Title: The Rebirth: A Dark Noir Thriller
Author: V.P. Evans
Genre: Dark Noir Thriller
Book Blurb:
It all started with a murder . . . now there’s no turning back . . .
For the past decade, police homicide consultant Mark Gilliam has been wasting his life with corpses, drugs, and alcohol. Things weren’t always like this. Ten years ago, he was a soldier, a husband, a . . . father. But it’s what he deserves. He couldn’t protect his son from the monsters that took him away.
For the past decade, Jason Roneros has been living a reclusive life, forced to spend the rest of his days in isolation. Things weren’t always like this. Ten years ago, he was a well-respected author, a fighter, a . . . dreamer. But it’s what he deserves. He trusted these monsters.
For the past decade, Mark and Jason haven’t seen each other.But everything is about to change . . .
A murder brings them together one night, trapping them in the streets of Chicago in search of redemption down a cryptic path that could unlock the darkest scandal in history. As the path unrolls secrets buried in great works of art and philosophical writings, the shadiest aspects of the human soul come to the surface. Soon, the two men realize that those hunting them, closing in with each passing minute, are equally dangerous as the ghosts of the past . . .
***Mature Content***
My Review:
An intriguing blend of noir thriller and treasure hunting, perfect for fans of Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon Series.
Told in the past and the present, the story centers around two men—Jason and Mark—and their efforts throughout one tumultuous night to expose a powerful, corrupt, and murderous entity called the Imperatores. That is if they can manage to do it before the Imperatores kill them first.
The story is driven equally by the interesting characters and the unpredictable, fast-paced plotting. Both Jason and Mark have complex backstories, scars both psychological and physical, and an intertwined history connecting them to the Imperatores in painful ways. Those traits made it easy for me to connect with them and become invested in their survival during their quest.
Quest seems like such a mild word to describe what these men go through—the losses they suffered—especially Mark, the political corruption making it impossible to trust anyone, the constant tension with a violent organization and the police searching for them, as well as the philosophical angle fueling their determination.
I was enthralled by the unpredictability of the twists and turns throughout the story and the amount of thought and effort that went into adding the deep philosophical interpretations of societal control and the corruption inherent in society. I highly recommend this book for fans of dark thriller that enjoy thought provoking storylines.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Wandering around small towns and cozy villages in faraway lands, V.P. Evans tastes the manifold flavors of this planet and, somewhere down the road, finds himself charmed by the few who live passionately or disappointed as darkness surrounds societies and people. He then sits down and starts to write.
Reviewed by: Michelle