Heart-racing agony in Russia? Yes.
Can a novel about an American couple's quest to adopt a Russian baby be called a Multi-Award-Winning Suspense Thriller? Yes.
"...The book is difficult to put down, enticing you to read a few more chapters before bed. In the end, the book leaves the reader satisfied, but the story never fully leaves your mind." The US Review of Books
In the late 1990s, a time in Moscow reminiscent of the unforgiving gun-slinging days of the frontier west, mild-mannered Ethan and hot-blooded Sophia board a Russian bound plane. Armed only with a homespun plan, the desperate American couple hopes to to adopt a baby boy.
What can go wrong? Maybe, an innocent ill-fated encounter with the Mafia or maybe, being marked as a target for mob revenge. Perhaps, having to rely on a first-time adoption coordinator to complete the process and shelter them from harm. Honestly, what won’t go wrong?
Crippled by circumstances - confined and monitored in a Moscow apartment, no language skills, no cell phone, no clue, no landline, no gun, no nearby family and a baby to protect, they have to find a way to out. Everything and anything can go wrong. How can they prevail?
"...The characters are of opposing values, fiery Sophia, hesitant Ethan, cruel mafia ponytail and his misfits, scheming Victoria and cruel possessive Natasha. It took the readers breath away due to the truth of the story, and humans being treated as fodder for violence and money. We are so used to freedom that the reader kept behind Sophia, pushing her to get up and fight for that freedom and Zack. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book, and gladly give it five stars and recommend it for reading by everyone. Opens the eyes." Amazon Top 500 Reviewer R. Hansen
For mature audiences only. DLSV. Explicit sexual violence.
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My Review - 4 of 5 stars -
This was a dark thriller with possible triggers for some people. Sophia and Ethan traveled to Russia to adopt a child. There were plenty of secrets, double dealings, violence, and more. Sophia tried to be strong throughout her struggles, her love for her husband was strong, and the love she felt for her adopted son gave her more determination to keep going. Ethan was shown to be a little weak of will, but he showed strength in his fight to stay alive for his family. I felt that the story was a bit drawn out, definitely showing the dark side of Russia with corruption and violence, but overall, the happy ending made up for it.
I received a copy through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
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