Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Seismic Influences: Priscilla Audette

   In Seismic Influences we join main character Joy in the early years of the sexual revolution. Joy tells us about the ups and downs of the 70's and the different types of people their were. Over-all I greatly enjoyed Seismic Influences. I was up all night reading it. My favorite part about this book is the fact that you never know what's going to happen. It's a mystery the whole time.
   There are definitely some interesting people involved in the storyline, each with their own motive. There is the very sick-minded owner of the restaurant. The married detective who works the murder of the body she finds. The Mississippi Cowboy. The jewelry store owner with a hidden profession. And the runner of an escort service.
   The end was never quite clear. You never know what's going to happen.

Chasing the Lost: Bob Mayer

   Chasing the Lost follows a group of ex-military,an ex-ranger, and a veterinarian as they attempt to rescue a boy Cole Briggs from kidnappers demanding $50 Million dollars in super-bowl bets from his father. His mother Sarah Briggs runs to Chase as she's being pursued by her son's kidnappers. It's a race to the short deadline that's been set.
   Wow. This definitely took some unexpected turns. All in all I loved it. There were a lot of technical details, but the story was still easily understood. I loved how all the ex-service men reacted when they were suddenly thrust back into action in a way none of them could have expected.
   With a fast moving plot and an ending that will stun you, this makes a perfect read for pretty much everyone. Absolutely amazing.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

White Lies: Alice Sabo

   White Lies revolves around an actor (Asher) who's struggling to piece together his life after it was torn a part by alcohol and drugs. It starts out with him being falsely accused of murdering a former manager of his who had stolen money from him. During this book it delves into his experiences with recovering lost friendships, finding love, and solving the mystery surrounding his false charges.
  
   He learns how to walk the straight and narrow, while narrowly avoiding temptation. A murder investigation is the last thing he needs while trying to recover his life again. Through an intricate plot Asher discovers himself facing numerous charges, that make it nearly impossible to guess the ending.
  
   White lies was an amazing book. I got it in the mail and I had it read a few hours later. It was a page-turner that left me craving more when it ended. I truly hope to have the privilege of reviewing more of Alice's books. She is a truly talented author, and I hope she finds a successful career that fully utilizes her talents.