Books : Hook, Line and Murder
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by: Thom Elkjer
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781885173386
ISBN: 1885173385
Label: Write Way Pub
Manufacturer: Write Way Pub
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 1997-11
Publisher: Write Way Pub
Sales Rank: 2105470
Studio: Write Way Pub
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Hook, Line and Murder is not just a murder mystery. It's also a romance story, and a poignantly amusing look at fly fishing. In fact, the hero falls in love with the woman who teaches him to cast. So the romantic parts are sexy rather than mushy, and the fly fishing parts are entertaining rather than technical.
Hook, Line and Murder is also about morality. The hero faces some hard questions, because the ethics of the situation are not black and white. My favorite review so far compared the book's central issues to 'the hard-boiled moral choices faced by Dashiell Hammett's characters.' I also liked the review that called the ending 'stunningly different.'
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A Wonderful Surprise!
This book was read with great anticipation on two counts: Thom is a former highschool classmate of mine that I respected and admired; and the reviews indicated that the story took place in Sea Ranch and Gualala in Northern California. Having spent countless weekends up at Sea Ranch over the years, his descriptions of the locale, citizens and lifestyles were vividly brought to life and I found myself laughing out loud as I read my own opinions popping off the page. Thom has always been a gifted ... Read More
Rating: - A Page Turner!
I seldom read mysteries and care little for fishing. Nonetheless, this book, written in a deceptively simple style, was a real "page turner" for me. It was just the right length for a good read in a manageable time period and had just the right blend of tongue in check humor, intrigue and romance.
Dawn Nelson
Walnut Creek, CA
Rating:  - I'm waiting for another Rigel Lynx story!
Rigel Lynx is a character! Let's see more of him in more adventures
Rating: - PERFECT GIFT FOR THAT FLY-FISHING GUY IN YOUR LIFE!!!
i know absolutely nothing about fly fishing nor did i think i even cared to find out about it but in reading this charming little foray into the subject set in wonderous mendocino made me think differently.....i loved this story....the quirky characters were marvelous...having spent much time staying, dining and stomping the grounds of st. orres....aka st. horace....this was such a treat...didn't like the ending but i guess it's ok...still enjoyed it and will definitely pass the word on this little ... Read More
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