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The Wheelman

I needed a break the other night, and thought I'd grab a book. I had heard really good things about The Wheelman, which is usually a bad thing, because it's difficult for a book to live up to much hype. I picked it up anyway, knowing I didn't have much time to take a break and I thought, "I'll read a chapter, that'll be it," and I'd go back to work.

I read the whole thing right then. Very well-told, fast-paced, fascinating world and characters and just couldn't put it down.

It's a tense heist-gone-wrong type of story, told from a unique POV. The writer, Duane Swierczynski, (imagine learning to spell that in kindergarten), has a wonderful style that puts you immediately into the action and just doesn't let go. There are twists and I won't say more since I loathe recommendations or reviews that give away the cool surprises of a thriller or mystery. However, if you're looking for a great heist / thriller read, get The Wheelman. (Then go tell Duane how much you liked it.)