The Critics Review Enforcer
Review of ENFORCER
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"For a fascinating read, I highly recommend the
novel Enforcer by Valerie J. Wood. This is a fast-paced, psychological
look into the lifestyle of a fictitious NHL roleplayer, Cole Bowman,
who is the team's fighter (the 'enforcer'). You don't even have to be
a hockey fan to enjoy this book; while there is plenty of exciting action,
this story is most captivating off the ice, where the title character's
chemical, physical and emotional problems threaten to push him to the
breaking point. ... If you love human emotional drama, this book is
for you!" � Heather Nusbaum, Owings Mills, Md.
And..."Enforcer by Valerie J. Wood is about more than ice hockey. I found this little gem on Amazon. There is not a lot of good fiction with a hockey backdrop! Although ice hockey fans will enjoy Ms. Wood's
description of the games, practices, and daily routines of the players,
the real story revolves around the main character, Cole Bowman, and his
tortured relationships off the ice. Ms. Wood cleverly delves into the
mindset of the hockey "goon," his romances, and his drug use. She shows
how his coach and his father shape Bowman's behavior. The plot is woven
together very well, and, once I got into the second half of the book,
I found myself caring about the characters -- they're obviously well-developed." Tom C.
"Though fiction, this book is more real than any
hockey book I have ever read! The author's understanding of an Enforcer's
role and mentality is amazing. This is a great book for all hockey fans
and the story line will be enjoyed by non hockey fans as well." Dave
"ENFORCER, written by Valerie Wood is a gripping
tale that clearly depicts the life of a professional ice hockey player
and the sports world he lives in. As the story unfolds it gives glimpses
into the past life of the main character showing just how he came to be
where he is in his career. Indeed, all the characters in this story are
developed into third dimension people who could easily be believed to
have existed somewhere, sometime. I heartily hope Ms. Wood writes another
book." Elinore S.,
"I was hooked on this book from the first page. It tells the story of a hockey fighter and how the role affects him not only on the ice, but off the ice as well. The main character is Cole Bowman, a journeyman player who made the pros on his fighting ability. I don't want to give anything away, because this story really moves swiftly, but I think the readers will be fascinated with the 'behind the scenes' look at the sport. The characters are memorable, particularly the hard-nosed head coach, Al Farrell, and the team owner's daughter, Barbara. Enforcer is a fast-paced, well written tale and I highly recommend it whether you are a sports/hockey fan or just someone looking for a good read. What a terrific story!!" Sharon N.
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