Title: Summer of Fire
Series: John Sinclair Mystery #3
Author: Kitty Pilgrim
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Published: May 19, 2015
Publisher: River Grove Books
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:
When nature takes charge, sparks fly
On the beautiful island of Capri, a royal princess begins a secret love affair, oblivious to the dangers that surround her.
Internationally renowned novelist Kitty Pilgrim chronicles a modern thriller based in the historic volcanic region of Southern Italy.
Her characters, archaeologist John Sinclair and oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton, team up once again for a tale of glamour and romance that spans every level of society—from the dangerous criminal underworld of Naples to the jet set of Europe.
Read on for my thoughts on Summer of Fire. No true spoilers, promise.
I love a story that can paint a beautiful, vivid word painting for me. A work of art that spreads out the colors, emotions and reactions in a beautiful palette of words. I have a vivid imagination, I believe it is one of the reasons I love reading so very much – I can put myself into the story location or surroundings with very little difficulty. Summer of Fire was such a delightfully word vivid painting of a story for me. I don’t know how to better describe it. You’ll use your imagination, but all you have to do is look to see the word picture already in place for you.
John Sinclair and Cordelia Stapleton once more take us on an amazing adventure, even if their original intent was to catch some rest and relaxation for themselves. While visiting their friend, Charles on the island of Capri they discover his other houseguest, a beautiful, young very royal princess who probably shouldn’t be where she is right now.
When the wrong element of people discover the presence of the princess, and nature’s elements in another part of the world erupt causing massive air traffic troubles across Europe – any chance for a bit of Rest & Relaxation flies out the window.
This thrilling adventure in reading will take us across the globe, expose us to some of Mother Nature’s most amazing natural fireworks, fight the underworld villains and solve the crimes… and so much more.
Summer of Fire is such a detailed, involved thriller that will keep you on the edge of your reading seat from opening scene to the thrilling finale. It is so easy to get caught up in this story. If this is the first of the John Sinclair Mysteries you’ve encountered, don’t worry you can easily read this one and then go back for the earlier stories without any trouble. Each can be read as a stand alone story with the recurring main characters providing the knowledge, charisma and entertainment that make this series so enjoyable. Go on, indulge yourself no matter what time of the year, perfect for a beach read or in front of a warm fire.
*I received an e-ARC of Summer of Fire from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
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