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Title: Cross Examinations
Subtitle: Crime in Columbus
Author: John Hegenberger
Narrator: Ron Welch
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-27-16
Publisher: John B Hegenberger
Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A series of serious crimes: Kidnapping. Murder. Art thief. Blackmail. Comic books.
Private Investigator Eliot Cross faces heartache, headache, backache, and a royal pain in the neck in these rollicking noir stores from the heart of the Heartland.
Cross Examinations, Inc. established in 1988.
Crime in Columbus
Never before published, Cross Examinations sets the stage for an exciting new novel that will join pop-culture author John Hegenberger's soon-to-be-published Tripleye trilogy and his upcoming Stan Wade, L.A. P.I. series.
Members Reviews:
An interesting book with four different stories
Eliot Cross is an interesting character who gets himself into interesting situations. This little book is comprised of four short stories, all about Cross in different situations. While the character flows from one story to the next, the stories are rather disjointed. I was never quite sure who Cross was supposed to be in each of these vignettes; is he a detective who gets himself into weird situations almost by accident, or is he just a dude bumbling along as a part time PI who tends to stumble over bodies. As Hegenbergerâs first book, he has done a good job of setting the stage; I do hope that for his future books he employs an editor to pick up on words left out, or misused, and if he keeps the short story format, that they follow one another a bit more seamlessly. I am interested in reading the second book because I enjoy watching an authorsâ evolution and growing maturity with each passing book.
Thoroughly enjoyable!
It seems there was a lot going on in Columbus, OH in the late eighties. Private Detective Eliot Cross is kept busy solving crimes, some of which he was hired to do and one or two that just show up in his daily life. I could have spent more time with this wise-cracking gumshoe with attitude. I loved his old-fashioned principles and no-nonsense approach to dealing with people and their crimes. I especially liked his dialogue with brought a genuine snigger to my lips; a lovely throwback to the classic one-liners of the genre. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable read!
A Fun Read!
What a fun read! These stories were fast-paced and enjoyable. The narration was incredibly clear and really reflected the personality of the main character which made the entire experience very authentic. I would definitely buy another book by this author. He did a fantastic job of setting the pace and keeping my interest. I could visualize each scene, and man, did I feel like I was back in the eighties!!! It was a fun ride. If you like crime drama and want something quick, you can't go wrong with Cross Examinations!
The Mystery short is not an easy form to master
The Mystery short is not an easy form to master, but John Hegenberger has done it. The stories in this collection are fast-moving, atmospheric, and consistently surprising. Cross is an intriguing character and there's a continuing narrative thread about his mother that adds dimension to his character and depth to the collection. Definitely worth your time!
One from the Golden Age
Harkens back to the golden age of detective fiction. Cross is a PI tough and determined enough to get the job done, but possessed of enough self-deprecating humor and empathy for people in need to win the reader's admiration and interest. I'm looking forward to see more from Hegenberger.