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Alone by S. Pearce
5.0

Alone by Simon Pearce is the third story in The Spotlight Tales. This a short story as well and is just full of twists and turns. This story introduces David who is a mayor. He is cave diving with Mary when she notices that his air tank is empty. There is no way for both of them to make it back safely. So Mary goes to get help. Meanwhile, the timeline jumps back in time and brings to light political betrayal.

WOW!! Talk about plot twist!!! Trust me, it is jaw-dropping! This book is short and at first glance, I thought it was going to be an adventure/survival story. I was so wrong. The book really dives into political rivalries and mistakes–mistakes that are deadly. The characters are unbelievably flawed, especially David. He has a typical politician vibe about it, charismatic but manipulative. However, he doesn’t know the full consequences for his actions.

This book is gripping from start to end. This book is just slightly over 100 pages and can be enjoyed in one rainy afternoon! I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.