Review: Solid story line
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
The Author by T.J. BlakeRyan Milligan, a famous author, has recently purchased a house on Mulberry Lane. He decided to downsize after his wife disappeared in the middle of the night four years ago, taking their two young children with her. In spite of his continued devoted efforts, to the detriment of his writing career, he hasn’t been able to find a single trace of her or his children yet.His new house felt familiar to him to the first time he saw it. As he toured the house in consideration for purchasing it, he had a sense of déjà vu, feeling as if he was intensely knowledgeable about this house. This feeling was the primary reason he purchased the house. He felt as if he’d come home. Shortly after his purchase though, strange things began to happen. He could hear movement and footsteps in the basement; yet whenever he investigated, no one was ever there. His furniture would frequently be rearranged in the kitchen or other rooms. His possessions would be relocated. On a few occasions, messages were carved into furniture or written upon walls.The strange happenings didn’t end in Ryan’s house, though. The entire area, once known for its safety, was now under the siege of a serial killer who stalked, raped, and brutally murdered blonde women. The murders grew closer and closer to Ryan’s very street.  And what was up the foxes in the area? Were they really watching him from the forested areas near his home?T.J. Blake is a young, talented author whose work continues to improve with each submission. The Author was at times gripping, with suspense building from one page to the next. Blake hasn’t yet mastered the art of dialogue over description, but I suspect it’s a skill he’ll soon grasp. The book also contained some punctuation and grammatical errors that should have been edited out before publication, but again, this is something that will be perfected in time and with the right editor.Blake has the unerring skill to know a how to tell a good story.  In all of his work, he has the bones of a great story. This is an author to watch. His talent is quite remarkable.I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.I rate The Author 3 very solid stars. Keep your eyes on T.J. Blake. This author is going places.