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A fast paced thriller, March 8, 2010
This review is from: Collateral Consequences: A Mystery/Suspense Novel (Paperback)
I have read many, many mystery novels over the years. From my reading experience, I can, in my mind, separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to judging what I like and don't like in mystery books. Reading Collateral Consequences, I found myself right there on scene like a fly on the wall. The tension was palpable, the suspense gripping and most of all the descriptions of characters as well as time, place and settings are painted with a fine velvet brush that makes the plot and the intricacy of circumstances truly believable for me. This book is a gripping page turner and I found it hard to put down until the very last page had been read. The characters come to life and are real, not shallow two dimensional cardboard figures. The nimble writing, evokes emotional tension of like and dislike in the mind of the reader as we might for and flesh and blood person we personally know.
I don't have to be a professionally trained critic. For me judging a book is like eating ice cream. I don't have to take a course in tasting to appreciate all the nuances of flavor. If I like it, it's good and I want more. As for Collateral Consequences. I can hardly wait for the sequel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Gripping, Superbly Crafted Murder Mystery, March 19, 2010
This review is from: Collateral Consequences: A Mystery/Suspense Novel (Paperback)
After he is framed for a series of brutal murders on Staten Island, Detective Tom Cavanaugh flees for Cuba, in search of his half-brother, Jack. A fugitive assassin turned priest, Jack soon proves to be just what Tom needs - as he ultimately discovers that both he and Jack have been targeted by a ruthless international assassin. As the mysterious killer tracks Tom and Jack's every move, the brothers' survival skills are soon put to the ultimate test as they strive to clear Tom's name - not to mention stay alive...
Rife with suspense and mystery, Collateral Consequences is a nonstop literary thrill ride. Superbly crafted by author George Hopkins, the fast-paced page-turner combines vivid characters with twisting plotlines to form a compelling mix of action and intrigue, drawing the reader in from the beginning and proving hard to put down until the very end. A gripping murder mystery that spans two countries, Collateral Consequences is simultaneously thrilling and disturbing for its dramatic tension and its realistic reminders of just how dark the heart of man can often be.
Taut, jarring, and engaging, Collateral Consequences is a well crafted thriller with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end. Highly recommended.
Josee Morgan
Apex Reviews
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