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Carole F.
, September 25, 2021
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When All Light Fails by Randall Silvis is fifth in the Ryan DeMarco series but it works well as a stand-alone. However, reading this one is a great incentive to read the other books in the series as well as other novels written by Randall Silvis. Ryan DeMarco is an investigator who gets involved in finding the unknown father of a nine-year-old girl in Michigan. This is a case he cannot resist and, along with his life partner Jayme, he begins the search. Tragedy strikes almost immediately and the case becomes even more urgent. This thriller is beautifully written and is above and beyond the usual mystery: the author deals with near death experience, philosophy etc., making this a thoughtful novel. The plot is original and keeps the suspense alive throughout. Just when you think you have solved the mystery, off you go on another tangent. The characters are compassionate, believable and provocative, making the book realistic. When All Light Fails is a novel not to be missed. Highly recommended. Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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