Review of Where The Beacon Bellows
Posted: 26 Oct 2022, 18:08
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Where The Beacon Bellows" by Zach Meighan.]
Detective stories can be riveting and suspenseful. It is even more delightful to find stories that keep you spellbound till the very last page. Where the Beacon Bellows by Zach Meighan is a captivating read that does not drag at any point.
John is a veteran turned detective. He was extremely fortunate to have escaped the great war with his life intact. Vivid descriptions of situations where he was close to losing his life kept me on the edge of my seat. Early in the story, the author focused on his life as a detective. Interesting and terrifying tales of criminal activities made the book action-packed. However, a pivotal case turned up when Diane Oliver contacted John and sought his help. Her husband and son had gone fishing four days earlier but were yet to return. The woman was desperate for immediate help. John took up the task and soon learned that the man and his son had sailed to the Devil's Shield for their trip. He promptly sailed into the island only to find that he had walked right into the lion's den. The possibility of him returning alive looked very bleak.
The author's impressive skill as a writer made the book a delight to read. His descriptions were so vivid that they bothered on the graphic. It brings the reader right into the scene, leaving nothing to one's imagination. This made the events and the characters come alive.
My favorite aspect of this book is the concluding message in its epilogue. It drives home the point and serves to remind the reader of a major reason why oppression abounds in the world today. There's much to learn from the events that transpired at the Devil's Shield Island.
I also learned much about safety from the way the protagonist went about his job. While trailing his suspects, he often made sure to have a form of protection. He took other precautions as well. Another interesting feature of this book is the unpredictable nature of the events described in the story. I was entirely clueless about the outcome of John's search for the little boy and his father.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited. The story was expertly developed and well concluded. It is engaging and quite entertaining. I have no dislikes about it. The cover illustration of the book aptly describes the story's main theme. Readers who love detective stories will find this book interesting.
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Where The Beacon Bellows
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Detective stories can be riveting and suspenseful. It is even more delightful to find stories that keep you spellbound till the very last page. Where the Beacon Bellows by Zach Meighan is a captivating read that does not drag at any point.
John is a veteran turned detective. He was extremely fortunate to have escaped the great war with his life intact. Vivid descriptions of situations where he was close to losing his life kept me on the edge of my seat. Early in the story, the author focused on his life as a detective. Interesting and terrifying tales of criminal activities made the book action-packed. However, a pivotal case turned up when Diane Oliver contacted John and sought his help. Her husband and son had gone fishing four days earlier but were yet to return. The woman was desperate for immediate help. John took up the task and soon learned that the man and his son had sailed to the Devil's Shield for their trip. He promptly sailed into the island only to find that he had walked right into the lion's den. The possibility of him returning alive looked very bleak.
The author's impressive skill as a writer made the book a delight to read. His descriptions were so vivid that they bothered on the graphic. It brings the reader right into the scene, leaving nothing to one's imagination. This made the events and the characters come alive.
My favorite aspect of this book is the concluding message in its epilogue. It drives home the point and serves to remind the reader of a major reason why oppression abounds in the world today. There's much to learn from the events that transpired at the Devil's Shield Island.
I also learned much about safety from the way the protagonist went about his job. While trailing his suspects, he often made sure to have a form of protection. He took other precautions as well. Another interesting feature of this book is the unpredictable nature of the events described in the story. I was entirely clueless about the outcome of John's search for the little boy and his father.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited. The story was expertly developed and well concluded. It is engaging and quite entertaining. I have no dislikes about it. The cover illustration of the book aptly describes the story's main theme. Readers who love detective stories will find this book interesting.
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Where The Beacon Bellows
View: on Bookshelves