Double Solitaire: A Novel

Double Solitaire by Craig Nova Quinn Farrell #1 This is a book that grew on me as I got to know Quinn better. At times I felt I had been dropped into the middle of fixer Farrell’s life without a prologue or epilogue provided and though the story did provide some tidbits about Farrell, I felt I needed to know more. Since this is the first in a new series, it is likely more will be provided with each book. What I liked: * That the main character, Quinn Farrell-Mr. Jones, was a bit of an enigma. Capable, cunning, able to see the long game, effective, possibly has a softer side that he keeps hidden most of the time. * Rose Marie: neighbor to Farrell, works with terminal teenage cancer patients, had an unusual house guest (python), may provide balance-soft landing spot-moral anchor for Farrell. * The possibilities for the series * The location – I grew up in Los Angeles County, so it was familiar * Wondering about many things and learning from looking up some terms * Considering the good-evil aspects of some of the characters * The way Farrell managed to “fix” things in the end * That the story grew on me from wondering if I should finish it at all to being invested in the outcome * That the characters in the story seemed multi-dimensional * That as in real life, not everything ends up happily ever after for everyone * Wondering what will happen in the next book What I didn’t like: * Knowing that though this is fiction, there is no doubt basis in fact for the story Did I enjoy this book? Yes…by the end of it Would I read more in this series? Yes, I believe I would Thank you to NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing-Arcade Crimewise for the ARC – This is my honest review. 3-4 Stars