Don't Look Twice

[Don't Look Twice] by Andrew Gross
Ty Hauck Series Book #2
4 Stars

From The Book:
A drive-by shooting rocks an affluent suburb, leaving an innocent man dead. A witness to the madness—along with his terrified teenaged daughter—Detective Ty Hauck launches an investigation into what looks like a vicious case of family retribution. But Annie Fletcher, the owner of a hip café who's attempting to rebuild her life, saw something that does not fit the bloody scenario. And the truth is a gathering storm of secrets and corruption that could tear through the mansions of the town's most powerful—ravaging a family . . . and pitting Hauck against his own brother.

My Thoughts:
I first read this author when he began co-writing books with James show more Patterson and thoroughly enjoyed his writing style and how easy he was to read and hold the readers interest with an easy to follow plot. This...his second book in the Hauck series... is no exception and if anything better than his co-written books.

The only "problem" that I had with the story was that it didn't seem that the "Why" was ever fully explained. I believe if the author had told us why things occurred as they did I could easily have given the book another star. In spite of that it was a fun book that should appeal to all mystery fans. I'll certainly continue this series. show less

Andrew Gross obviously learned at the elbow of James Patterson. A lot of noise without much story. A new chapter every few paragraphs. The book is capable enough as a distraction but the audio version was hampered by incongruous choices. For example, Ty and his brother sound like they were raised not only in different households but in different neighborhoods. Some of the plot makes no sense, Ty is the most guileless lieutenant in the history of the force, and, what a surprise!, there's a giant conspiracy behind the whole thing. I suppose that's a spoiler but, in this genre, not much of one.

Don'y Look Twice is a page turner involving corruption and greed in high levels with good plot twists thrown in that kept my interest from beginning to end. I also liked the short chapters.

While there is nothing original about the story, it moves along at a good pace and is well written with central characters that I cared about.

Don't Look Twice is a good thriller. The book in a sad way has a happy ending. Four stars were given in this mini review.

Not his best, that is for sure. Detective Hauck uncovers information implicating government officials. In the process, many are killed as he searches for the truth. I found this too convoluted and as I said, not his best.

Good story line but political stuff just is not my type of reading.