Shades Of Gray By Andy Holloman

John Manning is a devoted and loving single father who is compelled to make some difficult choices he could never have envisioned. Committed to his daughter and her well-being he is a man of deep moral conviction and sense of family. He is also committed to the success of his travel agency and when the economy takes a hit after the tragic events of Sept. 11^th he desperately searches for a way to survive.

The character of John Manning is extremely well developed and relatable on all levels. He brings the story to life as his inner turmoil when facing his fears and the complexities in his life force him to make some extreme choices.

The cast of characters surrounding John are so multi-dimensional and realistic that I also felt their emotional upheaval throughout the book. The dialogue between the characters is fluid and believable which is a direct result of the fine writing in this book. The characters, as well as the moral struggles they face, are relevant and compelled me to examine my own decisions should I be faced with the same intense circumstances.

Shades Of Gray is a compelling story that will hold you captive as the drama and tension unfold. I recommend this book to all readers who want to be invested in a story that will lead you to a conclusion that is emotionally staggering.

Win Or Go Home By Daniel Clarke Smith

Doctor Rick Palmer is working as a bounty hunter after his medical career takes an unfortunate turn. His current assignment is to locate Michael Norton a pharmaceutical representative responsible for stealing company secrets to satisfy a blackmailer. This story will take you on a captivating ride full of drama at every turn.

I found Rick Parker to be a character that I progressively became very fond of. He is multidimensional and portrayed in a compassionate and absorbing fashion. There are many essential characters woven into the story which makes for mystery and intrigue throughout. I felt that each character was conveyed realistically and had a significant impact on the story.

The subject of childhood autism is conveyed in this story thru the character of Emily. I appreciated that it was handled in a delicate and compassionate way. This was a very engaging character and I thought she was a very mesmerizing and meaningful part of this story.

I enjoyed this book very much and was totally involved and captivated. I found the writing to be fluid and absorbing and I was kept speculating until the end.

I recommend Win Or Go Home to all readers. This is a story that will keep you absorbed and anxiously awaiting its conclusion.