Review: A Wonderfully Done Tale by a New-to-me Author!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2011
I have found my new favorite author.  He describes a disabled adult community, in both the occupants and the caretakers you may find there, extremely well.  The view of a silent patient is very well done and loved the association with Chateau d'If. The MC was very believable and likeable, true to his age and circumstance.  As a reader, you found yourself investing in each character presented as the story unfolded not knowing of their role in the future. This seemed to be the due to the wonderful way the auhor is able to fully "color in the lines" of a character by more showing and being light on the telling.  I appreciate that and shows a writer with "good chops".The book takes you on a twisted road that bids to you when you set it down to come read some more.  I loved the underwater descriptions, actually finding myself holding my breath in spots and enjoying the author's ability to breath life into his descriptive words. There were several shocking moments that rang true and did not feel out of place, like they were just inserted.  This was done very well.There were a couple of word usage errors, nothing that was redundant or annoying.  There were however many strange indents almost resembling that used to insert an additional prose or work that is set apart from the rest of the story.Overall, this was a great thriller/mystery/suspense from an author I cannot wait to read from once again.Thanks Michael!Keep up the great work!!