St. Barts Breakdown

Don Bruns
Oceanview Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781933515120
Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (6/08)


This book is a thriller at its best.  I picked up the book expecting to start reading a chapter or two before bedtime and I found myself having trouble putting it down.  The author really knows how to capture his audience.  I look forward to reading more of his stories in the future. 

The story opens with a drink recipe “Mr’s B’s Strawberry Daiquiri.”  Mr. B is the person this book is dedicated to and the bartender on St. Barts in this story, who makes amazing drink concoctions. I bought fresh strawberries and plan to try it out with my friends this weekend.  I would recommend getting the ingredients to the drink before reading the book, making a daiquiri and then start reading.

Danny Murtz, world-renowned music producer is the main protagonist.  On outward appearance, he has it all, tons of money, fame and a life that most only dream about.  But in reality, he is addicted to both alcohol and drugs and his life is in a downward spiral.  During his blackouts he goes into blind rages and has killed and hurt several women.  His attorney, Harvey Schwartz, is constantly cleaning up and covering up for Danny. 

When Danny goes to St. Barts to work with one of his new bands, he takes his entourage with him.  His assistant, Nancy, sets up interviews with A&E and with famous reporter Mick Sever.  Unknowingly, someone from Danny’s past who has been hurt by him follows him to bring him down.  She contacts Sever’s employer with information about the murders that Danny has committed, and begins sending threateningly letters to Danny.  In his drug and alcohol-induced haze he begins to suspect everyone around him, even those closest to him.  

Investigative reporting on his subjects is what Mick Sever does best.  As he is drawn into this story his life is threatened as a series of murder attempts are made on him.  He realizes that he has to get to the bottom of this story because he will never be safe again until he finds proof about who committed the murders and the attempts made on his life. 

The story is a fast-paced thriller and will leave you surprised at the conclusion.  I highly recommend “St. Barts Breakdown” for anyone who enjoys a great thriller, especially one in such a beautiful location.  

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