Occasional Crimes: A Thriller Book Review
What starts out as an ordinary surf trip to South America turns into something much more exciting for three California college students. Tim, Lee, and Chuck are college friends about to graduate. Everyone has a passion for surfing and is always looking for the next big wave. Disenchanted with looking for work after graduation, Tim and his friends decide to take one last great surf trip. They make plans to surf in Mexico and possibly Costa Rica and Nicaragua at the end of the summer. This should be a fun experience, giving you the opportunity to ride the best waves and hang out together.
August is coming soon, and it is almost time to leave for your trip. Tim buys a new truck and puts a trailer in the back for it, so they can camp while they travel. Just before he leaves, Tim meets a girl and they start dating. She is just as passionate about surfing as he is, and they agree to keep in touch while he’s away. The three friends set out on their journey, excited about the places they will visit.
The trip begins by relaxing with lots of surfing, hanging out, and sampling the local food. At one point, they run into a friend of Chuck’s. During this meeting, they are offered a job in the drug trafficking business, which after some discussions and reflections, they decide to accept. It is soon very apparent that they have bitten off more than they can chew. Danger lurks around every corner and unexpected events keep them alert. Will friends return to America? What other unexpected events will they encounter?
This book is very well written. The dialogue between the characters flows smoothly and the reader can tell that the friends respect each other through their snappy banter. I appreciated the glossary of navigation terms at the end of the book. This was very helpful to me as I am not a surfer and many of the terms used in the book were unfamiliar to me.
Overall, Edwards has written a great read with lots of twists and turns and excitement. I found the book easy to read and digest even though I know little about the world of surfing. I hope there is a sequel and I look forward to reading it when it is released.