I really enjoyed the original premise of this fast-moving thriller. I must admit that it is the first book in quite a while that I stayed up into the wee-hours of the night to finish. The characters were well-developed and engaging. I also appreciated the fact that it was nicely edited, thus lacking any typos or other issues that tripped up my engagement with the characters and plot.
It was truly cross-genre, not only of two, i.e. thriller and romance, but also a paranormal/spiritual element as well, all of which were nicely intertwined in a non-contrived manner. I have only two criticisms, one of which is I would have liked to have seen a bit more plot complexity for something that supposedly had the potential to destroy the world. Exactly who, how, and why were never satisfactorily revealed. My other criticism is that there was at least one major loose end dangling at the end, which was another thing that I found slightly disappointing.
These are minor issues with what is otherwise a well-written story and I hope that perhaps the authors plan to deal with them in the sequel. As with all reviews, this one is subjective. I’m a detail-oriented person who loves a meatier plot (think Tom Clancy) and saw so many ways this could have been a more expansive story. However, for those who like a straight-line, predictable plot, it’s a smooth, enjoyable read.
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Great review, Marcha! I really enjoy John and Gwen’s book. I can’t imagine what goes into co-authoring a book. Well done, indeed!
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I think it would be a blast to collaborate with another author. I’ve found “two heads are better than one” works so well with fiction, plus it’s fun to share creative energy with someone on the same page.
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Thank you ever so much, Marcha, for sharing your review of The Contract. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. The sequel has the plot complexity you’ve asked for – and more. I think you’ll like it too. 🙂 Have a wonderful day. ♥
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That’s awesome! I was hoping it would. There is so much cool stuff to work with in that story. I definitely look forward to it. Any idea when it will be out? No problem if you don’t know. I never know on mine. LOL.
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