Pacific Beat

by T. Jefferson Parker

Release Date: 06 April, 2004

Edition: Mass Market Paperback

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Good read.

"Pacific Beat" by T. Jefferson Parker is a strong book that I thought a bit too long. He is one of the most descriptive writers (Sample passages: "The silver limousine appeared in the fog as if born from it." "They say we have our memories, thought Jim, but really our memories have us.") and sometimes gets carried away---slowing down the plot movement.

Excellent suspense and a terrific overall plot---with fully fleshed out characters.

As usual, Orange County is a major character. This time it appears someone is dumping chemicals in the harbor. This could ruin property values and allow developers an [inexpensive] price, permitting them to raze everything and create some pricey real estate.

Uncovering a murderer seems to be a major key to locating the illegal waste disposers. I dismissed the murderer as a suspect early on and fell for most of the false leads.

It is a good book that would be great if shorter and more to the point. It's not a page-turner.

T. Jeff is a wonderful writer and storyteller.

A Perfect Mystery

I loved this book! Icouldn't wait to finish it,but didn't want it to end. It is the first book I've read by T.J. Parker and I am looking forward to reading them all.Pacific Beat has suspense, good, evil and a dash of love as well. I hope I enjoy Parkers' other novels as much.