Reviewer’s Choice
When Angels Fail To Fly
A Steve Cassidy Mystery
Schlarbaum masterfully creates a mystery where the only thing more intriguing than the plot is the development of Steve Cassidy’s character. – Alan Coombs, Astral Media Radio -
An entertaining mystery which draws on the elements of humour, romance, and hard-boiled investigation, When Angels Fail to Fly is a mystery that’ll keep readers reading. – Midwest Book Review -
Just finished When Angels Fail to Fly ~ a great sequel John! Set up nicely perhaps for #3? BRAVO! A thoroughly enjoyable read, highly recommend. – Lori Huver, Amherstburg, ON
Another Great Mystery!
I was happy to hear John Schlarbaum had written a sequel to Barry Jones’ Cold Dinner. While the main character Steve Cassidy has many character flaws, you just can’t help liking him and wanting to see how he develops. The mystery was exciting with many twists and turns. I am looking forward to the next Steve Cassidy mystery! – Marilyn McPhail, Toronto, ON
Excellent!
This mystery novel was even better than his first. Steve Cassidy is a character you have to love and root for. His humour and honesty is admirable. The book is an absolute page turner. I highly recommend it - John is a gifted author and I can’t wait to read his next book! – Christine Foster, Stratford, ON
A Must Have For Mystery Readers!
If you’re looking for a hardboiled private eye with a heart of gold who is only ever mean to the bad guys . . . Steve Cassidy might not be your guy- yet. John Schlarbaum has created an interesting, well-layered character in Steve Cassidy. One that you may want to punch in the nose after the first few chapters. But stick with it because by the end of the book you can somewhat understand Steve’s personality and there is a tiny light at the end of the tunnel. Filled with larger than life characters and a twisting plot line When Angels Fail to Fly is an admirable second offering in the Steve Cassidy series. Bring on number three, John! – Lori Wrightman, Amherstburg, ON
A True Mystery Masterpiece!
I have thoroughly enjoyed another adventure with The Great Steve Cassidy! Kept me on my toes till the very end and can’t wait for the next epic Schlarbaum book to be released! Yet another great read by the master of P.I. mysteries! – Julie Deslippe, Amherstburg, ON
Another Page Turner!
Just in time to relieve our aching desire for more, Schlarbaum gifts us with another page turner! With the same self-deprecating honesty and captivating suspense, we jump back into Steve Cassidy’s life and another passionate murder mystery. Filled with the kind of questions that keep us entrenched and sprinkled with the kind of honesty that comforts, When Angels Fail To Fly does not disappoint those who demand more and more from John Schlarbaum! – Tina Wells, Leamington, ON
A Must Read!
When Angels Fail to Fly is a skilfully crafted mystery novel that is surely to entice the reader. Schlarbaum’s talent of writing mystery novels becomes fully evident in his latest book. When Angels Fails to Fly takes readers on a fast-flowing escapade that involves the right combination of murder, sexual tension, psychosis and intrigue. Angels allows the reader to live vicariously through a multitude of character profiles. Through creative vivid imagery and a plot that is masterfully pieced together, this mystery novel is sure to arouse all of your senses. It’s a matter how bad you want them “stimulated,” as When Angels Fail to Fly is one hot mystery novel that will surely conquer the task. – Rachel James, Guelph, ON
Perfect For Mystery Readers!
This second book in the Steve Cassidy Mystery series is a fantastic, fast paced story with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing, right up to the very end. Our main character finds his personal life intersecting with his professional life, and we learn more about him in the process. Steve’s dry, sarcastic sense of humour is very amusing, indeed. Very, very good! – Laura Borland, Amherstburg, ON
Loved It!
Steve Cassidy is just as engaging in this book as he was in Barry Jones’ Cold Dinner. Not the typical protagonist, he has many character flaws but fully admits to them. The plot keeps you guessing right till the end and holds lots of surprises, including a big one in chapter one where the reader learns a lot more about Cassidy’s faults! The dry wit had me chuckling out loud. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it impossible to put down. – Jennifer Macleod, Amherstburg, ON
I loved all the characters – they were all very interesting. Even though it was a crime novel, there was still a little humor in there, which I found refreshing. While reading I thought I had figured out who did it, only to learn I was completely wrong at the next turn. I just couldn’t put it down! I had to know how all these people fitted in to the demise of Ms. Penney. Very good reading and love your writing. Can’t wait for the next one! – Tracy Desmarais, Winsor, ON
Read When Angels Fail to Fly and couldn’t put it down and read it in a week or less, as did Ted. But why did you leave us hanging again!!!!! I hope you have the next book started. Great book John, your mysteries are getting better with each publication. Keep up the good work. – Ted & Kathy Johnston, West Lorne, ON
I loved When Angels Fail to Fly. The book was awesome! I can’t wait for the next one to come out. I love reading, some of my favourite authors include Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Anne Rice, and I must say you are added to this list. You definitely keep me interested throughout the whole book, and make them so hard to put down. – Divina De Marco, Windsor, ON
After reading Barry Jones’ Cold Dinner, I couldn’t wait for the sequel to come out, and I was not disappointed. The book kept me guessing until the last page, and I could hardly put it down after I started. Definitely recommended. - Felicia De Marco, Windsor, ON
