Review of Jake Miller

[Christiana Ude]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Jake Miller" by Billy Ray Williams.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Jake Miller, a character in Billy Ray Williams' novel, Jake Miller, is bereaved after his wife is killed by a C-4 bomb put in the dishwasher. The plot revolves around the investigation of who put the bomb that killed his wife, despite the fact that it was meant to kill him. The detectives with whom he works at the Cape May Courthouse, Police Department spend months trying to solve this crime. Dirty cops and dirty businesses in Philadelphia are also exposed as a result of this investigation.

The book follows a path of dedication, trust, betrayal, tragedy, love, and sacrifice, capturing all of the characters' emotions. It also gives us a glimpse into the mind and workings of the police force, as we can see how the thinking faculty and the capacity to think outside the box can be useful in solving crimes.

On the one hand, the author is able to depict the notion that no crime is unsolvable while still keeping one's attention fastened to the potential that some crimes can be labeled as unsolved and left alone. The mystery on the pages of the book leaves the reader wondering and curious as to who perpetrated the heinous crime, which is a plus for a criminal investigation novel.
One spell will undoubtedly be bound and stuck to the last page of the book due to the originality. The writer's ability to connect and build connections between the characters is outstanding.

Although the characters are linked and connected, they are so numerous that someone who is not a frequent and deliberate reader may not be able to grasp the complete cast of characters in the book since it may be tedious and boring. It could also cause confusion, and it's possible that you won't fully comprehend what's going on. The book's overall delivery is average.

The determination and the point of closure are two things that readers may be able to relate to or empathize with. Being human, if we find ourselves in the circumstances that Jack Miller did, we would expect him to utilize everything he has to acquire the closure he needs to move on. The drive of Jack Miller to apprehend his wife's killers examines the idea that one can do anything he sets his mind to.

The book's concept is intriguing, and the author's ingenuity is something to behold. However, the whole delivery and presentation of the book itself may be improved.

Fans of crime fiction will enjoy the book the best. The book's editing work might also be improved. I rate this book three out of four stars. The deduction is due to the editing and presentation of the book.

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[Daniel Oluwabiyi]

Nothing beats a detective story. I look forward to reading this book. Great review.

[khaulah]

I enjoyed your analysis of the book. Story can be good, but how you present it to the reader can be equally important. If the execution is not good, it can be off putting. Anyway, well done with the review

[Stephen Ogunwale]

A detective story, full of twists at every turn. You can never go wrong with this book if you're keen on solving problems.