This is a fast pace book with twists that keep readers on the edge of their seat. It had the feel of a cross between Perry Mason and Dragnet. Freddy is a good character and I like his profession as a private detective. Can you imagine that your job is snooping into other peoples lives? People have secrets and Freddy is the person to uncover the truth. What would you do if you saw a woman being forced onto a flight? Freddy dismisses what he saw until he hears unsettling news. Remember the woman he saw being shoved on a plane? Looks like the plane didn't make its destination.

Why would a plane explode? Was there someone on there who did it or was someone on the plane the target? Freddy takes on the investigation into the plane's demise and is thrust into danger, secrets and corruption far beyond what Freddy expected. The story is intense and I loved the mystery that seemed to explode as the story continued. It's a good story that kept me glued to the book and I loved finding out more about the mysterious woman. If you like a good mystery with well developed characters, this book is for you.

I received a copy of this book from Good Reads Giveaway. The review is my own opinion. ( )

2/3 good

Wow does this book waste a lot of space with backstory and Christian stuff. I skipped page after page after page. I probably skipped a third of the book because I simply will not read irrelevant backstory or religious mutterings.

What I did read was pretty good except for a single decision on the part of Freddy Ferguson who left fugitive Anna in unnecessary danger. The decision was necessary to set up the denouement so Mr. Diamond left logic out of it.

I received a review copy of "Gate 76" by Andrew Diamond (Stolen Time Press) through NetGalley.com. ( )

First off, I want to say that apparently this author is not well known. Yet. Well, I think readers are missing a very good book here. Now, on with my review.

Wow! What an adventure this book took me on. I absolutely loved the narration by Freddy about his life. He would make a statement about something in his past and then a few chapters later, he would explain what had happened to him.

The mystery woman shows up very early in the book, as in chapter 1 and then anything about her goes away. This caused some disappointment. However, the author kept me so interested in the other things that were going on that I quickly forgot about it. I realized why the author had hidden her for a while whenever she was brought back into the story. And, why I hadn't heard anything about her.

When she did reappear? Wow!! What a story. It was a surprise for the reader, as well as Freddy.

I could not believe all the layers and layers of the truth and how those crimes were committed. It was very original and an excellent read. I tore through this book wanting to know WTF?

Andrew Diamond is now officially one of the author's I will be looking for in the future.

Huge shout out to the character, Bethany. This woman has got it all going on and she doesn't take any crap. Loved her!!

Thanks to Stolen Time Press and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. ( )

I received a free advance e-copy of this book and have chosen to write an honest and unbiased review. I have no personal affiliation with the author. A well-written, fast paced, hard-boiled crime thriller with a great plot and excellent character development. Freddy is tough and complicated. He can be dark and hard but at the same time he can also be tender and caring. He rarely drinks and does not get his courage from a bottle. He is investigating a horrendous plane crash. Freddy thinks that one passenger never boarded the plane and may be alive somewhere. Where is she hiding and why? Full of secrets, lies, action and suspense. I couldn’t put it down just waiting for the next twist. We have crooked cops, crooked politicians, drugs, money laundering, fake businesses, murder, and maybe even terrorism. ‘Gate 76’ is well worth the read and I look forward to reading more from Andrew Diamond in the future. ( )