When I read the synopsis of KILLER MOVES I fell in love with the storyline immediately. It reminded me of the great novels that were printed in the 80's -- the years of excess where everyone lived over their means and made no bones about it and everything was over the top.

The main character Bill Moore was, in my opinion, perfectly written. From his job -- as a slick and not always honest real estate agent engrossed in all the trappings of wealth he happily identifies with. We get the feeling that this guy just wants more, more, more and expects life to simply hand him everything on a silver platter.

Except that pretty quickly things start unraveling and Moore does not seem to have any control over it.

While Moore is certainly the central character, the city of Florida -- extremely well represented and detailed by the author is, without a doubt, the second star of this book. As we find ourselves in the world of high finance and real estate, where money is paid for a lot more than condos, we are taken for a ride through the seedy underworld of those with money and of those who want more of it.

KILLER MOVE is extremely well paced with action and unexpected turns. I loved that I was never quite sure where the author was taking us until we actually got there and I loved the central theme of redemption that can be found -- if only you are willing to do what needs to be done to come out healthier and happier at the other end.