Honeymoon For Three

Alan Cook
AuthorHouse (2007)
ISBN 9781434309501
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (8/07)


Gary Blanchard meets Penny, the love of his life, through a computer dating service called “Human Inventory.” He knows she loves him when she wants to watch him bowl.  After all, bowling is a boring game to watch.

The couple is on the trip of their lifetime.  They stopped in Reno to get married before visiting several National Parks.  What they did not know was that they were not going alone.

Alfred Ward is obsessed with his former high school mate, Penny.  He is also obsessed with bellybuttons.  Women have never been attracted to him; he blames all his tribulations on his outie.  From peeping in her window, he knows that Penny has the perfect innie bellybutton and flat tummy to go with it. 

Someone has been sending notes to Penny, scary notes.  She has no reason to suspect Alfred.  When the notes and calls had not stopped the growing relationship between Penny and Gary, Alfred knows more drastic measures will be necessary.  He will stop at nothing to win the love of his life, not even murder.

What ensues is a dynamic and amusing adventure as Alfred follows the newlyweds from National Park to National Park. 

“Honeymoon For Three,” by Alan Cook, is a delightful tale!  Mr. Cook has an amazing talent for creating suspense and tension in his plot.   Alfred is insane.  Penny is sharp and a quick thinker.  Cook uses engaging supporting characters, like Don, Rowanda and Mattie, throughout the scheme, to enhance the storyline.  The scene at the wedding chapel is one of my favorites.  Cook does a beautiful job describing the National Parks, including bears.  I recommend “Honeymoon For Three” fans of mystery and suspense.

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