3 out of 4 stars
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Nemesis, by Steven Anthony Bartlett, is the second volume of a trilogy about the life of Isaac Montgomery. The story picks up where book one ends. It is a relatively short read coming in at only 130 pages.
Isaac is drawn more and more into the fast-paced business world that he had tried to abandon. A sense of duty obliges him to strive to fulfill the promise he made to his uncle to run the Von Horns’ company. He pledged to spend more time in Scotland with his wife, Beth. They planned their wedding and wanted a family. Tragically, Beth suffered a health crisis and went into a coma. While she was incapacitated, Isaac returned to London to attend to his uncle’s company.
Isaac soon realized that he was now the focus of the evil plans of other greedy characters. His future CEO position in the company had made others envious of his fortune. One wealthy woman, who professed to love him, pursued Isaac. She skillfully spun her web around him and slowly began to draw him in for the kill. Can Isaac remain faithful to Beth? What if she never awakes from her coma? Is fate pushing him towards a woman who knows the business world and can help him succeed in his uncle’s business?
In this second installment of the series, Isaac’s moral dilemma has deepened. He is nearing the crisis stage. The author describes the allurements of each side of Isaac’s predicament. The third person point of view helps readers envision both the positive and the negative aspects of the situation. The skillful contrast developed between the two women and the constant twists and turns of the story increased the intrigue. I enjoyed the character development of both Beth and Isaac in this volume.
The author maintained a suitable balance between the two settings of London and Scotland, building up each situation while increasing the suspense of Isaac’s dilemma. Nemesis is the middle book of the series. As the bridge between the beginning and the final volume, it is difficult to read as a stand-alone book. The author built heavily on events from the first book and finished with an open ending that introduced new characters for the final volume.
There was only one thing I disliked about this book. The grammar and spelling errors were numerous throughout the entire text. In several places, the word 'women' is confused with 'woman.' Some misspelled words had to be deduced, like “granger” for grandeur. I found this disappointing as I enjoy this author’s writing and the compelling story development.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Once again, the writing and the plot development were enthralling, and the twists and turns kept me wondering what would happen next. The numerous grammar errors forced me to lower the score. People who favor suspense and mysteries would enjoy this book. The setting of Britain and Scotland might intrigue readers interested in learning more about these countries.
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Issac Montgomery Nemesis
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