A Formula For Murder
By Susie
I was born and raised in Bay City where this novel is set and reading this brought me back home. The descriptions were vivid and I could feel myself sitting at O’Hare’s (beneath the upside down Christmas tree!!) running into friends and acquaintances or having lunch at the Hub or the Paddock. There was local lore that I had forgotten about as well–the rumour about Jimmy Hoffa being buried under a pool, the phrase that all Bay Cityans use–that Bay City has “more bars per capita”. The tone and flavour of Bay City is in this book and I loved it. I also quickly cared about the main characters and hoped they would prevail. This is a quick and enjoyable read.Nick Steele is the oldest reporter at the Bay City Blade in Bay City, Michigan. Although he’s only forty-nine the younger guys refer to him as “The Fossil,” a man bypassed by technology. Nick is given the seemingly menial task of writing an obituary for Robert Johnson, a popular high school principal who died of a sudden heart attack while enjoying a meal with his family. He responds to the snickering of the other reporters by saying that even tough it’s only an obit, his story will be “anything but ordinary.”
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When Nick stops by the victims house to pick up a photograph of the deceased, he is struck by the beauty of Tanya, the mans older daughter and although he’s twelve years her senior he feels an immediate attraction. It soon becomes obvious that the feeling is mutual.
While writing the obituary Nick remembers that George Pepadowski, the school superintendent suffered a similar fate a while back. Thinking that he might link the two stories as a human interest piece, Nick sets out to do a feature on just how much of a loss that these two community minded men represents in the educational system. As he looks into their lives, Nick finds many shared traits and goals. He also uncovers the fact that both men were prominent in the school system when a student committed suicide after having an affair with one of the high school teachers. The teacher was never prosecuted because of a hush up policy initiated by Charlie Joselyn, the school board president. The deeper Nick digs into the story, the more suspicious the deaths of the two school administrators becomes and evidence points to Josleyn as the next possible victim. But Joselyn is uncooperative and confrontational. He resents Nick’s intrusion and uses his influence to try to get Nick fired.
The story twists and turns as it moves on with surprises lurking around every corner.
This is a great book spiked with just the right amount of humor with a little romance thrown in. Vizard, a former newspaper editor knows how a newsroom works and paints a vivid picture that imbeds in your mind. Lots of stars on this one.
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By Mary Rose Lavesque
Great read, I didn’t want it to end. I want to be at the author’s book signings to encourage a sequal to this story. The experienced author, who I believe must be Nick Steel,kept his pulse on the story that kept you turning the pages. This book brought out in me my own opinions and deep feeling into all the characters personal losses as well as their gains. I enjoyed Nick’s loyalty to the retired journalist; laughed out loud at the man humor. Their is a twist to this story, justice prevails.
Great Book
By Leo Girl
I really enjoyed reading this book. Dave Vizard has a wonderful sense of humor and has used it to provide readers with a good storyline, interesting characters, funny episodes and even a surprise ending. Also, since the story is situated in my home state of Michigan, I loved being able to identify with the many locations and highways mentioned. This book is guaranteed to leave readers wanting more and anxiously waiting for the next book from Mr. Vizard.
A Wonderful Read
By Tom Glide
I found this book very entertaining!
The author has created a brilliant ensemble of characters that made me want to keep reading this book until the very end. (and what an end it was!)
Very well thought out and written storyline that hums along at a perfect pace. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, man, woman, or even young adult that enjoys good solid writing and a great story.
I’m looking forward to more from this author.
Formula For A Sequel
by Laurie B.
Formula for Murder by Dave Vizard is a quick read, one of those books you don’t want to put down. Dave had me hooked by page four and I never let go! Dave strategically placed some good old-fashioned humor in this novel that creates a bond between the reader and the protagonist, Nick. I will be waiting for a sequel to this one!