Official Review: The Safe House by Jeffrey D Mechling
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Safe House" by Jeffrey D Mechling.]
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Reports of Mary Ann’s alleged brutal murder sees Tim following in her wake to find out what really happened to his girlfriend. As the web of secrets and lies begin to unravel, trust becomes an expensive commodity. Trapped aboard a sinking submarine with their mission in jeopardy, can they force the truth to the surface, or are they doomed to a watery grave.
The Safe House is the second book in the Tim Hall and Mary Ann Wilson Adventure series. The plot premise was intriguing, and the story was not only fast-paced and action-packed, but it was also an easy read. The author’s undeniable talent is evident in the straightforward yet detailed writing which flowed smoothly. Character development and dialogue often suffer when writing spy books, with more attention being placed on the action. This was not the case here as the character development was noteworthy, and the dialogue felt natural.
A fascinating character for me was Mary Ann. I can’t say I liked her very much, which is why I appreciate how her role was written. She was not made out to be the perfect heroine, but a woman with real flaws. Mary Ann was a strong, self-assured woman with a jealous and manipulative streak. While her headstrong nature might have made her a formidable agent, she was often selfish in her relationships. Mary Ann’s saving grace was her self-awareness of her shortcomings and her undeniable love for Tim. He loved and accepted her completely, but that did not mean he did not call her out whenever she was out of line, which was often. Overall, the romance story between Tim and Mary Ann was well-developed.
The book’s biggest flaw was the grammatical and typographical errors. There were several of them and proved to be a bit distracting. Another round of adequate editing would have gone a long way. Nevertheless, The Safe House was a compelling page-turner. When I wasn’t reading the book, I was thinking about it. The surprising plot twists kept me in suspense.
Fans of superspy romance, action-packed crime thrillers, and espionage should not miss out on this book. I rate The Safe House3 out of 4 stars. The editing errors mentioned above compels me to deduct a star. I enjoyed this book immensely, and I look forward to reading more books by this talented author.
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The Safe House
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Reports of Mary Ann’s alleged brutal murder sees Tim following in her wake to find out what really happened to his girlfriend. As the web of secrets and lies begin to unravel, trust becomes an expensive commodity. Trapped aboard a sinking submarine with their mission in jeopardy, can they force the truth to the surface, or are they doomed to a watery grave.
The Safe House is the second book in the Tim Hall and Mary Ann Wilson Adventure series. The plot premise was intriguing, and the story was not only fast-paced and action-packed, but it was also an easy read. The author’s undeniable talent is evident in the straightforward yet detailed writing which flowed smoothly. Character development and dialogue often suffer when writing spy books, with more attention being placed on the action. This was not the case here as the character development was noteworthy, and the dialogue felt natural.
A fascinating character for me was Mary Ann. I can’t say I liked her very much, which is why I appreciate how her role was written. She was not made out to be the perfect heroine, but a woman with real flaws. Mary Ann was a strong, self-assured woman with a jealous and manipulative streak. While her headstrong nature might have made her a formidable agent, she was often selfish in her relationships. Mary Ann’s saving grace was her self-awareness of her shortcomings and her undeniable love for Tim. He loved and accepted her completely, but that did not mean he did not call her out whenever she was out of line, which was often. Overall, the romance story between Tim and Mary Ann was well-developed.
The book’s biggest flaw was the grammatical and typographical errors. There were several of them and proved to be a bit distracting. Another round of adequate editing would have gone a long way. Nevertheless, The Safe House was a compelling page-turner. When I wasn’t reading the book, I was thinking about it. The surprising plot twists kept me in suspense.
Fans of superspy romance, action-packed crime thrillers, and espionage should not miss out on this book. I rate The Safe House3 out of 4 stars. The editing errors mentioned above compels me to deduct a star. I enjoyed this book immensely, and I look forward to reading more books by this talented author.
******
The Safe House
View: on Bookshelves |
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