Review: While avid fans of the thriller / suspense genre may appreciate the instant action and relentless scene switches ..
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2013
Unlike many of the other reviewers, I found the first quarter of the book ponderous and difficult to decipher, it did not present an auspicious beginning.  I’m a fan of the use of the interior monologue narration WHEN the characters are solidly placed or introduced.  But to head-hop too early or too frequently before establishing at least a cursory introduction to the characters is problematic.  While avid fans of the thriller / suspense genre may appreciate the instant action and relentless scene switches before there is some sense of the characters, I prefer a little handshake so I have some sense of my characters.That being said, the book did improve with several unexpected twists and a nice mix of tension with moments to breath that sprinkled in humor and some romance to more fully develop and establish Doris’ character: a strong woman with brains and a heart, and the fortunate advantage of having some military training that will aid her in the trials to come.  I enjoyed the doppelganger element, and the faster pace, although I did think that so many elements were converging to create havoc and threat that losing one or two wouldn’t have harmed the story.When I finished this book, I went back to see if I had missed great swathes of important information divulged early on, and I didn’t find it any more navigable: even knowing the players in the game.  While I loved the writing because it was clever and nuanced with exceptional choices that helped fuel tension and emotion, I still feel as if there were just a few too many elements added.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.