Deceptive Calm

There was a significant amount of irrelevant information from the beginning that made the story hard to follow. It wasn't until the last 40% of the book that actually had a story to follow. I feel as though there was much too much detail in the beginning that tailored off towards the end leaving lit......more

My rating for this book is three out of five.While I finished it easily due to its fast pace and readability, I didn’t feel fully captivated by the plot. The beginning introduces a lot of irrelevant details, making it hard to stay focused on the main storyline. Certain characters and subplots are gi......more

The book explores complex themes, and the author's writing style successfully builds an atmospheric tension that draws the reader in. However, despite its strengths, the novel falls short in several areas, preventing it from reaching its full potential. The vivid pictures are skillfully painted by th......more

I picked up this book because I've lived in Charleston for over 30 years and was intrigued. Except for a few early typos, like styling Lowcountry as "Low County", referring to Cannon St as being in Charleston Heights (it is solidly downtown, trust me), and the anachronistic use of capitals for race......more

Don’t bother reading this book. Not worth your time.......more