cmakin17's review against another edition
5.0
“Dear Durwood” is the second book in a series, but can easily standalone as it is drastically different from the first story. In this adventure mystery, the author chooses to follow one character out of the mercenary type team he puts together in the previous book. Durwood Oak Jones takes on a solo mission in Texas after receiving a letter from the mayor that shady dealings may be at work to take down a family-run company that supports the town’s economy. Durwood and his side-kick dog struggle to discover the injustice as they go against a team of cunning corporate lawyers, but also discover some great allies in town. Although this didn’t have the long weaving plot, and complex multi-character development like the first book, I actually enjoyed it more. I appreciated Durwood’s simplistic, vigilante style and the quick-paced plot line with a few surprises by the end.
tswynters's review
5.0
This was a quick read and you can see the author's skill developing from the first book. The dialogue felt natural and unstilted, though some more tags or action beats could be used in some areas. The novel takes place in a small town, has a western theme, and features shady business practices and murder. There is a high level of predictability and humor. This book can be read as a standalone and is a great fun summer read, something you don't need to get too mentally invested in to enjoy.
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