Book Review: The General of Caracas

THE GENERAL OF CARACAS was recently reviewed on Jeff Popple’s thriller and crime fiction book review website, Murder, Mayhem and Long Dogs.

Jeff was the Canberra Times crime book reviewer from 1982 to 2015 and now writes a weekly book column in the Canberra Weekly. He has previously been on the Selection Committee for the Ned Kelly Awards (“Australia’s oldest and most prestigious recognition honouring published crime fiction and true crime writing.” for those not familiar with them) and the Barry Awards. He has also contributed to range of crime fiction related magazines such as George Easter’s Deadly Pleasures magazine, Mean Streets and Crime Factory.

Thanks to Jeff for the review of THE GENERAL OF CARACAS and please visit his website to keep up-to-date on new reads in the world of thrillers and crime fiction.

Read the review here (you’ll need to scroll to the last review) - https://murdermayhemandlongdogs.com/new-aussie-crime-january-2023/

I’ve added a few snippets from the review below:

• “…a smoothly flowing tale that is bolstered by good descriptions and plenty of reflection.”

• “The dialogue is brisk and smart and there is a nice sense of cynicism to the proceedings.”

• “…will appeal to those who are looking for something different in their spy reading.”