This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Larry Krantz for Readers' Favorite
Downfall by Brian Lutterman is a well-constructed thriller that moves along quickly. The main character is a female paraplegic lawyer, who is pulled into a maelstrom of evil manipulation. She is gritty and determined, a complex and believable character. The heroine must use her brains and inner resolve to uncover the plot that led to her dismissal from her job as a corporate lawyer. She discovers a nefarious scheme that has been used on other unsuspecting businesses. Soon, she discovers that her life is in danger, as are the lives of other people. She has to connect the dots and one clue leads to another revelation, until the final confrontation with the forces behind these manipulative schemes. Along the way, she meets resistance from those who should be helping her, and finds help in an unexpected place. It is her strength of character that helps her carry through, and is finally recognized by others. Other characters, including a black CEO, are also multi-dimensional and interesting.
The plotting of this mystery is complicated and moves in surprising directions. Brian Lutterman is an excellent writer who does not get bogged down with excess verbiage but lets the story unfold at a nice pace. The story kept my interest throughout and I recommend it as an excellent read. The setting is wintry Minneapolis and later southern California. Downfall is current, the characters make good use of technology, and it is appropriate in today's fast-moving world. Adults of all ages, as well as young people, should enjoy this fine story. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of writing and story telling.
