Red Tide by Mark James Miller

TITLE INFORMATION

Red Tide

Mark James Miller

Black Rose Writing, 422 pages

9781612965826, 9.3.15

BOOK REVIEW

Overall Rating = 3.83

Storyline & Concept = 4.25

Writing & Delivery = 4.25

Editorial = 3

Red Tide is a story, set primarily in 1960s California, told from the point of view of Pete, who, along with his friend Tom, witnesses a murder. Afraid and guilt-ridden, Pete agrees to keep it a secret, but they eventually quit school, run away from everything they know, and travel to Mexico, where they meet people who change their lives forever.

This novel was submitted to SBR as an action adventure story. While it does contain elements of both action and adventure, a large part of the novel involves Pete’s soul-searching and observations about life, love, family, and friends. His relationships with other people are often deep and complex.

The novel is somewhat unpolished, but the imagery is vivid and powerful. The author’s strength is found in his descriptions of the characters, their emotions, and the settings. These are the factors that truly drive this story and make it a worthwhile read.

Sublime Line: “Well-developed characters and settings are the highlights of this novel about murder, fear, depravity, and morality.”

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