Wages of Sin

A Novel

Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth
304 Pages
Reviewed on 04/01/2014
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Author Biography

Ohio native Yolonda Tonette Sanders is the author of four published novels, including her latest release, Wages of Sin (Strebor Books/Simon & Schuster; April 2014). She is also the founder and CEO of Yo Productions, LLC, a literary services and theatrical entertainment company, which Yolonda used to launch a successful theatrical production of her debut novel, Soul Matters (Hachette Book Group; 2005). As a writer, Yolonda continues to develop new projects and is even working on a young adult series. As a speaker, she has been invited to address audiences across the country regarding various topics and enjoys the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. As a business owner, Yolonda seeks to help other writers develop and perfect their works. Yo Productions has been used as a catalyst to help both self- and traditionally-published authors and Yolonda plans to one day transform her company into a publishing house of its own. In addition to writing, Yolonda enjoys reading, watching movies, and exercising. Currently she resides in Columbus, Ohio with her family.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Cheryl Schopen for Readers' Favorite

In Yolonda Tonette Sanders’ first book in The Protective Detective Series, Wages of Sin, there is a serial killer on the loose who is targeting women. Dedicated homicide detective Troy Evans is determined to find the killer and stop the murders. As more information is progressively revealed, Troy begins to realize not only what the victims have in common but what he has in common with the killer. As Troy vigorously works this case, his wife, Natalie, has been becoming more and more frustrated with him. She feels like a single mother raising their toddler on her own since Troy’s job keeps him away and busy a lot of the time. Family issues and this big case start to take a toll on both Troy and Natalie. Will Troy be able to stop the killer and save his marriage? This exciting, suspenseful novel is a must-read.

I wish I could go into specifics about why Wages of Sin was so amazing, but I don’t want to give anything away. What I can say is that Yolonda Tonette Sanders is a brilliant writer, emphasis on the BRILLIANT. The way she was able to keep the plot consistently thrilling and entertaining yet unpredictable had me in awe. I literally could not put the book down. My husband had to practically pry it out of my hands to make sure I got some sleep. As more evidence is gradually uncovered, the story intensifies, keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I am beyond ecstatic that I discovered this author. If her other books look even half as good as this one, I will be purchasing them all. If you’re a fan of mystery and crime novels, you won’t want to miss this one. Incredible.