I have a weakness for books having as main character journalists or/and blogger, aimed at revealing inconvenient truths about politics and politicians. To Kill a Shadow, the first stories in a series featuring citizen-journalist Julia Castleton is just a different level of fiction rooted into the daily reality.
A former Times journalist and a single mother, her troubles start when a potential source died while trying to get in touch with her to share some story of political corruption. But soon she will turn into a target herself, as she ends up in the middle of a complex net of lies and deceit that may not only put her own life in danger, but also her son´s. What is really saves her - as in the case of many single mothers, more or less exposed to dangerous work circumstances - the network of friends and relatives is saving and protecting her and her little one.
What I´ve found interesting in the case of this book was the use of political realities and sadly corruption at the highest level to create a fiction story. Thus the story is relatable in terms of the background and entertains through the thriller and spy setting. The balance is quite good while showing how important the work of honest journalists continue to be for the society and lethal for the enemies of freedom.
Julia Castleton is the pen name of a writing duo. I feel very priviledged to be part of the blog tour featuring the first installment in the series and can´t wait to read the other books. It promises a lot of action and political entertainment.
A recommended read to any lover of political intrigue set in our sad times.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support x
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