Review: Action, Mystery, Great Characters
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2011
I've found a new favorite mystery writer--J. Gunnar Grey.After reading Grey'sDeal With The Devil, Part OneandDeal With the Devil Part Two, I knew I enjoyed her very capable and creative writing style. InTrophies (The Ellandun Wars)she has created another winner. The complex plot and the action scenes in this book kept me turning pages, but it's the characters that will stay with me, especially the protagonist Charles (AKA "Robbie".)  A pivotal event in Charles's childhood and the effects it had on him all his life made me care about him, especially as he worked to resolve his life-long anger and pain. His attacks of post-traumatic stress syndrome were presented in a startling and realistic manner--I could feel his terror. Although he is a master thief, he is a moral man--a contrast that makes him even more interesting. The other characters were well-defined too. I enjoyed Grey's humor throughout, and the ending left me satisfied.I highly recommend Trophies to readers of all ages (no profanity, sex, graphic violence), and I'm looking forward to future books in the Ellandun Wars series.