Controlling Chaos: A Senor Bueno Travel Adventure

Controlling Chaos #8 – After reading this far into the Senor Bueno Travel Adventure series, it is difficult to review Mr. Good’s work without wanting to do spoilers, but all I can say is start with the first book for the best ride. All the books work as standalones, but why miss Mike’s quest. Always well written, fast paced and filled with humor, these stories follow Mike as he tries to help the world one Mary Jane crop at a time. Of course, we all know about Murphy’s Law and “if it’s not broken…” and “it was too good…” and we get plenty of reminders about them. I like to read Senor B. at night because the stories are mostly entertaining and lighthearted, with some bad spots here and there. Plus, Mike was never in a hurry. 5*

Turning On – This is the prequel to the Senor Bueno Travel Adventure series. I’ve got to admit it brought back a bunch of memories, good and bad, from that time period for me personally. I found this book more on the serious side although it was full of humor. Since I have already read the rest of the series, I don’t know whether this should be read first by anyone new to Mr. Good’s work or not. Either way it was an interesting read. I contacted the author to review his books. 4*

Breaking Good #1 – Had to break this down into small pieces nightly, else I saturated on the fun and silliness. The book did get better after a few chapters and I could read more in a sitting. This is a well written, funny book that moves along faster after a few chapters. The beginning chapters are OK, just in small doses. Mike tells a good story that keeps you involved in one way or another. I wanted to read Weird Trips and High In The Andes since Breaking Good was actually good. 4*

Weird Trips #2 – Another well written, hilarious book. Nine easy-to-read tales that made Depends more than a thought. Mike is definitely an entertaining storyteller and has the gift of gab and blarney. I enjoyed this book immensely, as well as Breaking Good. I found this book on some website giveaway. 5*

High In The Andes #3 – I get the author’s newsletters now and wanted to review this book. This well written book comes from a gifted author full of blarney and humor. The reader can’t put the book down easily. The vivid descriptions, the fast paced plot and the characters that fill the book are highly entertaining. I didn’t have time to read this in one sitting, so I read a chapter just before bedtime. I’m a happy person anyway, but reading this much humor just put a bigger smile on my face the next morning. Thanks Mikey, when’s the next book coming out? 5*

The Machu Picchu Blues #4 – Boy, this one took a while to read, but that’s a good thing; more pages, more fun and silliness. Another well written, entertaining, exciting and humor filled book from a laid-back author. The experiences the author shares is well laced with humor and truth, and the emotions run the gamut. His descriptions are vivid and you’re the spider on the wall, in the bus, in jail, hanging in the tree . . . 5*

Kona Gold #5 – More fun; more laughs; more adventures. If you’ve read any of the other books, you know what’s in store for the reader. Well written with vivid descriptions, you think you’re sitting there watching the events as they happen. You never get bored reading one of Mikey’s stories. 4*

Maui Wowee #6 – Cool cover! It brings back memories of my blacklite posters, which I enjoyed in a natural state. Man, this is another ride on the Buenomobile! You can always depend on Mr. Good having an entertaining, and sometimes surprising, story to tell. His descriptions put you right there in the mix of things; his characters are a hoot and range the gamut from cool to crazy to just plain nuts; and his locations are always amazing. Hawaii of course is one of the major characters and she plays her part to the max with all her beautiful attributes.

Yes, there’s drugs, some vulgar language, but lots of funny happenings. Mr. Good’s stories are just about a period in our history told from a perspective that’s not common in the history books, when they used to be written about actual history, not someone’s agenda. I’m not or never was in the drug scene, but I have a lot of fun reading his books. If you like MASH, you’ll like his stuff – there’s some medical topics mentioned. His books are relaxing and I usually read a couple of chapters before retiring. 5*

State of Chaos #7 – Well written, fast paced and filled with humor, Mike takes us on another wild rollercoaster ride, picking up where Maui Wowee left off. Full of vivid descriptions, crazy happenings and more fun than a truckload of monkeys, forget the barrel, it’s too small. His characters are always entertaining and interesting, but I think he outdid himself with some of these cats in this story.

I enjoy reading a couple of chapters every night just to relax by entering Sr. Bueno’s crazy world. If you haven’t read the first six books, don’t let that stop you from enjoying this one. The background provided by the other stories give a good foundation and a lot of enjoyment, but a new reader won’t be confused; just try to indulge in those monkeys, too. 5*
All the author’s work is edited. I contacted the author to review his books.

This is number 7 in the series – now kindle unlimited as I think the entire series is a great deal. Over the top funny book, with over the top characters. Fast paced and fitting for the times. Mike has a special outlook on life and what he can do to change the world view. Five star must read if you like to laugh!