Review: Murder, Mystery, Intrigue
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
This is my first read by this author. I had no expectations upon entering his realm and I must say, I was not at all disappointed. The characterizations are descriptive yet holds the reader's interest without distracting from the story; enticing you to become their friends. The scene descriptions and plot development are easily imagined, coaxing the reader to continue the journey and discover the author's intent.[Caution: possible tiny spoiler alert. But it's non-descriptive and vague and really is an itsy bitsy thing.]I have to admit though, I was a bit skeptical at the insertion of the paranormal. I had to stop and ponder how this would be beneficial to the author's up-to-then quite realistic tale. But I didn't stop very long, he had me hooked and I simply had to march on to learn what magic would hold this all together. Well, I needn't have worried. It seems this author is quite adept at surprising the reader while maintaining the story's platform; no magic required.[End of possible itsy bitsy spoiler]As this is, in part, a murder mystery I should interject that I was engrossed from beginning to end. Complete with thickening plot and unexpected surprises, it held me and lured me to its ultimate conclusion and heartwarming epilogue.This is a definite 5 out of 5 for me and I am certainly looking forward to reading another tale that Justin has to weave for us.