Review: Good enough, but can use improvement
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2013
Despite a character getting romantic after her daughter goes missing (difficult for me to accept as women don't usually cope with trauma by getting involved in amorous situations), this story was fairly written, and a rather quick read that somehow kept my interest. Don't get caught up with punctuation different from American styles or you'll never read a good novel. I love British authors with their single quote marks, etc., as most have brilliant turn of phrase. With that said, this Canadian writer was highly refreshing. Albeit the storyline moved quickly and characters were enjoyable enough, a few, including Jeremy, could have been better developed. Again, this is a Canadian author (vast differences in writing techniques, but he wasn't using words incorrectly, people) whose writing may seem "off" to those less world-traveled or readers who stick with their own regional comfort zone. I feel Rauven Hill has potential. Educate yourselves by learning cool terminology used in other countries!  I've read countless free novels, and found many to poorly written to get 1/3rd through, therefore I'm curious to see Part 2 of this series. And will happily fork over $$ for the read. Sure a name was incorrectly used, but with a little more editing and numerous reads from friends to catch minor errors, I'm sure Mr. Hill will provide a more worthy novel in his second installment.My two biggests points of discord:1) Figuring out the criminal midway through, which can turn off many readers who aren't reading out of curiosity and attempting to get a feel for new authors. I enjoy discovering new authors instead of going with best-selling authors who tend to fly on their laurels.2) Feeling a bit like I was reading a women's read. I enjoy chick-lit as much as the next guy (hey, it's an insight into how some women think), and don't mind mysteries peppering tales with humor and romance, but I prefer to read gushy stuff in girly novels and more good ole brutal action in my thrillers.For what it's worth, if I feel an author is worthy of a second chance, I review by listing what I felt  was lacking or could be improved upon. Hopefully Rayven T. Hill will take a few suggestions from all reviewers, and write a smashing follow up. He's a real talent who needs slight pruning to bring his work full bloom!