Shadow Wind

Rating:
Summary: Intriguing! Very highly recommended
Review: Maxwell Houghton rejects the spoiled life of a socialite and the possibility of taking over his father's business. Instead, he admires his grandfather's restless spirit and rebellious imagination. Nevertheless, Grandfather Ben makes his work at the bank bearable. His father, however, longs to bring both Grandfather Ben and Maxwell to heel. Then Maxwell is framed for murder, and Grandfather Ben uses his resourcefulness to get Maxwell on an outbound ship before he can be arrested and tried for murder.

Grandfather Ben puts Ben aboard a ship he mistaken believes bound for Charleston, planning to use the three months absence to prove his grandson's innocence. Instead, they have fallen into a trap set by a devious man from Grandfather Ben's past. Maxwell is bound for San Francisco and will be absent at least a year. Worse, he has become a pawn in a deadly game and can trust no one.

In a fascinating mix of genres, including intrigue, suspense, mystery, and sea faring drama, Edward Mann creates a novel that will suit fans of any ilk. Indeed, SHADOW WIND presents a rising voice in fiction with fluid dialogue, rich characterizations, and a strong premise that not only provides a strong foundation for SHADOW WIND but also the two planned sequels. Further, Maxwell's maturation at sea and his devotion to his grandfather create strong sympathy in the reader. In addition, the fast paced plot will keep readers hooked to the last page and clamoring for the sequels. Very highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Thumbs up!
Review: Shadow Wind is a great read! It's a spellbinding story full of adventure and surprise. The plot is fresh and clever with a mystery that develops around the main characters and their relationships, which were created by virtue of a remarkable past event.

Shadow Wind reads very easily, although the intricate plot and some nicely integrated sub plots provide a bit of complexity that demands attention from the reader, who is richly rewarded for the attention paid by the delightful twists and turns the story takes on its way to a thoughtful and provocative ending.

I would highly recommend this book, not only to readers interested in ships and sailing, but to anyone who appreciates a "hard to put down" book. I can hardly wait for the next Maxwell Houghton book, and I guarantee that anyone who reads Shadow Wind will be ready and waiting too.

Rating:
Summary: Thumbs up!
Review: Shadow Wind is a great read! It's a spellbinding story full of adventure and surprise. The plot is fresh and clever with a mystery that develops around the main characters and their relationships, which were created by virtue of a remarkable past event.

Shadow Wind reads very easily, although the intricate plot and some nicely integrated sub plots provide a bit of complexity that demands attention from the reader, who is richly rewarded for the attention paid by the delightful twists and turns the story takes on its way to a thoughtful and provocative ending.

I would highly recommend this book, not only to readers interested in ships and sailing, but to anyone who appreciates a "hard to put down" book. I can hardly wait for the next Maxwell Houghton book, and I guarantee that anyone who reads Shadow Wind will be ready and waiting too.