![Desolation Bluff by [Pike, Toni]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41RrNZwvooL._SY346_.jpg)
Readers of Toni Pike’s previous four novels in the ‘Magus’ series know of her mastery of intriguing plots and exciting action scenes. Toni describes her new book, ‘Desolation Bluff’, as a novella, an interesting format in which she packs plot and characters that would normally fill a full-length novel, into far fewer pages. I received an advance release copy at no cost from the author.
All Toni’s usual elements of plot, character, action, and a little bit of sex are there in this novella, but its shorter length enables the reader to enjoy it in four or five bites, or a two-cups-of-coffee-and-a-sandwich binge.
‘Desolation Bluff’ is written in a very brisk style. A successful writer of rapid-write romance novels who has been blind since a childhood accident, is on a two-week honeymoon in Paris with his assistant who has become his wife. So far so good, but because the book’s cover describes it as a thriller, the reader immediately suspects that this romantic scene might not last the distance. The plot moves from Paris to the Southern Highlands near Sydney, Australia, where additional characters ensure there are many surprising developments – but you do need to read to the very last page. Highly recommended.
Product Description
Blind romance author Oliver Cameron uses the pen name of Fidel Amore and thinks he has the perfect life at his country estate near Desolation Bluff. After a honeymoon in Paris, his wife Vanessa continues her work as his assistant. His friend Ray is the business manager who lives in the gatehouse and also acts as the public face of Fidel Amore, doing all those book-signing trips that Oliver never wanted to attend. Helen Dunkley is the housekeeper devoted to him since childhood – but she detests the two newcomers.
Complications set in when Ray, working on his old car, accidentally backs into Oliver. His injuries appear minor but the next day he suddenly regains his sight. Oliver wants Ray and Rachel to be the first to hear his good news, but when he finds them he uncovers a shocking betrayal.
A game of cat and mouse begins – and with the arrival of a mysterious stranger, it turns deadly.
A short suspense novel that will keep you guessing right to the very end.
By the author of:
Dead Dry Heart – a psychological thriller
The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series – “A non-stop thrill ride!”
Book 1: THE MAGUS COVENANT – The secret that will change the world
Book 2: THE ROCK OF MAGUS – Code Red in the Vatican
Book 3: THE MAGUS EPIPHANY – Ancient treasures and a new revelation
Book 4: HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS – The covenant will be fulfilled
Complications set in when Ray, working on his old car, accidentally backs into Oliver. His injuries appear minor but the next day he suddenly regains his sight. Oliver wants Ray and Rachel to be the first to hear his good news, but when he finds them he uncovers a shocking betrayal.
A game of cat and mouse begins – and with the arrival of a mysterious stranger, it turns deadly.
A short suspense novel that will keep you guessing right to the very end.
By the author of:
Dead Dry Heart – a psychological thriller
The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series – “A non-stop thrill ride!”
Book 1: THE MAGUS COVENANT – The secret that will change the world
Book 2: THE ROCK OF MAGUS – Code Red in the Vatican
Book 3: THE MAGUS EPIPHANY – Ancient treasures and a new revelation
Book 4: HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS – The covenant will be fulfilled
