Deception

This third entry concluding the excellent Alcorn trilogy following journalists Jake Woods and Clarence Abernathy, and police detective Ollie Chandler through a web of mystery, with each book being driven chiefly by each protagonist in turn.

If author Randy Singer (Directed Verdict, Self-Incrimination, The Judge), is the C.S. Lewis of Christian mystery fiction, then Randy Alcorn is its J.R.R. Tolkein. I say that, because Singer writes sparely and Alcorn with textual density.

The joy I have in both writer's work is that they recognize that allowing humor and romance to exist alongside the mystery and intrigue bring contrast and pleasure that is rewarding and fun.

Deception is arguably the best of this trilogy in that while it plunges a little deep into the dark side of humanity, it also soars to some of its greatest heights, even as it keeps the cheesy jokes from its hard-boiled detective coming.

Be sure to order a double-cheese with double-pepperoni.

Enjoy!