Gravity Games: A Nathan Sherlock Foodie Thriller

ISBN-13: 9780993754838 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 266 str.

John R. Matsui

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Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter will appreciate the dark and delicious world of Nathan Sherlock. Known to adoring followers as "Nate The Nose," the celebrity chef and sommelier's preternatural sense of smell is behind his near magical culinary abilities. His dishes delight the palate but that's just for starters. His dining magic gives aged couples a hormone blast from the past, making them act and feel like randy teenagers. Unknown to all but his confidante Bonnie, his olfactory powers reach far beyond the kitchen - he can smell murder. When a group of activists threatens to use stolen anti-gravity technology to destroy energy markets and rain icebergs on cities, a special Canada-U.S. task force discovers only Nathan and Bonnie can help them sniff down the terrorists. What follows is a sizzling adventure that gives new meaning to genre blurring with a recipe that includes a dash of sci-fi, a cup of international terrorism, a sprinkling of superheroes, a pinch of horror, and side dishes that include a business thriller, foodie adventure and a cupcake of humor. If all this sounds a bit much in 84,000 words, here's what some top reviewers had to say: "John Matsui's Gravity Games is an innovative novel, way out of the box - it's not your run-of-the-mill thriller. The characterization is extraordinary. The supporting cast of characters - a mad scientist, evil psychopath, young do-gooders, and those with extreme sensory powers - bring depth and suspense to the unique storyline. The plot weaves in and out, up and down, backwards and forward, creating several riveting, spiraling illusive sub-plots. The science of 'negative gravity, ' the hidden agendas, all the underlying lurid details portray a mind-boggling narrative." Five Stars - Cheryl E. Rodriguez for ReadersFavorite.com --- "The first thing to note about Gravity Games: A Nathan Sherlock Foodie Thriller is its attention to descriptive detail, which takes the finer music of depth and tunes it to a new level recommended not for mystery readers who want quick and casual descriptions, but for those who appreciate detail. Can Nathan smell not only food, but murder? And what does this special ability hold for new circumstances that tweak not just his olfactory senses, but his ability to solve crimes? Readers are about to find out; in the process learning of one investigator's strange ability and how it led him to a life of crime problem-solving that operates on a different level than most detectives. Delightfully different in its approach, even Nathan's nose for trouble is challenged in Gravity Games, which winds science into the mix and invites mystery fans to investigate realms that usually lie outside the typical genre read. It would have been all too possible for such a talent to turn one's life upside down, but Nathan has a formula for keeping his personal world on track, and it's never failed him before - until now. He's a famous food and wine personality and his skills in this arena compliment his other unique abilities. Everything is about to change, all spiced with an unexpected dose of humor throughout to provide a comic relief not usually seen in murder mysteries. As far as the case itself, suffice it to say that one scientist's discovery could change the world; so when he's kidnapped, Nathan is tapped to use his special skills to save him. Terrorism and food usually don't mix; but here they are explored in exquisite passages that keep readers guessing and involved. The hallmark of a solid mystery read is its ability to captivate even the most avid of genre readers: Gravity Games doesn't just involve; it immerses readers in the finer details of the story. Highly recommended for any mystery fan who also happens to cultivate an affection for food and special problem-solving abilities. Five stars - By Diane C. Donovan for Midwest Book Review