Review: Exciting and Thought Provoking
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
In 'Web Of Deceit' by Charles R Stubbs I learnt that there are 1.2 million members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. As one of those 1.2 million I particularly enjoyed the bird-watching aspect of the story. Although I hasten to add this is not a tale just for twitchers or bird fanatics; simply that it adds to the brew.Another thread which runs strongly through the book is, what Charles describes as, 'people who misuse the media to distort facts, exploit innuendo and ruin lives'.This is a feature of everyday life which I must admit I paid little attention to until I read Web Of Deceit. The way this aspect of our society is woven into the story is so authentic and so familiar that it becomes almost a wake up call.Then there is the tale itself; a twisting, engrossing thriller set against the dramatic background of the Welsh coast, involving realistic warts-and-all characters with whom I came to empathize and care about.This was a thoroughly satisfying book, cleverly plotted and well written by an author at the top of his game. It's also a book that will leave you thinking about the power of the press and the pliability of public opinion.