Review: What if everything you wrote came to life?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 14, 2013
I love the cover and plot of this novel. I became so engrossed, I didn’t have time to write any notes. I think that is a good thing, because I do not want to give anything away.Every time I read the title, I become misled, thinking the book is about a broken heart or failed romance. Not so. Look at the cover and it will dispel that idea. Read the book and the cover defines itself even more.I thought I had an idea of where the book was going, but Patrick Royal did a fantastic job of twisting and turning the plot, leaving me in doubt. The depth of the horror and terror that Tom was going through kept me bouncing back and forth between reality and insanity.I couldn’t tell if it was real or all in his mind.Did Tom’s isolation lead him off the deep end?It is amazing what the mind is capable of and Shattered is a great example of a human brain’s ability to take us down a path we may not want to go.Michael, Tom’s best friend came running when the shit hit the fan. He would do anything to help his friend.The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat.The ending totally blew me away. I never saw it coming until it was here, the very last paragraph.I think my jaw dropped open. Then I laughed, as if I was the crazy person.Excellent job, Patrick, and I can hardly wait to read more of your work.5 STARS – Would Highly Recommend To OthersI received this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.