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Very high detail-this would make a movie very easy to produce as it's all there for them. It was easy to follow the characters as they were introduced even though some have different names, which is thoroughly explained. I love the injections of Italian into this plot. Just the right touch. I liked the background on the players, and the scenery. You can tell the author did a lot of research on the topic. Just when I thought the book was about to end i was wrong. It continued on with more twists and turns.
I did not see the ending as occurring as it did, WOW! I rate this book a 5 out of 5 because I could not read fast enough every day to finish it. There is never a dull moment and it's fast paced action and the words the author uses to describe what's happening I can say I was right there watching it all happen live.
Exhilarating and I can't wait to read another book by Nicholas. I will make sure all my house chores are done so I can read it within 3 days time. It is one of those types of books you do not even want to go to sleep at night, you'd rather read straight through. Ralph Myers reviewed on Feb. This is my first time reading something by Nicholas Demmon.
I was pleasantly surprised. In fact, I got so into the book that I fell behind on other things that I had to do. The book has a great flow to it and it was not predictable like other mafia books that I have read.
The ending was not my favorite and I may have gone a different route, but there were enough twists and turns that I was hooked and was left wanting to know more about the characters and what happens next. Having been to Buffalo several times, I was brought back by the vivid descriptions and can tell that time and effort was put into the little details and in the research to create an accurate background and scene.
The relationship and interactions between Alex and Rafael were extremely entertaining. Also, my brother in law is Italian and was able to verify some of the Italian references and the descriptions of the ways that they interact. All in all, the ease of reading that captures you and brings you into the book making you forget that you are reading a story but as part of the scene is why I recommend this book to others.
Looking forward to reading more from Nicholas, especially the next edition in this series. I have read a lot of crime stories and undercover tales, but I think it's safe to say that this is my first Mafia Crime Thriller book. A long time ago, I would have steered clear of this type of book, although I did watch a couple of The Sopranos episodes before.
Upon reading For Nothing, however, my perception of mafia related genre has changed. I am now actually a fan of this Mafia tale! The story kicked off with Jack Benton getting shot at by a hired assassin. His friend, Alex Vaughn saw his sprawled body a minute too late. He vowed that he would avenge his friend's death and soon he went on an undercover mission. But he didn't know that he would be facing up and dealing with two of the most ruthless organized family crime syndicates in upstate New York.
I have never read a crime novel beautifully written with its gory details and gritty characters, with every scene craftily described and depicted. The characters, Alex Vaughn and Rafael Rontego were equally interesting and dynamic in their own rights.
I actually found myself liking the villain, Rafael and even wanted him to be spared from the crime. I do't know, but there's something about him that made me root for him even if he was at the wrong. The twist at the end of the story was something I wasn't expecting at all. The twist blew me away! Truth is, I have been captivated by Nicolas Denmon's writing prowess. He knows how to tickle his readers' imagination from the first chapter up to the last.
He kept me reading until the end. Now, he makes me want to read the sequel. There were sides to keep straight and alliances to remember. In order for the reader to know precisely who was with whom a very accurate account of what was happening was essential. It was done well. The lines were clearly drawn into the sand and the reader always knew which side they were standing on.
The characters. Ahh, my favorite part of the book. I enjoyed all of these characters. In fact, they were my favorites. The two main characters of the story was the thing that kept me reading. I loved the dynamic between Alex and Rafael. True, the characters never really had any interaction, but the dynamic was still there. How thin the line between the law and the streets really is. If you never realized that before, you do now.
The parallel between an undercover cop and an assassin in this book really struck me. They were just two guys trying to make it through the day in a dirty world. Sure, the assassin had his reasons for the life that he lived. So did the cop. But really, sometimes I wondered what made the cops any different than the people they were trying to bring down. The cops had to do things that made them just as dirty as the gangsters.
So does that mean they get off free because the reasons they were doing them were in the name of the law? That brings me to another thought.
As you can see this book really got me thinking…and now you all have to listen to me babble The cops in this book not all of them turned dirty. Does that mean that the influence of unlawful behavior is addicting? Does that mean that the lure of an easy score of cash is too much temptation? Or maybe it means that the loyalty amongst thieves might be greater than that amongst the law upholders. Anyway, back to Rafael and Alex. The book alternated between the two men.
And how much their paths crossed without even recognizing the other. Frankly, the next book will be great because now they are aware of each other…now all bets are off. The ending of this book made me smile…it will probably make you smile too. I learned a few things from old Rafael…in fact, I suddenly have an intense need to go out and buy a fedora and perch it on my head… I saw one just the other day at Target in a lovely shade of blue. Go out and buy this book, people.
Read it. Think it. Even if this is a departure for you from your regular reads like it was for me you may find yourself enjoying it. There is a reason that For Nothing was nominated for Breakout Novel of by Good Reads, it deserves the nomination and any time that you have to read it.
So there you have it. My opinion. This review is written by Cambria Hebert Knowing hat tip to you, Mr. Denmon, that was an excellent work of modern noir. Sep 30, Sara rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. First of all, I start with saying that this isn't my usual genre. It was my first attempt to read a mafia book. Usually I try to avoid even mafia movies, though some I have seen some bad, some good , like Donnie Brasco, it was a very good one and Johnny Depp also got me so bad!
Can you blame me for watching it? It really got me hooked and I was glued to the pages virtual, since I was reading an epub. My favorite character was Alex obvious! An undercover cop, pretending of being a mafioso. And I foud him sweet, determined, loyal, a good friend, good at heart I loved him! I couldn't help but feel desperate with him when he found Jack's lifeless body And then also when he thought of the times spent with Jack I felt so sad : And loved every desperate moment!
Masochistic me, yeah, I know! I also found myself loving some of the bad guys! I really didn't think I would have! I'm a good girl! But Sal and Jimmy weren't that bad after all Oh well, doesn't matter. It pained me, though, when Sal died. And what a death! Poor guy! Almost burned to death!
It was heartbreaking when he begged Alex to shoot him. And I felt for Alex too. It showed he cared for Sal after all. Because he really wasn't that bad of a guy. It even pained me when Sal found out his son had died.
Another scene, among many, I liked was the fight that came out when the assassin, Rafael, got to Wizeguyz. God that was a hell of a bloody fight! Loved every second! Yes, I am a weird girl. So what? About Rafael, the assassin Some times I didn't like him, other times I thought after all he wasn't that bad He even kinda "loved" a woman once Maybe still loves her somehow But he really is one of the bad, bad guys.
The end The end was WOW! I already knew it wasn't really the end and there's a 2nd book coming out soon. I knew it was unlikely that they caught the real assassin. But the way the assassin made clear his presence I haven't seen that coming. It was unexpected. And creepy. And surprising. And amazing! I can't wait to read the second book!
Nicholas Denmon is really an amazing writer! He always surprises me. Nothing was expected. I enjoyed this book veeeery much! And I recommend it to everyone! Aug 31, Liz Barnsley rated it really liked it. A bit like religious conspiracy thrillers I tend to find them all a bit samey. However, occasionally I'll dip my toe in the water so to speak because as with all types of book there are the good and the bad. And this one was good.
Very good in fact. Whilst this genre is never going to be top of my "to read" list I'm very pleased I picked this one up and gave it a go. My Sunday Side Read this week, I enjoyed it very much. So this book has a great opening "hook" and it didnt take me very long to get immersed into the story.
I love that the lines between good and evil are blurred here - you may well start off rooting for one character and end up with a complete turnaround by the end of the book.
Twists and turns along the way keep you turning the pages and the finale is extremely good and will leave you wanting more I loved Rafael - Not sure I was supposed to but I did. And this is a well written, flowing tale of murder and mayhem with great characterisation, well rounded and fleshed out so you can really get to know them. The backdrop of Buffalo, NY is well described and the author has a great sense of place.
So all in all thoroughly enjoyable - if time allows I shall certainly be reading the next in the series and if you havent read this type of fiction before you may well want to start with this one. Happy Reading Folks! Oct 14, Stephaney rated it really liked it. Interesting read. Very well written and great characters. Fast paced and intense. I was most impressed with how beautiful the prose was considering the dark and gritty plot; it added a sort of romantic film noir flair that really hooked me!
I didn't give it 5 stars because I don't think the mafia crime drama is really my thing, though I did enjoy trying something new. There would randomly be short POV segments by secondary char Interesting read. There would randomly be short POV segments by secondary characters, and it, in my opinion, interrupted the flow and was a little confusing. This was mostly because I thought he was one of the most interesting characters not because I thought it added anything important to the overall story.
Besides the Pope, I was equally enthralled by The cleaner. What a cool, mysterious guy! Share this book:. Rate this book. His best friend and clandestine coworker is gunned down. Alex vows to find the person responsible, and extract vengence. Rafael is a psychopath hit man, who killed his partner. Finding Rafael involves going rogue, returning to his former assignment. He has a lead, It's a black Russian cigarette that he found next to his friend's body.
As the plot thickens, Alex seeks redemption, including unifying his little family.
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