may have remembered the name wrong. But if he was, the case was open with the FBI as well.

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