Book Reviews
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"‘The Hero Rule’ has an intricate and clever plot; the characters are very well drawn with realistic shades of grey to their personalities; the US legal system and investigative and prosecutorial processes are described in satisfying detail; the dialogue and the atmospheric depiction of locations in the Deep South have a seeming authenticity to this British reader; and the ending is pleasingly thought-provoking and challenging. This all came together in a captivating book which provided me with a first class read. Highly recommended."
"If you start reading to chill out and go to sleep, you won't be able to go to sleep because you won't be able to stop reading....complicated the way real life is complicated...descriptions so eloquent, I felt like an observer of the action, not a reader....I hope there is a sequel...it ends, for me, with the door not 100% closed!"
"Just finished reading "The Hero Rule" and it's a page-turner! Characters and settings really come to life with Mr. Hughes's writing style. The plot isn't your run-of-the-mill criminal "whodunnit", but plays out in a clever and original way that clearly displays the author's personal grasp of the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Very much looking to read future publishings! A summer must-read!"