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A review by jcbmathcat
The Room of White Fire by T. Jefferson Parker
4.0
This was a selection for our mystery book club at the library.
Due to the content of this novel, I don't feel that I can use the word "enjoyable" or say that I "liked" it, as those words sound pleasant to me. It was gripping, at times too realistic, it had many well-fleshed out characters, and is apparently the first in what might be a series. The techniques of interrogation referred to were disturbing, because they exist. Scenes involving interrogation were difficult to read. It was a solid read!
Roland Ford is a former police officer, marine, and now a private investigator. He is asked to find an Air Force veteran named Clay Hickman, who has escaped from a posh mental institution. There are various groups interested in finding Clay, and Roland is unsure who to trust, if anyone.
Roland's is a widower. He still lives on the property he and his wife had. Other people live on the property in small cabins, and they add a lot to the characterization and humanity of the book, as well as some surprise skills that come in handy.
It was difficult to stop reading in order to do my daily chores, and even though there were some parts that seemed to push believability, overall, I highly recommend this. Just be aware that there are several scenes that make you wonder how people can treat each other as they do.
Parker might be onto another good series! I think Swift Vengeance is due out in August of 2018.
Due to the content of this novel, I don't feel that I can use the word "enjoyable" or say that I "liked" it, as those words sound pleasant to me. It was gripping, at times too realistic, it had many well-fleshed out characters, and is apparently the first in what might be a series. The techniques of interrogation referred to were disturbing, because they exist. Scenes involving interrogation were difficult to read. It was a solid read!
Roland Ford is a former police officer, marine, and now a private investigator. He is asked to find an Air Force veteran named Clay Hickman, who has escaped from a posh mental institution. There are various groups interested in finding Clay, and Roland is unsure who to trust, if anyone.
Roland's is a widower. He still lives on the property he and his wife had. Other people live on the property in small cabins, and they add a lot to the characterization and humanity of the book, as well as some surprise skills that come in handy.
It was difficult to stop reading in order to do my daily chores, and even though there were some parts that seemed to push believability, overall, I highly recommend this. Just be aware that there are several scenes that make you wonder how people can treat each other as they do.
Parker might be onto another good series! I think Swift Vengeance is due out in August of 2018.