Book Info
Name of Book : Five Decembers
Author : James Kestrel
Publisher : Hard Case Crime
Publication Date : 26 October, 2021
No. of Pages : 432
Format : E Book
Why did I choose the book?
The book, Five Decembers by James Kestrel was offered to me as an ARC in exchange of an honest review. The blurb was convincing and offered something exciting, so accepted their request.
Where to get the book?
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Author Introduction
Formerly a bar owner, a criminal defense investigator, and an English teacher, James Kestrel is now an attorney practicing throughout the Pacific. His writing has won advance praise from Stephen King, James Patterson, Dennis Lehane, Lee Child, Meg Gardiner, James Fallows, Pico Iyer, and numerous other authors. A sailor and world traveler, Kestrel has lived in Taiwan, New Orleans, and a West Texas ghost town. He lives in Volcano, Hawaii.
Blurb
December 1941. America teeters on the brink of war, and in Honolulu, Hawaii, police detective Joe McGrady is assigned to investigate a homicide that will change his life forever. Because the trail of murder he uncovers will lead him across the Pacific, far from home and the woman he loves; and though the U.S. doesn't know it yet, a Japanese fleet is already steaming toward Pearl Harbor.
This extraordinary novel is so much more than just a gripping crime story—it's a story of survival against all odds, of love and loss and the human cost of war. Spanning the entirety of World War II, FIVE DECEMBERS is a beautiful, masterful, powerful novel that will live in your memory forever.
My Opinion
An enigmatic story of crime and love during war. A perfect plot with mystery and action would engulf you right from the start. Reading this book was a wonderful and you are going to feel like you are in a movie. Characters were powerful and impressive. The twists and turns would not let you loose interest. A patient crime and thriller novel for a winter night with a hot cup of coffee.
Definitely, I would like to award the book, Five Decembers by James Kestrel 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the book would recommend it to everyone. Thanks to publishers and authors for providing me an ARC copy to read and review the book.
Character Portrayal
Our Protagonist, Joe McGrady is an efficient policeman and definitely, you are going to like him. He is smart and know his ways to do his work. The tertiary characters have a considerable role to play and cannot be omitted. Each and every character has a considerable role to play.
Narrative Style
Five Decembers by James Kestrel is narrated from author's POV. The language is easy and simple. A perfect book for beginners in crime and mystery.
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