This is the third book in Deutermann’s Cam Richter thriller series. Former cop Richter now runs a private investigation business. When one of his PI team members dies from exposure to radiation, Richter is led to look at a nuclear power plant in Wilmington, N.C to figure out what happened to her. As per usual in this series, Richter gets on the wrong side of the law because he won’t back off the case (this time with a Homeland Security twist). Also, as usual with the series, Richter ends up at one point trapped with a nasty critter (first book it was a mountain lion). And finally, per usual, Richter’s two German Shepherds – Frick and Frack – end up being the Most Valuable Players of the action and of the story.I don’t read many macho thrillers and I seriously suspect this series won that slot in my reading attention because of those dogs. It’s not even that I’m a dog lover, but I get a thrill every time the dogs end up being a game-changer in the action. Also, while Cam Richter has work partners and a special lady friend, the true emotional core of the book is his relationship with his dogs as the ending makes clear.I read The Moonpool in the week before my move and with its pages packed with action and peril, it was the right book for the time. I think there is at least one more book in the series which I plan to get to at some point. The Moon Pool by P.T. DeutermannKeep in mind, I see myself writing recommendations rather than reviews. I can save you some time, I recommend the book. Deutermann and this book once again, kept me up late reading. Cam Richter who we met in Cat Dancers and Spider Mountain is back. Cam, Frick and Frack once again face myriad dangers, the FBI, Home Land Security, delusional hackers, psychotic ex-military and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I have all four books in this series and will be enlightening my readers with my reactions, sweaty palms and all. I reviewed Cat Dancers and then Spider Mountain on this blog a few weeks ago, this book is every bit as good. I have to feel that Deutermann is a dog person; he writes of Cam’s sidekicks with respect and love but also is able to be pragmatic about them. Cam’s love for his canine companions is once again aptly demonstrated.Deutermann portrays his protagonists with nearly bottomless loyalty and unbelievable persistence, often to their determent. Cam’s fellow ex-cops demonstrate the astounding depths of friendship.Cam and other characters express dismay over the state of the American psychic and derision for many of the agencies tasked to keep us safe. Deutermann is very even handed in his characters’ criticisms. This book, as the others in the series, is a nail biting action adventure. I highly recommend it.
What do You think about The Moonpool (2008)?
I didn't think this was as good as the 1st two Cal Richter books but entertaining anyway.
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North Carolina freelance investigator Cam Richter #3.
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