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Honor Above All
J. Bard-Collins
Allium Press of Chicago
1530 Elgin Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
www.alliumpress.com
9780989053570, $17.99, 326pp, www.amazon.com
Synopsis: Pinkerton agent Garrett Lyons arrives in Chicago in 1882, close on the trail of the person who murdered his partner. He encounters a vibrant city that is striving ever upwards, full of plans to construct new buildings that will “scrape the sky.” In his quest for the truth Garrett stumbles across a complex plot involving counterfeit government bonds, fierce architectural competition, and painful reminders of his military past. Along the way he seeks the support and companionship of his friends – elegant Charlotte, who runs an upscale poker game for the city’s elite, and up-and-coming architect Louis Sullivan.
Critique: “Honor Above All” is an historical novel embedded throughout with meticulously accurate details that bring early 1880s Chicago to life as a backdrop to a fascinating and engaging mystery/suspense story. Exceptionally entertaining from beginning to end, “Honor Above All” is very highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections. It should be noted that “Honor Above All” is also available in a Kindle edition ($6.99).
source: http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/feb_15.htm
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