The world of politics, cars and the things Matt does for friends all come rushing at him just when he is feeling most vulnerable, and still not over his last adventure. Matt never expected to deal with Snooker’s Legacy so soon, but he must, and he needs to figure how to deal with the issues it presents. At the same time Matt reluctantly agrees to help another friend find answers to a decades old problem that could reach out to derail his political ambitions. Follow Matt as he unravels the Gordian knot of his own fragile psyche, his friend’s dilemma, and a legacy he didn't expect. Snooker's Legacy: Matt Preston Series, Book 5 is a noir political thriller novel written by Paul Shadinger. Matt was in the decidedly uncomfortable position of still feeling the aches and pains from his recent foray into the Middle East, where he helped a friend in need and nearly lost his life in the attempt. The slowness of the healing process this time around made him aware that his aging body just didn't heal as well or as quickly as it used to. He also realized that he wanted his long-distance relationship with Lois to get to the next level -- or did he? They were perfect together, and he always couldn't wait to see her, but was she the one? While he mulled over his rather uncertain and short-term future, Matt received a call from Senator Albert Bradson, a long-time friend, who had an important decision to make and needed Matt's help. Matt knew he would not leave his friend in the lurch. Paul Shadinger's hero finds himself in a darker place than his previous tales. Matt would be the first to admit, to Lois at least, there was an anger that fueled his actions since that nearly fatal Middle East mission, and the reader can't help but see it in his occasionally brutal responses to the bad guys he encounters and his air of nonchalance about that brutality. Though PTSD is never really mentioned, Matt and his veteran friends are no doubt fairly cognizant of the condition and Matt's vivid dreams and acknowledgment of that anger seem almost to lead to something that might be addressed in a future book. Anger aside, Matt is his usual caring and compassionate self, whose "knight in white armor" persona shows up again and again, most vividly when he rescues an abused wife on the run. As I read, I couldn't help but wonder what comes next for the hero who is clearly having issues with change, anger, and the future. Snooker's Legacy is well written, and the plot will delight thriller readers who like their literature thought-provoking and occasionally deep. Shadinger's characters are intriguing and credible, especially the diminutive Mouse whose inner rage is also something the reader is witness to in this book. Classic detective fans will also encounter the occasional nod and homage the author pays to his forebears in the genre. I appreciated the marvelous entree into the world of classic cars the author leads into later on in the book. Snooker's Legacy is highly recommended. Reviewed By Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite This book is an International Award Winner in the Fiction Intrigue Genre from Readers Favorite. I am so proud that this book was awarded a third place award in the genre of Fiction Intrigue,  I never expected that it would win an award, much less an International one.  I enjoy writing about the exploits of my protagonist, Matt Preston, and I am happy that others also are enjoying the journey with Matt.      Paul lives in North Fort Myers Florida with his wife Sandy and their beautiful American Cocker Spaniels, Samantha; Bijou and Boots, who are the inspiration for the dogs he writes about and are a special part of his books.  His series of Matt Preston books are given life through the many interesting people he meets and the tales they tell him.     Born and raised in Seattle and now transplanted to Florida, in addition to writing, Paul keeps busy learning to ballroom dance and working on an HO scale train layout. A graduate of Western Washington University in Education, Paul taught for 4 years and became self employed when he left teaching. Over the years Paul has owned and operated many businesses, where he met many fascinating people who always seem to confide the most astonishingly personal information to him, hence the varied knowledge of people.His motto is "Caution: You may end up in my next Novel".