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Book Review of The Brotherhood: A Precinct 11 Novel

The Brotherhood: A Precinct 11 Novel
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Boone Drake has everything. Beautiful wife that he adores, adorable son, the perfect job. But he's got a problem ~ he thinks he's the one responsible for his perfect life. When that perfect life spins wildly out of control and he's faced with a lonely future, where will he find his comfort? To the God who has been patiently waiting for him, or will he blame God for taking everything away?

This was a difficult read for me, not because it's messy and ill-written. On the contrary, this is an extremely well written book. What else would someone expect from an author superstar like Mr. Jenkins? No, this novel is full of tragedy and heartbreak. (Two things I don't deal well with) Mr. Jenkins has the ability to navigate these complex emotions and make them believable and gut-wrenching.

If you're a fan of gritty police thrillers that have tragedy, this is probably the book for you. If you're more of the type of reader that likes to feel happy after you've finished a book, then you may want to pass.

"...sometimes God has to allow a person to come to the end of himself before he realizes his deep need."