Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle with you today and I’m sharing my review of Five-Toed Tigress by T.W. Dittmer and my recipe for American Hamburgers
My review of Five-Toed Tigress by T.W. Dittmer
Five-Toed Tigress is a riveting novel with engaging and strong characters, a few of whom are strong females in stereotypically male roles. The story kicks off with an unusual scene featuring a female tigress on the trail of a group of men, one of whom she recognises from her younger years. The tigress saves the lives of the man and his companions, and then they disappear from her territory leaving her to continue hunting alone. This scene sets the mysterious tone for this novel which includes some fascinating mythological threads.
Preston Hawke is an army veteran who is transitioning into a position as an FBI agent. While on probation, Hawke is assigned to work with an intimidating and powerfully built female agent called Gundrum. Gundrum is a fabulous character with her tough demeanor, habit of smoking smelly cigars, but a softer side that makes her a good friend and mentor. I enjoyed watching Gundrum and Hawke’s relationship develop over the course of the novel and seeing how Hawke learned to appreciate Gundrum’s bravery, experience, and kindness.
Deanna Tulene is Gundrum and Hawke’s boss. She is intelligent, dedicated to her job, and an excellent project manager. Under Tulene’s guidance, the trio set out to investigate a lead about a planned disruption to a large interfaith gathering. During the course of the investigation, the agents cross swords with a few powerful and evil men and bear witness to human trafficking and other criminal activities. Throughout all the action, the tracks and signs of a tigress on the hunt are woven.
In addition to the mystery and mythology, there is a strong sexual current that runs through the novel. There is an attraction between Hawke and Tulane and Gundrum also finds Hawke sexually attractive. To add to the intrigue and sexual tension, the object of Hawke’s teenage dreams, a young Cambodian woman whom his father helped raise, Amy, reappears in his life after several years. Hawke is still besotted with Amy and the pair quickly become an item. There are some steamy scenes in this book which add to the overarching theme of the tigress and her quest for a mate. The tigress will do anything to save the man who she has set her sights on.
There are several characters in this book and a number of flashbacks to Hawke’s past in the army in Cambodia. In addition, there are a few subplots that all weave together into a satisfying yet complex story. This book and storyline require concentration but if you are prepared to invest your attention, it is a satisfying and fascinating read.
Purchase Five-Toed Tigress from Amazon US here: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Toed-Tigress-T-W-Dittmer-ebook/dp/B06W2K5KB1
Recipe
American Hamburgers
I think Gundrum would really enjoy these American hamburgers.
Ingredients
2 kg good quality minced meat
1 onion finely chopped
2 eggs
250 ml oats
50 ml tomato sauce
100 ml Worcestershire sauce
50 ml chutney
15 ml apricot jam
25 ml red wine
15 ml salt
5 ml mixed herbs
3 ml cloves
5 ml ground black peppers
2 ml coriander
Method
Put the mince into a mixing box and break into small pieces. Add the chopped onion and eggs and mix well. Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chutney, apricot jam, red wine, salt, mixed herbs, cloves, black pepper, and coriander. Mix well with your hands. Roll the mixture into golf ball sized balls and then roll in the oats until completely covered. Flatten to about 1 cm thick all over.
Cook in vegetable or olive oil in a hot frying pan for approximately 5 minutes on each side. The middle should be slightly pink.
While the hamburgers are frying. Make a sauce using 100 ml tomato sauce, 100 ml chutney, and 100 ml mayonnaise. Mix well.
Cut your bread rolls in half. Butter the bottom half and cover the top half in sauce. Add a slice of fresh tomato and a piece of lettuce to the bottom. When the hamburgers are cooked, place on the bottom half and close. You can add any other items like cooked mushrooms, fried onion rings, and cheese.
These hamburgers are very tasty and were a big hit in my house.
About T.W. Dittmer
T. W. Dittmer’s full name is Timothy Watson Dittmer.
He was raised in Gary, Indiana, the son of a steel worker who turned to preaching the Gospel. After high school he joined the Army, volunteered for service in Vietnam, then reenlisted for service in Vietnam. When his time with the Army was over he studied music, digital electronics and information technology.
He started writing music and poetry in high school, and has carried the love of those arts through his life.
He now lives quietly with his wife in Michigan.
Find T.W. Dittmer on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/T.-W.-Dittmer/author/B007ZR2UUO
About Robbie Cheadle
South African author, photographer, and artist, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated seventeen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, written and illustrated four poetry books and written and illustrated one celebration of cake and fondant art book with recipes. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.
Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.
You can find Robbie Cheadle’s artwork, fondant and cake artwork, and all her books on her website here: https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/
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