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The Smoke Room
The Smoke Room
Author: Earl Emerson
ISBN-13: 9780345462909
ISBN-10: 0345462904
Publication Date: 5/31/2005
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1
Jason Gum is a rookie firefighter in the Seattle Fire Department. One day when truck #29 is called out to a find the smell house call, and they find a corpse. Jason notices one of his co-workers illegally taking three garbage bags of bearer bonds out of the house. The rest of the book is about what happens to Jason, his co-workers, his fire station, and his family when tensions rise over the contents of the three stolen bags.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was surprising how stolen goods can change people and reveal deep shadows in their character. The book takes some interesting turns, and there are some exciting moments awaiting the reader.
I liked the detailed descriptions. Earl Emerson is very good and giving enough information helps the reader envision the event. There are also detailed descriptions of some of the landmarks around Seattle.