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4.0 out of 5 stars
From J. Kaye's Book Blog, September 26, 2008
The beginning of the book jumps into action when Canadian Valerie McCormick witnesses the murder of two FBI agents while on vacation in Seattle.
The FBI has been trying to track down this evasive Miquel DeOlmos. Witnesses end up dead when they try to testify against this Latin drug lord. Valerie agrees to help, but she has no idea what's in store and ends up in a witness protection program only to find out it's not enough. When her children's safety is at risk, she takes matters into her own hands by hunting down DeOlmos herself.
My only complaint was I didn't completely believe all of the FBI procedures. Keep in mind, I'm not expert and all of it might be true. As a reader, I wasn't convinced.
Although the story was about the FBI and witness protection, it had a CSI Miami feel to it. I loved the story. The characters were crystal clear with depth. Once I got started, I had trouble putting the book down.
Joylene Nowell Butler is an author to put on your watch list. Her books are packed with non-stop suspense and I look forward to reading more.
More reviews can be found on http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Butler's "Dead Witness" rocks, September 9, 2008
Joylene Nowell Butler's mystery, "Dead Witness," is a heart pounding, visceral story about a mother's love for her three daughters and the impossible decision that faces her: should she endanger her own and her family's lives by testifying to a murder she witnessed?
The primary character, Valerie McCormick, will win your heart. Vulnerable and full of self doubt, she is fiercely strong when her family is threatened. And the antagonists, the deadly DeOlmos brothers, are creepy, charming, and gorgeous - enough to make any sane reader get up and lock the doors.
Ms. Butler, a Canadian native, sets her tale in Seattle; Prince George, Canada; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The story races from one place to another, leaving you gasping with its twists and turns. The delightfully complex plot rivals any police story I've read, and the compelling characters far surpass those usually found in genre fiction.
If you like a dynamic read with remarkable characters, get out and buy Dead Witness
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An unusual thriller, September 30, 2009
Dead Witness has more characterization than many thrillers, so it's a bit unusual, but that worked for me. I enjoy characterization, especially when it's done this well.
This was one of those books I didn't want to end. I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Valerie and Canaday, the two main characters. They are vivid and real and somehow compliment the plot, pacing, and twists in Dead Witness. The dialogue in this novel felt a real as it gets, which helped hold me in the story. But yet another reason Dead Witness shines so brightly is the DeOlmos brothers, the bad guys. They're evil but oh so human. Individually, they're scary and believable and sometimes even charming, but there's something about the way they interact and play off each other that makes them all the more realistic and complex and all the more terrifying. But it's Valerie who gets my highest praise. She's a fascinating mix of vulnerability and strength, naivety and savvy, purity and seductress.
The writing style is crisp and dynamic and consistent, perfect for a thriller. I loved reading Dead Witness and hope there will be a sequel.
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