I first became aware of the Cordell Logan series, written by David Freed, from a review of the third and latest book in our local newspaper. It sounded as though the book would be right up my alley, but the reviewer did mention that it would be best to read the series in order if possible. So as advised, I've started with Flat Spin (#424), a thoroughly entertaining introduction to this mystery series featuring Cordell Logan, certified flight instructor, washed-out Air Force pilot and retired member of Alpha, a government black ops group so secret no one's ever heard of them.
I was afraid from the first few pages that it might be too sexist in its language for me to bother reading, but thankfully, that over-emphasis on the female figure vanished almost right away, and got right down to the slightly tongue-in-cheek business of solving the murder of Logan's ex-wife's current spouse, his former boss at Alpha who just happened to arrange things to steal away Savannah, the love of Logan's life. What red-blooded male wouldn't want jump at the chance to solve that murder?! Of course the bribe his ex-father-in-law offered him didn't hurt since his checking account is empty and there are no flight students on his horizon. The problems escalate when Cordell begins turning over unwanted rocks. It's not an Alpha-related revenge murder; in fact, the clues seem to point to a much more personal involvement.
The good news is that since Mr. Freed has added a couple of new books to this promising series, you know that Cordell Logan will live to fly another day, and he might have another chance to get back with his ex-wife Savannah; but the real question is: will Mrs. Shmulowitz still be his landlady? I sure hope so; she's a hoot and a half. I'm looking forward to reading more of Logan's continuing adventures.
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