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royallyreading's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hugbandit7's review
4.0
Many plot twists and turns to keep you engaged and wondering what could possibly happen next.
I love a good suspense/thriller novel, and this book delivers. We meet Byron Douglas, who has found himself on the wrong side of the Irish Mafia in New York and has to escape to Texas to try and disappear into the population and potentially save his life. What he doesn't expect is for his old friend's father to help him disappear. Judge Bell arranges for Byron to assume his son's life, who is presumed dead. What unfolds is a twisty tale that reveals the underbelly of the criminal world and what lengths some will go to to avoid jail.
Byron is a likable character and has morals for a lawyer. Not that lawyers don't have morals or a conscience, but there are some that do not. I appreciated that he didn't like everything as it unfolded, but he knew if he didn't assume this other identity, he could be discovered and killed rather quickly. Not that it was a foolproof plan, but it was better than nothing. I wondered how events would play out for him in the long run. What evolves was surprising, and while I might have suspected part of the plot twist, most of it was a surprise.
The action is fast-paced, the characters are varied, and the courtroom scenes are detailed. While I am not a lawyer (nor have I played one anywhere!), I felt like I had a grasp on the process from the descriptions the author laid out for us. I am intrigued by this series, and I wonder if Byron, now Quinton, will struggle with his choices and identity from now on. There are so many revelations at the end of the book, and I can't imagine how I would handle it if I were in his shoes.
While this book does wrap up the situation that Byron/Quinton finds himself in, there is a bit of a cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more from this author sooner rather than later. But it looks like you will only have to wait until January for the next in this series.
I stayed up way too late reading this book (the joy, or curse, of insomnia) and gave it 4 paws up.
I love a good suspense/thriller novel, and this book delivers. We meet Byron Douglas, who has found himself on the wrong side of the Irish Mafia in New York and has to escape to Texas to try and disappear into the population and potentially save his life. What he doesn't expect is for his old friend's father to help him disappear. Judge Bell arranges for Byron to assume his son's life, who is presumed dead. What unfolds is a twisty tale that reveals the underbelly of the criminal world and what lengths some will go to to avoid jail.
Byron is a likable character and has morals for a lawyer. Not that lawyers don't have morals or a conscience, but there are some that do not. I appreciated that he didn't like everything as it unfolded, but he knew if he didn't assume this other identity, he could be discovered and killed rather quickly. Not that it was a foolproof plan, but it was better than nothing. I wondered how events would play out for him in the long run. What evolves was surprising, and while I might have suspected part of the plot twist, most of it was a surprise.
The action is fast-paced, the characters are varied, and the courtroom scenes are detailed. While I am not a lawyer (nor have I played one anywhere!), I felt like I had a grasp on the process from the descriptions the author laid out for us. I am intrigued by this series, and I wonder if Byron, now Quinton, will struggle with his choices and identity from now on. There are so many revelations at the end of the book, and I can't imagine how I would handle it if I were in his shoes.
While this book does wrap up the situation that Byron/Quinton finds himself in, there is a bit of a cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more from this author sooner rather than later. But it looks like you will only have to wait until January for the next in this series.
I stayed up way too late reading this book (the joy, or curse, of insomnia) and gave it 4 paws up.
booknallnight's review
medium-paced
4.0
If legal thrillers and courtroom drama are your jam, then Dead By Proxy would be a good one to snag. It's full of drama, courtroom action (which I enjoy) and a couple of twists that make for a quick and fun read.
I was not expecting the ending, although I did figure out which the killer is, and I'm interested to see where this goes next.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and the author for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
I was not expecting the ending, although I did figure out which the killer is, and I'm interested to see where this goes next.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and the author for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
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