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March 28, 2012

Superbia 2 by Bernard Schaffer

If you haven't read anything by up and coming writer Schaffer, you really should.  Like now.

Back in January I reviewed Superbia (find the review here) and I knew there would have to be more to the story.  I never expected Schaffer to whip up something so quickly and for it to be of such excellent quality!  I was ecstatic when he contacted me about reviewing the sequel.

This story continues right about where the last one left off.  Frank is back on the streets, seeking drug pushers, fighting the bad guys and trying to be the father and husband he can.  Unfortunately, the new Chief of Police, Erinnyes, is a real SOB and doesn't let him breathe.  On top of all his detective duties, Frank is thrown into patrol too.  Frank has to find a way to keep up with all of his responsibilities and fight the office politics that keep pushing him around every corner.  As the pressure cooker heats up, Frank needs to find a way out... but it isn't the way you'll EVER expect!

I loved so much about this book. The writing was easy to read and flowing.  The characters each had unique voices that I felt I could actually hear.  I felt like I was building a relationship with Frank and I wanted him to succeed even when it wasn't right.  This story is unique from most crime fiction books. The crime is only a secondary plot.  The primary theme of these books is the life of a police officer... the day-to-day and the office BS that comes along with it.  I really respect the honesty in the grit.  Schaffer isn't afraid to show the ugly side.

Schaffer is quickly becoming my "go-to" writer.  I can EXPECT him to deliver a killer book.  His writing is effortless and seamless... never pretentious or fluffy.  He enjoys playing with his readers... he brings you so far and then leaves you hanging, which always makes me scream, "WHHHAAT?!?!".  This makes me both love him, and want to punch him in the face a little.  But that makes for some excellent writing!

5 Stars.

**Also, don't miss out, Superbia 2 is on listed as FREE, TODAY only on Amazon (for Kindle).  click here!  And Superbia (1) is only 99 cents! click here! **

I received a complementary copy of this book for the purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion. 
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January 28, 2012

Superbia by Bernard Schaffer

Superbia by Bernard Schaffer is a super fast pasted, adrenaline laced story about the life of a cop.

Frank O'Brian is a newbie in a relatively small town that basically only handles misdemeanors.  After only being on the job for a few short years, he was injured in a robbery gone wrong arrest.  When he got back from recovery, he was placed in the unit's Detectives team... that consisted of just one lonely hard ass, Vic.  Together Vic and Frank work on a few cases that come into the station... one a drug bust, the other a molestation charge. The cases wear down on them.  It affects their personal lives, their family lives and their sanity.

This book goes into the dark, behind the scenes evils that cops have to deal with on a daily basis... and it's not pretty.  I really appreciated how Vic and Frank were real people.  They were't super hero cops... they weren't pompous or over righteous.  They were messed up!  The job got under their skin, as I'm sure it does in real life.  It's clear that Schaffer is/was a cop... the details about the job and the politics within are too close to home to not be real.

I read this book in just 3 days... leisurely.  I had no intention to rush, but it was too good to put down.  Schaffer's writing is top notch.  He is funny, dark and tortured throughout.  I was laughing at one page and then crying at the very next.  The dialogue and relationship that blossoms between Vic and Frank is both rich and deep.  My only complaint would have to be that it ended too suddenly.  I would have liked a little more... but maybe that's just me being greedy?

Overall, Superbia offers a very interesting look behind the dark and gory curtain of life as a cop.
4.5 stars

I was offered a complementary copy of this book in return for my honest review. 

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