Review: A great story and contrast of characters.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2013
I have read all three of JF Smith's Novels.  This novel does not disappoint.If you are looking for a lot of sex and erotica, then this book is NOT for you.  If you like stories with great characters who face the types of challenges that many of us have faced, you may be interested in considering JF Smith's novels.  I particularly enjoy the way JF Smith develops his characters.  The dialogue combined with the insight the character/narrator provides allows us to see the character's development as he navigates, fears, stereotypes, love life and fear of death.  Characters are complex and we soon learn that all is not as it appears to be.  Have you ever had you jaw drop when you discovered a truth that blew your whole concept of a person or situation? Did you think you had the world all figured out just to turn around and find that you were looking at things from a naive or elf-centered viewpoint? That is what I love about this novel. The twists and turns that Matt takes as he deals with his capture. Matt learns that facing death really helps to clarify what really is important in life.  As Matt's journey continues he must confront his fears, deal with bigotry and push himself way out past his comfort zone.  I found myself, biting my nails, cursing, crying, laughing and just feeling warm all over as I read this story.  Yes there are some gory aspects to this story and it is not a walk through the park!  Life is messy and some have it messier than others.  As Matt courageously embraces what life has dished out for him he does find that there can be a silver lining to life's darker days.  I just could not put this story down.