The Viking Funeral

Shane Scully from Cannell's Tin Collectors is back in action, this time with beautiful girlfriend and fellow police officer Alexa Hamilton at his side, along with his son Chooch. `The Viking Funeral', while studded with as much action as The Tin Collectors, takes us into the darker side of Shane's loneliness as he questions his own humanity. Driving down the Los Angeles freeway, Sergeant Shane Scully sees the impossible,... Read Full Review

I have to disagree with the other reviewers; I enjoyed every page of this nail-biter. Cannell's unique writing style really brings the reader into the action. Two thumbs up and five stars for this one.

All the time I was reading this book, I couldn't help but wonder who would win the starring roles? Cannell's story of cops gone bad is a wild ride that hooks you on the first page and doesn't turn you loose until the last word is read. I think the violence is a bit graphic, but I don't live in Los Angeles where the gangs really do run the universe. Although I never really absorbed all the details about the tobacco industry... Read Full Review

I really enjoyed reading The Tin Collectors, so I was happily awaiting The Viking Funeral. It didn't disappoint me! I loved the interaction between the characters (which you can appreciate even if you didn't read The Tin Collectors). I like the fact Shane Scully is put in tough guy situations but always comes through a gentleman. It was very exciting, and since reading the book and hearing Mr. Cannell speak at a book signing,... Read Full Review

After reading THE TIN COLLECTORS, I didn't think it would be possible for Stephen J. Cannell to top himself, but he truly outdid himself with THE VIKING FUNERAL! Shane Scully, Chooch and Alexa are back and from the looks of THE VIKING FUNERAL, they are here to stay. First of all, the best thing about THE VIKING FUNERAL is you don't have to read THE TIN COLLECTORS to know what's going on in this new action-packed thriller (Although,... Read Full Review