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The Silent Conspiracy
by L.C. Shaw
Thank you Harper Perennial and L.C. Shaw for the opportunity to read this book!
The Silent Conspiracy by L.C. Shaw is the second book in the Jack Logan Series. Jack Logan and his wife Taylor are settling into life as parents to Evan. They adore their family unit and everything seems to be going perfectly until a series of murder-suicides attracts Jacks’ attention. As an investigative journalist, something does not feel write. Taylor is looking into an insurance company and how they treat those who they insure. On top of all that, Evan begins to act out of the ordinary. As they try to piece together all the puzzles, they realize they are in more danger than they thought possible.
Before I get into my review, I must say this. I would have probably enjoyed this book a lot more if I had read the first book. To me, this book should not be read as a standalone novel. So many of the issues I have in this book, stem from not knowing what happened in the first book.
So this is a unique thriller. Or should I say mystery? To me, it did not feel like a thriller. There was a twist but it wasn’t shocking. What makes it unique is the religious mysticism or lore behind the evil villain. Yeah, there is no other way to describe him. He is a typical evil villain looking for ancient coins from the betrayal of Jesus that drives people mad. If that is the kind of mystery you are into, then this book is for you! The religious aspect was so over-the-top that I thought that this was religious fiction. I think I was hoping for something more realistic, like a serial killer, rather than this evil man trying to destroy the world with ancient coins.
There is a lot of background that would have been helpful in reading this book. Many random characters pop in and then disappear and there is not really any arc conclusion to them. They are just there. Once again, this probably stems from not reading the first book. (I feel like I have to restate this because they were problematic to me but for those who read the first book, it most likely makes so much more sense.)
Here are the two issues that bothered me the most. First of all, the dialogue. Man. It is so stilted and unrealistic. There isn’t any chemistry or emotional depth between any of the characters. The second is the ending. It ends on a massive cliffhanger. I don’t mind cliffhangers normally, but I would prefer the main story arc to wrap up. This book ends practically mid-scene. I thought I was missing a few pages because I thought there is no way it could end there.
However, it was a decent mystery. It had a unique mystic flair. Those who are more religious would appreciate the religious themes. And I think that this book is definitely written for those who finished the first book. I went back and forth on my rating but I decided on 3 out of 5 stars. This book comes out on September 15th, so if you are a fan of the Jack Logan Series, it is time to pre-order!
The Silent Conspiracy by L.C. Shaw is the second book in the Jack Logan Series. Jack Logan and his wife Taylor are settling into life as parents to Evan. They adore their family unit and everything seems to be going perfectly until a series of murder-suicides attracts Jacks’ attention. As an investigative journalist, something does not feel write. Taylor is looking into an insurance company and how they treat those who they insure. On top of all that, Evan begins to act out of the ordinary. As they try to piece together all the puzzles, they realize they are in more danger than they thought possible.
Before I get into my review, I must say this. I would have probably enjoyed this book a lot more if I had read the first book. To me, this book should not be read as a standalone novel. So many of the issues I have in this book, stem from not knowing what happened in the first book.
So this is a unique thriller. Or should I say mystery? To me, it did not feel like a thriller. There was a twist but it wasn’t shocking. What makes it unique is the religious mysticism or lore behind the evil villain. Yeah, there is no other way to describe him. He is a typical evil villain looking for ancient coins from the betrayal of Jesus that drives people mad. If that is the kind of mystery you are into, then this book is for you! The religious aspect was so over-the-top that I thought that this was religious fiction. I think I was hoping for something more realistic, like a serial killer, rather than this evil man trying to destroy the world with ancient coins.
There is a lot of background that would have been helpful in reading this book. Many random characters pop in and then disappear and there is not really any arc conclusion to them. They are just there. Once again, this probably stems from not reading the first book. (I feel like I have to restate this because they were problematic to me but for those who read the first book, it most likely makes so much more sense.)
Here are the two issues that bothered me the most. First of all, the dialogue. Man. It is so stilted and unrealistic. There isn’t any chemistry or emotional depth between any of the characters. The second is the ending. It ends on a massive cliffhanger. I don’t mind cliffhangers normally, but I would prefer the main story arc to wrap up. This book ends practically mid-scene. I thought I was missing a few pages because I thought there is no way it could end there.
However, it was a decent mystery. It had a unique mystic flair. Those who are more religious would appreciate the religious themes. And I think that this book is definitely written for those who finished the first book. I went back and forth on my rating but I decided on 3 out of 5 stars. This book comes out on September 15th, so if you are a fan of the Jack Logan Series, it is time to pre-order!