Alex Rutledge Mysteries: The Mango Opera (Series #1) (Paperback)

from debavp

Having been a frequent visitor to central and southern FL over my lifetime this book captures the "feel" of southern FL and the Keys spectacularly. As for the pace, the book gets a bit meandering at times, but thankfully only for brief bits. I had a terrible time keeping up with the characters th...

from pammykn

AUTHOR Corcoran, Tom TITLE: The Mango Opera DATE READ 06/12/16 RATING 4/B GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF PAGES Mystery/ 1998 / St. Martin's / 295 pgs SERIES/STAND-ALONE: #1 Alex Rutledge series CHARACTERS Alex Rutledge/ free lance photographer TIME/PLACE: 1998, Key West, FL FIRST LINES "Rutledg...

from JBreedlove

Somewhat convoluted but what was a good first effort on Corcoran's A. Rutledge detective series from the 1990's and early 2000's. A lot of names and introductions. Just another tall blonde guy who's cool and gets laid a lot but it is a good introduction to Key West. Interesting sense of place and...

from LindaLoretz

I read this book to participate in a book chat group that is focusing on Floridian authors and settings. Corcoran's descriptions of Key West are lovely. I enjoyed his appreciation for Florida flowers and foliage; he includes many specific details that virtually transported me to Key West. His dep...

from ckNikka

What a great read...I think all of us like books were we can feel some kind of identification with the character. We get to know another flawed hero in Florida. This series has a great cast - Alex Rutledge a freelance photographer who picks up jobs when he can in wonderful Key West. A former Clev...