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Book Review of Barrier Island

Barrier Island
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This, his last book, is probably his best. A shocking expose of rampant greed, real estate scams, political corruption, environmental meddling, with a bit of spice added for amusement or maybe distraction. In ways it is a meld of The Gilded Age and Ten North Frederick with a touch of The Thanatos Syndrome, yet it still stands alone in its portrayal of a good ole boys milieu. While not a great literary work, this is still well worth the effort.