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Monday, April 2, 2012PW Loves THE LOST ONES Edgar-finalist Atkins showcases his versatility in his exciting, thoughtful second thriller starring ex-Ranger–turned–lawman Quinn Colson (after 2011’s The Ranger). Colson, who survived tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has only recently become sheriff in Tibbehah County, Miss., where graft is personified by Johnny Stagg, president of the board of county supervisors. Stagg, who was Colson’s opponent in a special election to fill the vacant sheriff’s position, is now determined to make life difficult for his adversary. Things are challenging enough without this personal animus. A battered child brought into the local trauma center leads the authorities to a horrific baby farm, and Donnie Varner, an old friend of Colson’s, has gotten mixed up with some very bad and very violent people. Atkins manages to sell the notion of a contemporary laconic lead battling evil that could come straight out of a Gary Cooper western. Author tour. Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM. (June) Reviewed on: 03/30/2012
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Hi Ace--
Just discovered the Ranger, and am really enjoying it. Looking forward to May 31. Unfair that you're a terrific writer AND a great athlete. Jeff Porro www.porrollc.com
Hi Ace--
Just discovered the Ranger, and am really enjoying it. Looking forward to May 31. Unfair that you're a terrific writer AND a great athlete. Jeff Porro www.porrollc.com
I just finished an arc of the Lost Ones yesterday,I enjoyed the read very much. I didn't see any info stating that events were based on true stories but this evening I was watching America's Most Wanted and saw a story that was almost identical to the Janet/Ramon Torres element. Of course the real people haven't been caught,sadly. I like books and tv based on true events so this didn't bother me. I just thought it very weird that I'd catch that show right after reading book. Ironically the press review compares your books to the TV show Justified which I don't care for-go figure right. I look forward to reading other books by you in the futureI work in a book store and will recommend your books to my guests.
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 : April 21, 2012 at 3:02 AM
We just read "Lullaby" and it was wonderful! One of those books that you like, and then are sorry it is over. GREAT JOB writing in the style of Robert Parker--you and your publishers need to receive lots of positive feedback comments! Please write some more of these booksin the style of Robert Parker! You nailed it, Mr. Atkins!
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