Outburst

by R.D. Zimmerman

Book Overview

As a summer storm swept down on Minneapolis, reporter Todd Mills waited for a man who had phoned him with a promise of an explosive story. Then the sky split open, the rain came down, and the meeting... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385323751
• ISBN13: 9780385323758
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Best Todd Mills Yet

R.D. Zimmerman's latest Todd Mills mystery is his best yet. The story's plot twists are extremely clever and surprisingly believable. It's obvious that Zimmerman spends a lot of time researching his novels..his descriptions of everything from catered food to forensci science are excellent and, as far as I can tell, quite accurate. In some novels its hard to believe that a proatgonist who is not a cop can be involved in as much murder mystery fare as they are. But Zimmerman's Todd Mills manages to pull it off quite believably. I thought this one was a hoot!

Great book!

This was great book and a fun read. I've been to Minneapolis and the city really comes to life, not to mention the weather. I just wish there'd been something in there about the Mary Tyler Moore house!

A thriller to the end

Excellant reading! This much anticipated follow up to the Todd Mills exploits, has lived up to the expected high level of story telling. Faithfully executing the integrity of the characters, R.D. Zimmerman succeeds in shedding light on yet another lesser known aspect of the "Alternative Community". The mystery unfolds in a clash of characters, motives and secrets that unfold chapter after chapter, like a blossoming flower. The plot thickens with each revelation and twists to the point that you must read to the very end to satsify your curiosity. I was completely baffled by the change in plot twists, and caught up in the emotional ties that you form with the main characters. The ending is literally explosive with anticipation and revelation. This is a definite must read for any mystery fan!!!!

Gets better every time!

I have read all the previous novels that he has written . The first one was when Todd first came out. I felt sorry for him and the total lost he felt and the way he survived. In each novel he is handed a new challenge to cope with . I like how R.D. Zimmerman handled the star. He has grown confident each time. I enjoy the relationship he has with the cop. The story starts dark and dangerous and mysterious and keeps you going throughout . From the time he meets with the stranger on the bridge to the ending in the mysterious farmhouse. One storm after another . It keeps you on your seat from twist to twist (literallly). I am looking forward to his next novel . The struggles Todd has to deal with from his job and his relationship is as iteresting as the story's plot twist. It is one anyone can enjoy. It keeps you on the edge of your seat continuously. If you haven't read any, please start with the beginning where he first meets Rawlings and then read each one until you get to this one . They all intermix. Enjoy them . I have.

Action-packed Todd Mills who-done-it

Minneapolis investigative reporter Todd Mills receives a tip that he can be a witness to a blackmail scenario that will be front page news. While a tornado is tearing up the city, Todd goes to the alleged rendezvous spot only to observe the murder of a gay police officer. Assigned to head up the investigation is Steve Rawlins, a homicide detective and coincidentally Todd's lover.The caller dials Mills again and spurs the reporter on to begin his own sleuthing. He soon links the murder of another gay cop to the one has seen killed. Soon it becomes apparent to everyone involved in the case that a type of serial killer has risen whose target is gay police officers.The latest Mills mystery, OUTBURST, is like all its predecessors, a great tale. The fast-paced story line is filled with action both from the murder mystery and the outside elements of nature. However, what makes the Mills novels so good is the ability of award winning R.D. Zimmerman to portray all his characters, regardless of sexual persuasion, as genuine people. This series will entertain all fans of who-done-its.Harriet Klausner