DAMAGED GOODS REVIEWED

Reviewer: Peggy Ehrhart, author of Sweet Man is Gone

Hannibal Jones is a most appealing fictional character. On the one hand, he's a man of mystery, dressed in black, including black gloves, eyes hidden by Oakley sunglasses, a solitary paladin willing to risk his life in dangerous exploits that would send many a brave man running. And like a true knight errant, he's willing to help everybody who needs him, his concern extending even to the literacy skills of the would-be gangster kids who inhabit the Washington DC neighborhood that he's in the process of rehabilitating. But Hannibal is full of surprises too--the glasses hide the eyes (a black man with blue eyes? or are they hazel?) whose color provokes the embarrassing comments that Hannibal would prefer to avoid.

And his taste in music is a charming surprise too. When Hannibal is speeding along in the hot car that complements his image, his music of choice is classic rock--a taste that provides the setup for a very entertaining payoff in Damaged Goods.

Call me hooked! Love the plots, characters and how I can lose myself in Austin’s stories. I’ll sit down to read a bit and suddenly it’s past this mega-commuters’ bedtime! That’s a great read and well worth the extra concealer the next day.

Reviewer: Connie Sherretts, WV

Austin Camacho may be a John D. MacDonald for this generation. His stories sizzle. I look forward to reading the newest title in the Hannibal Jones series.

Beth Rubin, author of Split Ends

Damaged Goods is one of the best if not the best book I have ever read. You feel as if you are right there in the book with everyone. I cried with the characters and laughed and even cheered when the good guys won.

I have passed this book to a few special friends that have also read this book. This book helped myself and a few others see that we are not alone.
 
This book will hit home but I promise you will never want to put it down.

Austin has a wonderful way of making you feel at home in his books. He has been blessed with a real gift for writing. I am looking forward to future books by him.

Reviewer: Pam Sluka, Norfolk, VA

Austin S. Camacho is a retired military journalist – it shows in Damaged Goods; the thought processes of troubleshooter, Hannibal Jones (detective-at-large), is nothing short of exhilarating.

Hannibal has depth and true morality and is honorable – rare traits in people, much less detectives who rub shoulders with unsavory types on a regular basis.

Damaged Goods shows off Hannibal’s penchant for playing the role of knight-in-shining-armor. In this story, Hannibal doggedly pursues Rod Mantooth, a man whose sick image of himself spills over into reality. Mantooth’s lifestyle leads him to abuse and denigrate women only to ultimately steal their material possessions after he’s had his fill of their bodies. For Hannibal, this particular case becomes personal, because he has a deep and abiding respect for women.

The chase for Mantooth takes Hannibal from Washington, D. C., to the perfect sunny shores of Virginia Beach, where we find out how action, intrigue, and identities are instantaneously exchanged.

Austin S. Camacho has a winner on his hands, and you will too if you pick up this book.

Reviewed by Shelly Campbell, SimeGen.com

Entertaining and Exhilarating!
Austin Camacho is a gifted writer; he knows how to tell a story! Damaged Goods... leaves you hanging on every word. what I liked most about the book is how he gives vivid descriptions of each scene and puts you right in the thick of things. His character development of Hannibal Jones gives you the illusion that you can actually pick up the phone and invite him to your next barbecue.

Austin did an excellent job pulling his audience into each scene. His descriptions were natural and flowed well from scene to scene. I believe that is why it rapidly captured my attention. Damaged Goods was such an intriguing story, that I found myself reaching for the book every chance I got.
Reviewer: C. Mitchell "Author" Washington, DC

Hannibal Jones is a troubleshooter. He describes his work simply: "I help people out of tight spots." But in the hands of author Austin S. Camacho, Hannibal does much more than this lean job description implies. There is shock value integral to the story, but Jones' disgust, frustration and helplessness mirrors the readers'. Abuse is never an easy topic to write about, but Camacho manages to do it with integrity.

Reviewer: Sunny Frazier, CrimeandSuspense.com

DAMAGED GOODS is a fast-paced, thrilling novel that will keep readers frantically reading to the last page. Hannibal’s latest case spans wide social circles, from the slums of Washington , D.C. , to high-class, wealthy neighborhoods, with a collection of characters from all walks of life. In addition to the main plot, Mr. Camacho reintroduces readers to key characters from previous Hannibal Jones novels, including Sarge, Ray, and Cindy. Hannibal ’s relationship with Cindy continues to progress, although there are a few hitches that reveal a surprising layer to Hannibal ’s otherwise tough, take-no-prisoners personality.

Reviewer: Angela Etheridge, Romance Readers Connection