Reviews

Great Lakes and travel divers may get a kick out of The Other Side of Hell, a 306-page novel from Packard Island Publishing. Ohio author Bob Adamov wove his local turf into a fast-paced plot that takes readers to the Florida Keys and Grand Cayman Island as well. What begins as a nice winter vacation getaway for “Washington Post” reporter Emerson Moore turns into anything but relaxing as he pursues leads on everything from the fictional disappearance of Adolph Hitler’s pirate fleet to drug dealers to the Cuban missile crisis of the 1960s, with murders, love intrigue and general mayhem along the way. Incorporating real-life resorts like Cayman’s DiveTech and Sunset House lends realism to the Clive Cussler-style plot. Making it even more believable is a music compact disk that accompanies the book with 11 songs by Put-in-Bay, Ohio, singer Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, who also plays a role in the plot.
Northeast Dive Magazine August 2008

The Cayman Islands each have their own long history, and each bit of that history is filled with mystery. “The Other Side of Hell” follows Emerson Moore as he finds himself in the Cayman Islands involved with a Jamaican drug lord and linked to the Cuba Missile Crisis. A hectic and exciting tale, “The OTher Side of Hell” will keep readers glued to the pages all the way through. Also with the book is a bonus music CD from Mike “Mad Dog” Adams.
Midwest Book Review July 2008

The Other Side of Hell, fifth in the Emerson Moore mystery-thriller series by Wooster novelist Bob Adamov, is a colorful crossover between adventure and tall tale, as Adamov peppers the narrative with true-life characters in his tale of stolen Nazi gold and Cayman Island diving action.
Akron Beacon Journal – June 22, 2008

Promised Land, was recognized with an honorable mention award and as a runner up in the action adventure category at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in May 2008.
May 2008

Promised Land, was recognized with an honorable mention award and as a runner up as the best fiction novel at the London Book Festival’s international competition on December 8, 2007.
London Book Festival December 8, 2007

Promised Land, was recognized with an honorable mention award and as a runner up as the best fiction novel at the Hollywood Book Festival on July 28th at Barnsdall Art Park. Adamov participated in book signings of his four novels throughout the day and provided a reading from his award-winning novel. Based in the capital of show business, the Hollywood Book Festival aims to (1) spotlight literature worthy of further consideration by the talent-hungry pipeline of the entertainment industry, and facilitate those works into the proper hands for consideration. A panel of judges from the entertainment and publishing industry determined the winners based on the following criteria: (1) the story telling ability of the author; and (2) the potential of the work to be translated into other forms of media. Books receiving awards are being distributed to the Hollywood Book Festival’s mailing list of agents, producers, directors, content coordinators and developers for further consideration.
Hollywood Book Festival July 28, 2007

Rated 5 Stars…Highly Recommended! – Midwest Book Review The latest volume in the island mystery series by Bob Adamov, Promised Land, is a haunting novel about secrets and repercussions rippling from the Vatican to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A gutsy Creole detective and her partner are thrust amid a web of deceit and murder, sparked by missing documents whose hidden secret just might undermine the legitimacy of the United States. Promised Land is a rush of nail-biting excitement, sure to keep the reader’s attention glued to the last page. Also highly recommended are Adamov’s previous island mystery novels, “Rainbow’s End”, “Pierce the Veil”, and “When Rainbows Walk”.
Midwest Book Review – March 2007

One of the Best Novels of 2006 Promised Land named as one of northeast Ohio’s best fiction novels of 2006.
Akron Beacon Journal – January 2007

Bob Adamov continues to master the art of mystery novel writing in his latest story. In When Rainbows Walk, the plot thickens as the depths of its characters’ troubles develop. When Rainbows Walk is an intricate labyrinth of mind-pacing assertion as readers turn from page to page discovering the next twist and turn of this exhilarating work of mystery/suspense fiction. A highly recommended read for mystery lovers, When Rainbows Walk is sure to induce an endless stream of thought into the minds of its readers. Also highly recommended are Bob Adamov’s two previous “Emerson Moore” titles: Rainbow’s End and Pierce the Veil.
Midwest Book Review – March 10, 2006

One of the Best Novels of 2005 …Bob Adamov scored with When Rainbows Walk, third in his Emerson Moore mystery series, demonstrating that appealing characters and intriguing locations will get ‘em every time.
Akron Beacon Journal – January 2006

Rated 5 Stars! Midwest Book Review Once again the Washington Post investigative reporter Emerson Moore finds himself enmeshed in a web of intrigue. This time it’s when he travels down to Key West, Florida, to cover hurricane Charley’s devastating impact. Moore’s reporting assignment takes an unexpected and potentially lethal change as he discovers and uncovers cold-blooded murder plots, double crosses, and a plot to steal $400 million in treasure under the protective cover of the hurricane. Bob Adamov is a superb craftsman of hanging-on-the-edge-of-your-seat mystery adventures as “When Rainbow’s Walk” proves that his first novel featuring the intrepid reporter, “Rainbow’s End”, was no fluke — and will leave the reader looking eagerly forward to “Promised Land”, the fourth Emerson Moore title in this outstanding series.
Midwest Book Review – Nov 2005

This series is a must read for any diver or Clive Cussler fan! Bob introduces us to heroes, Emerson Moore and his cohort, Sam Duncan, who intrigue readers throughout their adventures from Put-in-Bay to Key West and beyond!They are quick reads and thoroughly entertaining!
Visibility Divers Magazine – Oct 2005

It is a true thriller! – Pensacola News Journal, June 22, 2005 It was sheer coincidence that Adamov was able to incorporate actual hurricanes and tropical storms into the plot. The real thing only made the story more exciting. I had a hard time putting it down.
Pensacola News Journal – June 22, 2005

Third Adventure Best Yet – Akron Beacon Journal, June 19, 2005 …Adamov scores with When Rainbows Walk. …Adamov uses a Prego spaghetti sauce “It’s in there!” approach to storytelling. You want sunken Spanish treasure? It’s in there. Mafioso on the run? Terrorists, drug runners, tadpole soup? In there.
Akron Beacon Journal – June 19, 2005

Rated 5 Stars! Pierce the Veil by author Bob Adamov is the sequel to his earlier novel, Rainbow’s End. Another adventure featuring “Washington Post” investigative reporter Emerson Moore, Pierce the Veil draws its irrepressible newshound into a cat-and-mouse game of corporate intrigue. Sailing adventures, a prominent executive’s early demise, an utterly unforgiving CEO and a blonde ice queen who cannot be trusted all figure in an ever-escalating saga of power and fierce competition, heating up to a spectacular climax.
Midwest Book Review October 20, 2004

“Pierce the Veil is another suspenseful novel with corporate intrigue from the man who can tell them best!”
Put-in-Bay Gazette May 2004

“Pierce the Veil was a terrific read. The characters were complex and fascinating. I enjoyed ‘Rainbow’s End’ but this work seems to lead us deeper into the emotional core of the author. The plot lines were richer, the characters more three dimensional and the pace of the book was riveting. Adamov’s use of experience and emotion make it a compelling and entertaining read. Adamov’s use of local color to weave a complex fabric for the backdrop allows readers to connect to the areas they recognize whether that is Kent, Lake Erie or New York. I look forward to the next book in the series. Also recommended: Rainbow’s End
A Barnes & Noble Reviewer June 2004

“Adamov knows the ins and outs of industry intrigue…!”
Akron Beacon Journal June 2004

“Pierce the Veil is a fascinating tale of corporate greed, violence, corruption and betrayal amidst a Wall Street takeover attempt of a northeastern Ohio tire company!”
Sun Newspaparers – Cleveland Ma

Pierce the Veil – “…an area of the corporate world that many don’t understand, myself included, but I couldn’t put it down!”
Pensacola News-Journal May 2004

…a fast-moving, action-packed adventure. Without ruining the reader’s suspense, I can say that Rainbow’s End is an interesting story of modern day people struggling with good and evil, their lives molded by events in their youth and events one hundred and fifty years ago. July 2003
Maurice Williams – Bookideas.com

…readers of this type of genre will not be disappointed with Adamov’s fiction. For example, Adamov does an excellent job of illustrating the social climate of Put-in-Bay. From the complex relationship between tourist and islander to the geology of the Lake Erie Islands, this reader now knows more about this Great Lakes destination because of Adamov’s Rainbow’s End.
Great Lakes Historical Society

Rainbow’s End – Just the Beginning for first time novelist, Bob Adamov.
Sandusky Register

Rainbow’s End is a thrilling novel by Bob Adamov that connects a shady raid during the American Civil War with modern-day black ops machinations and clandestine schemes. An active and attention gripping saga, Rainbow’s End is peppered with remorseless murder, sailing, danger, deadly chases, and much more. Rainbow’s End is highly recommended as an adventurous story of how greed twists human nature and the hidden depths of strength that lie beneath the surface.
Midwest Book Review

Named Book-of-the-Month in October 2002 by Cleveland’s Greenleaf Book group.
Greenleaf Book Group

…Enough action to satiate James Bond fans and historical thriller aficionados – Lansing State Journal.
Lansing State Journal

Captures the Magic of the Islands…Action Packed…Hard to Put Down. – Put-in-Bay Gazette
Put-in-Bay Gazette

…Well-paced, the plot absorbing and the characters appealing. – Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal

Rated 5 Stars…Highly Recommended! – Midwest Book Review
Midwest Book Review