As an occasional reader of suspense/thriller novels, my favorite series in this genre is the If I Run trilogy written by Terri Blackstock. Smart heroine, non-stop action, books 1 and 2 end in cliffhangers that propel the reader directly into the next installment. I had those expectations when I began reading Aftermath, also by Terri Blackstock, and that likely did this novel a disservice.
This book begins with a bang (literally) - a huge explosion occurs at a presidential candidate's campaign rally, killing many and injuring more. Nearby, law enforcement swarms a vehicle and discovers boxes of explosives in its trunk. The big question is how these two events are connected.
I enjoyed this, just not as much as the If I Run series. The characters are interesting, the action is compelling ... but occurs on a more 'realistic' (slower) timeline, and the ending is satisfying. The storyline about Dustin and Jamie dominates the plot and is better written. The storyline featuring Taylor seems underdeveloped and left several questions unanswered.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishers and JustRead Publicity Tours for the review copy; all thoughts are my own.
This book begins with a bang (literally) - a huge explosion occurs at a presidential candidate's campaign rally, killing many and injuring more. Nearby, law enforcement swarms a vehicle and discovers boxes of explosives in its trunk. The big question is how these two events are connected.
I enjoyed this, just not as much as the If I Run series. The characters are interesting, the action is compelling ... but occurs on a more 'realistic' (slower) timeline, and the ending is satisfying. The storyline about Dustin and Jamie dominates the plot and is better written. The storyline featuring Taylor seems underdeveloped and left several questions unanswered.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishers and JustRead Publicity Tours for the review copy; all thoughts are my own.
