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Reviewed by Chad Richins for Readers' Favorite
It’s 2007 in Glyndor, Wales, and Calista Caldwell, an ambitious journalism student, is having a holiday reunion with her childhood friends, Jo and Amy, and her new university friend, Brigid Black. But their joyful plans are soon marred by scandal, leaving them entangled in the heart of a crime involving a powerful rugby player and a catastrophic offense. What starts as a pursuit of justice for Arwyn Price, an assault victim, rapidly develops into a battle against a rotten system hellbent on keeping them quiet. Can the Fab Four get to the bottom of the truth, or will the price of justice be too steep? Find out in N.G. Avant’s gripping prequel, The Fab Four of Capital City.
The Fab Four of Capital City is a paradoxical read for drama and investigative thriller lovers. The narrative hits the right balance between action scenes and quieter, more contemplative moments that expose the characters’ vulnerabilities. N.G. Avant weaves themes of institutional complicity and societal double standards into a riveting plot, inviting readers to think about sexual assault and the obstacles survivors encounter. Calista and her friends felt real and relatable; their friendship brought warmth to a subject that was otherwise heavy. The courtroom moments and investigative work in particular were compelling, demonstrating Avant’s skill in depicting both the quest for justice and the emotional price of that pursuit. Avant’s storytelling, with its themes of bravery and compassion, illuminates the need for solidarity, endurance, and resilience against systemic wrongdoing. This prequel is the perfect foundation for the Capital City series and is a powerful and mesmerizing read all on its own.
