Four Pieces For Power
Book one in the Vendicatori Series
Author: Marc Estes
Author's Web site: marcestes.net
Publisher: Trafford
Genre: mystery/suspense/thriller
ISBN: 1490727140
Buy Book Link: getbook.at/vendicatori
Reviewed by Anita Lock originally for US Review of Books
"Both
shared in the amazement of how two complete strangers could become such bitter
enemies without even a single exchange of words."
Andrew Correo learns the truth about his deceased grandfather and
the involvement he had with the Vendicatori, a powerful organization developed
to protect the Correo family's fortune. But in order for Andrew to claim his
inheritance as the next Correo heir, he must compete in a challenge against
Robert Stavero, an unknown contender and master of disguises. The object of the
challenge is for the winner to procure all four pieces of the puzzle that will
reveal the "final destination, and the largest prize in the world." Questions
remain whether or not Andrew can keep this perilous competition a secret from
his sister and mother, as well as outwit his maleficent opponent.
Awarding winning writer Marc Estes has produced a suspenseful
story that has a James Bond feel to it. The first in a series of Vendicatori
novels, Estes' third person narrative is a rapidly paced page-turner filled with
unhackneyed character scenes between his sister's upcoming wedding; the contest
and Andrew's nerve-racking encounters with Robert, his maniacal antagonist; a
bit of romance; and other supporting characters—a few that may seem harmless now
but could easily turn into future villains in subsequent sequels. Aside of the
constant influx of juxtaposed scenes, Estes not only draws readers into the
plot's action, but also into the lives of a well-developed cast that goes beyond
Andrew, Estes' principal character. Good examples are Brad whose mother and
sister were brutally murdered and Jenna who has a thing for Andrew. Estes'
thriller closes with a mind-boggling cliffhanger. Earmarked to be a best-seller,
there is no doubt that Four Pieces For Power will keep readers on edge
till the very end.
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mark Estes is also the author of
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