Review: An abrupt ending, but a tight suspense story nonetheless
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2014
The Candidate is a short work, but manages to pack a lot into a short number of pages. It has an abrupt ending makes it seem like either part of a larger work or a substory for another book.Nick Thorneycroft is a headhunter for an international corporation in Luxembourg. He wakes up one morning with no memory of the night before, but an interesting reminder. While trying to figure that out, he is tasked by his company to interview an intriguing new candidate. Things spiral into more intrigue as Nick is kidnapped and questioned, beaten and left with nothing but questions. Before the end of the story, he may find out things he wished he hadn't.The story is filled with some interesting characters and makes me wonder what kind of quirky people might inhabit Luxembourg. I liked the story and level of suspense from this newer author. My only complaint is of the abrupt stop the novel makes. I kept turning pages wondering where the rest of the story is. Maybe the point was to make me want more. I still recommend it for anyone looking for a new corporate thriller.I was given a review copy of this book by the author, Daniel Pembrey, and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this intriguing new novel.