This was my second Don Winslow book, another donation by Boedeker who continues to read voluminously, but report meagerly (much like he handles his paycheck, except when he is in a brewery). This was a very fun and easy read. It is a murder mystery (and more), but it all happens locally for me – in San Diego, but especially in the area of Pacific Beach. It takes place within the surfing culture, so there are some stereotypic dudes, but is a fun look at the culture, the language, etc. But, you never take it too seriously until near the end when you realize there are some very sick crimes that are going on. The protagonist is Boone Daniels (how would that read on a library card?), a good guy dedicated to his own surfing, and doing as little private detective work as possible. Enough said – you’ll enjoy the brief time it takes to read this one, and I’m up for more Winslow.
West Coast Don
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