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Love that this was set in Tyler, Texas, a place where I spent half of 1983 and half of 1984 working for the daily newspapers. Mr. Pool set the scene very well -- bringing up memories of people, places, and the general vibe, while showing me that the town has changed. I really enjoyed getting to know PI Riley Reeves, and I want to read more about her for sure. Compelling story with really bad bad guys and a fascinating cast of characters.
I've enjoyed Pool's previous books and loved this one. Riley Reeves is definitely a PI to keep on your radar. While books centered around a criminal investigation can be on the slow side, that's definitely not the case here. This has plenty of action and high-octane thrills. At the same time, Pool pays close attention to developing his characters, their backstories, and the Texas setting. Highly recommended.
This well crafted tale features tough, smart female PI Riley Reeves. Operating in Texas, chasing down the leads, trying to save a wayward teenage girl, Reeves journey through the lowest parts of East Texas pulls the reader along for the thrilling ride. Author Michael Pool has given us a brilliant first in what I hope is a long running series.
Throwing Off Sparks: A Riley Reeves Mystery by Michael Pool is the first book in what promises to be a highly entertaining series. There are numerous references to an earlier case which was the focus of the story, “Weathering The Storm,” in The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes From The Panhandle To The Piney Woods anthology edited by Michael Bracken that came out last year. While it is not necessary to have read that short story before reading this novel, it would not hurt as those events still have
When private investigator Riley Reeves is hired by an East Texas socialite family to help protect their teenage daughter from what they believe is a stalker, she assumes it will be an easy enough case that is barely worth her time. Instead, she finds herself dealing with a rebellious but very sick teenager, an overbearing mother, and drug-dealing, homicidal rednecks—none of whom want Riley meddling in their business. To make matters worse for Riley, her brother has just gotten out of prison and
