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Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Open Bar by Dan Schorr is a gripping and multi-layered narrative that follows an investigation into the activities of a pedophile softball coach at Mountain Hill University, against the backdrop of institutional corruption, personal trauma, and the pursuit of justice. The human resources director learns with alarm that softball coach Rob Dempsey has been sexually abusing teenage girls at the summer program for years. Serena Stanfield is determined to uncover the truth, but other interested parties are also rushing to seek justice for the victims. Megan, a city councilwoman, is fighting for her friend Evina’s wrongful incarceration. Besides the two main plotlines, the narrative features Troy Abernathy, who struggles with his corporate life, and Caleb Lugo, a celebrated author embroiled in a scandal.
What stood out to me in Dan Schorr’s Open Bar is how it addresses a real and serious problem. The author offers glimpses into campus life, corporate struggles, and the fight for justice for victims. The characters are fully drawn, and Serena was uniquely captivating to me. The raw intensity of her drive to act against corruption is inspiring, as are Megan’s struggles with betrayal and hopelessness, especially when she realizes that powerful, unseen forces may thwart her efforts to secure clemency for Evina. Serena is driven and flawed, making mistakes that may jeopardize her mission to fight corruption in her institution. Troy is also a well-sculpted character, and the story explores the stress he faces with the prospect of a layoff. These characters feel like people we meet every day, with realistic and compelling motivations. Themes of corruption, politics, and justice are skillfully developed, and this will appeal to fans of political thrillers.
