Review: A thriller with a lot of heart (and a side of crazy)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
Let's get something straight. I love books. I love thrillers. I also love endings that grab me out of the blue. If you can trick me, then you are an author that I want to read. Andrea Johnson Beck does all that. She proves her writing chops in this follow up to Deadly Deception.Deadly Revelation picks up where the first book leaves off. The ride is fast and furious which makes for an enjoyable read. There was never a point where I felt the story lagged even a little.Carter and Anne are back at it, fussing and fighting, and moving towards that deadly tango that they've been playing. Anne pulls all of her strength and fight to protect her life and those she loves. Just like the first book, she's a real and believable character. You want to cheer for her as she runs straight at her problems. She's a strong female character that doesn't wilt, and she doesn't shy away from the situation. I loved that we got to see her relationship with Claire grow. No spoilers, but you'll see a side to Anne that is familiar to anyone who has tried to reconnect with friends and family. Adding these touches to the story makes it feel like you're peeking into a friend's life.I've always loved Andrea's attention to detail, and that shows in this book as well. She guides you through several subplots along the way that builds relationships with the characters and attaches you to them even more than you already were. Whether it's sounds or emotions, you are able to experience them alongside her characters thanks to her descriptions. Don't mistake this for flowery language. You can tell that she has chosen every word carefully for their impact and use.No spoilers, but I have to say this about the ending: It sat in my mind causing me to actually dream about it that night. You read that right. It got into my dreams. That's the kind of ending I love. Don't miss it.