| Title | : | Flat Black Ford (Sin City Investigations #4) |
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| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
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| Publication | : | Published August 31, 2021 |
Flat Black Ford (Sin City Investigations #4) Reviews
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⭐️ 3.5/4 stars ⭐️
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Flat Black Ford, the fourth PI Jim Bean story, is an interesting departure from its predecessors. The first three stories were dark and gritty PI stories that dealt with cases from the unseemly underbelly of Sin City. Flat Black Ford isn’t really dark, nor gritty, and along with Jim, Oliver and Jim’s support crew, Stella the target of their investigation is impossible not to like and feel a sense of empathy for her. This case reveals sides of Jim & Oliver that weren’t ever revealed in the previous stories. I can’t say this is my favorite of the Jim Bean stories, but then again, I’m not sure which of the four is. I can say that this story grabs the reader’s attention and emotions and refuses to let go until the very end. I received an Advance Reader Copy and chose to provide this review.
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Book Review - Flat Black Ford – J.D. Allen
Author J.D. Allen’s Flat Black Ford, the fourth book in the Sin City Investigators series, is an interesting departure from its three other predecessors. The first three stories were dark, gritty, and harsh private investigation stories that dealt with cases from the unseemly underbelly of Sin City, Las Vegas. Flat Black Ford isn’t dark, nor gritty, but more of a suspense thriller featuring the main character, Vegas PI Jim Bean, and his support team. This book shows a softer side of Bean and his crew that weren’t revealed in the previous books. The story/case is about a young streetwise runaway girl who robs a bank and takes off for Florida in her ‘flat black Ford’ truck. Hired by her mother to find her before the police do, Bean and squad set off chasing her. Although Flat Black Ford lacks fast paced, ‘kickass’ action, the action is still smooth, the plot is invigorating, the writing flawless, the characters outstandingly developed, and the ending is perfect! The young runaway character with her backstory well explained, is so well-developed. Allen did a fantastic job creating her. I couldn't help but to like her and couldn't help but to root for her even if she was the "bad guy". Allen’s conception of her helped me feel empathy for her after all her unspeakable trauma and her being painted as the rogue in this story, you still want her to attain the freedom she craves. The story was so well planned out, with numerous twists and turns, it led to a very satisfying conclusion. I can’t say this is my favorite of the Jim Bean stories, but then again, I’m not sure which of the now five is. But what I can say is that this story – Flat Black Ford - grabs the reader’s attention, emotions, and curiosity and refuses to let go until the very end. It is a suitable well-crafted standalone in the series – highly recommended - by a talented author, Ms. J.D. Allen. -
It is awesome
It's a great read. The fact is awesome if it were true. But is it just a good book? Maybe -
This was great! My favorite so far.
Lots of great action and details. -
Welcome back Jim Bean
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2021
Las Vegas private investigator Jim Bean is back on his fourth outing, this time in pursuit of the daughter of his friend O. Visiting pretty much every State from Nevada to Florida and beyond this is full of plot twists and turns, and also sees the return of FBI Special Agent Ava Webb into Jim's life. This boom differs from its predecessors with alternate chapters written from the perspective of runaway Stella DeSoto, it lacks any fast pace and is ever so slightly predictable, but the relationship between the characters keeps your interest piqued throughout, and the climax is also different from the previous books in the series. -
Having read the first book in the Sin City series, I like PI Jim Bean. He is a flawed but strong hero who gets by with help from his friends Sandy, Ely and O. This book shows a softer side of Jim and O not seen in previous books. It is not as dark and dirty and the previous books. Stella DeSoto is a young streetwise girl who robs a bank and takes off for Florida in her flat black Ford truck. Hired by her mother to find Stella before the police do, Jim and O set off following her. Of course they are soon joined by Special Agent Ava Webb and her rather obnoxious partner but they manage to stay one tiny step ahead. Stella is a well developed character with her backstory well explained. I couldn't help but like her and couldn't help rooting for her even if she is the "bad guy". The plot is well planned with several twists and turns leading to a satisfying conclusion. I would like to than the author for giving me an ARC. I look forward to more of this series.
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The fourth of the Sin City Investigation series, Flat Black Ford by J D Allen sees the return of PI Jim Bean. This time, Jim is hired to track down Stella DeSoto after her mother recognises her in the midst of a crime spree. Having read one of his earlier books in the Jim Bean series, it was good to be able to review this latest instalment, but it is a suitable standalone nonetheless. Initially reluctant to take on the case, Jim agrees, only to discover the FBI interest and the hunt is on. It is a well written thriller with good characters, dynamic writing and epic adventurous. A thoroughly enjoyable read with an impressive narrative and a four-star rating, with another instalment due next year.
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Sin City Investigations Book 4 is a winner!
Jim and O set out on a cross country race to track down a young woman and bring her home before the police and FBI catch up to her. Stella has meticulously planned for starting a new life far from Vegas and the trauma of her life there. She just has to stay ahead of everyone who’s chasing her.
The storyline in this book is so well crafted. The characters are well defined and interesting. The author has done a very good job of developing Stella’s character in particular. You can’t help but feel empathy for her after all the unspeakable trauma she has endured and even though she’s been painted as the ‘bad guy’, you want her to attain the freedom she craves.
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This is one of those books that keeps you promising yourself “just one more chapter” until well past bedtime. It’s just that good. The storytelling is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty and the the characters are well developed and believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a voluntary, unbiased review.
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I love this series, Jim Bean and O are not only PI's looking for culprits, they are also trying to do justice when the opportunity arises. They go on a cross-country search for a missing girl with a very disturbing path, not fully know to even her mother. It´s a mouse and catfight, fast-paced and full of action that one should not miss! Very, very good and entertaining! Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Loved this book and this series. I read this story quickly a true page turner. Great characters. You really root for the bad guy. Can't wait for the next one. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book.
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Another great in this superb suspense story. PI Jim is hired to find Stella who’s gotten herself involved with crime. The action doesn’t stop until you’ve finished reading. Superb.
