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The Good and the Dead |
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T he Good and the Dead bySeymour Shubin Write Way Publishing 246 pages, November 2000 ISBN 1885173822 Reviewed by Phillip Tomasso III [Reviewed from an ARC] As a long time fan of Seymour Shubin, imagine my delight at the prospect of reviewing his latest mystery The Good and the Dead. Remaining true to his talent and well-honed skills, Shubin delivers a thrilling plot full of action and intrigue as he brings to life Ben Newman, a freelance journalist writing for a multitude of true crime magazines. Newman, who spends his days writing about mysterious murders, is shocked to learn that his sister-in-law died under suspicious circumstances and that the police have enough background evidence to suspect Ben’s brother. While trying to clear his brother’s name, Newman is perplexed by a series of unexplainable deaths falling upon members of his seventh grade class. As he tenaciously works to amass clues, he cannot help but wonder if he might be the next serial killer's target. In this race against time, Shubin illustrates the possible traumatic and psychological effects children can have over one another. The descriptions and narrative are quick yet poignant. Plenty of authentic dialogue moves the plot at lightening speed. The Good and the Dead is the kind of mystery that will leave you wanting more. |
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