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Succession (The Sandstone Trilogy Book 3) by Michael Beashel

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John Leary has finally achieved the level of success he has dreamed of all his life.  After having lost his first wife, John has remarried and had more children.  Leary’s latest project, the Imperial, is brutal involving hundreds of employees and competition between his two sons.  He must name one to lead the company into the next century and continue its evolution into greatness.  However, Leary is faced with his most destroying betrayal as it comes from within his own family … will Leary be able to overcome it, or will all be ruined?

As with each book in this series, Beashel’s skill at storytelling is amazing.  Not only are the details and descriptions vivid and compelling but the raw emotion is there as well. One cannot help but feel the pain and sense of impending loss that each character experiences based on their own doubts and abilities.  This book tackles the emotional drive that parents feel in regard to their own legacy and handing control over to their children.

This too is a book of his children coming into their own – a coming of age tale.  The similarities between his sons and how Leary felt at that same age is reflected clearly.  As with all grown children – can they make it on their own?

Once again, Beashel successfully captures and holds the reader’s attention, drawing them in.  The dialog, character development, plot twists, and storyline are impeccable.  This historically based series gives the readers an inside look at Sydney and Australia as the 1900’s come to be.

I am delighted to have read this trilogy; however, I am sad it is over.  I enjoyed Beashel’s writing style.  I look forward to reading more by this author, he is truly gifted.

5-star rating

 

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Unshackled (The Sandstone Trilogy Book 2) by Michael Beashel

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The second book of the Sandstone Trilogy is just as amazing as the first.  Everything John Leary has worked for has worked out well including his wife Clarissa expecting their first child and his construction company has not only built some of the city’s most remarkable buildings, but he has paved the way for new techniques and ways of running a business successfully.  Like with all successful endeavors, ill will develops and sabotage ensues.

The love story between John and Clarissa hit a couple of major snags that could derail everything. In this book, Leary is faced with devastating treachery that nearly breaks him and his business as well as a tragedy at home.

New characters added to this book are just as well developed as those in the first book.  The existing characters continue to evolve as the story moves along.  Michael Beashel continues to be a powerful storyteller who keeps his readers hooked from page one to the end.  He continues to be vivid in his rich descriptions and details.  His dialog moves the story at a good steady pace and is realistic.

Like book 1, this book is engaging and keeps the reader captivated from the first page to the last.  I have enjoyed this series so far and have grown to understand Leary’s drive, Clarissa’s love, and more.  I cannot wait to see where book 3 takes the Leary family.

 

5 Star Rating

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The Fall, a novel of post-apocalyptic Australia, Book 1 Conversion by S.T. Campitelli

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I was given a copy of The Fall, a novel of post-apocalyptic Australia, Book 1 Conversion by S.T. Campitelli in exchange for an honest review.

The Fall, a novel of post-apocalyptic Australia, Book 1 Conversion by S.T. Campitelli is a detailed version of what we could be facing when a deadly and destructive virus spreads unchecked.  Unlike most where there is one country or individual to blame, we are given another unique possibility.

The story begins in 2052.  Survivors who are fortunate enough to have been granted admittance to these secure structures survive while others less fortunate are left outside to fend for themselves with the deadly creatures that roam freely seeking out fresh human meat to consume or infect.  Not only do the Kulin survivors have the infected hordes to worry about but now they have some serious betrayal issues but also an insanely unbalanced villain that will wreak havoc.

Campitelli develops his characters vividly and with subtle yet in-depth detail.  No one will have any issues visualizing each character.  The plotline moves smoothly yet at a fast action packed rate that leaves one on the edge of their chair.  I had difficulty putting the book down after I started it!

Campitelli is a masterful word-smyth building a storyline that is both engaging and exciting.  His dialogs are perfectly matched to the situation and characters.  He leaves no stone unturned, the audience has a thorough picture of what is going on yet still manages to surprise us multiple times!  I like that he not only took Australia as the setting but the way he broke the story up giving his audience multiple points of view.

As a first time author, he hit it out of the ballpark with this book!  He has definitely set the standards high for himself but I am confident he will continue – he is a gifted author who innately writes good solid books.

If you enjoy horror, apocalyptic stories, and realistic scenarios, this is the book for you!

A definite 5-star review due to his innate writing skills and unique storyline.

 

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