Formula
of Deception
by
Carrie
Stuart Parks
A
Review
Ms.
Parks presents a roller coaster of a story – where determining the
good, the evil, and the crazy, becomes almost as important as
determining who-done-it. This reader could not put the book down.
Murphy
Andersen had a mission to complete, but truth was not part of it. Her
sister had disappeared, her friends were dying, and she needed to put
the pieces together. Determining who to trust was as difficult for
her as it was for this reader, but slowly and surely, the clouds of
uncertainty begin to lift. And when they do, she must fight for her
own life and the life of those she had learned to trust.
The
book had it roots in Alaska’s part in WWII and the United States
involvement in chemical and biological weapons in the late 1940’s
through the late 1950’s. Sadly, the US government is not as
innocent as our history books would have it’s citizens believe.
The author has done an excellent job of weaving history and fiction
together into a readable tale.
Formula
of Deception is a summer or fall thriller that easily earns the
reader’s attention. Some church libraries will appreciate it
(though the faith component is not as strong as it is for some
faith-based books), but the public library could easily find a place
for this book in their collection. This book is perfect for the
reader looking for a thrill ride along Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.
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This
review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher
for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are
my own.
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