Helpful Score: 1
Although this is an interesting, high-tension book, the story had a couple of holes. The story opens when Rick Hoffman moves back to his home in in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rick finds an incredible amount of money in the walls of his father's home office. This came at a fortuitous time because Rick has recently lost his job, his fiancée and his apartment. At first, Rick chooses not to look for who owns the money but starts to spend thoughtlessly.
Soon, his experience as an investigative reporter (willing to go far to get a story) kicks in; Rick starts to search for answers in his father's past. He is stunned by the things he learns; Leonard wanted to be a First Amendment lawyer. However, with 2 kids and a wife who dies early, Leonard becomes a fixer;' he helped wealthy clients get out of tough spots by lubricating the way with lots of cash (provided by clients).
I didn't find Rick to be a particularly honest man; at first he was charmed by the cash. He spent a ridiculous amount for a meal with an old girlfriend. He had to decide whether to let his sister Wendy have ½.
Because Leonard's stroke took place 18 years ago, Rick must find clues in his father's records and ancient computer. It is rather amazing that everyone from Leonard's past is in place to provide Rick with needed info. However, the tension between Leonard (who is in a nursing home with a stroke) and Rick is poignant and evolves into understanding on a new level.
This is a page-turner; Rick certainly is a flawed protagonist. The further he moves into the labyrinth of his father's life, the more deadly the game becomes. Great thriller.
Soon, his experience as an investigative reporter (willing to go far to get a story) kicks in; Rick starts to search for answers in his father's past. He is stunned by the things he learns; Leonard wanted to be a First Amendment lawyer. However, with 2 kids and a wife who dies early, Leonard becomes a fixer;' he helped wealthy clients get out of tough spots by lubricating the way with lots of cash (provided by clients).
I didn't find Rick to be a particularly honest man; at first he was charmed by the cash. He spent a ridiculous amount for a meal with an old girlfriend. He had to decide whether to let his sister Wendy have ½.
Because Leonard's stroke took place 18 years ago, Rick must find clues in his father's records and ancient computer. It is rather amazing that everyone from Leonard's past is in place to provide Rick with needed info. However, the tension between Leonard (who is in a nursing home with a stroke) and Rick is poignant and evolves into understanding on a new level.
This is a page-turner; Rick certainly is a flawed protagonist. The further he moves into the labyrinth of his father's life, the more deadly the game becomes. Great thriller.
