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Mind Scrambler (John Ceepak, Bk 5)
Mind Scrambler - John Ceepak, Bk 5
Author: Chris Grabenstein
Ultra-straight-arrow John Ceepak and his laid-back partner, Danny Boyle, are on leave in Atlantic City when Danny runs into his longtime friend and former crush, Katie, who is working as a nanny for Richard Rock, a magician at one of the big casinos. — Her life seems to be going great, but Ceepak and Boyle soon find themselves embroiled in anothe...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312382315
ISBN-10: 0312382316
Publication Date: 6/23/2009
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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cathyskye avatar reviewed Mind Scrambler (John Ceepak, Bk 5) on + 2259 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I always enjoy Chris Grabenstein's Ceepak and Boyle mysteries, and Mind Scrambler was no exception. Strong characters, a strong setting, and a strong mystery laced with Grabenstein's trademark humor. What's not to like?

Although there is humor in the book, it's not as pronounced because the subject matter is serious and our Danny is grieving. Grabenstein knows how to write action scenes as well as strong characters and humor-- and he also knows how to tug on our heartstrings.

There is one thing, however, that I wondered about all through Mind Scrambler. There are times that the tower of integrity that's known as John Ceepak is almost a cartoon figure with his exaggerated "Just the facts, ma'am" language and his unyielding book of rules. Once-- just once-- I'd like to see a scene of dialogue between Ceepak and his wife Rita when they're alone. Does Ceepak still sound like a stuffed shirt then, or does he actually unwind a little? It will probably never happen, but as I enjoy reading each book in this series, I can always dream.
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legz avatar reviewed Mind Scrambler (John Ceepak, Bk 5) on + 507 more book reviews
A wonderful & this time sad...Ceepak mystery. Ceepak & Boyle are out of town following up on a deposition against Ceepak's crappy father and run into their old friend Katie. Once Boyle's best friend and love of his life. Promising to meet Katie later, Boyle is excited. Unfortunately Katie is murdered in a monstrous way. Boyle is shattered and he & Ceepak must help the local PD solve the murder. A magic show, a swarmy PI, too many suspects and secrets to count don't make for an easy case. Full of twists, turns, more murders, & illusions has the two cops minds scrambled trying to solve the murder of their friend. It was a 4 star book until the author put in 3 political statements that had nothing to do with the book or the plot.

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