Book Review- Ugly As Sin by James Newman

James Newman impresses me every time I pick up one of his books. His ability to tell a story that captures the reader and pulls them in for the long haul is uncanny and Ugly As Sin will not only pull you in, it will choke you out and leave you on the mat for the count.

When Nick Bullman, AKA: The Widowmaker, gets his face ripped off by a couple of overzealous fans who can't recognize reality, he looses the one thing that was most important to him. His rock star life has spoiled him, and after fame and fortune have left  he is quick to go to his daughters aid even though he has never been a part of her life when she needed him.

Nick Bullman grows as the book go ons, his intentions, while just, were merely a way to stop the sudden boredom of a life interupted. Now he must face the consequences of his past, and while he is busy learning how to be a father, he finds himself on a mission to save his kidnapped granddaughter.

When a former pro wrestler becomes an unlicensed private eye of sorts, it doesn't take him long to start gathering clues, getting names, and make a few enemies along the way. The more Nick learns, the more dangerous this all becomes for everyone involved, and the more twisted the mystery becomes.

This is noir, crime fiction at it's best. A flawed but likeable character who isn't afraid to walk side by side with his demons in order to get the job done, a thrilling plot with plenty of thrills, and a slick sense of movement with no brakes proves that James Newman is a master storyteller who takes no prisoners. If you're gonna read this one, make sure your "honey-do" list is done first.

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