Ronnie Blackwell is a writer who has gotten a relatively late start in life, but he's making up for lost time fast. "Serve It Cold" is a fabulous read that will keep you going til the end and then you'll wish it wasn't over. Blackwell has a real talent for narrative and building characters with tremendous depth. You'll love this one, I promise!

This warmly-written, riveting book is flush with oddball but endearing characters and Southern slice-of-life scenes that feel as honest as they are engaging. Blackwell's Jonny C is an imminently likeable fellow with a warm, quirky sense of humor and just enough brains mixed with common sense to put two and two together while still coming off like the guy next door instead of some distant, unfathomable Sherlock Holmes. The relationships he builds with his eclectic companions and associates are cornerstones of the story, each one adding their own distinct color to the tale with their quirks and quips.

The story itself moves swiftly along, the perfect balance of character development, scenery setting and action. From Catherine to the streets of New Orleans and back again, the book remains engaging the whole ride, suspense, drama and humor coming together perfectly.

The adventures of Johnny C and his band of miscreants left me smiling and hotly anticipating the sequel. Grab yourself a good cup of coffee and settle down on the porch with this one. You won't regret it.

This was an excellent book. The characters were so real and so engaging I couldn't put it down. I even went back and re-read it two more times, just so I could see were all the clues were. The author did a really excellent job. I can't wait for the next book from Mr. Blackwell.

I mostly read sci-fi and fantasy, but I love murder mysteries and detective novels too. This one really struck a chord with me. I'm sure I'll be reading it many more times over the years. It's one I just won't throw out or sell.