It’s not often that a book grabs my attention to the point where I don’t want to put it down. The fact that the book in question is this author’s first makes it that much more remarkable. Yet that’s exactly how I feel once I start reading C.S. Michael’s “The Lost Spyder“*.
About The Lost Spyder
Used to doing things his own way, Callahan isn’t one to take advice easily. While his brash and stubborn attitude bring success in the business world, his pattern of otherwise ignoring well intentioned counsel quickly lands him in trouble during what should be the successful completion of a long and tiring search.
When Callahan goes missing, taking a fortune in cash with him, the only one who seems to care about his whereabouts is his estranged and beautiful daughter, Kristen. Known as a “free spirit”, about the only trait the young heiress shares with her father is the love of Porsche.
In the search to find her missing dad, the younger Callahan enlists the help of one Charlie Byrd; “a second-tier law student and low-rent detective.” The story that ensues follows the exploits of Kristen and Charlie as they search the globe for her missing father.
Worth the Time. Worth a Read
From Birmingham, Alabama to Antigua, Guatemala (and points in between) “The Lost Spyder” is a wonderful first novel that weaves mystery, violence, intrigue, sex and Porsche lore into a page turner you can’t put down. Porsche fan or not, this is a fun read and one we eagerly recommend.
You can pick up your own printed copy on Amazon or for an even better deal, get the Kindle edition for less than half the price.
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This is a great book based on some facts of early PORSCHE 550 Spyder history. Unfortunately the story is fictional. I bought "Lost Spyder through Amazon.com and started reading it as soon as it arrived. It was so interesting that I could hardly stop reading to find out what was going to happen next. I strongly recommend it for the Porsche enthusiast.
I worked for Johnny von Neumann back in 1956, who was the West Coast Racing headquarters for both PORSCHE and Ferrari. Johnny was the VW, Porsche, Ferrari & Lancia importer distributor for Southern California, Arizona, Southern Nevada & Hawaii. Johnny, his step-daughter Josie, Ken Miles, Jean Pierre Kunstle, Ritchie Ginther, Phil Hill, Jack McAfee, Ricardo & Pedro Rodriguez, Count Wolfgang von Tripps raced for him.. Other lesser known racers of the 1950's & 1960's also drove for him on some occasions.
Bill,
Thanks for your thoughts. You hit on a very good point, for non Porsche aficionados, the book may read as a true story. Only those in the "know" would understand that at the time this book was published that the 918 was still a prototype and a missing 550 is a thing of legend vs. truth.
Downloaded the story to my nook and got through it in record time. Good adventure story that can be enjoyed even if you don't own or Porsche.
It is a good review...I love it....
Since the FlatSixes is on a book review, does anyone want to buy my signed copy of 911 R RS RSR signed by John Starkey. I need the bucks for my own flat six 85 Carrera Targ.
Thanks,
John jckinser@bellsouth.net
John,
This is an older post and doesn't get a ton of traffic. If you like, you can post on our Facebook page and others might see it. How much do you want for it?
I'm about four books behind in my reading and haven't got to this one yet. The review is very helpful pre-reading material.
We really enjoyed this one and hope you do, too.