Bad Catholics

As I was lucky enough to obtain a proof copy of Jim Green's first fiction novel 'Bad Catholics', after enjoying his other works I was not disappointed in this offering. The exciting plot burns through the novel at a fast pace, the main character is believable with flaws and emotions that make you care about his struggle with his life choices and personal beliefs. In constant turmoil and with danger and intrigue at every corner Jimmy has the same can-do attitude that makes anti-heroes such as Lee Childs' 'Jack Reacher' so popular . The background and settings are well researched with real life descriptions of locations just added to my enjoyment of this novel, fleshing out the already strong characters. I am confident that this will not be the last we hear of Jimmy Costello or his creator James Green. We have a new player in crime fiction.

Tokyo- This is one of those books that you know is going to end in a most satisfactory way-and it does-because James Green is able to keep dates and places, people and events, lives and deaths, good guys and bad guys, villans, and saints-all in one breath-that cannot help but leave you breathless. Mostly because it is about two important events-sin and redemption and the grey muck inbetween. The dialogue is so tothe point that one does wonder about the author-butthen you just want him to get on with it-and he does. Good book.