Rating: 7

I’ve been a big fan of The Master’s 87th Precinct novels… the only stuff from McBain I’d read to date. GUNS is the first title I’ve finished from MCBain that wasn’t a procedural.

In fact, this one was from the criminal’s perspective. At times I felt it was a slow go. Maybe it’s because the type was a little small and old school. Maybe it’s because this was outside McBain’s wheelhouse (although I doubt it… actually, I’m certain it was my fault).

It did, however, seem like this was a writing exercise on McBain’s part. We should all be so lucky.

At any rate, this was a great little read. If you can find it—it’s out of print—snatch it up.