Review: Eighty-Eight Keys
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2013
Eighty-Eight Keys is an intriguing romantic suspense novel about the complexity of relationships in the midst of murder, blackmail, threats, betrayal and hidden secrets. In her debut novel, author Catherine Lavender weaves an intense tale of mystery and suspense written in the third person narrative that alternates between the present with flashbacks of the past. The reader follows along as Leah tries to forge a life away from her restrictive upbringing in a Pentecostal family. She aspires to become a pianist, but along the way she faces turmoil and danger from the complicated entanglements in her relationships.This story has a large cast of characters who are realistic and flawed, their individual perspectives, intense dialogue and interactions keeps the reader on their toes. There is a lot that goes on in this multi-layered storyline, it is an action-packed story that is full of drama, murder, mystery and suspense mixed in with complicated romantic relationships. It has intriguing clues, secrets and twists and turns that keeps the reader engaged and guessing what will happen next. I have to admit that because there was so much going on in the story, I had to keep a list of the characters and take notes in order to keep up with them and their involvement throughout the story. Nonetheless, I found Eighty-Eight Keys to be a riveting romantic suspense story, it has a little bit of everything, what more could a reader ask for?!Eighty-Eight Keys is a fine debut novel for author Catherine Lavender. I look forward to seeing what future novels she has in store for her readers.Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review.