Hope Resurrected
My 5-Star review in entirety published at Amazon for this enthralling Mystery/Thriller by Marcee Corn and R.L. Corn:
Having read ‘Always Thaddeus’ (Book 1), I can attest the authors transitioned into ‘Always Thaddeus: The Resurrection (Book 2),’ seamlessly, recapitulating just enough for the first book to flow into the second. I recommend reading Book 1 to get the full emotional impact of this well-written, riveting series.
The ocean as metaphor for Beth Morgan/Margaret Buchanon’s psychosis, and the tempest she brews for all in her path, is a powerful vehicle driven by this talented team of writers. As brought out, the book cover itself portrays the struggle for dominance between darkness and light.
Because of Beth’s darkness, each major character is reduced to the rubble one finds washed ashore after a storm: Andrew Morgan, Sandy Morgan, Ernesto Chavez, Maria Sarduchi, Tonya de Lugo, and Craig Hendershott.
The authors put these characters through harrowing ordeals, altering who they once were, shattering former bonds of love, and leaving them adrift to reassemble.
However, subtly hinted in the book title—hope is resurrected:
“With hope comes strength for those who no longer have their own. Hope is always available to anyone who has the courage to claim it.”
Empowering words, felt even more so by what unfolds in this highly recommended, jaw-dropping thriller.
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