The Crimson Key by Wes Dodd

The Crimson Key by Wes Dodd

The Crimson Key Genre:Mystery Publisher: Outskirt Press Release Date: July 2012 Purchase Book Description: David Paige, a young detective from Charleston, S.C., is about to embark on an investigation of a lifetime-his own. After an unexpected tragedy shatters his perfect world, he discovers that his mother had been keeping a life-long secret from him, revealing that he is not who he believed he was. With no family member to turn to, David has to rely on his detective skills and a mysterious item left to him from his mother-a crimson-colored key. The search for the truth takes David to New York City, where he runs head on into lies, deception and murder, all in an attempt to cover up a string of dreadful crimes. Then if this is not enough to deal with, he falls for the daughter of a prominent man, both sharing an undeniable attraction-which complicates his life even further. It isn't until a near-death experience, and help from his mother through several frightening nightmares, that the pieces of the puzzle finally begin to come together. The Crimson Key ultimately unveils many secrets, surprising many people including David-opening his eyes and heart as well.

About The Author: Wes Dodd was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1958, currently residing in Southside Virginia. He has two daughters and three grandchildren. Within the last couple years he has discovered a passion for creating and breathing life into great stories. He has published three novels: The Crimson Key, a mystery, The Secret Guardian, fantasy and Saving Faith, a romantic thriller. Website | Blog My Review: Wow. I did not expect that this book would be that much different then other mysteries, but I was wrong. The author shocked me with who the killer was, and although I didn't like one very important part of the ending, the ending over all was enjoyable. I didn't like this part because David was trying to find family, and I think that the book could have been a lot better without his reaction to a certain "family member". It is not what I wanted to read about while I was in the middle of the reveals at the end. It kind of grossed me out. However the mystery was great, and I did not expect who the killer was, nor did I expect the role the key played. I really liked the paranormal twist in the book, and I have witnessed something similar since my dad died. This is a book worth reading. I can not wait to read what else the author writes, I am giving this book a 3/5 (the story lost my respect with the above issue, and it just made me not want to know the ending). I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.