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Border Crossings (2000)

by Michael Weems(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 1

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review 1: Wow, what an action packed story! And with it being over 700 pages (then an additional two chapters of the author's newest book to boot), it was quite the read. I have to admit, however, that I had a difficult time going to sleep after completing it, with that being due to the subject matter and all the violence/killing that took place within it. I frequently travel through the area author Weems described in the book - i.e., the Texas area near Guadalupe Mountains and near the Mexican border - and if it did not give me a warm, fuzzy feelings before reading this novel, it certainly will not now. My only complaint is with the rampant violence and foul language, one of the reasons I quit reading author Patrica Cornwell's novels. But Weems did an outstanding job with the novel... more otherwise, and while I do not condone the amount of violence nor the language used, I did feel that it was true to the type of story being told; just be forewarned, however, if you do not like reading books with mature themes or foul language.
review 2: Having spent 20 years "crossing borders" and knowing many others who have done so as well- both legally and surrepticiously- this book captivated me. The heroine's almost miraculous ability to solve things, and her innumerable connections are a little hard to believe, but it was still a good read. I found the details of the interwoven story lines very similar to many real-life scenarios and news stories over the years. I found myself thinking everyone with an opinion about "the border" should read this. I also wish there were real heroes like the ones in this book. Alas, there are still thousands suffering due to the greed of criminals on BOTH sides of the border. People tend to forget that the customers on this side of the border create the demand- without them- NO drug trafficing and no sex trade. Just sayin... less

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