"Possession Point", by Glenn Burwell

Detective Robert Lui book #5

I find this story to have an interesting plot, engaging characters and particularly appealing to me being a Canadian is the setting: the beautiful city of Vancouver and its Okanogan Valley. Robert Lui is the main player, now a private detective/researcher with a flair for finding trouble and solutions is there to entertain us all through the mystery. Robert has recently made a career and a personal change and has his doubts that he made a good move…..

The story in a few words:

When a string of construction accidents plague Vancouver where deaths have occurred, Robert hired to find out what is the cause and who is really behind the tragedies, heads out to Surrey to find out why young men who have recently immigrated from Hong Kong have become victims and what was behind the insurance co. aggressiveness.

Further thoughts:

I love this story even if I missed the previous saga and all its recurring characters in no way, did I feel lost. The author did a fine job situating us and introducing his players, I would say in whole smooth sailing. It is also vividly said to kept us engaged from start to finish.

Well done

I received this book from the first reviewer program for my thoughts: this is the way I see it.

"The Sea Captain's Wife", by Tilar J. Mazzeo

A true story of mutiny, love and adventure

“The Sea Captain’s Wife”, is the story of Mary Ann Patten and what she accomplished in the short time she lived in the 1800. She was only 19 on Sept. 5 1856 when her husband was truck down by disease and ultimately kill him. They were near Cape Horn when she took charge…this is her story.

This is a storytelling said with skills and definitely well researched. Guiding us through the challenges of the sea takes one with ability and knowledge and the author shows every sign she did this and very well. Some say the narrative is crip and engaging and very detailed but leave it to me to have a rough time with all of this. There are far too many details about ships, sailing, ports, rivers, towns…etc. to have kept me fulling tune till the end.

This blend of adventure, romance and historical insight may be well said and exceptional, I never managed to stay with it, my mind wanted to move on and read something else…definitely not my cup of tea.

My thanks to St-Martin Press and Netgalley for this ARC

"The Redemption File", by Marc Sinibaldi

This mystery has Detective Brandon Sidney living in the wake of a personal tragedy had to dealt with the murder of his best friend and partner Derek Hill. It seemed evidence showed Derek was on the take. Not believing this to be so, Brandon maneuvers through an underworld of drug dealers, rival cops, weapon smugglers to solve not only Derek’s murder but also to clear his name….

I was on the edge of my seat following Brandon confronting a labyrinth of corruption while dealing with his personal drama. The author deftly balances the crime and personal struggle and by doing so he has expertly penned an emotionally charge thriller for us to enjoy.

The fast paced and tightly woven narrative is vividly said and very engaging. The tension is relentless and never lets go, needless to say I was hooked from the start. I love the gritty plot line and how Brandon tackled the investigation leaving no stone unturned.

Drugs, murders, smugglings, kidnappings, mole in the department, mob boss and it goes on and on….what is not to like when you have a story filled with all kinds of excitements.

Well said and well done

Thank you Lisa from Swell Media for this ARC which I received via Netgalley for my thoughts: this is the way I see it.