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Read the article →| Category: | Thriller |
|---|---|
| Author: | Valerie J. Brooks |
| Publisher: | Black Leather Jacket Press |
| Publication Date: | August 16, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 298 |
| ISBN-10: | 1732373248 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1732373242 |
| ASIN: | B0B9VLDN25 |
In 1 Last Betrayal
by Valerie J. Brooks, Angeline Porter, a former criminal defense attorney, undertakes
a perilous journey to rescue her missing half-sister. Racing against time and
navigating a treacherous world of crime, betrayal, and deceit, Angeline must
rely on her determination and wit to outsmart a Boston mob and a violent
syndicate boss with powerful connections. With shocking clues, unexpected
alliances, and a life-or-death fight for survival, Angeline's race to save her
sister takes her to the brink, unveiling shocking revelations and taking her to
a world she never expected.
1 Last Betrayal by
Valerie J. Brooks is a riveting meld of thriller and suspense and Brooks wastes
no time in immersing readers in the suspense, making them guess as they follow
one clue after another. The setting is stunningly imagined and wonderfully
executed, and the author does a marvelous job of exploring the relationships
between the characters. The writing is
crisp and evocative, punctuated by engaging dialogues and superb descriptions.
The streams of consciousness plunge readers into the mind of the protagonist,
heightening the internal conflict. The author’s gift for plot is evident in
this spellbinding narrative. Readers follow shocking and incriminating clues
that keep them guessing at every turn while the odds are stacked against
Angeline. Renewing her connection with a charming FBI agent is a plot point
that augments the suspense as readers want to know what happens next between
them. The beautiful prose captures scenes in wonderful ways and Brooks skillful
plotting takes center stage. The result is a lingering and compelling
hair-raiser.
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