All for one and one for all! Closing this book in the wee hours of the morning, the name D'Artagnan echoed through my sleepy mind. Jason Keltner, and buddies Robert and Martin, remind me of modern day Musketeers.

In a seeming state of perpetual limbo, Jason, as fans of his previous exploits know, has a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, albeit with the best of intentions. When Martin calls for help, his two comrades ride to the rescue and stumble across something they later wish they'd never seen.

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Keltner is an unlikely hero, granted, but a wonderfully believable one. I'm pleased to note that Snyder is as refreshingly honest in his writing as he is in conversation, allowing his readers to view the imperfections of his characters much as though he's devised a camera with access to the innermost workings of a man, then dared to present the uncut, unedited version - frailties, mistakes, and all. In so doing, we aren't aware of weakness, but of the strength that comes from brutal honesty. Perhaps we're even encouraged to take a more honest look within ourselves. His ability to maintain the fine balance between Keltner's personal insecurities and conflicts and professional responsibilities is a vivid and realistic portrayal of how the boundary lines between the two are often blurred and indistinct.

Snyder is an artist and the complexities of a composer's mind are evident throughout the book. In TROUBLE COMES BACK, I believe he's finally coming in to his own. In a masterpiece of tonality and rhythm, his characters span the spectrum from discord to sublime as the tempo of the piece gradually increases to a magnificent crescendo. Snyder's descriptions are sharp as a double sided blade, revealing the inner and outer working of characters simulaneously. The mystery is craftily woven, keeping us guessing from the outset who the bad guys really are. And, lest you think it's entirely an introspective work, it's got action packed adventure and enough humor to insert a smattering of chuckles amidst the gasps. Buy it! You'll be glad you did.

—PJ Nunn