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 Hail to Hal Jan 28, 2012
By Melissa Marie
What an exciting book. From start to finish, I could not put this book down! I was brought into another era . . another life. As I read, I could see myself walking along side Hal through the streets of Clevland post World War II. Filled with twists and turns, the girl next door, and the exotic woman. I can not wait to learn more about Hal's next encounters!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Page turner with twists Sep 07, 2010
By T. K. Tully
Took this book on 4 day vacation. If you are not familiar with the author's style, be sure to give it a chance. You will be rewarded. A fun page turner that brings you in. The Lake Erie boat section is amazing. You will find yourself guessing who will play Hal in the movie version. Finished it at 4:31 AM on last day of vacation. Fun!
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Memoir Style Becomes Thriller Jun 05, 2010
By Robert M. Tucker
"Author of Byron, A Novel and Chance of A Lifetime, A Novel"
The descriptive detail and dynamic narrative pull in the reader with the intensity of a noir film.
Not only is this novel a compelling page-turner you don't want to put down until you've
finished it, the evocation of 1945 in an American city reads like a personal memoir,
as well as an expertly crafted thriller.
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I spy you Mar 15, 2009
By Cheryl Koch
The year was 1945. Hal Schroeder used to be s spy for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Upon his return from behind enemy lines in Germany, Hal is so ready to relax; through he will miss the excitement that only a spy could relate to. Hal will have to wait to retire just a little longer. The FBI wants to recruit Hal for a bank heist. Yes, you did read right...the FBI is planning a bank heist, in fact a couple of bank heists. The plan is for Hal to integrate himself into the mob and steal the money. This way the FBI has some evidence to pin on crime boss Teddy Briggslavski otherwise known as Mr. Big.
At first Hal is reluctant to partake in any of the FBI's dealings but after they sweeten the deal, Hal agrees. What the FBI or the mob doesn't know is that Hal is about to engage in a risky bet and play both sides. Some people would call this a double cross. Will Hal's plans pay off or has Hal gotten himself in over his head?
A Pure Double Cross is book one of the American Spy Trilogy. I really enjoyed reading this story. Hal was brilliant in his tactics and how he played both sides. One of the best parts was the twist at the end. Mr. Knoerle did a great job with this novel. He is a true, classic mystery fan's dream. A Pure Double Cross brought me back to the good old times and helped remind me of why I love this genre. I plan to check out the rest of the books in this trilogy.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A riveting thriller and original tale, highly recommended Jan 08, 2009
By Midwest Book Review
Loyalty isn't permanent. It can wither away. "A Pure Double Cross" follows spy Hal Schroeder and his failing loyalty to the US Government serving as a spy. After World War II, he's enlisted to take down the mob, but wants out of the game and chooses betrayal as a way to do it and make a killing while doing it. Hal soon finds that someone might be making a killing, but it won't be him. "A Pure Double Cross" is a riveting thriller and original tale, highly recommended.
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