Vigilante: A Shane Scully Novel (Shane Scully Novels)

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In this new novel, Scully will have to risk everything save himself and the job he loves. Additional Details Series Volume Number. Reviews "Cannell's sturdy just-the-facts style and intimate knowledge of L. This well-plotted story shouldn't be missed. Hitch and Shane are a powerful combination. Cannell is the gold in crime fiction.

A strong piece of fiction that leads readers A very satisfying thriller written by a born entertainer. Cannell injects new life into his bestselling Shane Scully series Cannell's brand of thriller is served straight-up Cover to cover, [ On the Grind ] never lets you up for air. Parker's Killing the Blues.


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An interesting detective along with a complicated cast of villains and suspects makes for a very good read. Recommended for any fan of crime fiction and mystery novels. Jan 12, Kelly Knapp rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Young adult 16 and up. Vigilante by Stephen J. Cannell First, I wish to convey that I felt a great honor to have been chosen to read and review, Stephen J. I have read only one other Cannell book, At First Sight: A Novel of Obsession. It was witty and delightful. The same cannot be said for Vigilante.

Cannell has mixed a TV reality show, which competes with police departments to solve murders that have become embarrassments within their communities, with a dead activist, a Vigilante by Stephen J. Cannell has mixed a TV reality show, which competes with police departments to solve murders that have become embarrassments within their communities, with a dead activist, a possible corrupt IA office, and Shane Scully his protagonist.

Scully is not entirely a by- the- book cop. He is thorough, intuitive no paranormal talents here , and dedicated. However, he is also stubborn, occasionally self-deprecating, and has a bad habit of not calling for back up. The TV reality show is headed by an ex-law enforcement officer the Florida Marine patrol , an ex-lawyer turned ex-convict five in the pen for embezzlement , and narcissistic Nix Nash. It seems the only intent of the show is to suggest that every police department is full of corruption and negligent loafers.

Vigilante is tightly woven with very little spurious descriptions or adjunct window dressing. While there is some coarse language, it is not used so excessively that it distracts from the story. It is primarily used in appropriate situations rather than salaciously.

In addition, this is an easy smooth read. I knew I would miss Mr. Nov 06, Steven Cole rated it it was amazing Shelves: I received an Advanced Reader Copy ARC of Vigilante as part of the Goodreads First-Reads program, where readers get books for free in the hope that reviews get written for the various social media outlets. This one got picked up because I got it free often a deciding factor I really loved this book. I was engaged by both the protagonists and antagonists throughout, and thought the premise was original enough that I was not at all anticipating any of the twists that happened.

This was a bunch of fun. Nov 06, Mario rated it really liked it Shelves: This was really good; fast-paced, well-written, and it has one of the most marvelously unlikable characters I have ever encountered. On the negative side the book was a little thin on supporting characters and the ending felt almost too neat to be satisfying. On the other hand, both of those problems contributed to an incredible flow. All too often books in this genre tend to lag a bit in the middle but that wasn't the case here.

All of the parts of the formula are where they belong, but, in my This was really good; fast-paced, well-written, and it has one of the most marvelously unlikable characters I have ever encountered.

Shane Scully Novels: Vigilante 11 by Stephen J. Cannell (2012, Paperback)

All of the parts of the formula are where they belong, but, in my opinion, this book was better crafted than most offerings. There was one particular point in the crime-solving that I felt pushed the bounds of believability a little too far view spoiler [ I can't bring myself to spoil things too much, but it was the identification of the smell that I'm talking about here hide spoiler ] , but overall it was highly enjoyable.

This is my first Shane Scully novel though, sadly, Cannell's last but I'd definitely go back and read the others. I received this free through Goodreads First Reads thanks! Nov 17, Chris rated it really liked it. What would you do if someone destroyed your career and life. Well this is what the book is about. You have a host of a TV show that purposely destroys the lives of policemen in various cities for some unknown reason that doesn't become clear until about the middle of the book. Now the TV host is an ex-policemen and lawyer.

He got kicked off the force and his license was taken away so he turns to in his own mind fighting crimes. Not your every day crimes but the high profile ones. In the process What would you do if someone destroyed your career and life. In the process he ridules the detectives and officers that are investigating the case could he be behind these cases, could it have something to do with him being kicked off the police force. Hmmmm something to think about. Well he met his match in Scully and Hitch who are partners on the L. Will they be able to beat him at his own game when they are assigned to a high profile case that he so happens to beat them to the scene.

If you want to find out read the book. Dec 12, A. I had not read from this author before and I was just thrilled to find a new, good writer. Shane Scully seems to be a tough cop who can bend the rules in order to get things done. Detective Scully and his partner Hitchens have a tough case ahead and they fear the worst: Because the dead person is a woman who was n I had not read from this author before and I was just thrilled to find a new, good writer. Because the dead person is a woman who was not a popular person among the LAPD police.

She was an activist and had made many complaints against the police forces. No wonder, no one was happy to be assigned to investigate her death. I had not read the previous novels but this novel stands by itself, although knowing some background obviously makes the characters even more interesting if I had read the previous novels and I probably will do so now.

If you are looking for a great action novel then this is the right book for you!!!! Nov 08, Jody rated it really liked it Shelves: I signed up for this book not because of the title or the cover graphics but simply because of the author. I have never read anything by him before, I have never even heard of him, but once I read the author bio I had to see what this guy was about. Come on, who doesn't like the A-Team, not that stupid movie they recently made but the original television series the Rockford Files were great and need I say anything more about 21 Jump Street. Cannell is a television hero and I had to see what hi I signed up for this book not because of the title or the cover graphics but simply because of the author.

Cannell is a television hero and I had to see what his writing was like and no surprise, it's good. It has believable characters that you pull for even when they break the rules a little. I am glad I won this book and I am interested in reading more by this author. The book starts out kind of slow, gradually introducing us to the situation.

The main concept of police vs. There is constant suspense and anxiety as to who will be the winner.

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Then near the middle and end, the story really gets exciting and full of action and unexpected events. I did not want to stop reading. While the protagonist, Shane Scully, seemed too impulsive and annoyed me at times, this quality made him seem real and led to many turning The book starts out kind of slow, gradually introducing us to the situation. While the protagonist, Shane Scully, seemed too impulsive and annoyed me at times, this quality made him seem real and led to many turning points in the story.

His partner, Sumner Hitchens, was a great addition, loved his jokes. The writing was smooth, made it seem like I was watching a movie. It was an enjoyable read! Received free through Goodreads First Reads. Mar 22, judy rated it it was amazing Shelves: Stephen Cannell gets five stars but not for this book I'd rate it a 3. The man gave many of us a huge amount of pleasure during his life. We have his books but we also have the memory of over 40 TV shows he wrote and created.

My favorite--The Rockford Files. His place in crime fiction was solidified for me when he became a regular at Castle's poker table. Let Stephen Cannell gets five stars but not for this book I'd rate it a 3. Let's face it, you only get a seat at that table if you are in the top rung of mystery writers. It's touching and appropriate that they left his seat empty for a season. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Dec 13, Jenny rated it really liked it Shelves: This is only the second Stephen Cannell book that I have read.

The face that I have not read the previous novels did not affect my understanding in this book. The book was entertaining and frustrating at the same time. I had no idea who was the murderer or how all the pieces would fit together. I was frustrated because I was so mad at the media guy for twisting cases to make police officers look bad.

Ca This is only the second Stephen Cannell book that I have read. I look forward to going back to the beginning and reading more of the Shane Scully series. This book was received through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. Just remember, this is the guy responsible for the Rockford Files.

Characters are memorable, dialogue is intense and the action just keeps rolling. The plot is guaranteed to keep you personally involved until you reach the end whether you have time for sleep or not. Several parallel plots add to the story line but, don't detract from anything and finally merge near the end. It is hard to read this tale and recognize that the well has run dry and we'll have to find an alternative for all the en Just remember, this is the guy responsible for the Rockford Files.

It is hard to read this tale and recognize that the well has run dry and we'll have to find an alternative for all the entertainment that Stephen J. Cannell has provided over the last twenty years. I can hardly wait to put my hands on another work published since his death, "The Prostitutes Ball". This was the final Shane Scully book in a fine series before the authors death. Every move he makes is caught on film.