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With the holiday, Labor Day gathering of family and friends at my house, my blog got put on hold.  Now that the dust has settled, I discovered a thrilling thriller.

The Last Child
John Hart
978-0-312359324

John Hart shows why he is an Edgar Winner as a extraordinary storyteller.  Hart's third novel, The Last Child is a thrilling thriller. This is the story of a 13 year old boy, Johnny, obsessed with finding out what happened to his twin sister.  This,  coupled with a life filled with more drama than a 13 year old should face. The depths of emotions and storyline will keep you reading.  The chracterizations are on the point.  This is a heart breaking story, with unforgettable chracters and deep emotions, at its best.

Six Suspects

Vikas Swarup
Minotaur
9780312605032


In case the name doesn’t sound familiar, this Vikes Swarup, you know , Slumdog Millionaire. This is Swarup’s long awaited second novel exploring diverse views of modern day India in the form of a thriller.

Vivek “Vicky” Ray, playboy son of the Home Minister of Uttar Prade, is an awful individual, and that is putting it mildly. After a five-year murder trial, ended with him receiving an acquittal, decided to throw a party to celebrate. It was during this blowoutbash, he is found shot to death.

This is not your ordinary whodunit. This is a thriller, with the police identifying six suspects, each of whom is carrying a different gun. This story tells the tales of each suspect suffering some life threatening issues all at the hands of the brazen Vicky. All, with plausible reasons to want him dead.

This is an ambitious undertaking, with complex plots, assorted characters and a bit of humor. Rich with India Culture, this is a fascinating cannot put down book!