Review: A romantic suspense with gypsies, forensics, mystery, and more
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2011
Hell on the Heart by Nancy Brophy is a compelling romantic suspense that not only delves into the sinister world of human trafficking but also presents a fascinating look at how a community of gypsies keeps one foot firmly in their magical world while mastering the high tech potentials of forensic science. This may sound hard to follow, or overly intense, but it's wonderfully presented and well paced. The story is strong and the suspense is interesting and creative.Hell on the Heart begins with Cezi Romney up a tree with the wolves circling in the form of a really sleazy sexual predator and his sidekicks. But once the motorcycles are quiet and the cavalry becomes actual people, the depth of the story begins to take over. This story takes the reader outside of the sterile offices of acronym agencies and into the sinister world of clients profiling the victim of choice. But the sleek operation across borders in challenged by a culture steeped in mystery in a gated compound in the desert of Texas.Cezi is a fascinating woman and her destiny with the scarred Indian from a prophesy is the power behind this story. John Stillwater lives up to both his name and heritage, and his training. Even the primary villain, Cain, is presented with layers of delusion that make him compelling.Ms. Brophy has crafted a unique and fascinating story with rich cultures and a compelling cast of characters. This reader was thrilled to consider the clash of power between ancient beliefs and the latest technology, with some sleek airplanes.A recommended read!