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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
A dead body in Newark, New Jersey isn’t very news worthy. Unless you are talking about the discovery of four dead bodies left in a vacant lot…now that is front page news.
Carter Ross is an investigative reporter for the Newark Eagle Examiner. When this story lands on Carter’s lap, he figures he will just write the story and be done. Once Carter starts digging, he realizes that there is something bigger then four dead bodies. Besides…what does an exotic dancer, a drug dealer, a hustler, and a momma’ boy all have in common? This is the million dollar question; Carter must find the answer too. Carter will be joined be a unique cast of characters that include…the gay Cuban side kick, the city editor, and the stripper
Faces of the Gone is Mr. Brad Parks’s debut novel. He is currently working on Eyes of the Innocent, the next Carter Ross novel.
I thought it was bold that Mr. Parks quit his job before getting a book contract. Luckily for him, it paid off as I enjoyed this book. It is going to be a best seller. You could tell Mr. Parks’s brought his knowledge and experience of journalism to the character, Carter. It helped make the story more realistic. I instantly fell for Carter and his big heart. He is a fighter of justice. The wide range of other characters helped keep the story interesting. Plus they were not one dimensional. You knew from the beginning why the people were killed but don’t let that fool you as there were some twists thrown in the mix. Can’t wait to check out Eye of the Innocent.
Carter Ross is an investigative reporter for the Newark Eagle Examiner. When this story lands on Carter’s lap, he figures he will just write the story and be done. Once Carter starts digging, he realizes that there is something bigger then four dead bodies. Besides…what does an exotic dancer, a drug dealer, a hustler, and a momma’ boy all have in common? This is the million dollar question; Carter must find the answer too. Carter will be joined be a unique cast of characters that include…the gay Cuban side kick, the city editor, and the stripper
Faces of the Gone is Mr. Brad Parks’s debut novel. He is currently working on Eyes of the Innocent, the next Carter Ross novel.
I thought it was bold that Mr. Parks quit his job before getting a book contract. Luckily for him, it paid off as I enjoyed this book. It is going to be a best seller. You could tell Mr. Parks’s brought his knowledge and experience of journalism to the character, Carter. It helped make the story more realistic. I instantly fell for Carter and his big heart. He is a fighter of justice. The wide range of other characters helped keep the story interesting. Plus they were not one dimensional. You knew from the beginning why the people were killed but don’t let that fool you as there were some twists thrown in the mix. Can’t wait to check out Eye of the Innocent.
gosox's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. I wish I could give 3.5 stars instead of three, because I did enjoy it. My problem with it was the stereotyped characters. Almost every single one was over the top in some way and there didn’t seem to be any anti-stereotypical characters.
That said, I enjoyed the main character and did not guess the ending. I liked the easy dialogue and the combination of grit and humor. I’ll be reading Carter Ross #2 for sure.
That said, I enjoyed the main character and did not guess the ending. I liked the easy dialogue and the combination of grit and humor. I’ll be reading Carter Ross #2 for sure.
serenastrike's review against another edition
2.0
The person who wrote this has a) never met a gay person before and b) never met a woman before.
The main character was all too thrilled to point out that his coworker, Tommy, was gay and proceeded to make the worst gay “jokes” I’ve ever read. Tommy also constantly commented on everyone’s poor fashion choices and said things like, “My fantasies involving football teams are much different than yours.” You know, like every gay man.
The main character was all too thrilled to point out that his coworker, Tommy, was gay and proceeded to make the worst gay “jokes” I’ve ever read. Tommy also constantly commented on everyone’s poor fashion choices and said things like, “My fantasies involving football teams are much different than yours.” You know, like every gay man.
dianevallere's review against another edition
5.0
After finishing THE GOOD COP, (which worked as a standalone), I'm binge reading all of the Carter Ross books. Brad Parks played fast and loose with one particular story line, but I was happy to see it all came to resolution at the very very end. What's not to love about this series?
denaiir's review against another edition
4.0
very entertaining journalistic thriller, the main characters were well fleshed-out and I enjoyed the plot, even though I'm not interested in drug dealing gangs
I loved the cat and the humor
I really enjoyed the various voices the narrator created for the characters
I loved the cat and the humor
I really enjoyed the various voices the narrator created for the characters
orygunn's review against another edition
4.0
I started with book 4 of the series for book club but I'm glad I'm going back to read the first books. Easy to read with great voice and characters. Keep writing Brad Parks.
upgirlcd's review against another edition
3.0
This book was trying to be the male version of a Stephanie Plum novel. While witty, gritty, and deadly, with things blowing up around our unwitting hero Carter Ross; Faces of the Gone falls short of that "Je ne sais quoi" Stephanie & her carefully numbered misadventures have. The one liners surrounding the grizzly deaths in the book are not so smooth; Tina--while dark & sexy--is a female cross between a Morelli & Ranger; the sexual tension in the novel. I really found all these comparisons all the way through. The novel was good; not great. Energetic, yet a little off. Some good twists, some sympathy for Carter & the situations he finds himself in. I anticipated the ending & had great relief when my prediction came true(I DID NOT skip ahead).