Sunday Book Review – My GRL by John Howell
My Sunday book review is on blogger/author, John Howell’s Book 1 in the John Cannon series, MY GRL. It’s been awhile since I sunk my eyes into an action thriller and I’m glad I did with this one. I look forward to reading the rest of John’s books in this series.
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Blurb:
John J. Cannon, a successful San Francisco lawyer, takes a leave of absence from the firm and buys a boat he names My GRL. John is unaware his boat has been targeted by a terrorist group to be used to destroy a symbol of America’s greatness. John’s first inkling of trouble is when he wakes up in the hospital and learns he was found unconscious next to the body of the young woman who sold him the boat in the first place. John now is the only one standing between the terrorists and the success of their mission.
My 4.5 Star Review:
Friendships, Betrayals and Boats
John Cannon is taking a year off from his law practice for a little leisure time to a coastal town in Texas. He leases himself a cozy home, buys a reliable car and a dream boat, he names My GRL.
The story unfolds with John going for a celebration drink with his new friend Gerry who hooked him up with the people he bought his boat from, and the action begins. And soon, John’s plans for rest and relaxation turn into nightmares on what becomes a cat and mouse chase that we experience through John’s perspective in this unusual but intriguing story told in first person accounting. This allows us to get right into Cannon’s mind and follow his thoughts, fears, intermittent humor, and finally his plans for his mission to survive as he and his ‘GRL’ are used as pawns and instruments in an international terrorist plot.
The story is full of action, deceit, and will keep you wondering who are the bad guys from the good till the end. Great action thriller and I look forward to reading the other books in this John Cannon series.
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D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
27 Comments
Tina Frisco
Great review, Deb. You gave just enough info to make me want more 🙂 ❤
dgkaye
Oh thanks T. Glad my review could entice you. <3 :)
Jacqui Murray
I read this a while ago and still have fond memories. That’s how good it is!
dgkaye
Thanks for leaving your opinion here too Jacqui 🙂
D. Wallace Peach
I’ve read one of John’s books and the action is indeed non-stop! Great review, Debby. This series seems like a winner for readers who love a thrilling and fast-paced read. 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks Diana. I agree, good fast-paced action. 🙂
John W. Howell
Thank you, Debby for the wonderful review of My GRL. I’m so glad you like the book and I’m honored to receive a review from you.
dgkaye
My pleasure John. 🙂
John W. Howell
🙂
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Great review for John’s book Debby.. glad you enjoyed.. xx♥
dgkaye
Thanks so much Sal. <3 Hugs xx
robbiesinspiration
A fantastic review of John’s book, Debby. I also enjoyed this book a lot.
dgkaye
Thanks Robbie. 🙂
roughwighting
I’m reading John’s latest book (Circumstances of Childhood), and it’s a thriller also, but in a deep, mindful way. Quite fascinating! Great review of My GRL.
dgkaye
Thanks Pam. That book is coming up soon in my reader. 🙂
olganm
I’ve read great reviews of John’s books, Debby. I must get to them soon! Thanks, Debby!
dgkaye
Glad I could wet your appetite with this review Olga 🙂
Vashti Q
Wonderful review of John’s book, Debby! 😀 Thank you!
dgkaye
Thanks for reading Vashti. 🙂 x
macjam47
Great review of John’s book, Debby.
dgkaye
Thanks Michelle. A good read! 🙂
Liesbet
Sounds like a page-turner! Thanks for the intro and review, Debby!
dgkaye
Thanks Liebet, it is. 🙂
balroop2013
Thanks for sharing this wonderful review Deb, I would like to read this book. 🙂
dgkaye
Wonderful. I think you’ll enjoy it! 🙂
Vashti Q
Hi Debby! Great review! I read Our Justice, the last book in the series and enjoyed it very much. Although part of a series each book stands alone. Congrats to John! Thanks for the post!😊💕
dgkaye
Hi Vashti. Thanks for letting me know the series can be standalone! I look forward to reading a few more books I have from John on my Kindle awaiting. 🙂 <3