Review: Great-action-packed-novel.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 19, 2011
I came across The Reluctant through a free book giveaway on Mysti Parker's website. I had just downloaded kindle on my computer, and through trial and error, I finally managed to open the book. And what a book it turned out to be.Splitter gave us a flawed character in Tom Crayder, one that I was all set to dislike due to his wandering eye. By the time I reached the middle of the book, he had won me over. A typical married couple, Tom and his wife worked hard trying to make ends meet. In order to hang on to an airplane, his prized possession, Tom meandered a bit from the straight and narrow. His skill as a pilot and ability to remain calm under pressure set in motion life-altering events.The challenges and choices he was forced to make threw typical right out the window. Once Tom set a plan in motion, he followed it through with decisiveness. The unexpected plot twists kept this book a real page turner.Tom associated with many unsavory individuals, yet Splitter showed us that even those we consider `lowlifes' have redeeming qualities.I hated to see the book end, but I had The Willing waiting for me to read. I thoroughly enjoyed The Reluctant. It opened the door to The Willing and...wow! An action-packed adventure that I read in one sitting. I only took a break to grab a snack and drink to join me in front of my computer.I'm eagerly awaiting the next episode of the Crayder Chronicles.