Lieutenant Horatio Caine of the Miami-Dade Crime Lab is called in to investigate a mysterious death at an organic eatery. He finds the victim, waiter Phillip Mulrooney, bent over a stainless steel toilet, his clothing shredded. There are burn marks on his face and cell phone fragments scattered around, and his shoes are blown off his feet. Incredible as it seems, the initial evidence points to death by lightning strike. The staff at The Earthly Garden believe Mulrooney's death is an act of God -- punishment for straying from the Vitality Method, their spiritual philosophy that inner beauty can be revealed by nurturing the physical and spiritual. The only philosophy Lieutenant Horatio Caine believes in is justice for the victim -- and he'll move heaven and earth to get it.
A great CSI: MIAMI read by author Donn Cortez! This story revolves around a new diet/spirituality cult known as the Vitality Method. When members keep dying, Horatio and his crew of CSIs set out to prove that the founder, a well-known doctor, is behind the deaths. Another great, quick CSI read!
Great Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I originally picked this book up as a "cheesy" read for the beach or on an airplane, and I was surprised at how good it was! It really captured the essense of the characters, and while it was technical in places it was very readable and understandable.
Definitely better than the Collins books
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book was a lot truer to the television series than the two previous books in the genre. The characters voices were very much in tune with what you see on the screen, and the situation was unique enough to capture your attention, and plausible enough to believe it. The original characters were *people* and not cardboard cutouts. The language flowed smoothly, the settings didn't overpower the story, and the story didn't jerk from place to place to suit the author's timeframe. I for one am eagerly awaiting the next book - something I will NEVER do for Mr. Collins.
Keep 'em coming!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is the first CSI:Miami book I've read; I've watched the TV series often. I was delighted that the author caught the essence of the TV characters. I could hear the voices and phrasing of the actors as I read. I think the appeal of the CSI series is that we can actually learn something new while we are being entertained. For me, the book version enhances that learning opportunity, without the sometimes gory special effects distractions. Overall, the book has a lively and interesting plot line, and showed skillful use of technical details. I look forward to more CSI:Miami books by this author.
Jorge and Snoopy don't know what they're talking about.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
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