Review of Tree of Redemption

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tree of Redemption" by Jim Davidson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tree of Redemption by Jim Davidson is an interesting murder story that centers around the small towns of Laredo and Brownsville. Chris and Michael are the focal points of plot development, as well as other characters.

Chris returns to Laredo from Virginia to pay his last respect to his friend, surrogate father, and mentor, Armando Chico Guerra, whose unknown age-long enemy has just been murdered. Chris, who doesn't seem like one who would take delight in embarking on a revenge mission, is bent on unearthing the killer of his dear friend. What will he do if he discovers that the killer is a despicable and erratic being who no one can overpower? But there could be repercussions possibly waiting for him at the end of the tunnel. Readers will find out.

Davidson has woven a beautiful piece for you to savor. I relished the simple and easy language the author uses to reel out the plot of his story, which began from the middle and then back to the beginning of things. I must applaud the structural arrangement and strategic placement of suspense, especially when Villatoro Sacarras, who is also known as El Loco Diablo, approaches Michael in Brownsville for the purchase of some Aztecan antiquities. I savored every use of the Mexican dialect used in the book. It helped to enrich the setting and made it easier to relate with.

The author lays great emphasis on the importance of building and maintaining a strong and reliable relationship with people. I believe that even with all the money and wealth one might have, one is truly not rich without a firm and reliable relationship with people. Hence, money is not the only yardstick to measure riches. I discovered that when a relationship is wisely maintained, it would yield great dividends in the future. This can be seen in the case of Chris Hamilton. He wouldn't have recorded much success if not for the people his father knew, which included Herman, Garcia, Speedy, and others. In other words, your goals cannot be singlehandedly achieved without the help of men (used generically).

I disliked nothing about the book. The author spoke in convincing and plain terms for any reader to understand the storyline and the various themes it highlighted. I found no errors in the review. I'm certain the book was exceptionally well-edited. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to lovers of murder and crime stories.

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[Shedrack A]

I agree with the author's emphasis on the importance of building and maintaining a strong relationship with people. Great review!

[NetMassimo]

This seems like an engaging crime thriller in which relationships are central and more important than anything. Thank you for your great review!

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

Money indeed is not the focal point of being rich. From my point of view, we are rich in our unique way. (Each one has a definition on it). Maybe we are rich in family love and blessed with good relationships, while others lack these things. That's one kind of richness. However, society defines richness as money, from what I see. Anyway, Congratulations to the author on BOTD!

[Aan Granados]

It is true that you cannot measure riches by money but in love and friendship. Treating other people right is always important because you don’t know when you will need them. I am looking forward to reading this crime thriller set in a small town in Texas. Thanks for your review!

[Max Tiffany]

I agree with the reviewer here, money is not the only yardstick to measure affluence but also the ability to impart lives. Developing a strong relationship with others matters too. Congrats on BOTD.

[Rodel Barnachea]

I am fascinated by the secrets that are being kept by the small towns of Laredo and Brownsville.
I congratulate the author for Book of the Day!

[Margi zuu202]

book of the day BOTD is CTMH and an adventurous novel full of mystery and romance back in 1995 Chris receive cryptic note notifying him about the death of his mentor Armando Guerra to his investigation he found out his death was not accidental and it entangle in decades of animosity and revenge.. unexpected twist on the story add color to this book Chris grow and heal as he always wanted right by Chico whose spirit was larger than life i love this book and i enjoyed reading it i will recommend it it was well written and reviewed

[JkReviewer17]

Nice Review!

[Joule Mwendwa]

I love mystery-solving stories, and this one seems like one from just looking at the comments in the review. Plus, I got the book for free on offer, so I can't wait to see if Chris finally gets revenge for his friend.

[Sara Nóbrega Bartolomeu]

Just the fact that it starts in Texas gives a lot of potential to this book. I'm starting to think about enemies and power but who knows? It's a must-read! Your review is captivating and engaging. Thank you so much for highlighting the goods of the book so competently.

[Bethany Kroeger]

Being from south Texas, a story set in that area already intrigues me! And a crime novel too? Sign me up! I cannot wait to read this and see if the killer is brought to justice and really love how the author seems to focus on relationships. Great review!

[Elize Vermaak]

Will Chris find out who murdered Armando? I find murder mysteries interesting, especially when written well. From the review, it seems that this book won’t disappoint. Thank you for the review.

[Bertha Jackson]

Murder mysteries are one of my favorite genres. The relationship-building focus added to this makes it impossible for me to skip over this book. Thank you for your review.

[Kelsey Reichard Hade]

I love mystery books, and as a Spanish-language Learner/ESOL Teacher/world traveler, I really love bilingual and bicultural books. This book looks like it combines them both. After reading the first chapter and this review, I can't wait to read it!