I received a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. Tyler Karras, adjusts to being in America and begins living the “American Dream”. Until his parents and his sister are tragically killed in a car accident, his brother Nick, who was driving the car survives but with injuries. Riddled with guilt for forcing Nick to pick up the family from the airport knowing he was hung over and tired, Ty takes him in and stays by his side during every step of his recovery. Nick drowns his guilt and grief with drugs and alcohol and Ty tells him it’s time to leave. Shortly thereafter, Nick gets mixed up with the Russian mafia, unable to intervene, Ty focuses on Jillian, the love of his life. Tragedy hits home once again when Ty loses his wife and unborn child. Ty bent on vengeance makes a deal with the devil…The Russian mafia. With a case of mistaken identity this story puts you on a suspenseful rollercoaster ride of a lifetime. This book far surpassed my expectations. I was also intrigued by the little twist in the end, it was an awesome book. This was definitely one of my top ten best novels of 2012! ( )

In a twisty-turny rollercoaster ride, the author deftly manages to keep the reader on the edge of their sear, wondering just what will happen next. Not simply a man and woman on the run for their lives, it weaves moral questions about revenge, self-sacrifice and the willingness to destroy another to gain the upper hand and ameliorate pain of the past. With a decision made in the half-witted haze of alcohol, Tyler thrusts himself and his target into a world that requires they run, hide and outwit those who are chasing them.

With clever character insights and a narration that allows for the inner voices and reactions of the characters to seem very real and immediate: the author has provided moments that are straight punches to the gut , having your pulse pound in fear for them, and you cheering on the characters to prevail and ultimately succeed and survive.

A terrific read that has me putting this author on my “to be stalked” list for her next release!

I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review with the IOB Tours. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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