Relative Danger

I decided to read the book because the author was paying a special visit to the school I work at. I had read his young adult book "You" and figured I should read something for an adult audience as well. I was suprised and how quickly I was hooked by the story line. I love a good mystery and, althoug......more

The main character, Doug is likable and the author surrounds him with an interesting cast of outrageous characters. A good read for an afternoon in a hammock!......more

Fun, interesting......more

11/29/07 TITLE/AUTHOR: RELATIVE DANGTER by Charles Benoit RATING: 4.5/B+ GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Mystery/2004/256 pgs SERIES/STAND ALONE: Stand Alone TIME/PLACE: Present/PA; Toronto; Morocco; Egypt; Singapore CHARACTERS: Douglas Pearce/brewery worker FIRST LINES: The 1st shot went throught the oriental......more

As an avid reader of international thrillers, I must say that this book, in my opinion, is the best of its type I've read to date. This book has everything I look for - a central character who holds my interest - international travel - and a realistic plot. Like Doug, the hero, I'm easily distracted......more