I enjoyed this book by Erin Brockovich more than I expected I would. She chose an excellent co-writer in CJ Lyons. There were many similarities between the storyline and the case she was famous for. She added a lot of interesting characters and an interesting backstory. The mystery itself was interesting, but the plot was definitely character-driven. I will continue the series because I enjoyed the characters so much. I'd love to see where they go next. ( )

A bit too melodramatic for my tastes but interesting enough to keep me reading. I very much liked the strong women characters and especially liked the strength of the son who has cerebral palsy. He's very well drawn. ( )

Rock Bottomis the debut novel from Erin Brokovich (with help from C.J. Lyons). Yes, this is the same Erin Brokovich played by Julia Roberts in the movie.

I seem to be picking up cliche novels like that's all that's out there, lately. This story had a lot of potential, but the writers used the trite and true, instead of going for something more original.

A.J. Palladino left her hometown of Scotia, WV when she was 17 years old and pregnant. She makes a life for herself and her son, but when a media disaster forces her to leave her radio host job, she goes home for a job assisting a local lawyer. Unfortunately, the lawyer is dead and being funeralized on the day she arrives. The lawyer's daughter, who is also a lawyer, decides to stay and take on her father's case with C.J.'s help.

This is the second novel I've read about the environmental dangers and ease of mountain top removal versus traditional coal mining. This one was very preachy.

Other than C.J. and her special needs son, the characters are one dimensional. If they are good, they are all good. If they are bad, they are baaaaaad. A lot of them are just stupid. They take what anybody tells them at face value, no questions asked. That's the only way the plot would work. The cliches and awkward analogies made me rewind the CD more than once. The wording got in the way of the storytelling. ( )

ROCK BOTTOM by Erin Brockovich with C.J. Lyons is an awesome debut thriller set in present day Scotia, West Virginia.It is written with great details and depth.The characters are encouraging,engaging and will capture heart and soul. It has intensity,passion, murder,secrets, betrayal,mayhem,confronting your past, a media disaster,adventure with dire consequences,disgrace and hitting "Rock Bottom". AJ is not only brilliant,but is feisty,has been dubbed the People's Champion.She also is committed to help the environment and uncover environmental crime,health threats, and greed. This is a powerful story that weaves together family,ecological and legal problems. This is a most compelling,page turning,fast paced,adventure filled story that will mix environmental and consumer advocates together to solve a problem.Although,not all involved want the solution found or solved for greed is overrode by passion. This story will not only have your heart pumping and your mind on edge, but will also leave you with a feeling of accomplishment. It will make you more conscious of the accountability and responsibility for helping with environmental and clean up issues. What an awesome start to not only a debut thriller but also a new beginning to an awesome series. Details can be found at Vanguard Press,a member of the Perseus Books Group and My Book Addiction Reviews.

Visit the authors at www.cjlyons.net and www.brockovich.com.

***Coming soon "Hot Water"**** ( )

This book combines two of my favorite things, environmental activism and mysteries. And I feel that it did so seamlessly.

I am sure you are sitting here looking at the names of the authors and thinking back a few years trying to remember if you are reading the name correctly. Yes, this book was cowritten by Erin Brockovich. The same Erin Brockovich that was played by Julia Roberts.

Erin teams up with mystery & suspense author CJ Lyons for a gripping tale of what can happen when you are up against those who are out to strip the Earth for all she is worth.

Just like in all of CJ’s other novels, the characters are incredible. I immediately loved AJ and her son, David.

From what I read about this book, this is the first in a series. I can’t wait until more books come out!

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