Redemption

by Malcolm Tanner

Broken and failed prosecuting attorney , Mike Parsons, sits in a hospital waiting room as his ex-wife Sheila has attempted suicide and fights for her life. When she passes away, he is reduced to self-blame and tries to comfort his ex-in-laws. He seeks the help of Detective Allison Branch to look into claims by his in-laws of stalking that occurred before her death. Parsons falls for Branch during the investigation and Parsons falls victim to violence and kidnapping. The search for answers becomes complicated as the plot twist and turns around characters that move in and out of trust and mistrust. Will Mike Parsons find true redemption? Will he survive the mayhem that lies ahead? The book will move you and keep you riveted until the action packed climax.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 24, 2019

About the author

I have worked in the education field for 34 years and retired to a beautiful spot on Table Rock Lake. My wife Sandy and I have four children and 9 grandchildren that we adore. I have written "Redemption" and "Redemption 2, Allison's Revenge", Redemption 3, Death at Downer's Grove", and in March released "Drowning My Suspicions", a book separate from the series. Newly released Mirror Image the fourth book in the MIke Parsons Series.

Reviews

[Susan Stephens Ballain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this storyline and the characters and overall I gave it 5 ⭐️! I thought it was very well written and entertaining and engaging! Would highly recommend!

[Pierrebleu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tense

A tense story about paying for the things you’ve done wrong either deliberately or subconsciously.

Mike’s ex-wife’s apparent suicide leads us through a back story of his wrongdoings that he’s definitely aware of and how he might be able to redeem himself, can he redeem himself?

Traps are set to snare him by those that feel wronged either directly or indirectly by Mike. It’s quite a sad tale really as I’m sure most of us have some demons that need to be exercised.

A good story that might make the reader think about their past and how it can impact their future.

[Miranda Summerset · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5 STARS! I really liked this. The story is different & kept you guessing as to who the bad guy was & what was really going on. It's a good action/mystery/thriller read & I liked listening to the audiobook of it. My only complaint is you dont get attached too much to any character, which makes it hard to root for anyone or really care what happens to them. I did enjoy it though, & probably will see what the rest of the series holds.

[NIGEL J COLE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer, I couldn't write a book and am in awe of those who can.
This is a clever story line but the writing style is remarkably difficult to follow. Introspective italicised paragraphs. sometimes in first person, sometimes in third, interrupt the narrative and add little to its flow. Stephen King was the first author that I encountered using a similar technique but he seemed almost to weave a parallel story - this didn't. Overly descriptive parts, followed by unlinked elements - a lake house, a ravine, a boat, a water patrol, all appear without warning. Good people become bad, bad become good without adding much. Revenge sex, not sex, not suicides; all rather confusing and rather nugatory. The language and word order often grated: a couple of times I checked the writer's bio in case the book had been written in another language (French perhaps) and translated to English, but from what I glean the writer is a native English speaker.
So I enjoyed the plot, and was utterly distracted by the other challenges.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook: This was my first experience with Malcolm Tanner's work, and it was entertaining. Mike Parsons' ex-wife passed away after attempting suicide. Mike sought help from the female detective who investigated her case. There were some twists and turns. I liked that events that kept happening, kept me guessing as to where the story was going. The characters were complex. I found that some of the repetitive angst that the main character exhibited got a little tiresome. Paul J McSorley's narration was fine and kept my attention. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

[Tracy Johnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Redemption

I'm sorry but, I just couldn't get into the story. I made it to Chapter 13 (29%)and gave up.
Just couldn't tell where the storyline was going or if it was ever going to get there.
Don't like the author's writing style.

[Myra McCulloch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revenge is best served cold they say and this well written tale is about that.
Twisted minds that blame those they feel transgressed against them makes for a great read.