A review by toryhallelujah
Doc and the Detective in: Graveyard Treasure by Tim Tingle, McClain Moore

2.0

The only reason I'm giving this two stars instead of one is because I appreciate the exposure to and information about Choctaw culture. Beyond that, stylistically, this reads like a book from the 1950s -- choppy, unrealistic, dumb dialogue; roll-your-eyes narration; way too few contractions; a complete lack of realism (why would cops enlist -- and continue enlisting -- the help of a tween?); a million moments where I shook my head and said "WHAT?" The entire plot surrounding Doc's wart???!!!!!

This is a book I would expect a 12-year-old to write. For a kid, it'd be a decent effort. For an experienced adult, it's simply not.