Race For The Dying

4 Stars for Race for the Dying: Dr. Thomas Parks Series, Book 1 (audiobook) by Steven F. Havill read by Chris Andrew Ciulla produced by Poisoned Pen Press. This was a interesting perspective for an adventure. A new Doctor in the 1890’s heads to a timber operation in Puget Sound to practice medicine.......more

This was the first book I'd read by the author and found his writing style easy and interesting. I had some problems with the book, though. One was the 50-odd pages spent detailing the recovery from the hero's accident. Too much detail that didn't move the plot along. Also some unneeded details abou......more

Sept. 2019 This is the first of 2 in a mini series. I looked at other rating and they are all over the place. I liked the variety in characters but not everyone agrees with that opinion. I thought Prince should get 5+ stars. The protagonist is quite likable either with or because of his vulnerabilit......more

Although not the best prose I have ever read, this book was interesting for the time period, physical setting (NW) and the story. The story follows a new doctor in his first appointment, and also his first experience with a rugged NW logging area. Not great, but different. It is apparently the fir......more

Excellent! Quick read!......more