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Running Dark: A Woods Cop Mystery (Woods Cop Mysteries) | 
| Author: Joseph Heywood
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 107469
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 1592286178
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781592286171
ASIN: 1592286178
Publication Date: June 1, 2005
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Product Description
The fourth in the fabulous Grady Service Woods Cop series.
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 My Favorite Series January 2, 2008
I live in Michigan and have travelled the whole State. So when Heywood mentions the small towns and cities, I can immediately conjure up a picture in my mind. I have also explored many of the back roads and two-tracks in the U.P., His power of description is dead on! I connect immediately.
Even if you took that all away, I still believe the plot lines he develops in the Woods Cop series are every bit as good as any nationally recognized author. For years, I was a Clive Cussler fan, eagerly awaiting each new release in the Dirk Pitt series. Dirk got old and boring. Granted, Grady already is old :) and his adventures never get boring! I have also read some of the other "popular" Michigan mystery writers. Personally, I think Mr. Heywood's style is far more mature and refined.
I could confidently attach this review to any one of the books in the series. They are all superb. Thank you Mr. Heywood!
Running Dark December 3, 2006
I have read all of Joseph Heywood's books. His Wood Cop series are mesmerizing, great reads all of them, can't put them down till I finish.
Having lived in the U.P. for over 3 decades his stories hit home from what we hear up here concerning hunting rights, land, the economics etc. Loving the outdoors one can appreciate all the obvious research Heywood has put into each novel. His words are true, the kinds of poaching he writes about goes on continually. Each of his Wood Cop series has a different kind of poaching. The characters are a bit scary, lawless, lacking morals, also lacking any kind of respect for man, woman or beast, they are all here in the U.P. Hope to see a movie down the road sometime in the future.
The characters are true to form. Their speech, which originates from the Finnish population here is in fact exactly how the old timers speak. The culture is exactly as he describes it to be among people who have lived up here is this sometimes politically forgotten land. However amongst the law abiding population you will hear people call this "God's country" We love our outdoors, wide open spaces, the thick brush, miles and miles between towns, and even our wetlands. Most people struggle to survive, but would not leave, you have to be a hardy sort to maintain here. Heywood describes his major and minor characters in these terms. He is right on the money writing about the law abiding citizens up here. We are a caring people.
At the end of Running Dark Heywood has a heartfelt description and explanation of how and why he writes about his seemingly chosen second home. It has been a pleasure to read about his main character Grady Service who dedicated his heart mind and soul to his homeland and carries on his fathers tradition of being a Wood Cop. Heywood is probably writing some of himself into these characters, the good ones that is!
I'll be waiting for Wood Cop #5
 Didn't cooperate September 14, 2006
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Reviewed by Lorraine Robins for Reader Views (8/06)
The author takes us to the beginning of Grady Service's career as a DNR officer. Grady is following in his father's footsteps, as he had worked for the DNR his entire career. The book is set in the mid 1970's.
Grady's marriage crumbles very quickly after he becomes a DNR officer. His wife does not understand why Grady would care about the Department of Natural Resources. But it is all Grady Service has ever wanted to do.
The author's main point was to have the reader experience what Grady Service goes through, trying to enforce the law against poaching, over fishing, and his struggle to enforce the limits of the law. The book has some excitement and colorful characters.
Personally, I did not find this book very captivating. I grew up in Michigan and am familiar with the Upper Peninsula. This is where the book is set. The people in that area do speak with a sort of unique accent--not exactly Canadian, but not really Midwestern. I did not care for the way the author seemed to over-emphasize how everyone was speaking in this accent. I don't know if it was supposed to be humorous, but it was lost on me. I also felt the book dragged and did not grab my interest. I had a hard time getting though it.
Based on the way this book was written, I believe it would appeal more to men than women. There was a lot of tough, macho type language and behavior in the book which seems more suited for men. It did not suit me.
 Read to win July 30, 2006
A well done story with characters that feel real. The ending surprises in several ways that ring true. I'm looking for more by the author.
another great wood cop novel...... April 9, 2006
This is the fourth woods cop novel I have read and as usual, completely enjoyed it. If you enjoy the great outdoors or northern michigan, and then throw in a mystery with it,then this is the series for you.... I sure hope MR. Heywood continues a long and many volume involvement in this series.....
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