Review: A Compelling Murder Mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2014
Right from the start "Nightfall" caught my attention, weaving a story of murder, emotions, dangers, excess, corruption, betrayal, hopelessness and the will to survive... one that kept me eagerly reading until the very end. Brian White has crafted a sharply compelling story that feels like a classic whodunit, but with a sharp and evocative female lead to carry it into the modern era. The novel manages to be gritty and intense, yet smooth and emotionally charged.The story centers around Ezzy Morgan, a paramedic turned private investigator who s jaded and hardened by the dark and dangers elements of Middleton. As Ezzy finds herself tasked with solving the mystery of a client's friend's death, her world is turned upside down; hidden secrets come to light, criminal factions in Middleton "put the screws" to her in an effort to solve the murder and Ezzy's very life hangs in the balance.What I liked about the novel is that it feels real and authentic with a lush and emotive tone; drawing you into the story and weaving a tale that is memorable and compelling. Ezzy is a character that stands out, from her jaded thoughts and actions to her determination to survive and solve the far reaching mystery that is laid at her feet. The writing is engaging, vivid, fast-paced and warmly stylized... each part of the story adds a to the tale in intriguing ways.Overall, this was a captivating and entertaining murder mystery that certainly left an impression. Mr. White has a talent for storytelling that left me eager to read more and delve even deeper into Ezzy Morgan's gritty life.