Exceedingly Entertaining
345059
A fun mystery featuring all your favorite characters from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This was a quick, fun read and I look forward to reading the next in the series.
2316301
If you're wondering how a book could possibly follow the sheer hilarity of There's Seamen on the Poop-Deck, rest assured that the sequel lives up to its predecesor in a spectacular fashion. There's danger, intrigue, and of course, a butt-load of entertainment. Highly recommend!
4318581
Amusing and enthralling enough to keep you coming back for more, each chapter has a way of being mundane yet larger than life as the same time.  Funny, historically illuminating and thoroughly enjoyable. Check out the audiobook because it's done by a great voice actor who makes the comedic lines and jokes even punchier.
971766
Fantastic entertainment plus life-lessons for all ages.
3321572
Brookwood Road is extremely entertaining. Scott Vaughan takes the reader through a range of emotions, often with quick although subtle changes in his writing tone. I laughed, sympathized and identified with the main character Frank as his early years in brotherhood unfolded. Some of the simple moments in time can turn into the most acute memories, and Vaughan relates that fact of life so well. Peppered with moments of making one laugh out loud, the writer always manages to underscore those moments with the deeper meaning of how those experiences shaped who the characters became later in life, lending a continuity to the entire adventure. I recommend Brookwood Road without a doubt.
1493157
I loved this book, pure entertainment and wonderful writing, especially for this genre.  I thought the characters were likable, the dialog funny at times and just a fun wild ride.  I didn't want it to end...even at 600+ pages.  More, more from this author, but take your time so the second, third, etc., books are just as exciting!
225531
Written to challenge and to entertain-- and succeeds remarkably.
4775766
I really enjoyed this very entertaining, humorous, and refreshing book.  The subject matter is innovative and interesting. It held me captive from beginning to end, and left me wanting more. The beauty of the book is you don't have to be a knuckledragger, airline mechanic, or drug dealer to get hooked on the plot and the characters.  The "jobs" the characters were sent on provided variety with great tension and drama, along with a generous dose of humor.  The interactions among the characters are unexpected and very funny. I couldn't put it down.
2917244
I ran across this title earlier this evening and after reading a review or two I purchased it.  In no time at all I was hopelessly hooked!  I read it all before taking a break.  Admittedly the characters get heavily involved in some activities which I enjoy immensely, but they are characters whom I like.....very much so.  Entertaining and funny, with some real "feel good" thrown in with a plate full of adventure.
2158428
the title is not intended as a slight or in a derogative way.  By old-school, I refer to the fact that this is an adventure story that is virtually non-stop action and intrigue.  It nods rather than bows to scientific fact as we presently understand it, but this isn't an engineering text, this is an adventure story, and it succeeds marvelously well.  The characters are real enough that we care about them and want them to succeed.  The plot twists are enough to make you reach for something steady to hold onto.  Gary Jonas and Bill Allen have so perfectly melded their talents that I was unable to guess which writer had written which passage.  It all flows together beautifully.  While there is no deep meaning in the story, it is entertainment provided by remarkably talented writers.
932279
This entire series is so funny and entertaining! The characters are not cookie cutter and neither is the plot. There is plenty of serious stuff to build the anticipation, with a nice side of humor. Just fun reads!
64531
What a wonderfully fun ride!  In the vein of Felix Castor meets a less doom and gloom Harry Dresden, I am now a serious fan of Jackson Pastor.  This book takes a wonderful deviation from the expected supernatural lore and never looks back.  The supporting cast of this novel are wide and varied, with a pleasantly surprising balance of strong men and women helping to fill out a complete and extremely enjoyable mystery.  Enough twists that a few caught my ever pessimistic self by surprise more than once, I am extremely glad I was recommended this book, and I am already looking forward to the next book of the series, which thankfully is coming out within the next couple of months.

Congrats to the author on a very fun tale, and looking forward to reading more of this extremely entertaining series.
4866842
In a word, delightful. That Michael Thomas Ford can weave a great story should be no surprise to anyone who has read his work, but the ability to mix vampires, romance conferences, and an undead Jane Austen into something this joyfully fun will likely take you aback.

Jane Fairfax (the vampiric Jane Austen's current nom de plume) is in a rut at the beginning of the tale - her last manuscript has been rejected by publishers for centuries, her bookstore is selling puppets, her previous works are flying off the shelves - and earning her no royalties, and the only fellow in her life is her cat, Tom. It's enough to make a lady wonder if she still has anything to live - or unlive - for.

Success, fame, old flames and new flames, and jealous rivals are just the thing needed to get the blood pumping. Now all Jane has to do is survive.

The cleverness of this plot had me laughing out loud - something that garnered me a lot of odd looks as I was listening to this often on the bus rides to and from work. The narrator was phenomenal, carrying Austen's voice with a natural aplomb.

I can't wait for more.
3704708
Superior recency with delightfully genius wit. Continuous hilarious situations painted with the most intelligent dialogue reminiscent of The Princess Bride and I want to say Nicholas Nickelby, but that really isn't it. This was such an amazing, delightfully entertaining story with a level of writing and storytelling very difficult to find today. I enjoyed every minute of this story!
4091756
steeped in excellent craft.  much more than just another good book.  entertains your being.  that good.
3503627
I had been waiting for Travis to have a book of his own, but wow, the story was even more spectacularly entertaining than I could have imagined; and I have a great imagination.  If you like humorous & adventurous stories with engaging characters, you'll Love this one.
814833
Murder, Curlers, and Canes is a truly delightful book, and I enjoyed every page that I was quickly turning, because the story is so engaging.  Just when Valentine thinks that things are looking up for her Beauty Shop with the departure of the incompetent Phyllis, she hires a replacement, Jock De Marco on a whim.  Although Jock may brings in lots of clientele, he is an absolutely gorgeous hunk, and his undivided attention to Valentine may be her undoing.  But with Detective Romano having been out of the picture for two months with no contact, Valentine's finds her resolve to ignore Jock's advances quickly disappearing.

At her weekly hair appointment for residents at the Rueland Retirement home, Valentine discovers the body of her friend, Sister Madeline, who appears to have died of natural causes.  However, she finds the nun's death highly suspicious, and decides to investigate.  But it seems that Valentine can't catch a break, from between being warned off the case by the police, her mother setting up even more disastrous blind dates, and several mishaps that had me laughing out loud.  She is convinced she is on the right path regarding her suspicions about Sister Madeline, when an attempt is made on her life, and she is rescued by the newly returned Detective Romero, who is now on the case.

The characters in this story are well created and have a life all of their own.  Max is hilarious as her sidekick, and Phyllis (yes she comes back), is even more over-the-top than ever.  The sexual tension between Valentine and Jock and Romero is palpable, and left me almost as flustered as Valentine.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough.  It is refreshing, holds your attention and keeps you guessing until the very end about the fate of Sister Madeline.  Valentine is a delightful character -- one I want to see more of -- and I can't wait for the next installment in this series to be released.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.