Review: A complex and engaging thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2013
In Retribution, author Charles R. Stubbs skillfully offers tidbits of intrigue that keep readers turning the pages till the wee hours of the night. If you haven't read his first book, Web of Deceit, Stubbs provides background facts on the returning characters in this second book in the series so that it can be read as a standalone. Once more, media manipulation and telecommunications influence the lives of ordinary people in the story. And once more, we are alerted to how media frenzy can affect us in the real world.Stubbs is adept at repeating certain scenes and showing them from the viewpoint of different characters. Not only does this technique give readers insight into an event from the perspective of multiple characters, but it also reinforces the imagery of the overall scene and builds suspense. He cleverly uses this technique while ensuring that the plot continues to move forward at a steady, dynamic pace. This is no easy task and sets Stubbs apart from his fellow thriller writers.If you love a complex plot and unusual characters, this thriller will definitely keep you engaged. Highly recommended.