Review: Savior
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
Savior is a riveting thriller that leaves death and destruction in its wake. Yet, within all the anger and cruelty there is tenderness and sacrifice.Al and his teenage son, Ricky decide to take a South American vacation to honor the passing of Ricky's mother. Al spends this time trying to reconnect with his son, but when Ricky uncovers an old Mayan tablet father and son are catapulted into a crime world with a sinister plan. After a violent attack, Al sacrifices himself in order to safe his son and is captured by the Santos Muertos. Ricky knows the importance of the tablet and will stop at nothing to protect it, but who will protect him?Savior is told in a matter of fact way, lacking the fluff of descriptive language, which seems to work well for the story. This tone effectively conveys the strained relationship between Ricky and Al, the methodical thinking of the Santos Muertos, and the, often times, irrational thinking of a teenager. The story keeps a quick pace with danger lurking around every corner, arousing a reader's attention and making it difficult to put the book down.Savior is a story of love, friendship, and coming of age,  filled with thought-provoking action and intrigue.  There is something in this story for everyone and I recommend picking up a copy.