Cemetery Road

What a wild ride this book is! Though it is long, I struggled to put it down. It is definitely a page turner with lots of twists and turns. Honestly, it is a bit over the top and unbelievable, but I do not mind because it is so engaging.

This book is exactly what I have come to expect from Greg Iles. It tells the story of journalist Marshal McEwan who has returned to his small Mississippi hometown to take over his father's newspaper due to his father's imminent death from a terminal illness. While home, Marshall entangles himself in an extramarital affair and a murder investigation. Both of these situations lead Marshall down a path that could ultimately either dismantle and expose a corrupt organization or cause Marshall's demise.

There are a lot of unbelievably messed up situations in this book, so many that the reader starts to get a bit overwhelmed by them. However, the story never gets dull and keeps the reader thoroughly engaged. Different plotlines intersect and end up woven together in a tense climax. This book has all the makings of a great suspense thriller movie.

I am bit disappointed in the portrayal of women in this story. They seem strong and smart, but end up being revealed as either victims or sexual manipulators. And most of the men in the book are misogynistic philanderers who place little value on fidelity.

Overall, I enjoyed this reading experience. I never got bored with the story, and I found the twists and turns of the plot incredibly interesting.