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Book Review of The Last Child (Johnny Merrimon, Bk 1)

The Last Child (Johnny Merrimon, Bk 1)
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My copy of the book was 419 pages long. I read all but the last 70 pages in one day. I finally had to go to bed before I could finish it.

One comment that I mentioned to my kids is that I have noticed men write differently than women. Not better or worse but different. This book was such a strong book, very much about being male driven. All the male characters seem driven by their own inner voices. Levi Freemantle is one character that contributes his voices to GOD. Some of the other characters seem to feel that the are driven by cowardice or weakness or failure.

There are 3 main females in the book, the missing twin sister, the mom, and a female cop, who sure seems to be very male in drive. Again driven.

John Hart has more than 2 characters named John in this book. One named Jack, then Gerald. The police officers name is HUNT. Seems like Hart is naming characters after him.

Everything else that has been written in reviews is so true, this was a good book that had twists and turns. It was extremely well written. I also want to add that it was not gruesome or bloody or graphic. I did expect more of that but I am glad it was not there. There are some scene about injuries, but nothing really upsetting. There are several deaths and murders, and still nothing to upsetting.

There is alcohol, drug use by some of the adults, and underage drinking.

I would go on to seek out other books by this author, just because this book was so well done. BTW, his back cover photo he looks like a police officer.