Review: Mesmerizing Mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 29, 2013
As several paths come together in an explosive beginning, you can't help but be drawn into unable to look away. You have to know more - who are these people, what just happened and why.Author Sam Berretti has crafted a suspenseful mystery in DOUBLE MAYHEM. The story is well-balanced with colorful characters, witty dialogue and action sprinkled with a touch of humor and a hint of romance.It all begin when Doris Watson reluctantly goes on a blind date and ends up killing a syndicate hit man. From there Doris' world is turned upside down and she no longer knows who to trust.A military brat, Doris enjoys her simply life as a professional engineer creating amazing devices. She's no trained assassin or spy, just an ordinary woman. She is suddenly embroiled in life-threatening circumstances when she's asked to take a secret handoff from a Chinese agent who believes she's someone else. To complicate matters more, she's been entrusted to care for a mysterious psychic child.Doris knew the blind date was a bad idea, she just didn't know how bad.This is a mesmerizing mystery filled with fast action and realistic characters. The emotions run the gamut from terror to heartwarming, from funny to heartbreaking. There are intriguing twists and turns to keep you guessing. Doris is a heroine you can't help but like and pull for. She's smart, strong and independent with just enough flaws to be endearing.DOUBLE MAYHEM is the first installment in a new Seekers Mystery series that is sure to have a great following. Berretti has created a new female heroine that mystery lovers will be keeping an eye out for.FTC Full Disclosure - A digital copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.