Summer must seem so so far away - at least in my corner of the world - but reading may keep the memories and hopes alive. I haven´t seen the beach for over a year and missing it dearly, although my beach definition does not necessarily involve a Greek island. Books however can take me away from the wind and cold, and beggers can´t be choosers. And when this read is about a thriller, I may accept the location for the sake of the story.
Set in the fictional Greek island of Alythos, Deep Blue Lies by Gregg Dunnett which is out on print today, is a story of finding oneself against the background of a terrible secret deeply burried.
Ava is going through a personal crossroad: she is forced to leave her medical school before being expelled and her only chance is turning back to her mom´s house. Born in Greece but never having known her father, she embarks on a journey aimed at filling up her family story but ending up in the maze of secrets of her mother´s past no one wanted back to light.
The story is relatively slow paced, with thrilling outbursts at the right moment, between long spaces where the characters and the story can develop in all the small details needed for the understanding. This happens from the very first chapter, that introduces the crime whose details may be reiterated on various occasions during the story.
Add to this the carefree ambiance of the island, and not few outstanding characters, and you have a great mix for an interesting thriller read.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Disclaimer: Many thanks to Tracy Fenton from Compulsive Readers for the opportunity of taking part of this virtual event.
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