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Critical praise for THE REPO Here are some of the reviews of Bill’s new book. Click here to read a feature article that ran in The Middlesex News and The Arlington Advocate. "With The Repo, the debut of his Jack Merchant-Sarah
Ballard series, [Eidson] proves high praise is warranted. He writes
with appealing aplomb. His dialogue has the ring of overheard conversation,
and we feel the breeze and smell the sea air as his characters pursue
their prey. And he manages well the stories-within-the-story, as
he introduces us, in compelling detail, to Merchant and Ballard,
who may need each other more than they know." “The partnership and eventual passion between Jack and Sarah,
and the boat's "Eidson quickly puts his own original brand on what looks
like the start of a promising series...much of the book's strength
comes from the way Eidson makes [Sarah Ballard's] toughness and
coldness inevitable and convincing. There are also some unusually
interesting minor players and assorted villains, as well as several
original and violent moments of action, many at sea." "Retired DEA agent Jack Merchant thinks he'll avoid having
his sloop Lila repossessed by an old flame turned repo gal if he
helps find a missing pair of yachters. The Charlestown docks, where
grudge-bearing cons lurk, are uneasy enough territory for Merchant.
But when he sets out to find the lost boaters the danger only intensifies.
Eidson demonstrates his flair for atmospheric writing in this chiller." “ With this thriller full of many original and violent moments
of action, mostly at sea, Eidson introduces a powerful new series
that could kick his career into high gear. … With a smart
new publisher, Eidson seems set for some smooth sailing.” “… expert prose, brisk pacing, and a complex plot.
But what really makes this first of a series Eidson’s best
yet are the flawed, hurt, exceptionally sympathetic central players.” “… carefully plotted, the action is explosive, and
the evolving romance between the emotionally vulnerable heroes is
fascinating. An excellent series debut and a portent of even better
thrillers to come.” "Eidson plans to write more Merchant and Ballard novels, and
his “… a clue-sniffer’s delight. … a welcome
switch from the claustrophobic maze of introspection and mental
minutiae so many writers of modern detective fiction lead their
readers through. Here, action and investigating rule.” "The Repo offers the sort of rough-hewn, bittersweet
resonance that recalls "Eidson's entertaining effort is an excellent introduction
to a promising “ Jack and Sarah are a rough match - both damaged by murder;
she in the self-defense death of her abusive boyfriend, he in a
Florida bust gone bad that killed another agent and ended his career
- but it works. Their hesitations, withdrawals and unspoken longings,
without being overdone, manage to give them a vulnerability to balance
the requisite toughness. Jack and Sarah - prickly, difficult and
talented - make a dynamic start in a series that should win Eidson
new fans.” “The sleuthing is well done and exciting and that alone should
hook the audience, as the investigation is as complex as it gets
because it seems so straightforward and simple. However, the key
to this delightful maritime mystery is the cast. Not only do the
lead duo and the vanished pair come across as genuine, especially
THE REPO woman, but the support crew provides depth whether
they are in Massachusetts or not. Bill Eidson writes a powerful
tale that readers will demand more rough sailing from this talented
author.” "[Jack Merchant and Sarah Ballard] skim the New England coast
in search of a
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