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The Tattoo Murder Kindle Edition

by Bob Brill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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“The Tattoo Murder” is the story of a U-S Army combat veteran who became a police officer back in his home town after he’d seen enough injustice in the world.

A different kind of cop, Det. John Potenza travels to the tune of his own drum, the waves which he loves to surf, the women who occupy his life and the music which drives him. All this is secondary to getting it right when it comes to justice. An Italian-American who knows his way around the kitchen, the fit and trim with comic book hero good looks catches the eye of almost every woman he meets. If he were British he’d probably be in “her Majesty’s Secret Service” with a Double-O in his name.

Many of the characters in the book are derived from Bob Brill’s own past and acquaintances and friends and while the book is a work of fiction, the people are real – well sort of.
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    December 21, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MG9KC8L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuscany Bay Books (December 21, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15752 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0B5KQ47ZG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Bob Brill

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A native of Pittsburgh, PA and a hardcore Pirates and Steelers fan, Bob began in radio career in 1972 and worked all over the western US, several times in the L-A market. He's currently a news anchor at CBS Radio LA; KNX 1070 News Radio.

Bob has won multiple broadcast awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award (among others) for anchoring KNX's storm coverage in 2011.

A baseball historian, Bob writes the very popular weekly column found at www.baseballinthe1960s.com. He also is a podcaster who has teamed with former NFL Quarterback Erik Kramer for a weekly Fantasy Football Podcast called Kramer and Brill, which can be found where ever you get your podcasts or at their website www.kramerandbrill.com. Both are always posted on Facebook as well as Twitter.

Bob made his mark with the UPI Radio Network when a gunman went crazy in a San Diego fast food restaurant and Bob covered the story. It was his first big break. He later became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief. He has interviewed presidents, covered Super Bowl games and Hollywood as well as major news stories.

He lives in L-A. He has survived earthquakes and a beating during the 1992 L-A riots while covering the story, which was recorded on audio tape.

Bob is considered to have an excellent voice and has not only done many voice overs and radio spots, he's starred in television commercials. Bob authored "Fan Letters to a Stripper: A Patti Waggin Tale" from Schiffer Publishing and "NO BARRIER: How the Internet Destroyed the World Economy." His third book "Al Kabul; Home Grown Terrorist" is sure to be a controversial novel as well as a great read. "Lancer; Hero of the West - The Prescott Affair" is the first in a series of western novels set in the 1880's, centering on the central figure; Lancer. Lancer is a gun for hire, good guy, who works the West out of Tombstone.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Anthony Avina
5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable and Thrilling...A Must-Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
This was a very cinematic, captivating crime thriller. The author does a great job of finding that perfect balance in character development with the buildup of the narrative overall. The gritty nature of the criminal underworld serves as a perfect juxtaposition to the almost dreamy vibes of the setting, and the tension that builds as the investigation goes deeper and deeper into elements of corruption and brutality will keep the adrenaline pumping as the narrative takes off.

The core of this narrative has to be in the dynamic character growth in the story, especially with the protagonist. In many ways, John hits like a classic police procedural hero, in the same vein as characters from Lethal Weapon or Dragnet, with his proclivity for being a lady's man and being much like a rock star on the force. Yet his dedication to the truth and fighting for justice speaks to his moral code and gives readers a new literary crime hero to root for in his quest to bring light into the shadows that criminals create for themselves.
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Kazz Moss
4.0 out of 5 stars A Cleverly Crafted Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2022
I saw this book advertised and discovered it was written in a crime noir style. Bob Brill’s clever descriptions made it easy to envision the actions of the characters..

I loved the setting and that the main character was a surfer who liked nothing more than to take to the ocean to wash away the stress of his day.

One scene in the story particularly amused me. The FBI were in a meeting with local detectives as their cases had acrimoniously crossed. Our hero, John Potenza, quoted a line from an old movie. One of the feds instantly recognised it. The meeting was forgotten for a moment as they discussed movies, before carrying on.

There were a number of deliberately clichèd scenes in this story. I enjoyed the humour of them because it is what set it apart from a normal crime story.

Another unusual occurrence in the book, was part way through. A few pages were dedicated to photographs showing where particular instances took place. An enjoyable pause to the story.

The plot was well thought out, and I liked that it was different. As it drew to a close, it led to an exciting climax with a well constructed ending.

Having said that, the writing style did make me feel like an outsider observing it with slight detachment.

Detective John Potenza was portrayed like the detectives of old, in a modern day setting.

The Tattoo Murder reminded me very much of the Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer novels I read back in the seventies and eighties. For those who love this kind of crime-noir, are going to really love this story.
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Danielle Urban
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing crime fiction filled with unique and quirky characters.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
The Tattoo Murder by Bob Brill is a great crime fiction novel. It features a hero who is a bit of an old soul. He reminds me a bit of the other detectives who played in The Mentalist and from Endeavor. Detective John Potenza reminded me a lot of James Bond in how he always had a willing woman and his way with solving crimes. The man might be a player when it came to women, but his had his duty-his job. He takes his career seriously as his need for surfing. Detective Potenza is well-rounded for a character. I liked him. Also, what makes this novel so unique is the way the writer tells the reader where every chapter starts off at and when it happens. It holds a movie script effect. Bob Brill's writing is different but engaging. I was instantly swept into the plot and quirky characters. The mystery of the crime committed holds me over the edge until all the pieces add up and are exposed.

I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
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The Serial Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful reading experience
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
A character-driven, well-crafted thriller that gives a gorgeous treat to readers. The protagonist is an old detective, John Potenza, a man who enjoys surfing, easily gets his way around the kitchen, and fits the perfect description of the old school. He will go to every length in the pursuit of justice.

The writing is gorgeous, crisp, and peppered with exciting and focused scenes, descriptions that are vivid, and moments that will tug at the hearts of readers. The themes are light and the overall writing contains a rich texture that provides a delightful reading experience.
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Terri Colarusso
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner…
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
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The book was so good I even ended up buying 3 copies for relatives.
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Kazz Moss
4.0 out of 5 stars A Cleverly Crafted Story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2022
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I saw this book advertised and discovered it was written in a crime noir style. Bob Brill’s clever descriptions made it easy to envision the actions of the characters..

I loved the setting and that the main character was a surfer who liked nothing more than to take to the ocean to wash away the stress of his day.

One scene in the story particularly amused me. The FBI were in a meeting with local detectives as their cases had acrimoniously crossed. Our hero, John Potenza, quoted a line from an old movie. One of the feds instantly recognised it. The meeting was forgotten for a moment as they discussed movies, before carrying on.

There were a number of deliberately clichèd scenes in this story. I enjoyed the humour of them because it is what set it apart from a normal crime story.

Another unusual occurrence in the book, was part way through. A few pages were dedicated to photographs showing where particular instances took place. An enjoyable pause to the story.

The plot was well thought out, and I liked that it was different. As it drew to a close, it led to an exciting climax with a well constructed ending.

Having said that, the writing style did make me feel like an outsider observing it with slight detachment.

Detective John Potenza was portrayed like the detectives of old, in a modern day setting.

The Tattoo Murder reminded me very much of the Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer novels I read back in the seventies and eighties. For those who love this kind of crime-noir, are going to really love this story.
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