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Silver or Lead by James Cox

Silver or Lead by James Cox

Sublime Book Review

TITLE INFORMATION

Silver or Lead

James Cox

Black Rose Writing, 288 pages

9781684339211, 4.14.2022

BOOK REVIEW

Overall Rating = 4.17

Storyline & Concept = 4

Writing & Delivery = 4

Editorial = 4.5

Silver or Lead by James Cox is a fast-paced thriller involving two men and a twist of fate after a tough decision is made: to kill someone by not saving them, or to risk being killed yourself. The story begins when a coffee shop meeting between close friends Ben and Teddy in Old Town Pasadena turns into a police investigation following a deadly explosion. This book weaves a web of stories that are connected to a fateful night in Juarez, Mexico and ultimately leads them into mortal trouble with an unpredictable cartel head. Silver or Lead is an original story combining vivid descriptions, intriguing characters, and some supernatural elements that have readers both chuckling and wincing at the wild events that occur.

The writing is very conversational and reads like a diary at times. The time and place are noted at every chapter, which sets the reader up for the full experience and is helpful due to the fast-paced storytelling. However, it can be confusing at times since some details get lost in the story when there are so many interactions and several characters with distinct personalities. Ben’s narration reads quite informally, which felt choppy at times at the beginning of the novel when you are developing a feel for the characters. However, as the story unfolds, you begin to feel closer to the narrators since they add vividness to the novel as well as some dark humor and mild obscenities brought on by their adventures. Each of the characters are unique and colorful, and their animated language brings the story to life for the reading audience. There are no dull moments in this book. I would recommend Silver or Lead to anyone who enjoys an adventurous mystery with a touch of dark humor.

Sublime Line: “Silver or Lead, written by James Cox, is an exciting thriller fueled with humor, secrets, and revenge.”

 

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