Review: Characters so Real You Know Them
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2014
I have read all of Pembrey's books, and this novella is a superb addition to the library. He writes so descriptively that it is like you are there. At the same time, he tells stories that truly reflect human nature. The Harbour Master is a policeman in Amsterdam dealing with many serious issues, and he finds that doing the right thing appears to be wrong, and his family becomes threatened as a result. The characters are very real and of considerable depth. A hidden fact seriously affects the ongoing action as police corruption, political influence, human trafficking, and murder combine to create a slow-paced but suspenseful thriller. I am definitely going to read this again, and recommend it to all.