Crossing the Centerline

by: Allan E. Ansorge

Published by: Echelon Press

Reviewed by Stephanie Boyd

After an accident killed his fiancée, put him in the hospital for months, permanently injured his right leg and ending his career in law enforcement, all Carl wants to do is become a charter boat captain. But someone wants him dead and he has no idea why. When his ex-partner from the sheriff’s department is almost killed on Carl’s boat by someone thinking he is Carl, Michael McCaffery decides someone at the department needs to be taking the threats seriously.

Carl, Michael, Carl’s Internet-savvy mother, and a group of assorted friends begin to try to find out why someone is so determined to kill Carl. It has to be something he knew or saw before his accident–or was the wreck an accident or the first attempt on Carl’s life?

Crossing the Centerline is the first book of a planned six book series by new author, Allan E. Ansorge. The characters are very likable as well as fun–and the plot is diabolical. The dialog and flow of the story is a little rough but if you can overlook that, it is a very good story. I’m hoping with the next book the author will find his rhythm and the next book will be smoother. There are plenty of good secondary characters, with secrets hinted at in this story, to fill up more books with interesting and intriguing mysteries.

In this mystery, Carl and his friends must try to piece together what Carl may know that makes him a target for a murderer. But of course the bad guys are not sitting around waiting for them to figure it out, and the risk and attempts escalate. Also there is a little bit of romantic interest developing between some of the characters to add more complexity and human interest.

I liked Crossing the Centerline and will be watching for the next book!

Armchair Interviews says: Well done! Sounds like this gifted writer’s work could be improved with the help of a professional editor for flow and dialog issues.

Author’s Web site: http://www.AEAnsorge.com