Review of Beyond the Higher Ground
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Review of Beyond the Higher Ground
[Following is a volunteer review of "Beyond the Higher Ground" by Thomas A. Brigger.]
Tucker Mason is made project manager of the construction of a prison after the recent loss of his wife. Wanting to escape his old demons, he moves to Bright's Mountain in Virginia. After pondering the pros and cons, he decides to rent a house in a remote location that suits his state of mind. However, he's soon involved in an accident which puts him in the hospital for a short period of time, during which, he thinks of the words spoken by the perpetrator who warned him to stay away. Intrigued and irritated, he moves to his new home.
However, very soon, he comes to realize his home is attracting unwanted attention from an unknown man. The man breaks into his shop late at night and even leaves strange things at his door. Tucker is angered by some extent, so he investigates the matter and finds that the man might be related to the history of his home. An old waitress warning him of trouble, an unknown man that harasses him at his own home and a child that bears a message of threats are only the top of the icing. He quickly uncovers more secrets and finds that his home might not have been the right place for a fresh start when it carries the festering old wounds of its past.
Thomas A. Brigger has an expressive style. Each page brings about a new emotion to the reader who experiences the same troubles and hurdles as the main character. The way he portrayed Mason's grief over his wife, Katherine, was quite accurate. The brief and abrupt reminders of her dimming presence which brought about a sense of loneliness made Mason seem so much more human. And his shame for feeling an attraction to any woman after his wife made everything more realistic. The surprise at the end made everything so much better. Fascinating.
The history revolving around his home confused me a little. There were so many names and people that I couldn't keep track of. The people he interacted with all held different notions about the house and its history. They all seemed to vary from each other. The book elaborated on many parts of the people including the backgrounds of each character. There was a wide range of vocabulary used for each chapter. I appreciate the thought and effort put into it. The author delves deeply on how drugs and addiction affect each family and their loved ones. That was one of the aspects of the book I truly liked.
The mystery and thriller enthralled me. Beyond The Higher Ground is probably one of the most captivating books I've ever read. I can't find anything I'd dislike. I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The book contained some profanities however there were no sexual acts. I'd recommend the book to teenagers and young adults. The suspense and mystery might appeal to our C/T/M/H lovers.
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Beyond the Higher Ground
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Tucker Mason is made project manager of the construction of a prison after the recent loss of his wife. Wanting to escape his old demons, he moves to Bright's Mountain in Virginia. After pondering the pros and cons, he decides to rent a house in a remote location that suits his state of mind. However, he's soon involved in an accident which puts him in the hospital for a short period of time, during which, he thinks of the words spoken by the perpetrator who warned him to stay away. Intrigued and irritated, he moves to his new home.
However, very soon, he comes to realize his home is attracting unwanted attention from an unknown man. The man breaks into his shop late at night and even leaves strange things at his door. Tucker is angered by some extent, so he investigates the matter and finds that the man might be related to the history of his home. An old waitress warning him of trouble, an unknown man that harasses him at his own home and a child that bears a message of threats are only the top of the icing. He quickly uncovers more secrets and finds that his home might not have been the right place for a fresh start when it carries the festering old wounds of its past.
Thomas A. Brigger has an expressive style. Each page brings about a new emotion to the reader who experiences the same troubles and hurdles as the main character. The way he portrayed Mason's grief over his wife, Katherine, was quite accurate. The brief and abrupt reminders of her dimming presence which brought about a sense of loneliness made Mason seem so much more human. And his shame for feeling an attraction to any woman after his wife made everything more realistic. The surprise at the end made everything so much better. Fascinating.
The history revolving around his home confused me a little. There were so many names and people that I couldn't keep track of. The people he interacted with all held different notions about the house and its history. They all seemed to vary from each other. The book elaborated on many parts of the people including the backgrounds of each character. There was a wide range of vocabulary used for each chapter. I appreciate the thought and effort put into it. The author delves deeply on how drugs and addiction affect each family and their loved ones. That was one of the aspects of the book I truly liked.
The mystery and thriller enthralled me. Beyond The Higher Ground is probably one of the most captivating books I've ever read. I can't find anything I'd dislike. I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The book contained some profanities however there were no sexual acts. I'd recommend the book to teenagers and young adults. The suspense and mystery might appeal to our C/T/M/H lovers.
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Beyond the Higher Ground
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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