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Sudden Death (Deadly Sports Mystery Series) | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Pero Thrillers, SterlingHouse Publisher Inc.
Category: EBooks
Buy New: $6.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 17161
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B0012IZ9KA
Publication Date: October 29, 2007
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Book Description
Reid Clark is a pro golfer at the top of the leader board during the PGA tour; he's also a hot-head with a reputation for trouble. Reid receives a death threat right before teeing off on the final day of the Master's Tournament, and hires a P.I. to track down the perpetrator. Suspense builds throughout as Reid tries to compete in one of golf's most prestigious contests...and woo the woman he loves...while dodging death at every turn. For golfers, mystery lovers and male readers in general, Sudden Death will score big. "You like golf, you like murder mysteries - then Sudden Death is your book!" - James Patterson Bestselling Author, Over 130 million copies sold worldwide "Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax." - Clive Cussler Author, Adventurer, Car Collector Extraordinaire, Published in more than 40 languages, 100 countries with over 125 million avid fans.
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An exciting look into pro golf as well as a mystery! July 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When you see on the cover of a book testimonials by James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Tim Green, and other big hitters, you pay attention.
Reid Clark is named by the press as 'The Bad Boy of Golf'. Think John McEnroe only more volatile! He is a brilliant player on the PGA, but shoots himself in the foot with his temper. He has made some enemies, but never would he have thought that someone wanted to kill him.
He plays The Masters under death threats, and he continues on toward The Classic where the threats escalate: if Reid wins the tournament, he will die.
Reid is surrounded by security and family, and starts transforming from 'Bad Boy' into a well rounded man who happens to be one of the top golf players in the world. He learns it isn't 'all about him' and starts to understand what the truly important things in life are.
It is all about golf - the play, the endorsements, the risks, but also is about Reid's progression to see what is truly most important in his life.
Balkind writes with amazing clarity that puts you there in the middle of the action of play on the greens - We come to like Reid, and Balkind's character portrayals are eloquent in their execution.
You will learn a lot about golf reading this book. You will also be in for a great treat as it is a top notch mystery too.
It will make one heck of a movie -
Think you'll have fun with this one too.
Those of us who are terrible golfers, but think we are much better, and those who truly know the game and do well at it, will love this book equally - I usually get relegated to driving the cart!! But know it takes lots of skill to play the game, and to play under more pressure than just winning the tournament takes more than determination - focus focus focus.
Excellent read!
An exciting read! May 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Reid Clark, the "Bad Boy of Golf" has just received a death threat- DO NOT WIN or YOU WILL DIE. They are referring to the biggest golf tournament in his life. The suspects are numerous because, after all, he IS the "bad boy", having assaulted reporters and their photographers on numerous occasions who all seem obsessed with the golf star.
Reid and his agent Buck make a great winning team and after landing a million dollar endorsement they should be very happy sportsmen, but how can they be with these threats hanging over their lives? Reid's mother Joan, his two sisters and girlfriend Shane are his cheering section as the excitement builds.
Surrounded by bodyguards, Reid plays the final round of golf in the Masters, but will that be enough to save his life? This reader does not play golf, but as the tension builds, became highly involved with the game and the characters in Mr. Balkind's book. Very much recommended for sports fans and everyone else who loves a good mystery!
 No handicap here. May 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Imagine this; you are an athlete, born with a gift. You work hard to improve and better yourself in what you love and crave to do, and when you finally get to live your dream, someone spoils it with a threat of `simply' taking your life if you - win.
Reid Clark, a professional golfer, has a rude awakening as he receives such a threat during the tournament of tournaments; the Masters.
Not a stranger to challenging situations he finds himself just a bid over his head and has no choice but to surround himself with a colorful team of bodyguards and investigating cops, because he surely is not going to easily give in.
What follows is a well written tale of a cat and mouse game on a different level. Intrigue and suspense can be painted in many vivid colors, but spinning them into the `game of kings' is certainly a new twist author Michael Balkind has discovered.
Though I play a little golf myself, I'm not a huge fan and certainly don't watch it on TV. However; ever since I read this story I find myself taking a glimpse at the tellie whenever I catch a game and I wonder - what would it be like to perform at such level if indeed one would encounter a death threat.
To me, Balkind made the story believable and I enjoyed the read through out. There were just a few instances where I would have liked to see a lesser degree of explanation of the physiological pressure of the game. I also wondered about a scenario where Reid, while still under extreme stress due to his threats, takes his family on a shopping spree.
All in all however, I recommend Sudden Death to anyone who seeks a satisfying thrill ride down the fairway and I will be looking for more sport related mystery from this new, exciting author.
Rebecca Lerwill, author of Relocating Mia.
Relocating Mia
Did the putt to win the masters drop in after a shot rang out? April 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Reid Clark, an angry, rude PGA touring pro enters the Masters with a death threat hanging over his performance there. The 'Bad Boy of Golf' mellows somewhat when the fear of his death lingers over the fairways and greens of that cherished magnolia lined golf course. He even lets loose some of his millions won on tour and through sponsorships to buy his mom a house and the sport car she desires. The would-be killers suspected are many because of Reid's past 'bad boy' reputation in golf and business. But it's the one on the bottom of that long list who plans and executes the threat.
Reid ties for the lead and The Masters goes into sudden death and fearing it could be his own quick demise, he putts for the win...a gun-shot is heard. Did the putt drop in or did Reid drop before the ball missed the cup? Reid doesn't know and the reader will find out later when the book concludes.
Don't read Sudden Death on an empty stomach you'll crave for such as Tarragon Lobster, Salad Nicoise and then wish for the libation offered by a cognac infused with vinilla accompanied by a good cigar. Michael Balkind knows the good life and writes with an excellent knowledge of the game of golf. If you love a mystery and/or exciting golf-play read Sudden Death. It's all there.
I couldn't put this book down. April 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Sudden Death is a fast paced page burner. The characters are personable, and realistic as our hero struggles to win the elusive "Green Jacket" at the Masters, while trying to avoid an assasin. The writing is smooth while the plot is pockmarked with exciting twists. This is a great read whether you like golf or not. Everyone likes a good whodunit, and this is a good one.
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