Review by Justine13 -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
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Review by Justine13 -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
[Following is a volunteer review of "Raven's Peak" by Lincoln Cole.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Haatim wasn’t particularly enthused when a stranger sat in front of him and asked Haatim to follow the woman who was supposedly going to murder the man. Then again, it would be some cash, and might even distract him from his grief for a moment. But as odd and complicated as Haatim though the situation was, he was in no way prepared for what was about to happen.
Abigail was somewhat amused by the ordinary young man who was very obviously following her. Or, she would have been, if she weren’t trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and get on with her job. Haatim was the least of her problems… until he wasn’t.
‘Raven’s Peak’ by Lincoln Cole moves at a continuous pace and it’s unlikely you’ll be able to put it down for very long. It’s a wonderful mix of suspense and action; it only gives you enough of a chance to breath before throwing you into the next heart thumping moment, and doesn’t let up until the very last word.
And if the story doesn’t hold you (which is unlikely), then the characters certainly will. Haatim is refreshingly relatable- his reactions to situations feel honest and realistic (or, at least, I certainly would have reacted in much the same way), and his grief feels genuine. Abigail, meanwhile, is wonderfully sassy and down to earth, with a superb strength that comes through in her matter-of-fact way of looking at the world (on a side note, I picture Alisha Wainwright as Abigail). I particularly appreciated the almost complete lack of romance in the book- this story is about two very different people from very different backgrounds being thrust into a difficult situation together, and facing it as best as they can.
Cole seems to be exploring the themes of religion and faith, and the connections between these. His characters explore what it means to be faithful, and whether this is enough. He also questions what it truly means to be ‘good’, to be a ‘good’ person and to do ‘good’ in the world. I particularly appreciate the way he has woven various different religious aspects throughout the story.
The book is incredibly well written and edited (I only found one typo- a single word missing). In fact, I could find no negatives to this book. The writing alternates between beautifully descriptive imagery that paints wonderful pictures and tense, suspenseful bursts of action that leave you a little bit breathless. If you like the TV show Supernatural or The Mortal Instruments series, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this book. I would most certainly rate ‘Raven’s Peak’ a 4 out of 4. I can’t wait to read the next one.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Haatim wasn’t particularly enthused when a stranger sat in front of him and asked Haatim to follow the woman who was supposedly going to murder the man. Then again, it would be some cash, and might even distract him from his grief for a moment. But as odd and complicated as Haatim though the situation was, he was in no way prepared for what was about to happen.
Abigail was somewhat amused by the ordinary young man who was very obviously following her. Or, she would have been, if she weren’t trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and get on with her job. Haatim was the least of her problems… until he wasn’t.
‘Raven’s Peak’ by Lincoln Cole moves at a continuous pace and it’s unlikely you’ll be able to put it down for very long. It’s a wonderful mix of suspense and action; it only gives you enough of a chance to breath before throwing you into the next heart thumping moment, and doesn’t let up until the very last word.
And if the story doesn’t hold you (which is unlikely), then the characters certainly will. Haatim is refreshingly relatable- his reactions to situations feel honest and realistic (or, at least, I certainly would have reacted in much the same way), and his grief feels genuine. Abigail, meanwhile, is wonderfully sassy and down to earth, with a superb strength that comes through in her matter-of-fact way of looking at the world (on a side note, I picture Alisha Wainwright as Abigail). I particularly appreciated the almost complete lack of romance in the book- this story is about two very different people from very different backgrounds being thrust into a difficult situation together, and facing it as best as they can.
Cole seems to be exploring the themes of religion and faith, and the connections between these. His characters explore what it means to be faithful, and whether this is enough. He also questions what it truly means to be ‘good’, to be a ‘good’ person and to do ‘good’ in the world. I particularly appreciate the way he has woven various different religious aspects throughout the story.
The book is incredibly well written and edited (I only found one typo- a single word missing). In fact, I could find no negatives to this book. The writing alternates between beautifully descriptive imagery that paints wonderful pictures and tense, suspenseful bursts of action that leave you a little bit breathless. If you like the TV show Supernatural or The Mortal Instruments series, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this book. I would most certainly rate ‘Raven’s Peak’ a 4 out of 4. I can’t wait to read the next one.
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