A review by maureenroe42
A Vision of Fire by Gillian Anderson

3.0

I feel a bit torn about this book. I decided to read the book because Gillian Anderson wrote it, but at the same time I did not expect it to be decent. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the book was quite readable, but that leads me to believe Gillian Anderson did not do the bulk of the writing. It isn't that I don't want her to be a good writer, she is one of my favorite actresses, but acting and writing talent do not typically intersect . It was a pleasant surprise, and I will read the sequel when it comes out.

Though a bit clunky at points, the book plays out sort of like an X-File, funnily enough. The protagonist is even a bit like Dana Scully (you had to know we'd arrive at the X-Files before the end of the review). It is a supernatural mystery story, and while I could find a few holes in the plot, I was able to suspend my disbelief enough to continue reading. The story really managed to hook my interest, despite plot issues.