Damage Control

Book Title Damage ControlBook Author Robert DugoniPublisher Warner BooksPub. Year 2007Pages 401Genre Fiction -Women lawyers, Murder InvestigationMy RatingEase of Read quick readISBN 978-0-446-57870-7I was attracted to this book because...I’m going to be at a writing workshop with Bob this fall and I wanted to get a taste for his writing. I’m now a fan.This book was aboutA successful female attorney faces two difficult life challenges within a very short time; a devastating medical diagnosis and the murder of her twin brother. Solving her brother’s murder becomes her primary focus in this whirlwind adventure.Things I liked about this bookDawn Hill, the protagonist, faces unbearable challenges with courage and determination. Characters who take on life’s challenges with gusto are my favorite and I will root for them to the end.Why you should read this bookThis book touches on the stress of a diagnose of breast cancer on the survivor and their family. So it would be a great book to read in October. In addition, the grief of suddenly losing a sibling is hard enough, but loosing a twin is something which is almost impossible for others to understand. Throw in a troubled marriage and a murder to solve, well, what more could you want.This book lived up to the back cover copyRobert Dugoni is considered an upcoming author who brings a great plot, great characters and intensely sharp writing. Robert Dugoni is a New York Times Best Selling AuthorsNote to my Christian Fiction Reader followers: This book is from the General Market

I'm A big fan of Mr. Dugoni, having read the complete Tracy Crosswhite series and numerous others. It was interesting to read one of his earliest books after experiencing his work for many years. I was not surprised to find that the writing skills were readily apparent. This book is well written with a strong storyline and solid MC's. It is fast paced with sufficient action and tension. In his later books, his secondary character development and inclusion further expands the depth of his stories. A very worthy read that implies great things to come!

This is the last Robert Dugonin book I left to read. I went on a Dugoni book read kick over the last few months and it has been quite a ride. Years of Robert Dugoni’s work consumed in a few months. I highly, highly recommend all of the books. The Sloan series, Charles Jenkins and, of course, the Tracy Crosswhite series. All of those are 10 out of 10. There were only 2 books that I did not like as much as his other 20-some books and even those were 8 out of 10. Damage Control is one of his early books and it is a doozy. This is what I have come to expect from Dugoni. Plots full of twists and turns, brilliantly written characters (main and supporting ones) and shocking endings. This time the bad guy is politician Robert Meyers and his henchman Peter Boutaire. Both get their just do’s. Logan and Dana travel the labyrinth of trying to figure out why Dana’s brother was killed. So many surprises. Now to wait for the next brilliant novel.

Again, another great book Mr Dugoni. I loved reading about high society and how it can truly affect you. There are also some real bad people in the corporate world too. Thinking they’re untouchable and own you. Then you have the innocent. A simple woman who made Apple Pies. Definitely a great book and recommend it.

I love reading a book written by a man who knows how to write from the point of view and in the voice of women. I’ve read many of Robert Dugoni’s books and I appreciate that he writes a tight plot, he writes women characters that are believable, and he understands and respects women. This particular novel had so much going on, I couldn’t put it down. A 10 from me for sure.

In spite of some of the less than stellar reviews, this book (my first by Mr. Dugoni) was a good read. The usual superlatives--a page turner, fast paced et al--fit it well. The plot may to some be well known. But aren't all plots nothing more than reworked plots from Shakespeare?I particularly liked the way the author blended two major concerns that women face:breast cancer and abuse. How these can play a part in a mystery may seem off course. But the way they are presented and the impact they have on major female characters is interesting and well done. The story itself about murder and powerful people who think they can have it all is not overshadowed by these themes. On the contrary they are woven well into the fabric of the plot as it develops.For me particularly, I enjoyed the way Mr. Dugoni portrays the wealthy senator wannabe president as a typical politician who will stop at nothing to achieve his eogmanical goal. As one who detests most politicians, I thought he portrayed this character true to form.Lawyers seem to be increasingly prolific writers of mystery/crime novels. I didn't think I could deal with another one, but Damage Control proved me wrong.Why 4 stars? There's always room for improvement.Three words sum it up for me: I liked it!

This was a great story with meaning. I didn’t have trouble following the story line or characters. It was expertly written.

I will read anything Dugoni writes. I love the depth of his characters, his lyrical prose and his twisty plots.

Wie immer wenn ich Dugoni lese sitze ich am Ende des Sessels weil die Spannung einen förmlich gefangen hält. Super recherchiert und geschrieben, wie eben alle Dugoni Bücher

As a breast cancer surviver.I could relate closely to part of the story line, but without the “miracle “ tea.

This book has been languishing in my kindle for 9 years and I now am wondering why. It's an excellent read! Fast paced, interesting characters with a great plot, and not one moment to relax. This book does not drag, it just heads straight forward all the time at a dead run. I loved every minute of it. I've read a couple of his other books and enjoyed them, so I'm not sure why this one was just sitting in my kindle for so long. I'm guessing that I just forgot about it. Now I shall see what else he's written.

It's only a few days since I wrote a review on the first book I read by this author - My Sister's Grave - and said I enjoyed it so much that I was going to download another one. I did and once again like the first book, read it quickly it was so good. The first chapter deals with the murder of an elderly doctor and he doesn't get mentioned again for a long time. I did wonder a few times when the reason for this chapter would appear and of course all was explained near the end of the book. The second chapter then starts introducing other characters, some good and some bad and all so well described that you can actually visualise the action - would make a good film! Mr. Dugoni holds the reader's attention throughout with such interesting characters. I loved William Welles, such a lovely unusual soul.Even though he was only briefly in the story, he made an impact.After reading the acknowledgements at the end of the book, it explained the author's empathy with Dana and her mother suffering from cancer, so sad.I would highly recommend this book, it has all the ingredients of a great thriller. Once again, I have just downloaded another of Mr. Dugoni's books and I look forward to reading many more.

A very unexpected direction. A MUST read, a message never to be neglected and hope for our future. This author has surprised me be careful no Sloan!