Broker of Lies by Steven James
Travis Brock is a redactor for the Pentagon and lives a quiet life since the fatal fire that left him scarred and his wife dead. While beginning to investigate the fire, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous plot to set off a “dirty” bomb in downtown Knoxville. He joins forces with two others trying to foil the plot. And although they are successful, there is a plot twist that readers won’t see coming.
The author has created some characters that are fun to read about, with depth and some definite quirks. I felt emotionally invested in them after reading the book and would definitely read another book to get in on their next adventure.
The plot kept me reading and had a few twists that made the book more entertaining. Because the ending was a surprise, I plan to read the next book to see how the story continues.
Though the plot involves some technical information about radioactive materials, the author explains it well so an uninformed reader can make sense of it. The overarching theme of the book made sense to me, especially in the current culture’s push for green energy.
This book is suspenseful but is written without much gore or any inappropriate language. There are a few biblical references, but none of the characters seem to profess any faith. I found it to be a clean, gripping story. Readers who enjoy suspense should add this to their TBR pile. I am grateful to the publisher for a complimentary copy in exchange for this, my honest review.
