Odd Jobs is the debut novel by author Ben Lieberman, a mystery novel that had me turning the pages, unable to put it down. The plot was well-written and engaging, the action perfectly well-paced. In my opinion, it's the characters that drive the story. Enough of a history is created for them, without overwhelming the story with too much distracting back story. Kevin Davenport is the real push to the story, a character that is easily believable. His life hasn't been easy and the trials and tribulations that he has been through has left him somewhat damaged. It is those faults that make him a great character. It makes him real, rather than a larger than life lead that isn't all that similar to the average reader.
This character, combined with a fabulous plot, gives a book that I truly hope is made into a series, or at least followed by a sequel. I read the book in a night, completely unable to put it down. I will definitely be reading more from this author as he publishes!
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