Official Review: Raptor Canyon by A.W. Baldwin

Kebble · Post by **Kebble** » 17 May 2021, 23:45

I love the set up of this book and how the characters are brought to life. This is one of those "must read" kind of books. Thank you for sharing.

Miss_BeckyG · Post by **Miss_BeckyG** » 17 May 2021, 23:46

A thrilling read with multiple twists and a dash of humour. I was intrigued at Relic making moonshine in the canyon and the disagreement he came across. Definitely sounds interesting.

John Owen · Post by **John Owen** » 17 May 2021, 23:48

Seems a thrilling book. The summary already got me interested about what the mystery the smoke and the dinosaur has.

Beatus · Post by **Beatus** » 17 May 2021, 23:50

A very good review for a very good book. The plot seem to be constructed well. I love a story that is character driven and has real life issues you can relate to. Congrats to the author.

Mwatu · Post by **Mwatu** » 17 May 2021, 23:52

The confusion that triggers their run is laughable. However, it seems to have set the book up for a lot of action and adventure. Thank you for this review!

OB Brian · Post by **OB Brian** » 18 May 2021, 00:01

Thanks for the informative review. The novel sounds captivating. Relic and Wyatt find themselves dodging bullets as they run for dear life, just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I would love to see how they survive the hunt. Congrats on being the BOTD.

Post by **Lorraine De Vos** » 18 May 2021, 00:11

Thank you for sharing your review with us. This book sounds like an adventure. I can definitely think of a few people I would recommend it to...

Oyedeji Okikioluwa · Post by **Oyedeji Okikioluwa** » 18 May 2021, 00:13

This action-packed book seems like a great book to read. The storyline is awesome and the characters sounds well developed. I want to know the fate of Wyatt and Relic. I will love to read this book. Nice review.

monicamu · Post by **monicamu** » 18 May 2021, 00:15

This sounds really exciting. It's clear these strangers are up to no good. I hope Relic comes out of it Ok. This is definitely a book I'd like to read.

Emjopin · Post by **Emjopin** » 18 May 2021, 00:24

The review itself is as action-packed as the storyline's heaves and dunks. Each chapter is like watching an exciting scene, peeping from one hideout to another. Fancy crap but quite real in warzones. An alluring review for a captivating book to slip off awhile from the gruesome global status.

Justine Ocsebio · Post by **Justine Ocsebio** » 18 May 2021, 00:24

A hermit making a moonshine gin in a canyon accidentally witnessed a murder nearby. The premise sounds intriguing, and I am looking forward into knowing more about the mysteries in the story.

Miraphery · Post by **Miraphery** » 18 May 2021, 00:43

This promises to be an exciting read. I would like to find out what becomes of Wyatt and Relic. Nice review.

Peace Odii · Post by **Peace Odii** » 18 May 2021, 00:43

This novel really seemed to be packed with actions and a mix of stories. Great review.

jaliper · Post by **jaliper** » 18 May 2021, 00:48

This looked like an action-packed, thrilling story that will have me sitting on the edge of my chair. I hope I won't be disappointed with this. Thanks for the review!

Jack Winnick · Post by **mrlefty0706** » 18 May 2021, 00:50

Relic is a hermit who is making moonshine gin under a deep sandstone ledge in a canyon when smoke is noticed in the distance. While going to explore the disturbance, he observes three men (Lynch, Schmidt, and an artist) coming in his direction. Deciding to hide until they pass, he sees Lynch and the artist arguing. Then, Lynch fatally shoots the artist. The injured man is left to die but not before he murmurs the word “hoax” to Relic. Not comprehending what that means, Relic looks at the sandstone wall the three men had been staring at and sees some dinosaur petroglyphs that look old but are new. He decides to investigate the building site where the smoke was coming from to try to figure out what’s going on. Lynch sights him lurking in the area and sends his drone up to investigate, which Relic shoots down.

Wyatt is a young lawyer who works for a prominent law firm. He is ordered by his boss, Todd Winford, to go with him on a trip to Utah. They journey to the building site of a high-end resort in Raptor Canyon. Winford is met by Schmidt and Lynch after they reach the tents, and he dismisses Wyatt. However, Wyatt forgot his computer in Winford’s tent. While going back to obtain it, he overhears them talking. The three men are in a partnership and own Raptor Canyon, LLC, the company that possesses the land and the building project. Since Winford is keeping his involvement a secret and has negotiated a commercial loan agreement for the company, this is an ethics violation and illegal.

Pondering what to do, Wyatt proceeds to the food tent where Relic has also gone to scout things out and to get some free food. Lynch spots Relic and shouts for him to stop, but Wyatt thinks they realize he knows their secret and is yelling at him. Relic starts running; frustrated and angered, Lynch begins shooting. Thinking he is being shot at, Wyatt takes off after Relic. This is how the run for their lives begins.

Raptor Canyon: A Relic Series Novel by A.W. Baldwin is an action-packed, thrilling story told from the third-person point of view. Mr. Baldwin possesses a knack for weaving a tale that is captivating, with hair-raising experiences that will have your muscles tensed up and your heart pounding. His descriptions assist the reader in visualizing the magnificent scenery and the characters in the novel. The intriguing plot, with its multiple twists and a dash of humor, is my favorite part of the novel. This is the second book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone novel, although there are a few threads left hanging.

The book is separated into frequent sections, each dealing with alternating characters. However, there are no headings for the divisions. Most of the time, it is easy to comprehend when the new section begins because the previous page ends partway down. Occasionally, the preceding page ends at the bottom of the page, making it a little harder to realize that a new section is about to begin. This is the only thing I didn’t enjoy about the book, and it could be easily remedied by labeling the sections as chapters. However, it wasn’t that distracting and not worth taking a star off for.

A fast-paced murder mystery that takes place in Utah. Plenty of action in this book and the sample has motivated me to add this book to my reading list. Very good official review.