We have been fortunate to receive reviews from all kinds of people around the world, and a new review posted yesterday is very special. It comes from internationally acclaimed artist Paul Harmon, whose work is well represented in numerous galleries, museums, major corporate and private collections in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Among his collectors are Her Serene Highness, Princess Caroline of Monaco, and former US President George Bush. He has enjoyed a stellar career. Here is his review, followed by a link to his website if you would like to explore his work.
Why I recommend this book!
“No, it isn’t a silly name (Scoundrel) made up by the author. His character’s name is Thomas Edward Scanddrel (French origin) which was bastardized when a harried officer’s aide filled out a military form. I mention this because the name bothered me when I first saw the book cover. Loved this book. Quite a page turner with action packed into a riveting story line. Add to that, Thomas Scoundrel’s path brings him into comradeship with a wealth of historic characters. Walt Whitman, Buffalo Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, Lily Langtree, Giuseppe Verdi, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, John L. Sullivan and others. The brilliantly crafted plot makes these appearances very logical and propels the tale to great heights. Yeah, a great and fun book. Curiously, Thomas Scoundrel isn’t a great fighter, marksman, quick draw expert or much that usual heroic characters possess. He gets beat up, knifed, thrown off a cliff and shot at relentlessly. But, he keeps getting back up. Keeps moving ahead and thinking his way through adversities. He is the everyman that prevails because of good character and an eye on the ultimate goal. You will like this book. It will prepare you for the next upcoming book of Scoundrel’s adventures. B. R. O’Hagan is quite the story teller. A writer of great talent and imagination.” Paul Harmon