Stratagem by Robin Caroll
Published by Shiloh Run Press on November 1, 2018
Pages: 320
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A High-Stakes Simulation Adventure Leaves Grayson Thibodeaux the Prime Suspect. . .for Murder Deep in the gritty underbelly of New Orleans, psychologist Grayson Thibodeaux loses everything when his wife leaves him to climb her company’s corporate ladder. He buries himself in his job of creating mind-bending adventure games for businesses as team-building explorations. When his ex-wife’s company hires Grayson’s to create an elaborate game, he doesn’t see how things can get worse. Until she dies during the course of the game he created…making him the prime suspect for murder.
I saw that the book subject to today’s post, Stratagem by Robin Caroll, had been featured on several Christian book blogs prior to its release, so when the chance to read and review it on NetGalley, I jumped on it. This was my first Robin Caroll book but it won’t be my last. It was interesting to read the note in the back of the book says Stratagem was crafted after the author watched Michael Douglas and Sean Penn in The Game. I didn’t see that movie, but apparently this book borrows the basic idea of the movie (a living game), inserts its own characters and adds an additional twist, with themes of forgiveness and acceptance. Quite interesting indeed.
Grayson Thibodeaux and his partner, Colton York, are designers of living games that help build team spirit and test a person’s ability to cope with difficulties or to face a demanding situation Their game is used to determine a promotion in Thibodeaux’s ex-wife, Anna Belle’s firm, and she ends up dead. Thanks to the messy divorce between Thibodeaux and his ex, he finds himself the main suspect. This ultimately translates to the fact that Thibodeau must find the real culprit.
Strategem is a book that will hold your attention from cover to cover. When the answers start coming to you, you’ll be asking yourself how you didn’t come to this conclusion yourself. If you like a thriller mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, you will want to read Stratagem. An added plus to the interesting plot is the fact that there is a faith theme that is deeply moving.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robin Caroll grew up in Louisiana with her nose in a book. She still has the complete Trixie Belden series, and her love for mysteries and suspense has only increased with her age. Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her published novels.
Best-selling author of thirty-plus novels, Robin Caroll writes Southern stories of mystery and suspense, with a hint of romance to entertain readers. Her books have been recognized in several awards, including the Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, and more.
When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home in the South. Robin serves the writing community as Executive/Conference Director for ACFW.
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I was provided with a complimentary electronic advanced reader copy through Net Galley in exchange for my post. I was not required to post a positive review, but have chosen to do so because this book was great! Thank you!
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