Stringer

The Stringer packs a punch with its keep you guessing plot. A new hero emerges with Terry Randall action hero and his son delving into Chicago's most notorious crimes that are beginning to paralyze the city. Using ingenious methods Terry uses his police background and knowledge of the city to match wits with the criminal element that has so far escaped police efforts to apprehend them. A real page turner!

Love this character-Terry Randel. Ex-cop and free-lance video reporter gives the author a lot of running room to "drag" us through the tuff steeets of Chicago. Having been in law enforcement all my life, I can tell you that I had trouble putting this fast read down and am looking forward to the next adventure of Randel's life. This character felt like my ex-partner! This author nailed the underlying workings of the city. Bombings, arsons, death, sex and familiar locations gave me a non-stop fun, yet pending disaster roller coaster read.

"Stringer" grabbed me from the start. Mr. Burke puts a new and welcome spin on the crime/fiction genre. Terry Randall struck me as a Clarisse Starling-type character turned photo-journalist. It makes for an interesting combination and a great read. Can't wait for the next installment in the Terry Randall series

Patrick Burke take the city in a way that none other author has. he shows it at its truest form through the eyes of an ex cop turned Freelance Video Journalist. The Raw sex, violence, and intrigue to be found in the Big city are entwined around a great mystery, one that can not be put down once began. The multiple use of Chicago land marks, makes it easy to identify and creates an immage anyone can see. it is a true favorite of anyone who is or isnt involved in Law enforcement.

The action is non-stop in Burkes new thriller. It's about time someone wrote a book about such a dangerous profession. Free lance video reporters (STRINGERS) are the backbone of our news industry these days. I like the way Burke delivers on such sensitive issues of the day like illigal immigrants, gays,and abortion with such startling uncensored action. His characters bare a remarkable resemblence to many of todays newsmakers. The story is not only clever ,but the suprise twist at the end caught me completely off guard... Can't wait for Burke's next release "Slaughter of Innocence".