ABOUT THE BOOK
The Counselor by Curtis Taylor
Late one night Travis Call is awakened by a knock at the door. After months of suspense, the police have arrived with the news he dreaded: His wife, an up-and-coming actress, is dead.
And they suspect him of her murder.
As a young financial counselor, Travis has made millions for his clients, but a recent diagnosis of Lyme Disease has compromised his ability to think, to remember, to make good decisions. And now he may be in over his head with a new and suddenly rocky investment.
Travis is also a counselor in the bishopric of his ward at church. And now that he is suspected in his wife’s murder, he will almost certainly be released—or will he? Maybe the bishop knows more than the police do.
It’s a certainty that somebody close to him does.
With almost too many suspects to count, Travis has to find the real killer—before the real killer grows even bolder and silences him.
Book Review of The Counselor
Reposted with permission.
When I began this mystery/crime drama, I was certain it was a quite “lame” story because, within the first few chapters, I knew who the “culprit” was… Or so I thought! The more I read the more unsure I became. This indecision continued throughout the tale until the last few chapters. The story was about a young man, active in the Church f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a famous wife and an adorable set of adopted twins. When returning from a business trip he discovered his wife was missing. After months of worry, implications, and investigation, she is found. This only escalates the forthcoming events. Who is a friend and who is a foe?
The writing was superb, and the storyline was captivating. The characters were, mostly, endearing and the scenes were easily visualized. The action was continual as new events and questions unfolded. I literally had a very difficult time putting the book down for even a short time!
I could relate to the main guy character in the book because I have dealt with similar health issues through the years, except, the healers are “stumped” and still are searching for a diagnosis. None of the symptoms fit the various scenarios of health issues. I can really appreciate many of his challenges and feel connected to his character..
In any case, the story is an amazing and inspiring one for anyone -a “believer” or not! This is a clean fiction, most individuals will surely enjoy. I look forward to reading more books by this very talented writer’s books.
The Title and Image are both appealing and “fitting’.
I offer a solid Five Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure, whatsoever, to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
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