Fred Hunter

This is the third novel in the Alex Reynolds series. In this one we find Alex, Peter and Jeanne mixed up with fanatic religious zealots, chasing a purple diamond and inheriting a dog. This is not brain surgery and it doesn't pretend to be. It's a fun romp. It's more a trio than a duo this time. We have a little more Peter and less Jeanne. Alex is still his naive self and it's okay. It was something fun to read while I'm nursing a cold.

Alex and Peter finds themselves caught in the middle of a political tug of war with a murdering twist. While volunteering with the gay friendly candidate Alex uncovers a conspiracy that ends up blowing buildings, cars and lives up. Enjoyable with a sub plot involving Jean dating this British fellow that just sticks out like a sore thumb. Not the best of the series.

Light, enjoyable reading if a little silly on the plot at times.

While the author was able to make sense of a large number of implausibilities by the end of the novel, I still did not find this an enjoyable read.