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teanahk's review
4.0
A quite enjoyable whodunnit that kept me guessing until the end.
I haven't read previous books in this series but this one works pretty well as a standalone.
I haven't read previous books in this series but this one works pretty well as a standalone.
suze_1624's review
4.0
Dan continues to grow in his slightly dysfunctional life. He still battles his demons, still handles teenage child angst well and badly, does seem to want to improve his dating success.
And he still solves crimes.
This one was good, enjoyed the chasing down of the likely culprits - was definitely leaning the wrong way as the author intended.
And he still solves crimes.
This one was good, enjoyed the chasing down of the likely culprits - was definitely leaning the wrong way as the author intended.
the_novel_approach's review
5.0
Dan Sharp was formerly a senior investigator for an insurance company, but then decided he was good at finding people, so he decides to become his own boss and starts a PI business focusing on just that. Dan is an interesting character: he deals with a type of PTSD and has had a few relationships that just fell apart. There are times you can almost feel that he’s giving up trying to find someone to love, but the one thing he does have is a wonderful, warm and caring relationship with his son, Kedrick. I loved the banter and heartwarming discussions between father and son, and you can see the child teaching the adult. Dan’s a great father; he worries about his son’s future and wants the best for him. But Kedrick is also worried about his father’s future and him being alone. Another interesting fact about Dan is his relationship with Kedrick’s mother, Kedra, who is Syrian. Dan also has a very supportive best friend in Donny. I liked Donny because he’s not above telling Dan which end is up, and he’s also a sounding board for Kedrick.
Donny introduces Dan to a couple who have concerns about Yuri Malevski’s murder. Dan’s willing to listen, but he would rather leave murder to the police. Blackmail, payoffs to the police, and drugs all take Dan on a rollercoaster ride. When he becomes involved and starts his investigation, he meets interesting people along the way, and he starts to look at Yuri Malevski’s reputation differently.
I was surprised by Jeffrey Round’s riveting mystery After the Horses. After doing some investigating of my own, I found that there were three previous books in the Dan Sharp Mystery series—Lake on the Mountain, The Jade Butterfly, and Pumpkin Eater—so I read those also, and I was not disappointed in the least. Besides penning a well written mystery, Mr. Round addresses all types of issues within the gay community, as well as immigration, and takes us on a journey throughout Canada. The author not only comes up with a suspenseful and intriguing plot but he gives us food for thought about issues we have all thought about at one time or another. I also got an education about Canada and it different ethnicities. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next Dan Sharp mystery.
Reviewed by MaryAnn for The Novel Approach
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-after-the-horses-by-jeffrey-round/
Donny introduces Dan to a couple who have concerns about Yuri Malevski’s murder. Dan’s willing to listen, but he would rather leave murder to the police. Blackmail, payoffs to the police, and drugs all take Dan on a rollercoaster ride. When he becomes involved and starts his investigation, he meets interesting people along the way, and he starts to look at Yuri Malevski’s reputation differently.
I was surprised by Jeffrey Round’s riveting mystery After the Horses. After doing some investigating of my own, I found that there were three previous books in the Dan Sharp Mystery series—Lake on the Mountain, The Jade Butterfly, and Pumpkin Eater—so I read those also, and I was not disappointed in the least. Besides penning a well written mystery, Mr. Round addresses all types of issues within the gay community, as well as immigration, and takes us on a journey throughout Canada. The author not only comes up with a suspenseful and intriguing plot but he gives us food for thought about issues we have all thought about at one time or another. I also got an education about Canada and it different ethnicities. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next Dan Sharp mystery.
Reviewed by MaryAnn for The Novel Approach
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-after-the-horses-by-jeffrey-round/
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