A Shred of Truth
by Eric Wilson
Published by Water Brook Press
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Reviewed by Jake Chism
Aramis Black returns in this gripping new installment from Eric Wilson. Aramis, owner of Black’s Espresso Shop in downtown Nashville, finds himself once again neck deep in a mystery that is tied to his family’s dark past. Wilson wastes no time in getting started, as Aramis finds his brother, Johnny Ray, unconscious and strung up on a statue in Music Row. The letters “AX” have been crudely carved into his back. As Aramis hunts for Johnny Ray’s attacker, he soon learns he is dealing with a madman that is orchestrating a deadly game. Aramis must play the game in order to protect his loved ones and unlock a vital family secret. As Aramis searches for the truth he must battle with his own dark past that is full of vengeance and rage.
We first met Aramis Black in The Best of Evil, where Wilson turned a coffee shop owner into a rich and engaging character that readers can’t help but love. In A Shred of Truth, Wilson takes us deeper into Aramis’ life, and what a ride it is. All of the great elements of storytelling are here: engaging dialogue, perfectly executed plot development, fascinating characters, not to mention a classic “whodunit” element that will keep reader’s guessing until the end. Wilson also does a superb job of bringing the city of Nashville to life, making it familiar to readers who have never been there. This is Eric Wilson at the top of his game.
Eric Wilson continues to churn out quality fiction that effectively explores man’s struggle between light and the darkness that threatens to consume. From his Five Senses novels to the Aramis Black series, Wilson continues to excel at his craft. Recently he has signed on with Thomas Nelson, who will be publishing his highly anticipated Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy due out in fall 2008. Wilson’s next project is the novelization of the film, Facing the Giants, which will be available in September.
Armchair Interviews says: Dust off your bookshelf and make some room for one of the best up and coming writing talents out there.
Author’s Web site: http://www.WilsonWriter.com