Blaze In, Blaze Out by Joseph Lewis
TITLE INFORMATION
Blaze In, Blaze Out
Joseph Lewis
Black Rose Writing, 321 pages
9781684338535, 1.6.22
BOOK REVIEW
Overall Rating = 4.83
Storyline & Concept = 4.75
Writing & Delivery = 4.75
Editorial = 5
Blaze In, Blaze Out by Joseph Lewis is a unique crime thriller experience that follows Detectives Pat O’Connor and Paul Eiselmann as they are hunted by contract killers ordered by a vengeful Ukrainian crime family. The story also revolves around the four adopted boys of the cops’ friend Jeremy Evans and his wife Vicky McGovern. When the boys participate in a fishing and hunting trip with the detectives , the teenagers become closely connected to the action as the hunting in the woods threatens to be deadly for them all.
This action-packed thriller succeeds in depicting each of the main characters with depth, despite having many characters introduced in the beginning of the novel. The switches between the points-of-view of the detectives, the killer, and the four adopted boys enhances the moments of suspense and the pace as the reader’s perspective is broadened. The narration from the adopted boys offers a deeper and more emotional element to the story. With each boy having past traumas, the reader is introduced to elements of racial discrimination, the exploration of one’s sexuality, and the meaning of brotherhood. The contrasting narratives between the youth and the parents adds a unique twist to the novel. In addition, the distinctions between the Western way of thinking and the Navajo culture creates the right blend for an authentic crime experience. The story often alludes to traumatic events that occurred in Joseph Lewis’ previous novels. Although this compliments the understanding of important moments throughout, this novel can be read independently from the others. This book is a blend of a coming-of-age novel and an action-crime thriller that is intriguing for both mature young adults and adults alike.
Sublime Line: “Joseph Lewis uses carefully constructed settings and intriguing characters to create this unique and captivating action-packed thriller.”
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