Monday, September 10, 2012

Book Review: The Dawn Patrol

Tired of the heat, imaging an ocean breeze, and - if you're an ex-surfer like me - dreaming you're on a surf board somewhere in SoCal! If you can't catch the waves, try this: The Dawn Patrol by Don Winslow. This is not only one of the best mysteries I've read, but also a view of the world of surfing. The history, sociology, and spirituality of the Southern California Surfer come alive at Pacific Beach just north of San Diego.  You'll ride the waves with "the Dawn Patrol" as they surf the morning waves while you investigate the murder of a stripper.  Private Investigator Boone Daniels is a surfer you won't forget and his murder investigation leads to far more than the reader could imagine.  The surfing techniques, portrayal of the surfer's soul, plot, character development, suspense, are so vivid you'll feel the mist of the waves coming right out of the book! So if you've had enough Sonoran Desert Heat, place yourself in front of an air-conditioning unit, throw some water over your head, and read this great mystery.  P.S.  If it's a Chandler Library Book, watch the water - you don't want to get fined for "water damage." - Henry (Downtown)

No comments: