I enjoy a good mystery thriller and I was very excited to
have a chance to read Steven James’ newest release, Placebo.
The publisher’s description of the story intrigued me: While covertly investigating
a controversial neurological research program, exposé filmmaker Jevin Banks is
drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy involving one of the world's largest
pharmaceutical firms. After giving up his career as an escape artist and illusionist
in the wake of his wife and sons' tragic death, Jevin is seeking not only
answers about the questionable mind-to-mind communication program, but also
answers to why his family suffered as they did. Rooted in ground-breaking science and inspired by actual research, Placebo explores the far reaches of science, consciousness, and faith. Readers will love this taut, intelligent, and emotionally gripping new thriller from master storyteller Steven James.
Unfortunately, when I received the book, I realized that
I would have done better with a Kindle edition on my iPad. Reason being that
the font in the print version is very small. I am sure it’s because the book is
over 400 pages long in a trade-sized book. If they used a larger font the book
would have been as thick as War and Peace! I can’t read the book for
long before my eyes start to tire. Therefore, if small print is troublesome for
you, my recommendation is to get the electronic version.
I
must also warn that the first chapter is not for the faint of heart. It involves
the death of the main character’s family. That’s all I’m going to say, just to
give fair warning. Know that the following chapters aren't like that. After I got past the first chapter the
story pulled me in, and I became intrigued. If only the print weren’t so small.
(And I’m not one who needs large-print editions—at least not yet!) I had to stop reading not too long into the book. And such a good story, too. Maybe I will
order it on Kindle so I can adjust the font size.
Steven James has an excellent reputation for writing
page turners, and I recommend the book to anyone who enjoys
mystery-thrillers. You won’t be disappointed. Just get the electronic edition
if you have a problem with very small print.
Note:
I received a complementary copy of this book from Revell Publishing for purpose
of review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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