Savages by Don Winslow is the best pop fiction book of the summer.  Hands down.  How did I find it?  The power of PR.  A great review in the New York Times convinced me that I needed to order this book … despite the fact I have stacks of unread books scattered throughout my home.  And I’m glad I did … from the first two-word chapter, the book grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.  Its characters jump to life off the page.  And the action is non-stop.  I could hardly put the book down.  So if you’re heading to the beach this summer, you may want to give it a try.  And kudos to the publicist who got the review that got me to buy the book.   Job well done.