Review of The beach house hostage

Erin Dydek · Post by **Erin Dydek** » 30 Oct 2022, 17:34

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The beach house hostage" by Ruben Elustondo.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Just before Christmas, Lisa Walker escapes from pandemic isolation to finish some last-minute shopping. But the wealthy woman never returns home. Could her kidnappers be after a ransom? Or is something more sinister afoot? When a note asks James Walker to withdraw from a multi-million dollar bridge contract, the construction company CEO must risk his business to save his wife. James suspects a rival from another construction company, but will the police detectives find the proof?

On the other hand, Andrew Walker, the victim’s son, worries that his gambling debt to a mob boss may be the reason for his mother’s disappearance. As the police investigate both leads, new evidence indicates that other motives may be involved, and they discover an elusive suspect who has covered their tracks well. One question remains, will Lisa make it home safely to her family?

Discover Lisa’s fate in The Beach House Hostage by Ruben Elustondo. This book was an exciting page-turner that was hard to put down! I loved how the author developed multiple plausible motives and suspects and kept the reader guessing from start to finish. It was exciting to follow the logical progression of clues as the lead detective, Alyssa Anderson, and her partner, Ramon Reyes, narrowed the search and tracked down the suspects. Whenever I thought they had conclusive evidence, the author successfully threw out a new clue or alibi. Each suspect’s motive felt plausible, and I enjoyed processing the clues to attempt to solve the case before the detectives did. The story felt like the crime dramas I love to watch, and analyzing the evidence with Anderson and Reyes as they diligently worked to solve the case was great fun.

Although the ending was a bit more abrupt than I was expecting, it was still satisfying, so there was nothing that I disliked about this book. The author used the characters to advance the plot well, and the pacing was excellent. Short chapters made it feel like the author always added something new or essential to the evidence, which kept the story interesting. I noticed fewer than ten errors in the book. Therefore, I give The Beach House Hostage four out of four stars.

I recommend this book to readers who enjoy well-paced mysteries with a robust list of suspects to keep you guessing. There were no profanities, and the sensual content was mild, focusing on the characters’ emotions. This book will be an excellent choice if you like intriguing crime novels and making predictions while you read.

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Josephine Mercy · Post by **Josephine Mercy** » 01 Nov 2022, 07:26

I will love to see how Lisa Walker came out of this trouble. Quite a captivating story.

Namreviews · Post by **Namreviews** » 01 Nov 2022, 20:42

This book revolves around the abduction of a rich woman, and I love how the author made the book suspenseful by creating multiple suspects. Good storyline and plot. Thanks for your honest review.

Linus Ann · Post by **Linus Ann** » 01 Nov 2022, 23:40

I like this book's complex plot, and I'm intrigued by the many possibilities of why Lisa disappeared. I would like to give the book a try.
Interesting review.

Margaret Kimani 7 · Post by **Margaret Kimani 7** » 05 Nov 2022, 18:49

The story seems to be very interesting. I am curious to know if Lisa was found and the events leading to her disappearance. I look forward to read the book.

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 10 Nov 2022, 17:01

Wow! Sure makes me glad that I don't have money or, really, anything of value.
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NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 29 Dec 2022, 08:14

A kidnapping that can be seen from different angles with different possible suspects is intriguing and makes me want to read it to see how the story ends. Thank you for your great review!