Bad Things Happen

Just finished "Bad Things Happen" by Harry Dolan.  This was his first novel and he's off to a great start. 

One quote on the back cover of this book caught my eye, Stephan King showing his approval - "Great f***ing book, man.  I was totally hooked."  Like most of you, I've never actually met Stephan King, but that seems exactly like the sort of thing I imagine him saying.  That aside, I completely agree with him.

This book is a mystery, but it doesn't follow that predictable pattern of many mysteries.  The mystery isn't why I liked the book, though.  I enjoyed Dolan's writing, and his main character, David Loogan, is so likable.  Loogan is mysterious; the reader isn't quite sure what all Loogan is holding back, but there is surely something.  In addition to mysterious, he's charming, even when he (apparently) is trying not to be.  This story could take me anywhere and I'd still go along for the ride, just to learn more about this Loogan character.  He is captivating.

The book is entertaining, and from page one, like Stephen King said, I was hooked.  I really like Harry Dolan's style and will be reading more of his work.  David Loogan is in Dolan's newest novel "Very Bad Men".  Keep an eye out for a review of that, coming soon to a book review blog near you.