This won't be for everyone, mad dog killers are not a fun group. How old Virgil goes after them is somewhat original. I am getting the feeling the author doesn't particularly like the Sheriffs/deputies of rural Minnesota.

Virgil Flowers #6

enjoyed it. pretty thrilling read.

I love the "Virgil Flowers" character. Can't wait to read another one.

Excellent plot and questions asked that keep one turning the pages. Worth reading for sure.

Not bad at all, pretty entertaining and fast-paced

Partner or no, Sanford and Virgil are at their prime. Ah, poop! How do I add 6 stars?!

Perhaps not the strongest of the series, but the sympathetic portrayal of the loser killers was nicely done. I'm a little curious about the nature of the collaborative writing process mentioned in a note at the beginning of the book. "Sandford" evidently has a partner of some kind in producing these books.

The amazing thing about John Sandford is that after more than 30 titles he still retains his edge and almost every book he releases is well-crafted and engrossing. “Mad River” is a perfect example of this. A highly entertaining read.

Because this was a John Sandford book, it was a fast, easy read. But it is not as good as some of his past efforts. With regard to the police and the bad guys and who wins and who loses, Sandford is very cynical. You are reading fiction, you think,and it's like the author is saying "this is what it's really like, this is the reality". Yes, we all know that reality is different from fiction, but if a book is supposed to be fiction then it should stay that way.