Author: Larry KahnPublisher: North Atlanta Press
Date of Publication: July 2011
A desperate patient. A rumored cure. How far would you go to find the fountain of youth?
Frank Paine is not your prototypical FBI agent. He’s an ex-Hollywood stud with a kinky past, an irreverent wise ass who craves forgiveness from the woman he loves. When a ruthless stalker uses Frank’s indiscretions to ensnare him in a sultry cat-and-mouse death match, his investigation points toward a missing biochemist. His hunt for her secret haven takes one tragic turn after another, until he finds himself facing an impossible dilemma. Someone will die as a result of his decisions, and it may be his soulmate. Or him.
King of Paine is the second book I have read this year that I thought would make a great movie. Where else could you find a story about a Hollywood actor who turns his back on fame and becomes a real FBI agent? It's one of those stories where things seem a bit disjointed and unrelated in the beginning. But, if you just trust in the author, things slowly begin to fit together. The plot of this book was very well laid out and was not what I was suspecting. Honestly, to talk too much about the plot would give it away.
The characters were well fleshed out. I loved Frank and wanted him to succeed in his quest for redemption and forgiveness. I liked how he kept writing headlines for himself to capture the situations he found himself in. I did think that Jolynn forgave him a little too quickly, but that is my opinion.
I definitely recommend this one. Once I started reading, I couldn't walk away from it.
About the Author:
Larry Kahn, the author of The Jinx and King of Paine, successfully negotiated the fast-paced world of domestic and international mergers and acquisitions for twenty years, first at a major New York law firm and then at an Atlanta Fortune 500 company. He penned The Jinx while on sabbatical in 1999 and is now devoted to writing fiction full time. Many of his more cynical legal clients and associates have accused him of writing fiction full time for many years. He resides in Atlanta with his family. Larry developed a keen interest in social issues while attending Yale Law School, an idealistic spirit that continues to spice his novels. The vision of a colorblind America in his political thriller The Jinx led to endorsements by leaders of the ACLU, National Urban League and Artists Against Racism. And as the Baby Boomer generation scatters about the country, King of Paine envisions a renewed emphasis on family and tradition in which Americans create for their venerable elders, and ultimately themselves, a peaceful place to die.
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12/1 What Book
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12/11 Larry
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Post "Buried Treasures: Treats for the Watchful Reader"
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Guest Post "My Inspiration For King
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9 comments:
Thanks for the great review, Kari. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I think it would make a fun movie, too, and have envisioned James Franco as Frank Paine and Cate Blanchett playing Simone Perlow. Any ideas for Roger Martin and Jolynn Decker?
Very nice review Kari! I would love for this novel to become a movie as well.
For me, this novel was fresh and original with the thrill of a great storyline. I could relate to each and every character and loved the super "thought-provoking" topics that the author brought up giving KING OF PAINE even greater substance. This is not a novel or an author to overlook!
Sounds great! Do I comment here to enter the giveaway?
I'd like to enter for an ecopy. tnicola26@gmail.com
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Wow! Sounds like a great book. I'd love to be entered.
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Crap! Forgot to put my preference down! Would like a paper copy please.
I love novels where the characters are well fleshed out it really helps me get into the story. Will be checking this book out.
Thanks for the great review and giveaway! Sounds awesome! I'm always on the lookout for new authors :) I don't have a preference on copy type.
Great review. I am so looking forward to reading this book. I would enter the contest but I have already purchased the book. Thanks! :-) Suzie
greta review .thanks for giveaway.would love the book edition.
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