Review: A Fantastic Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 13, 2012
I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.Thalia Shestacova is a marine archaeologist, and a woman who has lost her mother and brother to a tragic accident as a child. Or was it? As an adult, she has returned to her home village to discover the truth about the deaths of her mother and brother.This is an intriguing novel that is part mystery and part thriller. There is also a good dose of romance when Thalia meets Petros again, but the main focus of the story is written in mostly flashbacks to Thalia's childhood. I found the story to be very compelling, and I struggled to put it down! The descriptions of the island and it's people was very vibrant, and I could picture it, and them, quite clearly. I was very taken by the youngsters in this book. I wish I could just give a big hug to little Themis! He's adorable! Dimitris is quite studious and serious, but he is a fantastic character!When I found out what happened to Thalia's family, I was completely shocked and saddened; Shocked because I didn't see it coming, and saddened because the loss of a loved one is never easy.E.J. Russell has written a fantastic tale that hooked me from the first page! This book has adult themes that I feel would be unsuitable for younger readers; although neither erotic nor explicit, there is sex mentioned and some profanity. If you are looking for a mystery/thriller filled with Greek culture, this book is for you. I have never been to Greece, or any of the islands, but having read this book, I may just have to go and visit! - Lynn Worton (WaAR)