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to Stream of Death page "... Bill Stackhouse introduces a strong, likable new police hero in his debut novel, Stream of Death: An Ed McAvoy Mystery." ... "A playwright and scriptwriter, Stackhouse shows a sure touch in this blend of the hardboiled and the lighthearted." —Mystery
Notes "... a promising opening for a new series of mysteries featuring an attractive hero and a solid supporting cast." ... "Peekamoose is stocked with the usual assortment of rural eccentrics who should help make future installments a lot of fun." —George
Needham "Readers looking
for a fast-paced, exciting mystery should be directed to the latest Ed McAvoy
Mystery. Stackhouse's vivid cast of characters is ensnared in the mystery of a
unique 25-carat diamond pendant." ... "McAvoy wades through deception, murder,
theft, and confession until the villain is apprehended. A page-turner!" —Short
Takes "Stream of Death flows with Mystery and Intrigue." ... "With surprising twists and turns, this mystery keeps you jumping from one conclusion to the other." —Jean
Brandau "He offers a tough mystery and writing that is well paced, well organized and suspenseful. His characters are sympathetic; their dialogue is well written." ... "fans of both mysteries and the Catskills can look forward to some enjoyable reading." —John
Rowen "Stream of Death is an amiable first mystery with an idyllic small-town setting and a likable cast of characters" ... "the mystery is well-plotted and reaches a satisfying conclusion." —Sue
Trowbridge "Stackhouse's settings, the small town and the Mafia castle were both so well described" ... "engaging and enjoyable" ... "I look forward to the next work from this author." —Peter
K. Ackerman "Stackhouse describes the small town flavor so well." ... "You'll enjoy the sheriff; Danny's mom and uncle, who run the local pub where guns have to be checked at the bar; the antique dealer and his wife; and, of course, the wealthy octogenerian who sets the tone for the town. Everybody's important in solving the murder which has motives going back to World War II." —Molly
Weston "Hopefully Stream of Death will become the first of many Ed McAvoy Murder Mysteries. Fans of the mystery genre should love this book. Anyone who likes to read a well-told story will enjoy it, as well." —Paul
Hefka II "... in Stream of Death, Bill Stackhouse grips the readers attention with a technique that is almost expressionistic in its early dramatic shift of time and place. Stackhouse holds your interest with plot tension and complex believable characters." ... "Stackhouse plays out the plot as a flyfisherman plays out his line, casting now here and now there. The reader is hooked." ... "the plot becomes so intriguing, the action so intense, the reader is compelled to finish the novel in one sitting but longs to draw out the pleasure of such a well-crafted mystery. Stream of Death is Bill Stackhouse's first novel. It leaves you longing for more: perhaps an Ed McAvoy series. —Linda
Latham Wilson "... Well-written and engrossing to read." "... Keeps the reader intrigued to the end of the book." ... "I have to admit that I usually do not enjoy books concerning the mafia, but this had enough of a secondary story to make it entertaining to me." —Sally
Fellows "Disparate elements are judiciously combined in this engaging and emotionally satisfying story." "...the novel has a broad and varied sweep. In these settings Stackhouse brings his characters to vibrant life." ... "Throughout, all these characters are carefully drawn and they remain true to readers' expectations." ... "Stream of Death is a fine example of modern crime fiction from a good press and Stackhouse deserves a wide audience. I look forward to more adventures with police chief Ed McAvoy." —Carl
Brookins " Stream of Death is an enjoyable regional mystery that links events over five decades apart. The well-written story line works because the minor subplots bring depth to the cast, making the key players seem genuine. In his debut novel, Bill Stackhouse writes like an old pro stacking his chances for success with this phenomenal police procedural that combines a hard-boiled investigation with that of a regional cozy." —Harriet
Klausner "Bill Stackhouse's Stream of Death is an excellent and original debut novel which blends the hard-boiled and softer elements of the crime fiction genre." ... "This author has developed his own voice and setting, yet like Stout he's detailed where it counts, he's well paced, and his characters are round not flat. You know Stackhouse has been there because his words take you there. " ... "The field of crime literature is already indebted to Bill Stackhouse for introducing Chief Ed McAvoy." —Andrew
McAleer "Stackhouse produces an exciting first novel in Stream of Death." ... "Engrossing. I could not turn pages quick enough. Stackhouse can solidly build his main characters, and his secondary characters, as well. I enjoyed the fresh and clean dialogue. Stackhouse has a skill for portraying the stereotypical mob-dialect. He knows how to cast out a line, and hook his reader." —Phillip
Tomasso III "A fast paced, keep-you-guessing mystery with a wonderful cast of characters that you'll long remember. I hope this author is thinking series with these characters. The book leaves you wanting more." —Beverly
Rowe "Stream of Death is an impressive debut novel. It is a cozy police procedural with well-defined characters and a story line like a swiftly running stream which does not follow a straight line but curves and goes around rocks. I look forward to the the next McAvoy mystery." —Iris
Chung "... wonderful new addition to the genre by Bill Stackhouse." ... "The finely drawn cast of con men, hit men and locals will keep you guessing through the myriad plot twists and murders to a satisfying resolution. And fear not, the author leaves enough people alive to guarantee a sequel, one I eagerly await." —Richard
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