“Old Money” is the third book in the Jake Crosby series. I have not read a ‘Jake Crosby” book, so I new to his world with no backstory or understanding of the deeper details other than what was hinted at in the current book.
The plot was good and well thought out. The characters are fleshed out and are engaging. The crispness of Jake being a Game Warden in Mississippi had a realness to it.I found the writing to be a bit stalling. Let me explain my reasoning for using the word. ‘stalling’. The novel seemed to drag out in certain parts of the story line as if the author was waiting for the characters initiate action, such as Jake’s ex-girlfriend. She returned home and was remembering old times with Jake. Then as the book moved forward to its conclusion, she suddenly was not thinking about Jake and taking matters into her hands regarding her family life. But I did not feel her resolution to stop thinking about her old boyfriend nor did I believe she even made a decision. I felt the door had closed, and I never understood how she came to that conclusion.
Overall, I would recommend “Old Money” to anyone who enjoys mysteries and the South. Both are well played in this story. I will also state the book would make a great movie. The flow of words and motion even feels like a movie.
*I received the novel/ARC free for an honest review. My opinions are solely my own.
Overall, I would recommend “Old Money” to anyone who enjoys mysteries and the South. Both are well played in this story. I will also state the book would make a great movie. The flow of words and motion even feels like a movie.
*I received the novel/ARC free for an honest review. My opinions are solely my own.
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