John L. DeBoer

This is about how ugly human nature can be — the ‘think of yourself first’ mentality. They were just boys in 1995; freshmen at the University of Vermont. They’d been drinking. It was a bad night with snow and low visibility. They didn’t see the car in front of them until it was too late. One of them checked the driver. Dead. In the back seat, a baby lay snuggled in a car seat in a blanket. It was alive. They left the scene. The baby would be fine. They’d call 911 when they got back to the dorm. Jim Dawson reflected the consequences of reporting themselves, “In the short term, I’d be grounded for sure. But I could imagine how this incident could forever mar my reputation. I’d be one of ‘those boys’ – the drunken teenagers on a joyride who killed a woman.”

Things have a way of coming back on you. Twenty years later, one of the four is dying of AIDS. He calls his friends together while he’s in the hospital. What he admits to them is how the ‘incident’ has continued to haunt him all this time. He didn’t realize when he began talking that the nurse was still present. They all have reputations that could be forever damaged if someone reports them. Jim is a doctor; Bob Krechman is a retired football player; and Al Granger, who has the most to lose, is the Governor of Pennsylvania and considering a Presidential bid.

We see this story from many different angles. We have the boys themselves; their wives and families; the nurse who just happens to know the baby, now grown; and Granger’s backers who have a personal interest in his campaign. The story is told from Jim Dawson’s perspective. He had not even told his wife of their secret until now when the future had become so uncertain. The only aspect that was too unbelievable was that it was built upon coincidence that the nurse knew the man who’d been orphaned. This is an engrossing tale of how these three men will withstand having their reputations destroyed. How far will they go to save those reputations? Rating: 4 out of 5.… (plus d'informations)

How Little We Know, by John L. DeBoer was an enjoyable and fast-paced read. A brilliant combination of action and intrigue that will surely make this title a 'must read' for any who enjoy the action, adventure, intrigue or thriller genres.

Starting off in How Little We Know, readers will immediately meet Luke Elliot; one of the book's main characters – and they will 'watch' as Luke's life is forever altered in seemingly the blink of an eye.

Shortly thereafter, Kimberly Stanton, a key witness in the very prominent United States vs. Gianelli trial makes her appearance. The federal court case she's testifying in is national news because the prosecution is attempting to lock away a high-ranking mafia goon. All Kimberly must do is provide her witness statement to the judge and jury – and stay alive while she's at it. Once the trial is over, WITSEC whisks Kimberly away for a new start as Jessica Morrow.

Two separate lives – two separate states; yet, Luke Elliot and Jessica Morrow are barreling toward each other with the velocity of a high-speed commuter train.

While I don’t want to give away any of the story, I can tell you that Luke and Jessica both have skeletons in their closets – apparently of the zombie genus as they’re definitely rising from the grave. Elliot is a well-respected business man, but he has a past he’d rather remain hidden; not to mention that Morrow, herself, is running from an unspeakable past.

In summary, How Little We Know was an excellent read. A fictional tale; well-written with lots of intrigue and cat-and-mouse nuance. Bottom-line, an action-packed thrill ride. Five stars…… (plus d'informations)

Skeleton Run by John L. DeBoer

Twenty years ago four young men are in a car accident. They leave the scene and a baby behind. They kept this secret fearing it would ruin their lives. When one of the four falls deathly ill the secret is discovered by someone. Soon they are blackmailed, and their futures and lives are in jeopardy. Add to it that one of the four is a Pennsylvania Governor, who has the most to lose.

The friends are carrying a deep secret. Each one handles it in their own way. Guilt and unforgettable tragedy is not easy to overcome, they find out the hard way. The plot is original, very intense with dramatic moments, psychological suspense and danger. For every action there are consequence, and some become unthinkable, for everyone has a "skeleton" they are hiding.

I highly recommend Skeleton Run to those who love a great psychological thriller. A definite five-star read!… (plus d'informations)