Title: Cold Streak
Author: Lewis Aleman
Publication Date: November 2007
Publisher: Megalodon Entertainment
Paperback: 272 pages
Genre: Suspense/thriller
Source: Review Copy
Guest Review by Sheila
BOOK COVER SUMMARY:
Enter Laura’s world…
Her family is brutally murdered, and she finds herself on her knees praying for things she never could have imagined. Her dark journey of revenge takes off as she hunts her family’s killers, while being chased down by a troubled detective, his lovelorn partner, and an inner voice that grants her no peace. Her quest lures her through an explosive music scene, down unlit alleyways, to the edge of a towering church rooftop, and into the nightmarish landscape of her own mind. Will she get her justice before time runs out? Will her own lust for vengeance consume all that is left of her in the process.
REVIEW:
Lewis Aleman has written a book that by looks, I thought I would breeze through this 268 page book in a few sittings. Once inside the mind of Lewis – I discovered I was wrong and I would be here awhile basking in deep intelligent writing and a read that was a wild – frightening ride into the mind of Lewis’s created character, Laura.
I don’t read much of this genre. It is a stretch for me but it is one I embrace as I like to try new styles of reads and see how they fit. What drew me to this book was the fact that Laura was a mother. She had a family – and that family was taken away. And through this knowledge you enter the mind of a desperate woman.
Detective Anduras and his partner Irene’s arguments provided a lighter side to this read that cold easily have become heavy if not for the inner working of this duo.
A suspenseful read, I found myself caught up in the grief that was Laura – having lost her husband and children to a horrible murder she seeks revenge on those who did it. While a bit graphic at times, I felt Lauras’ heavy grief and maybe part of that is the reason I did not fly through this book. It took time to settle into that grief and follow Laura through a journey that only she could take.
At times the scenes were a bit gory for my taste, but other than that I found the book to be impressively engrossing and intelligently written.
Lewis Aleman is the author of the time travel thriller, Faces in Time, and the dark literary thriller, Cold Streak, which became an Amazon Bestseller, a Kindle Bestseller, and #1 in Myspace Books. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Creative Writing. He grew up and still resides just outside of New Orleans. Currently, he is fast at work on the first book in a realistic fantasy series, entitled A Brother, A Drunkard, and Something Odd.
Besides writing, Lewis Aleman also enjoys playing guitar, restoring/hot rodding cars, working out, reading, website design, and recording music.
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7 Comments
This sounds like a very interesting read – I do like a good thriller every now and then. Thanks so much for reviewing Sheila
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Great review, this book is really good Lewis is awesome!
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Great review. Sounds like something that would be nice on a night in!
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Wow, you gave an indept view of this one. Since I secretly love gore, I'll probably zip through this one. I'll definately consider this for my spring break reads.
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Doesn't this sounds awesome! I had spotlighted it a while back – sometime this past summer, I think, and added it to my wish list. Great review!
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This does sound like an interesting read. I was curious about this book when I saw it on you list for receiving it, Sheila. Thanks for the great review!
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Finally made it over here! Crazy day!
Thanks everyone for the comments. I did enjoy the read and love to stretch my genre borders.
Thanks for having me Book Chick City!
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