Shades of Gray, the debut novel from Andy Holloman, examines the depths of a father’s love and the ramifications of desperate choices. John Manning and his daughter, Lucy, are driving home from a nice evening out when their car’s brakes malfunction. What initially seems like bad luck turns into a much darker story.
John hasn’t had it easy.
When his wife leaves, his whole world revolves around Lucy. His successful
business, a travel agency, is hit hard by the events of September 11, 2001. Then,
he finds out his daughter has a rare kidney disease and will need a kidney
transplant.
Desperation and fear drive John to extreme limits to save his daughter, especially after a fateful meeting with a former client, Wanda. Wanda loves her daughter and has found a way out of her own personal hell, a way paved with good intentions but criminal actions.
Every action draws the
pair deeper into an intricate web of deceit and danger. The reader is compelled
to turn each page, but not just to find out what happens next. There’s also an
emotional connection to the characters. The twists and turns lead to an
unexpected and heartbreaking conclusion.
Shades of a Gray is a must read for anyone who enjoys a captivating thrill ride with emotional investment.
Fun note: I’m from North
Carolina, so I thoroughly enjoyed the NC references throughout.
Rating: A very enthusiastic 5 stars.
For more information, please visit the author’swebsite.
Disclaimer: I received this novel as an ARC in
exchange for an honest review. A good review was not guaranteed or asked for.
My opinions are my own.
*****
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