The Queen: A Patrick Bowers Thriller by Steven JamesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
My quest to read all of Steven James’ Patrick Bowers Thriller novels started on August 18th, twenty-six days ago . . . and I enjoyed every minute of it! This series has taken me for quite a ride. Mind-bending, thought provoking, amazing characters, complex relationships, are just some of the words I would use to describe this series.
FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers is once again embroiled in a case that starts off as a double homicide but soon snowballs into what could be the onset of World War III. While trying to decipher a fray of clues that he knows somehow adds up to more than just a domestic violence case, Patrick is also dealing with the complexity of family issues that have been buried for years. Throw in a teenage daughter dealing with her own demons, and a woman that Patrick knows he loves but isn’t sure if he can commit to, and you have an intense story with both intellectual and emotional threads pulling at your senses.
Now, I must admit THE QUEEN had a slower beginning than the other books. While James was trying to educate the reader with technical and political information, the added terminology and in-depth explanations slowed the story, and at times were a bit confusing. But once James laid the groundwork, and added a little back story for the reader unfamiliar with the series, the story took off and became a labyrinth of twists and turns that kept me turning page after page.
This is a great series for the suspense reader. Now, I know some people question the fact that this is a Christian novel with very little Gospel substance to it. But, I look at it as an entertaining series free from explicit language, gratuitous sex, and other liberties that you would find from a secular publisher.
“Available September 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
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