Double Reverse

by Tim Green

Book Overview

TIM GREEN is an attorney, former NFL stand-out, current football analyst for FOX Sports, USA Today, and National Public Radio -- and a bestselling author. Now in an electrifying thriller set in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446608491
• ISBN13: 9780446608497
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Preachy.

I am a Christian person but I can not stand Bible thumpers. Had to put it down I was so annoyed.

Entertaining--but flawed

Double Reverse is better plotted than Green's last novel (Red Zone) which was totally contrived. This one develops better and more believably. However, I still think that Green has trouble inventing characters in general-and African American and female characters in particular. Most of his black characters are very violent and engage in stereotypical behavior. He dwells excessively on the details of how his characters look (as though that tells us about their personalities and motivations) especially the women. As others have said, the plot is predictable--as the title gives it away. Nevertheless, I give him credit for trying, and the insider's look at the NFL is fun.

Jerry Maguire On the Dark Side

I had my doubts when I purchased this book. I seriously did not think that ex-football player Tim Green's new novel had anything to offer in my taste of books. I was wonderfully surprised to find that Green's style is quick, gritty and makes you think that the NFL can be just as mean and rotten then any other business in the world.Green's story is about two running backs from the same team who are different in ever way shape and form. Trane Jones the halfback who is known for his blazing speed along with his temper and bad guy attitude, and Clark Cromwell a born-again christian fullback known for his blocking skills. Clark had just gotten dumped by his not so nice girlfriend Annie Cassidy, and is shocked to find out that she is know dating Trane. The hatered between them blows up throughout the first half of the book, until Annie ends up murdered. Who did it? The hothead Trane in a fit of anger or a jealous Clark?The story sits well in the middle of Green's view of the evil side of the NFL, which is player agents. Conrad Dobbins who is Trane's agent is the bad Jerry Maguire. This novel will make you think who exactly has the power in the NFL. A way to predictable ending costs Green the fifth star, but overall was a fun ride.

ANOTHER GREAT WORK

TIM GREEN ADDS TO THE LIST OF GREAT CHARACTER WORK WITH THE MODERN DAY WARRIOR ATTORNEY MADISON MCCALL. GREEN DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB OF SHOWING REAL LIFE ASPECT OF PROFFESIONAL FOOTBALL THROUGH REBEL PLAYERS, CORRUPT AGENTS AND BUSSINESSMEN, AND WIN AT ALL COST COACHES. GOOD FOLLOW UP TO THE OUTLAWS AND THE RED ZONE. JUST WAITING FOR TIMS BOOKS TO HIT THE THEATRES.

great mysteryball game

i read this book in 2 days and what a climax that holds you to the end this book has.make sure yoy read this book.

a talented author write a good story

New Orleans Saints journeyman running back Clark Cromwell feels he owns the world. The deeply pious Clark has found love in former actress Angel Cassidy. However, his perfect life quickly shatters when Angel decides he is too boring with his religious ways and jumps into the bed of someone else. Angel must have found a devil because she is soon found murdered with a golf club belonging to Clark's backfield mate, superstar Trane Jones.The Saints retain Madison McCall to defend Trane. The trial lawyer immediately realizes that her client has a history of violence with women, a crime sheet, and a sneaker commercial, which takes advantage of his latest notoriety as the prime suspect. She would prefer not to represent Trane, but continues her inquiries as a favor to the team's owner and her need to presume innocence. Madison soon concludes that if Trane did not commit the act, the next viable suspect is Clark. Former pro football player Tim Green continues to demonstrate that he is a talented author with his fifth sports mystery. DOUBLE REVERSE blitzes the reader with a fast-paced story line filled with deception. The insider's look at the NFL adds a feel of authenticity to the tale. Madison remains a refreshing attorney and the two running backs contain diametrically opposite personalities, yet seem so similar in nature. Though a defensive player in his time, Mr. Green scores a touchdown with this entertaining who-done-it.Harriet Klausner