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All the Guys are Bad Guys | 
 enlarge | Author: Ned Lord
Publisher: Sneakaboard Press
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 560992
Media: Paperback
Pages: 302
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0977476707
EAN: 9780977476701
ASIN: 0977476707
Publication Date: December 8, 2005
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Condition: Softcover, brand new.
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Product Description
A novel of murder, adventure and mystery, both on land and the high sea, as Andy Bowers sets off with his godfather to find a treasure lost on a US Navy ship during WWII. They put together a group of misfits to help with the recovery and until the end you'll never know who'll get the treasure or who'll get dead. The second book in the series sees Andy as a detective not unlike Spenser or Elvis Cole or the other major fictional modern Detectives.
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 First Rate Tale March 7, 2007
On the last page of All the Guys are Bad Guys, author Ned Lord's protagonist Andy Bowers says regarding the prospect of writing a book about his great adventure, "I've always liked Ned as a name. Maybe I'll call myself Ned something." Well, Andy, or Ned, you've pulled it off! This rates well for a first offering, and Andy Bowers is right up there with Dirk Pitt. Move Over Clive Cussler, there's a new kid in the pool.
All the Guys are Bad Guys October 24, 2006
I am an avid fan of both Robert B. Parker and Elmore Leonard. This new writer brings a talent to writing that will be good competition for these seasoned writer sas he gains experience.
Yes, there is a little slow-down in the middle, but overall, I was interested from the beginning and and kept right with it until the unusual ending.
Ned did his homework and the diving action descriptions were plausible and exciting. He has a good imagination and uses it well to create plot twists and turns.
I am looking forward to reading more books from Ned Lord.
Excellent Adventure story September 30, 2006
This was an excellent adventure story. The book takes its time in getting to the main "event" but keeps the reader locked in for the ride. The plot was simplistic and played out as to be expected without the tossed in turn that many other books feature. This was a welcome change as the book relied more upon its characters to fill the story. A great balance between character building and story telling leaves me waiting for the next installment.
 Ned Lord's a winner here September 13, 2006
This is a very good first effort by Ned Lord. I think we may be hearing more from him. He has assembled an interesting cast of characters, led by the protagonist Andy Bowers. Although the pace could have been faster at times, the storyline keeps you interested. I know nothing about sailing or diving, but the author's description makes you feel like you're there. I hope that we get more of Andy Bowers adventures in the future.
Very Good Debut Novel September 4, 2006
The are a few drawbacks which have already been mentioned: The pacing of the novel is forced in places and slow in the middle. The title of the book is somewhat of a precursor to the action that follows. And there are the normal first book jitters. However, the story carries the book in my opinion. I'm not a sailing enthusiast and I don't read many books about sailing but that portion of the book is still very intriguing and still managed to hold my attention. The development of the main character is handled extremely well; as is the author's ability to neatly tie everything together for a solid ending. There's also the expectation of a second book because of certain aspects of the ending (I don't want to give away any spoilers.)
If I was limited in what I was allowed to say I would simply say, "If you enjoy a good, action-filled, mystery adventure, you can't go wrong with Ned Lord."
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