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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Few are Doing it Better,
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This review is from: Crown of Thorns (Nick Barrett Mystery Series #2) (Hardcover)
Check out some of the hotter male mystery writers and you'll run across the names of James Lee Burke (Jolie Blon's Bounce) and Harlan Coben (Gone for Good). These guys are NY Times bestsellers. After reading Brouwer's Nick Barrett mysteries, I believe he has reached the same level of writing. He deserves a wide audience for this masterful tale.The story quickly introduces us to two damsels in distress--except neither woman is weak or cowardly. In fact, Angel and Retha are two memorable and likeable characters. Both are trying to protect children in their care; both are threatened by violent, outside forces. Voodoo doctors, cult members, and bitter high society players all join in the action as the mysteries unfold. The city of Charleston is a character in the tale. As the climax nears, the plot twists turn tighter, the surprises mount, and--for this reader--the emotional impact swelled. Like the two aforementioned bestselling writers, Brouwer mixes his gritty story with heart and warmth. Not even the half-dozen punctuation and spelling errors could keep me from sinking myself into Brouwer's fictional world. When I turned the final page, I closed my eyes and said aloud, "That is one darrrrn good book!" And I meant it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Second Thriller,
By Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Crown of Thorns (Nick Barrett Mystery Series #2) (Hardcover)
It started as a simple favor to friends. Antique dealers Glennifer and Elaine ask Nick Barrett to look into a painting. After disappearing almost fifty years before, it has suddenly shown up in the possession of Angel, a poor girl who claims to have gotten it from her Grammie Zora.
There is another man interested in the painting, and Nick starts trying to find out who that is. But the trail begins to get clouded by the history of the painting. What happened the night it disappeared? Meanwhile, Retha Herndon is worried about her little boy. The baby is very sick, but the others in her compound think all they should do is pray. But Retha is determined to get her son medical treatment. Will she get him out of the compound in time? This is the second book in the Nick Barrett mystery series. While the first one was deeply personal, this one finds Nick attempting to help strangers. Yet there are bits and pieces that continue the story from the first book. This story is strong. The various plot elements weave together. Naturally, this means I saw a few plot points coming early, but they are early plot points, so it's okay. The web continues to weave until we reach an emotional yet suspenseful ending. And it truly helps that we come to love these characters. The story does stop a couple times for some musings on the nature of God and the universe, but even these are interesting. This is a dark, atmospheric thriller from one of the best in the Christian market.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A compelling read,
By Laura Lou "Lou" (Belmont, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crown of Thorns (Nick Barrett Mystery Series #2) (Hardcover)
This is riveting and fast paced. Christian cults explored and exposed in fictional setting. A great read!
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