Book Review: Singularity by Steven James

Back Cover: Jevin Banks is searching for a killer--and answers to terrifying questions he never even thought to ask.

When his friend is murdered, illusionist Jevin Banks is determined to find out what really happened. Drawn deep into a web of conspiracy and top-secret research on human consciousness, Jevin won't stop digging until the truth is revealed. Soon he uncovers a dark secret that could change the very fabric--and future--of human life on the planet.

Based on frightening scientific realities and bristling with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, Singularity is the riveting sequel to Placebo.

My Review: Steven James has to be one of my absolute favorite authors. The intricate stories that he weaves always leaves me flipping pages as fast as I can. While I willingly admit that I enjoy his the Patrick Bowers books better than the Jevin Banks books, I still look forward to each installment. In this series James explores the experimental science and the direction the world could go. The plots that Jevin uncovers in these books are easy to imagine and yet almost science fiction due to the implications that they present. And like all Steven James' book, this novel is full of action, death, and impending doom. Only Jevin can stop things before it's too late - or can he?

My Rating:

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to fans of Steven James and readers of suspense.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Book Review: Placebo by Steven James

Back Cover: One man must uncover the truth-even when others will stop at nothing to keep it buried.

While investigating a controversial neurological research program, exposé filmmaker Jevin Banks is drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy involving one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms. He seeks answers about the questionable mind-to-mind communication program-and answers to his own family tragedy.

Rooted in groundbreaking science, Placebo explores the far reaches of science, consciousness, and faith. This taut, intelligent, and emotionally gripping new thriller from master storyteller Steven James will keep you flipping pages late into the night.

My Review: Steven James has once again written a book that is almost impossible to put down. Though Placebo gives us a whole new cast of characters, it is still full of the twists, turns, danger, and suspense that I've come to expect from Steven James. James has an amazing ability to create believable and deep characters. I must say that I wasn't sure that I was going to like the novel at first, because the beginning starts off in second person ("you" is a character in the story). Though I think I understand why he did it, I felt that it was a strange way to start the book. I was greatly relieved when he switched into first person. Other than that, I really enjoyed Placebo.

My Rating:

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to readers of suspense and fans of Steven James.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Book Review: The Queen by Steven James

Excerpt: Anger tightened like a knot in my chest and I was glad. Forget objectivity. I like it when things get personal. I want to feel grief and want it to be like a hot knife inside of me. It keeps me focused on why I do what I do.

I'd been dreading this next part of the investigation ever since Margaret had told me about the crimes.

Viewing the body of the four-year-old girl. The Queen, pg 51.

Back Cover: While investigating a mysterious double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that ties together long-buried Cold War secrets with present-day tensions in the Middle East.

In his most explosive thriller yet, bestselling author Steven James delivers a pulse-pounding, multilayered storytelling tour de force that will keep you guessing.

My Review: I have become a huge fan of Steven Jame's Patrick Bowers Thrillers. Ever since I read The Pawn I have looked forward with great anticipation for the release of the next book in the series. The Queen did not disappoint. James is a master storyteller, and his suspense fiction is truly amazing. One of the things that I really appreciate about his writing is his expert pacing - I've never read an author who does it better. The Queen kept me on the edge of my seat, and made me want to keep turning the pages to find out who was really behind this crime spree. If you haven't read the other books in the Patrick Bowers series, you really have been missing out.

My Rating:

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to readers of Suspense. I would recommend that you read the other four books in the series before reading The Queen.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Book Review: The Bishop by Steven James

"Death isn't trite because life isn't, and the day I stop believing that is the day I'll no longer be any good at my job." The Bishop, pg 17.

Patrick Bowers was hoping for a few quiet weeks in DC with his step-daughter Tessa, but when a congressman's daughter is found dead, Bowers is called in to help. As Bowers struggles to put the pieces together in this perfect crime, his home life gets tilted on end. Tessa's real father wants custody of her, and is willing to take Patrick to court to get it. Patrick and Tessa both struggle with the implications that are presented to them. Then the killer raises the stakes. It is a race against time, a fight against good and evil. The game is on. Who will win?

Steven James does an amazing job crafting this novel. The graphic nature of the murders and getting inside psychopathic thoughts can be a little unnerving. This book is not for someone who has a weak stomach or is given to nightmares. Still, James does justice to the topic. The plot is well constructed, the pace is amazing. I really appreciate the workmanship of this novel and I look forward to reading the next one in the series.

If you like thrillers and suspence, this book is for you! I would suggest, if you have never read Steven James that you start with book one in the series, The Pawn.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of review.