The Empress File (Kidd)

The Empress File (Kidd)
by John Camp, John Sandford

The Empress File (Kidd)
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Author: John Camp, John Sandford
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-11-01
ISBN: 0425135020
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Berkley

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Book Review: Kidd/LuEllen tackles a new con scheme, better than Fools Run
Summary: 4 Stars

This is the second novel starring Kidd, a computer whiz and painter and his partner in crime LuEllen, a professional burglar. After taking down a defense corporation through computer hacking in the first novel(The Fool's Run), Kidd was asked to help bring down the corrupt government of Longstreet, a small town located south of Memphis. The town's political machine consisted of the mayor, a few councilmen, and a dogcatcher who is the town bully. The town was also divided among its white and black residents. The current town government was ruled by whites (with only 1 black councilman) even though blacks were the majority. The mayor and her gang accepted bribes and stole money from the city at every chance they got. Kidd agreed to help the few black members who want to overthrow the government both as a favor to a friend and a good opportunity to steal the illegal cash the political machine members had stashed away.

With LuEllen's help, Kidd concocted a con scheme to topple the current town government and appoint new members to the council. As the plan is executed, something terrible happens. Several murders took place. Kidd and LuEllen is faced with possible danger as the mayor and her gang gets more desperate...

Overall, I like this book better than the first one because there is less computer terms therefore no confusing dialogue since the con scheme relies more on lying and planning than computers. The con scheme is fun to read about, almost brilliant. The relationship between Kidd and LuEllen gets more interesting as Kidd's feelings are brought more to the surface. Even though they enjoy an open relationship (each had other lovers), it's clear that they are devoted to each other more or less. Kidd on several instances in this book declares his love for LuEllen. However, I think it will be some time, if ever, before this couple is willing to acknowledge their feelings and settle down with each other. Hope the author doesn't disappoint us and fully develops their storyline in later novels.

Summary of The Empress File (Kidd)

The ultimate con game thriller from the bestselling master of suspense, featuring the con artist team of Kidd and LuEllen.

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