What can I say? Overall the book was ok, but once again there is an author that doesn't know what "cordite" is, or what it smells like. This is a major pet peeve of mine because it seems that every bloody author these days misuses this word. I posted on his blog explaining when cordite was used and when it was no longer used, that it does not smell like modern gunpowder and the words are not interchangeable, and he should have done more research instead of misusing a word he doesn't understand. There was nothing offensive in my post whatsoever, just information that he clearly didn't ever look up. Instead of taking the criticism in a mature way, this elitist snob instead chose to delete my comment, then close the comments section completely.
Most authors have been welcoming of criticism, using it to become better writers. However, this one seems to have more of an "I am a famous author! How dare you suggest I am not perfect in every way and suggest that I ever make any mistakes!" kind of attitude. I got refunds for the next two books in the series and have to say I have no interest in reading any more of this author's work until he learns that he makes mistakes just like everyone else. He needs to learn to take criticism like an adult and not like a spoiled child, deleting anything negative that is said about his writing.
Some advice "Mr." Bible. Grow up and grow a thicker skin. If my little comment had this effect on you then I shudder to think how you would react to real criticism.