Review: Stop The Presses Extra Extra Read All About It!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2014
Imagine a suspense filled fast paced story from the perspective of seasoned crime beat reporter, Gabriella Giovanni. BLESSED ARE THE DEAD by Kristi Belcamino(many years experience on the crime beat for major newspapers and TV) comes on the scene with a great story filled with dynamic characters.Each character is well developed seem to always add something special to the story line.  The main character is shown dealing with newspaper management who seems more interested in budgets than quality news.  Every newspaper has a news room where the staff deal with deadlines. Key reporters are always interested in getting a scope to beat the other newspapers with the exclusive details.  This is a story that is well developed and readers feel they are in the newsroom with Gabriella.  We see how the infighting of beginning reporters who don't think they should have to earn their position.  Belcamino educates her readers on what a reporter goes through to get the facts to write a fair story with verifiable facts.Gabrilla comes from a family that has dealt with the loss of love ones and how those losses affect how she pursue a serial killer.  We see how our reporter cultivates news sources and how she works within the system to find justice for those who have no one fighting for them.  I enjoyed how the main character struggles to win respect from colleagues and family.  We are so used to seeing great stories that have suspense and thrills from the law enforcement point of view it is great see the efforts of a newspaper reporter can keep readers on the edge of their seats biting their nails as Belcamino has a new twist and direction in every chapter.  I don't think anyone who starts reading BLESSED ARE THE DEAD will stop reading until the get to the end of the story.  No reader will be able to guess the ending. The powerful climax Belcamino first story will makes readers look for more from Belcamino.Her next book, BLESSED ARE THE MEEK due to be released on July 29th won't arrive soon enough . Belcamino brings this story to life in the newsroom, on the crime beat, and in Giovanni personal life.  She is passionate about her job and about life.  She just has a habit of always willing to put her personal life on the back burner so she can get the story.  This is a well earned 5 star novel for Kritsti Belcamino and I hope to see the develop into a long term series.  I welcome new authors who bring a fresh story line and great believable characters to her readers.