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Lady Justice Takes A. C.R.A.P.

Robert Thornhill

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The hero is a 65 year old retired guy that deci…more
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The hero is a 65 year old retired guy that decided to become a cop.

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Nov 24, 2010 Robert Thornhill rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

Guy Humor at it's best!, January 22, 2011
By C. F. Jones (MO, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) This review is from: Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P.: City Retiree Action Patrol (Paperback)
I'll not go over the plot line as that's been done, but this book was full of chuckles...and the tone was definitely on the "guy humor" side without being gross. It's hard to find books that my husband and I both enjoy...maybe Janet Evanovich's character Stephanie Plum comes close, but it's safe to say that w Guy Humor at it's best!, January 22, 2011
By C. F. Jones (MO, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) This review is from: Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P.: City Retiree Action Patrol (Paperback)
I'll not go over the plot line as that's been done, but this book was full of chuckles...and the tone was definitely on the "guy humor" side without being gross. It's hard to find books that my husband and I both enjoy...maybe Janet Evanovich's character Stephanie Plum comes close, but it's safe to say that when it comes to humor, there can be a definite division between men and women. Additionally, Thornhill's hero, Walt, is of that difficult age group...no, not a teenager, he's a new retiree aged 66. Only those recently "put out to pasture" understand the angst of going from a fast paced career to a dead stop. Men, especially, often devote their lives to their career, leaving little time for relaxation and hobbies and then are hit square in the solar plexus when it all comes to a screeching halt. What to do with your time becomes an obsession. Walt decides to act on his dreams and not just be a Walter Mitty, but a hero like those with whom he grew up in the 1940s & 50s. And along the way, he collects an assemblage of other oldie-but-goodies who lend their unique expertises to helping him in his quest for Truth, Justice and The American Way. Corny jokes, word plays, even predictable outcomes all seem to fit into a delightful narrative, rather than being a trite rehash. This is a quick read...great for a that time you have a couple of spare hours because you won't want to put it down once you start, though it is episodic enough that you could if you had to do it.
If you are from the Kansas City location of the book, you'll recognize familiar streets and buildings, but this shouldn't stop the reader. This book could be set in Detroit, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Phoenix, or even LA. Being fiction, every crime is eventually solved -- often with a humorous twist that shows Lady Justice has a sense of humor. This is what we call a "good read". While guys may especially appreciate some of the body humor, and seniors the age of the ensemble, everyone will love the fun, quick pace of a well-told story where the good guys do win more times than not. Robert Thornhill ...more

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Oct 18, 2009 Robert Thornhill rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

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