Midwest Book Review
Pulls the reader through a maze of criminals: Reviewer: Midwest Book Review, Oregon,
WI USA
A retired detective lieutenant, Frederick Price spent thirty-
Every portion of police work involves
the writing of reports. Combine this with the years spent in dangerous situations
with bad guys, some life tragedies, and an overbearing lieutenant and you have the
beginning of Lair of the Dragon. Chad Belmontes is a Metro Detective who is still
mourning the loss of his wife and child. When his supervisor threatens punitive action
if he doesn't catch up on his caseload, he fakes some reports to save his hide, never
dreaming that his faked report sets up an alibi for a murderer. As he and his friend
Stanny begin to dig, they uncover an organization of Triads, a Chinese mob, run by
Benny Chi:
"Returning to his chair, Wu accepted Belmontes' offered cigarette. 'Chad,'
he began again, 'these are real fanatics you're dealing with. Triad rites and ceremonies
are based upon 36 Hung Mun oaths. They are...' 'Hung...what?' Belmontes interrupted.
'Blood oaths,' Wu answered. 'These oaths basically demand allegiance by all members
to the Triad. As part of their initiation ceremony, new members drink a mixture of
their own and other initiates' blood. It's supposed to make them bound for life.'"
Chad
Belmontes is a marred cop who is lovable in spite of his warts. The one thing that
stands out is his basic sense of honesty and decency...even to the point of putting
his life in jeopardy for a system all too ready to pounce on one mistake. Frederick
Price does a bang-
Shelley Glodowski
Senior Reviewer
A Reader
A good read! Fast-
A Reader
At the recommendation of a friend, I bought this book. To make a long story short, I started it one evening and finished it the next day, as I couldn't put it down. I loved it. It kept me going the entire time. Both the adventure and realism were there. Anyway, I hope that the author does a sequel with the same characters, as I'm hooked.
A Reader
I have finished the book. I want you to know that you are responsible for me not getting much of anything done for 2 days! It was riveting!
A Reader
Price has written a realistic, enjoyable look into the Asian community, especially in the LA Area. I found myself learning about another culture, as well as being caught up in the suspense and intrigue of the story. It is obvious that Price has worked this area of law enforcement investigation, and is right on with his descriptions of Chinatown and police policy and procedures. It is an excellent story, well written, and I look forward to Price's next book.
A Reader
Lair of the Dragon," by Frederick Price, was a most enjoyable book. It had all the
best ingredients I look for in a mystery-
A Reader
All I can really say is that it was a wonderfully imaginative mystery, which rapidly
unfolds into a fast-
A Reader
I only lost about 6 hrs of sleep over a two day period reading it. Seriously ... another good read. I enjoyed your work.
A Reader
AN ABSOLUTE PAGE TURNER ... Once again, Frederick Price has written a galvanizing book. I started reading, and couldn’t stop. This book is a roller coaster that never slows down. Action, suspense, mystery ... it’s all there in Dragon’s Ghost. Price is a consummate story teller and his characters are believable and captivating. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in a very long time.
A Reader
Finished the book in the wee hours last night. Enjoyed it and look forward to the next. Keep up the
good work!
A Reader
"Dragon’s Ghost" keeps one moving and interested. I had to put it down for several days with things I had to get done, but would sneak a chance to read a few pages as often as I could. I did enjoy it!
A Reader
MYSTERY SPEED READING ... Price is back with a fast-
