Book Review – Twenty-Four Days by J. Murray
- By Michael Smart
- April 30, 2017
- 2 Comments
THEY’RE BACK
I was so pleasantly surprised and happy to be reunited with Zeke Rowe, Kalian Delamagente, Bobby James, and Otto, in J. Murray’s “Twenty-Four Days”. Prior to its release I had no idea the author intended a sequel to “To Hunt a Sub”, or a series featuring these memorable characters. As with the first novel in the series, J. Murray’s meticulous research into the U.S Navy and Paleoanthropology, and her tech savvy, shines through in the narrative, particularly the naval battle scenes. “Twenty-Four Days” is quicker paced than its predecessor, providing captivating and engrossing suspense. I had to fight the urge to skip ahead to see what would happen, in order to relieve the nail-biting tension created by the intricate plot, and the painstakingly methodical manner in which it unfolds. You simply have to wait for it. The climax is well worth the wait.
Author Jacqui Murray and I share many things in common – a love of words; writing; reading, particularly the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O’Brian; the study of early man and prehistory; and we both have a family member who graduated from the Annapolis Naval Academy. I’ve followed Jacqui’s instructive WordDreams blog for many years, where she culls the best writing tips from around the web, from acclaimed authors, from writing seminars and workshops, and we’ve collaborated on blog posts together. Click here for WordDreams. It is well worth the visit.
See Jacqui Murray Author Page on Amazon
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Thanks, Michael!
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