Review: On a Mission
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2013
This story was set in Columbus, Ohio, familiar territory for me and that helped draw me into the story. Although it didn't take much as the storyline was good. 21 Hours is based on the premise that if a crime isn't solved within the first 48 hours, chances of solving it diminish exponentially. Here, by the time Felix "O" O'Connor finds out his niece is missing, there are only twenty-one hours left.Stevens' story of a man on a mission is well told. It moves along at a good pace it's characters are likeable, especially O. Admittedly there were times when I couldn't figure out why O didn't take more action sooner, I still enjoyed following him as he formulated his plan of action. Additionally, I found a logic gap in the story involving the death of his father.Nonetheless, this story is exciting, and draws you in. It is more than just the search for a child, but discusses human frailty, loyalty and love. It wraps you around your heart strings, and keeps your heart beating at a fast pace as you read about the rescue of a child.Worth reading and I look forward to reading another of Stevens' books, Dead Peasants.Four and half stars.