Reviews
CRIME | THRILLER | MYSTERY NOVELS
The action-packed story revolves around a cast of diverse and deeply developed characters … and readers will find themselves riveted throughout the highly palatable fusion of police procedural and mainstream thriller. Thriller fans will find this adventure highly entertaining and addictive. Verdict: Get it. -Kirkus Reviews
Zappa excels in his ability to keep readers in suspense with unexpected twists and turns … Above all else, readers fall for Zappa’s characters and the treacherous journey each has to go through, creating an entertaining experience for all audiences. -US Review of Books
The Lion Hunt flirts with the idea of being the perfect book … The fact that author Richard Zappa can maintain a high level of excitement throughout the book is something to be applauded. Even more impressive is how he manages to build likable and relatable characters without letting off the gas pedal. -Pacific Book Review
Zappa has crafted a tale that not only entertains but prompts reflection on the complexities of justice and morality. This is a must read for fans of crime drama novels, or anyone looking for a tale well told. -Brent Meske, author
If non-stop, heart-pounding action is your thing … this is a book that is highly recommended. Zappa does a masterful job of concealing clues to keep the reader in suspense so that the ending is met with a gasp. This is one book that should be on your must-read list. -Charles Ray, author and Awesome Indies Book Award Assessor
The Lion Hunt is a gripping thriller that keeps the reader guessing right to the end … unputdownable. -Barbara Scott Emmett, author
Veronica Westbrook is a psychopathic con artist, who thinks she’s hit the jackpot when she discovers that she has a very wealthy identical twin, separated from her at birth. She hatches a diabolical plan to kill her and take over her life. But a brilliant tough-as-nails detective is on the case. Identical Misfortune has its action scenes, plenty of them, but it is primarily a duel of wits between two brilliant women – a con artist and a cop … The duel of wits at the heart of the book is a lively, energetic and intelligent one, and readers who enjoy watching a clever cop piece together a plot laid for them by an equally-clever criminal will find this book a pleasant diversion. -Indie Reader
Zappa’s debut thriller is an energetic tale with wonderfully complex characters. A grim and engrossing procedural with a stellar cast. -Kirkus Reviews
The role of genetics in antisocial personality disorder is explored in this utterly spellbinding crime drama/thriller … From the compelling plot and writing to the dialogue and impressive character development, everything was top notch. 4 out of 4 stars. -Online Book Club
A winding roller-coaster ride of betrayal and intrigue – Charles Ray, Awesome Indies Book Award Assessor
Zappa’s novel is remarkably eventful, featuring lots of murder, intrigue, and criminal schemes. The plot is briskly paced and the author never skimps on action. -Kirkus Reviews
Double Indemnity by Richard Zappa is a chilling crime drama thriller that will keep you on the edge of your chair from start to finish. I give it five stars. -Charles Ray, author and Awesome Indies Book Award Assessor
Double Indemnity is an extremely well-written contemporary thriller that establishes Zappa as a first class thriller writer. -IndieReader Review
A well-written and exciting novel that builds to a satisfying final conflict. RECOMMENDED. -Jennifer Hummer, US Review
Zappa is a first-rate writer and story-teller. His action sequences resonate with cinematic intensity … dialogue is used with spice and bite. Five stars. -Jake Bishop, Pacific Book Reviews
The Easter Murders keeps readers entertained with solid police procedural work, tense courtroom drama, and insidious backroom dealing. -Indie Readers
A marvel of suspenseful precision … and the story’s conclusion will have the readers holding their breath. A twisty and highly readable thriller. -Kirkus Reviews
A young teenager’s nude body is discovered in front of a church. Unfortunately, she is not the last girl who will be slain – a serial killer is on the loose. The Easter Murders is a thrilling crime drama/mystery with some romance thrown in for good measure. The author is a retired lawyer, so he is qualified to produce this book, much of which takes place in the courtroom. Engrossing and difficult to put down 4/4 stars. -Online Book Club