Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan is the fourth entry in a riveting crime series. Buck Taylor is pulled into investigating the disappearance of a missing journalist, a case that eventually leads to murder and child pornography. The narrative starts in a very curious way, a powerful opening that piqued my sense of curiosity. We get a clear glimpse of the protagonist in the first line of the narration: “Jim McBride knew his wife was pissed... The sound of slamming doors that bombarded his ears indicated that whoever she was mad at would receive her full wrath. He was glad it wasn't him.” This strong opening already gives readers a hint of what to expect, and they are keen on discovering who Barb will turn out to be. But she disappears just after the first chapter and in a tragic kind of way that establishes the suspense and the irony that drives the narrative.
Chuck Morgan has a unique gift for plot, one that makes Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel a hard-to-put-down book. From the start, readers know what happens to Barb, but they become curious as they follow the investigation, wondering if the characters will find out what happened to her. The descriptions are filled with clarity and they offer readers great images. The prose is elegant and it captures both the emotional and psychological elements of the novel clearly while offering vivid descriptions of scenes and characters. This is a fast-paced thriller with memorable characters and a criminal investigation that is so real readers will believe it could happen.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a fast-paced thriller with memorable characters and a criminal investigation that is so real readers will believe it could happen.” Reader’s Favorite review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chuck Morgan has a unique gift for plot, one that makes Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel a hard-to-put-down book.” Reader’s Favorite review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The narrative is straightforward yet atmospheric and filled with details.” Reader’s Favorite review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Crime Exposed marks an excellent addition to a well written series and is a highly recommended crime novel.” Reader’s Favorite review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is a shocking thrill ride that packs a powerful punch as it tackles the senseless murder of policemen, the existence of radical terrorists acting not out of religious extremism but political wrong headedness.” Amazon review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Chuck has great characters and has developed them well.” Amazon review