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Hey Cassie! Thanks for the review!Glad you enjoyed the book and I can't WAIT to be on Journal Jabber!
Splitter
Here's my review of C.S. Splitter's fantabulous book:
The Reluctant
By: C.S. Splitter
ASIN: B004VS751O
Published April 12, 2011
Available Format: ebook
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Tom Crayder is just an ordinary guy trying to provide for his family (and pay for his plane) the best way he knows how. Sometimes that involves doing less than legal operations like transporting wanted men or questionable amounts of cash. Crayder soon finds himself far more involved than he had planned, and he must make a monumental decision that very well could cost him his life. Through his witty prose and a few cr…eh…forced landings, Splitter takes the reader on a genuinely entertaining ride.
I received a copy of The Reluctant from the author for review.
Since I hadn’t refreshed my memory before picking this book back up, I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I started. Now that I’ve read it, I know it is something I normally wouldn’t have read; I’m just not quite into the crime scene so to speak. I have to say, however, I truly enjoyed this fun, exciting read.
For one thing, I think I know more about flying now that I ever thought I wanted to! That and maybe guns too. This was definitely written by a man who knows about both. I didn’t have a clue about some of the technical things he was talking about, but he never lost me either. I don’t know…maybe I should learn to fly? I think I’ll pass on the guns though.
Just in the first chapter, I was laughing so much, I was tearing up. I have gotten to know the author these past few months, and I have to say that he really is that funny. We may try to deny it, but we girls truly do love a man that can make us laugh! So even when Tom was making some really stupid choices, I was still on his side, cheering him on.
In all seriousness, the story was written well. It was easy and fun to follow along with everything from Tom’s point of view. There’s humor, action, drama, suspense…the whole kit and caboodle! I absolutely loved the way it ended. I don’t want to give anything away, but the setting of the ending contrasted perfectly with the rest of the story and gave us one last tiny glimpse into Tom’s life. You’ll just have to read it yourself to see what I mean!
C.S. Splitter will be interviewed on JournalJabber, JournalStone’s super fun Blog Talk Radio show, co-hosted by yours truly, September 6th. Tune into www.blogtalkradio.com/journaljabber at 8PM CST to join in the madness!
This review can also be found at Gathering Leaves.