The Book: Murder City - review

 a lot of suspense

My Review

I enjoyed reading the book Murder City written by Dan Martin very much.
From the book cover, the location of the story, the characters and the story
itself, everything was well thought and well written.

I'm not sure this is a young adult book due to some violent scenes. However
it's a wonderful mystery with lots of suspense.

I recommend the book to everyone who likes to read an exciting story. 

Of course, I give without any doubt a 5 star rating for this fantastic writing.

It's always nice to get to know the author of the book a bit better.

That's the short biography of Dan Martin. 

About the author

Dan Martin provides novels and short stories that feature complex
characters and archetypes that will resonate with readers from a
wide back ground of interests.

Wilderness settings are frequently featured in Dan's work. They are
places he has known and terrain he has explored. He grew up in a
family of guides and outfitters in Northern Alberta and worked several
years as a field officer with Alberta Forestry Lands and Wildlife.

Dan is a semi-retired psychotherapist. Characters in his novels are
often a projection of personalities he has known during many years
of counselling offenders, people with personality disorders, victims
of abuse and oppression, or simply those dealing with life
adjustment issues.

Novels and short stories are featured on 

https://danmartinbooks.com

Thank you very much for this excellent reading chance Booktasters and
the author as well. All they wanted is my honest review, which I did. 

 

Cult of Darkness

An exciting thriller!

Summary

The cartels in Mexico have splintered, triggering violent conflict over control
of the illicit drug trade. One has risen to power above all others with its brutal
methods: The Riviera. Led by a shadowy figure known only as Kukulkan,
this powerful cartel has become the main source of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid
fifty times more potent than heroin. As mutilated bodies appear on the pristine
white sands of local beach communities, investors fear for the worst…their time
of peaceful prosperity has come to an end.

When the only son of a wealthy family goes missing in the heart of Mexico’s
Yucatan Peninsula, Alex Schofield is sent in to find him. A highly trained
ex-Delta soldier, he’s the best man for the job. There’s only one catch:
he has sworn to never kill again.

Amid the escalating conflict, a darkness grows among the dense forests and
Maya ruins. As the search brings Schofield closer, he must confront his own
violent past and decide if bloodshed is once again, the only way.

My Review

I already read and reviewed the Crucible of Fear  and now the Cult of Darkness.

I really enjoyed the Cult of Darkness due to the plot lines, the characters and the
historical Maya things. It was very detailed and fluently written. I also liked the
characters as well. And what a fantastic book cover!

Who should read this book? Well anyone who likes thrillers with slices
of history.

With lots of pleasure, I give this book a 5 star rating, due to the the exciting
and well written story

The author

D.W. Whitlock, author of Crucible of Fear, has been a storyteller for most
of his life. Starting with short stories scribbled in crayon, animation flip-books,
stop-motion and later CG animation for television and video games. 

While pursuing a career in animation, writing has always been the first
step, from short descriptions to detailed backstories. As a life-long reader
and book lover, crafting thriller novels felt like the natural evolution of those
first forays into writing.

When not writing, D.W. enjoys gaming, spending time with his family
and Triumph Motorcycles.

D.W. lives in California with his wife, son and dog, Nikki.

Bookreview: The Death of Me

"While reading, I sat on the edge of my chair."

 Legacy Series Book 1: The Death of Me

Summary

He’d rather save the Earth than exploit it. But buried bloodline secrets could
force this man of peace into a life he dreads…

David Jones moved to Tuscany to claim some much-needed headspace.
Hoping to focus on his philanthropic efforts and find love, he vows to steer
clear of his family’s underworld business. But he’s dragged into an ugly web of
organized crime when a good friend is heartbreakingly murdered…

Thrust into a leadership role, David navigates the treacherous mob world while
becoming romantically entangled with a stunning young female intelligence agent.
But even as he faces traitorous threats from within, his new love interest’s standing
with Italian authorities might be his fatal undoing.

Will this struggling humanitarian get his happily ever after or
end up sleeping with the fishes?

My Review

I always enjoy the crime thrillers of Carolyn M Bowen. This story is as all
her books really tensive. While reading, I sat on the edge of my chair.

The cover, the short chapters, the clear writing and lots of twists made the book 
very good. I hope the sequels will follow soon.

I will recommend this book to all who want to read  thrillers and especially
crime thrillers.

Of course I give a five star rating for this tensive, good written book.    

The author

Of course Carolyn M. Bowen isn't unknown for me, and for the readers of this
blog. She already was a guest in the author in the picture blog posts. Check this
link. 

I also reviewed former books of her:

"One" on this link. 

"Primed for Revenge" on this link. 

Publication date "The Death of Me" : 4 January 22