 | A High-Stakes Simulation Adventure Leaves Grayson Thibodeaux the Prime Suspect. . .for Murder Deep in the gritty underbelly of New Orleans, psychologist Grayson Thibodeaux loses everything when his wife leaves him to climb her company’s corporate ladder. He buries himself in his job of creating mind-bending adventure games for businesses as team-building explorations. When his ex-wife’s company hires Grayson’s to create an elaborate game, he doesn’t see how things can get worse. Until she dies during the course of the game he created…making him the prime suspect for murder. Genre: Christian Suspense Release Date: November, 2018 Click here to purchase your copy! |
My Review
Who is really the gamemaster...?
Stratagem had more twists and turns than a game of Sorry! I'm relatively new to Robin Caroll's writing but I find her take on suspense to be quite interesting. It's not romance-heavy at all, in fact, this book didn't even really have a romance thread that I could spot. She also tends a little bit more towards the gritty side with plenty of psychological drama.
I was interested on reading Stratagem because of the premise on the back cover blurb. Tell me, what doesn't sound interesting about a guy blamed for his ex's death during a game HE created? And what a wild ride it was!
I think one of the more interesting parts for me is that the story was set in New Orleans, a city I have never been to but have long wanted to visit. There is something a little dark and mysterious about New Orleans that really lends itself to suspense and Robin Caroll makes full use of it in Stratagem.
Check out the dark side of New Orleans and the human mind with this riveting read from Robin Caroll. Try to figure out the game before it's too late....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Stratagem by Robin Caroll a 4 Bark rating.
Stratagem had more twists and turns than a game of Sorry! I'm relatively new to Robin Caroll's writing but I find her take on suspense to be quite interesting. It's not romance-heavy at all, in fact, this book didn't even really have a romance thread that I could spot. She also tends a little bit more towards the gritty side with plenty of psychological drama.
I was interested on reading Stratagem because of the premise on the back cover blurb. Tell me, what doesn't sound interesting about a guy blamed for his ex's death during a game HE created? And what a wild ride it was!
I think one of the more interesting parts for me is that the story was set in New Orleans, a city I have never been to but have long wanted to visit. There is something a little dark and mysterious about New Orleans that really lends itself to suspense and Robin Caroll makes full use of it in Stratagem.
Check out the dark side of New Orleans and the human mind with this riveting read from Robin Caroll. Try to figure out the game before it's too late....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Stratagem by Robin Caroll a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Guest Post
from Robin Caroll
Behind the Scenes: Robin Caroll Shares Her Inspiration for Writing Stratagem
Dear Reader,
Thank you for journeying to New Orleans in a web of deceit and confusion with me. Sharing a place that has such connection for me was a pure joy. South Louisiana offers such a laid-back attitude that I often miss “home.” I hope you’ll enjoy sampling a taste of the flavor of Louisiana.
Years ago I watched the movie The Game with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn and was enthralled. There’s just something grabbing about messing with a person’s mind and life by using their own feelings and instincts against them. When this story of Stratagem first began forming, I wanted to use all that intrigue to mess up the game master’s life. The end result is quite the ride!
As the characters came alive to me, I found the theme of forgiveness and acceptance coming out in the story. Some of the emotions within this story are very personal to me, and I’m honored I was able to share them with you. It is my wish that you may be touched by Grayson’s faith journey as well.
Thank you for journeying to New Orleans in a web of deceit and confusion with me. Sharing a place that has such connection for me was a pure joy. South Louisiana offers such a laid-back attitude that I often miss “home.” I hope you’ll enjoy sampling a taste of the flavor of Louisiana.
Years ago I watched the movie The Game with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn and was enthralled. There’s just something grabbing about messing with a person’s mind and life by using their own feelings and instincts against them. When this story of Stratagem first began forming, I wanted to use all that intrigue to mess up the game master’s life. The end result is quite the ride!
As the characters came alive to me, I found the theme of forgiveness and acceptance coming out in the story. Some of the emotions within this story are very personal to me, and I’m honored I was able to share them with you. It is my wish that you may be touched by Grayson’s faith journey as well.
Until next time. . .
-Robin-
-Robin-
 Robin Caroll | “I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I’ve never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.” Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better. Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her twenty-five-plus published novels. When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home. Robin gives back to the writing community by serving as executive director/conference director for ACFW. Her books have been recognized in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, Bookseller’s Best, and Book of the Year. |
It's Time For A Giveaway!
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of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of Stratagem!!
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