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" Although I haven't liked every Loren Estleman I've read I loved this one. Film archivist becomes detective with aid of love interest! "
- Probibliophile, 12/23/2013
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" Great fun, lots of wit, and a fascinating history of silent films. This is a very quick read, and extremely enjoyable. "
- Cynthia, 12/17/2013
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" I enjoyed this book but not as much as I thought I would. I guess I like his noir styled books better. This was a light read - good for the summer. I'd probably read another in this particular series if only to see how he develops the Valentino character. "
- Donna, 10/2/2013
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" Loved it--some of the best dialog I've read in a while. The main character is a film historian, and the book is certainly well researched--not often do you get a mystery with an extensive list of references at the end. What's not to love? "
- Martha, 3/14/2012
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" Fun for movie buffs, which I am! "
- Alan, 10/6/2011
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" I enjoyed this book, clearly a lot of research went into it. Just not as much fun as the Amos Walker series. Valentino is not as appealing... "
- Jane, 8/10/2011
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" In addition to the engaging mystery, I enjoyed the references to silent film history and film preservation. It made me feel like I was learning a bit while escaping reality. I look forward to more books with the film archivist/detective. "
- Jane, 7/10/2011
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" Valentino is a film archivist at UCLA. On a whim he buys an old theater and in the basement he discovers a full copy of the long lost film Greed and a skeleton. Valentino races to solve the mystery before the LAPD harms the film by holding it as evidence. A fun mystery. "
- Rachel, 6/15/2011
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" i liked this book, not deep but i really liked the characters and the dialog. "
- Ruth, 5/23/2011
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" A pleasant diversion, and a rare amateur sleuth that's actually somewhat plausible. "
- Jessica, 2/3/2011
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" One of my favorite authors has a new mystery series 'starring' a UCLA film archivist -or as he likes to be called, "a film detective'. Fast paced, great character development and dialogue - exactly what I expect from Loren Estleman. "
- Jack, 1/30/2011
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" One of my favorite authors has a new mystery series 'starring' a UCLA film archivist -or as he likes to be called, "a film detective'. Fast paced, great character development and dialogue - exactly what I expect from Loren Estleman.
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- Jack, 10/3/2010
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" I enjoyed this book but not as much as I thought I would. I guess I like his noir styled books better. This was a light read - good for the summer. I'd probably read another in this particular series if only to see how he develops the Valentino character.
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- Donna, 8/27/2010
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" Loved it--some of the best dialog I've read in a while. The main character is a film historian, and the book is certainly well researched--not often do you get a mystery with an extensive list of references at the end. What's not to love?
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- Martha, 4/6/2010
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" Great fun, lots of wit, and a fascinating history of silent films. This is a very quick read, and extremely enjoyable.
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- Cynthia, 8/2/2009
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" i liked this book, not deep but i really liked the characters and the dialog.
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- Ruth, 3/16/2009
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