Three Reviews of Three Terrific Books
Reviews by Joseph Lewis, author of Black Yéʼii and Fan Mail
I had the pleasure of reading three books in three different genres I feel you might enjoy. Here are my reviews:
“Understanding one’s past can be difficult. Confronting one’s past and finding justification for it might be impossible. That’s the dilemma and task facing August Simms as he travels back to Rhome, Texas, in 1897 in Brian Kaufman’s brilliant novel, A Persistent Echo. While it might be categorized as a work of historical fiction, it defies strict placement in one genre, as he deftly blends and blurs lines. Filled with wit and wisdom, his prose is poetic, yet sparse with only what is necessary to keep the reader turning pages. Simms faces his past and tries to reconcile what happened to him, to his wife, and to those who were affected by a murder and lynching that took place so long ago. If you read one book this year cover to cover, this book by Kaufman needs to be it. A passionate 5 Star recommendation!”
Joseph Lewis, Reviewer and award-winning Author of Black Yéʼii and Fan Mail.
“In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin, you find a bright and tenacious pair of Chicago detectives who team up with one of the most interesting, quirky characters I’ve come across in a long time. The trio tries to solve a series of murders that echo executions and put away a former army operative who they discover is behind it all. Throw in two rival gangs vying for control of the city’s drug trade, and you have a thriller that keeps you turning pages until you reach the ending. Honestly, this is one of the best books I’ve read in a very long time! I wanted to put it down only to prolong my reading of it, but I couldn’t. The pacing, the characters, the action were spectacularly crafted. I can’t believe this is Rabin’s first book, and I can’t wait for book #2. An enthusiastic 5 Star recommendation!”
Joseph Lewis, Reviewer and award-winning Author of Black Yéʼii and Fan Mail.
“Terminal Exchanges by Gary Gerlacher is #5 of the Docker/Banshee series, and while I enjoyed the other books, this might be his best. Set in Miami, Docker is an emergency room doctor. A gang storms into the hospital and assassinates one of his patients, but it doesn’t end there. He discovers that a woman and her young son might be next. So Docker does what he does best- besides heal patients. He and his trusty former police dog set out trying to find answers, only to discover that there is much more to this than just a gang. Terminal Exchanges is intricately crafted, fast-paced, and the action is nonstop. Gerlacher creates characters the reader can connect with, and he has a knack for creating tension. His writing sticks with you long after you close the book. A wonderful, fun read worthy of a 5 Star recommendation.”
Joseph Lewis, Reviewer and award-winning Author of Black Yéʼii and Fan Mail.
I hope you check these three books out. You won't be disappointed.