Review: Blood of My Brother by James LePore

Title: Blood of My Brother

Author: James LePore
Genre: Suspense, thriller, adult
Publication: 2010
Source: For review, Pump Up Your Book

Summary: Jay Cassio and Dan Del Colliano have been best friends for over 30 years, ever since they were school children. So, when Dan is mysteriously murdered, Jay vows to find out who did it and seek revenge. During his search for answers, he encounters Isabel Perez, a beautiful Mexican seductress, who has some of the answers that Jay is searching for... but it's a race against the clock as very dangerous men are seeking both of them out.

My Thoughts: What a thrilling novel! I recently read and reviewed LePore's first novel, A World I Never Made, and really enjoyed it, so needless to say, I was looking forward to this book as well. I was definitely not let down. I'd even say I liked this one a little better.

What I loved about this book was the nail-biting suspense. LePore does an excellent job of keeping up the suspense during the entire crazy chase.

Each of the characters had fascinating back stories as well, which really added to the story and made it complete. Jay has struggled for many years after his parents death and is really just trying to get by. Isabel was basically a sex slave who could not leave due to the powerful men that held her captive. Now, her past and Jay's present have collided in an action-filled search for justice.

As with his first book, I had a slight issue keeping all the characters straight. There were SO many characters that I couldn't always remember who was who. While that was a bit frustrating, I bypassed this fact and was able to fly through the book anyways.

I'd highly recommend you check out James LePore's novels if you're a fan of thrillers and suspense with a touch of the political mixed in. His writing is extremely polished and precise. LePore is an exceptionally gifted storyteller whose writing career I will follow through its entirety.

My Rating: 4/5