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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Black Yéʼii: The Evil One by Joseph Lewis is a gripping thriller that follows the deadly consequences of a secret that was never meant to be revealed. When four members of the MS-13 gang died under mysterious circumstances, the truth was buried to protect those involved. But when someone breaks their silence, the gang returns, leaving a trail of death in their wake. Detectives Graff, O’Connor, and Eiselmann must race against time to uncover the killers and prevent further bloodshed. Lewis does a fantastic job of building tension throughout this masterpiece of thriller writing, creating a relentless sense of danger that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from cover to cover.
I was immediately gripped by the complex and unpredictable plot, which was well-crafted to shift into a new atmosphere or twist at just the right moment so that the action never felt stilted. The conspiracy is well-crafted with many different threads to unravel, each related to different characters both inside and outside the secret. Joseph Lewis’s portrayal of the characters, especially the central detectives, is packed with detailed narration and emotional realism, making their struggles and triumphs resonate with readers the more we get to know them and see them put to the test. The novel’s exploration of secrecy, revenge, and justice offers brilliant psychological intrigue that elevates the story beyond a typical thriller, delving deep into the personal drama and interplay of the secret itself. Overall, all this makes Black Yéʼii an unmissable read for fans of accomplished thriller writing everywhere.
