Eileen Schuh's "The Traz" which is the first novel in the BackTracker series is a compelling read that will keep you turning pages.
The heroine, Katrina, is orphaned at 13 and left with nowhere to go and no one to turn to. She is brilliant (a member of Mensa), wealthy and beautiful. She meets Shrug, a much older biker and member of the The Traz motorcycle gang.
She goes with him to live at the Traz's compound in the backwoods of Alberta. At the compound Shrug protects her from the other gang members but uses her intelligence and youth to discover intel on the gang and their drug dealings.
With what she has learned about the gang's dealings she realizes she will never be able to leave the compound alive. That's when Chad, an undercover cop joins the gang. Will he be her ticket out?
This is a great novel with some life lessons to be learned. It is classified as Young Adult but adults will enjoy it too!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Not Happily Ever After
Bonnie Trachtenberg's "Wedlocked" begins the day of Rebecca and Craig's marriage. The wedding and reception are one disaster after another. From the nephew kicking a hole in the wedding cake to Rebecca hearing never before revealed dark secrets about her new husband.
Bonnie then takes us back in time to Rebecca's youth and the path her life took to lead her to that moment at the altar next to a man she's not sure she knows - let alone loves. Her love of acting takes her from the theaters of New York to the studios in Los Angeles. Her experiences there eventually force her back to New York where she meets Craig when she is at her most vulnerable.
After the wedding comes the honeymoon from hell. A fairy tale trek through Italy that is more Brothers Grimm than Cinderella. Although a knight in shining armor arrives to help Rebecca in her time of need.
You'll laugh, you'll cry but most of all you'll enjoy the journey with this wonderful character.
It's a great story. I did find it a little slow through some of the Hollywood section but overall a very strong debut by Bonnie.
Bonnie then takes us back in time to Rebecca's youth and the path her life took to lead her to that moment at the altar next to a man she's not sure she knows - let alone loves. Her love of acting takes her from the theaters of New York to the studios in Los Angeles. Her experiences there eventually force her back to New York where she meets Craig when she is at her most vulnerable.
After the wedding comes the honeymoon from hell. A fairy tale trek through Italy that is more Brothers Grimm than Cinderella. Although a knight in shining armor arrives to help Rebecca in her time of need.
You'll laugh, you'll cry but most of all you'll enjoy the journey with this wonderful character.
It's a great story. I did find it a little slow through some of the Hollywood section but overall a very strong debut by Bonnie.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
This Devil Will Surprise You
Another great read! The Devil Stood Up by Christine Dougherty is packed with chilling images, heartrending drama and a Devil you may actually root for.
A woman brutally murders her child and a lawyer with far-reaching political ambitions manages to get her set free. The heinous nature of the crime and lack of justice attracts the Devil's notice. The Devil decides he must stand up for the poor child and comes to earth. He's determined to track down the arrogant lawyer and bring him to hell for early punishment. Once here he encounters a cast of characters who are either determined to send him back to Hell or aid him in his search for justice.
A word of warning - this novel is not for the easily squeamish. The murder the child is brutal and extremely disturbing. That being said, Christine has created a brilliant story with characters that come alive. Some you'll hate and some you'll love. The story twists and turns and keeps you guessing.
A woman brutally murders her child and a lawyer with far-reaching political ambitions manages to get her set free. The heinous nature of the crime and lack of justice attracts the Devil's notice. The Devil decides he must stand up for the poor child and comes to earth. He's determined to track down the arrogant lawyer and bring him to hell for early punishment. Once here he encounters a cast of characters who are either determined to send him back to Hell or aid him in his search for justice.
A word of warning - this novel is not for the easily squeamish. The murder the child is brutal and extremely disturbing. That being said, Christine has created a brilliant story with characters that come alive. Some you'll hate and some you'll love. The story twists and turns and keeps you guessing.
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