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Book Details:
Book Title: Belinda (The Raymond Hatcher Stories/Book Three) by Mark Zvonkovic
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre: Literary / Legal Thriller
Publisher: Dos Perro Press
Release date: June 2022
Content Rating: PG13+M because it involves mature themes, occasional mild profanities, non-explicit sex scenes and mild violence.
Book Title: Belinda (The Raymond Hatcher Stories/Book Three) by Mark Zvonkovic
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre: Literary / Legal Thriller
Publisher: Dos Perro Press
Release date: June 2022
Content Rating: PG13+M because it involves mature themes, occasional mild profanities, non-explicit sex scenes and mild violence.
"You will keep turning pages not just for the pleasure of his writing, but because you simply have to know what happens next." — Mark Pryor, author of Die Around Sundown and the Hugo Marston series
“Belinda is a thrilling novel with gripping layers of legal and corporate intrigue, but it’s Zvonkovic’s character work and timely themes that propel the narrative to new heights. Part romance, part legal drama, Zvonkovic blends genres and defies expectations with each turn of the page, ultimately creating an emotional exploration of justice, purpose, and legacy.” — James Wade, Spur Award-winning author of River, Sing Out
“Fans of characters such as Tom Clancy’s John Clark, as well as other readers who are interested in the techno-thriller genre, should find Belinda to be a thoroughly captivating and satisfying read.” — David Loux, Author of Chateaux Laux
“A spy thriller meets legal fiction meets romance novel.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Belinda is a thrilling novel with gripping layers of legal and corporate intrigue, but it’s Zvonkovic’s character work and timely themes that propel the narrative to new heights. Part romance, part legal drama, Zvonkovic blends genres and defies expectations with each turn of the page, ultimately creating an emotional exploration of justice, purpose, and legacy.” — James Wade, Spur Award-winning author of River, Sing Out
“Fans of characters such as Tom Clancy’s John Clark, as well as other readers who are interested in the techno-thriller genre, should find Belinda to be a thoroughly captivating and satisfying read.” — David Loux, Author of Chateaux Laux
“A spy thriller meets legal fiction meets romance novel.” — Kirkus Reviews
Book Description:
Set in the conference rooms of a white-shoe Houston law firm and the stunning coastline of Baja California, Belinda is the story of a woman’s bravery and resourcefulness at the end of her brilliant career. Her decision to fight her firm’s men in suits who demand her retirement is called into question when a man once her lover appears after a long unexplained absence.
Against a backdrop of romance and legal drama, the novel explores questions about love, the law, and the anxious precipice of life change. Is it ever too late to be swept away by romance? Can true justice ever be attained when the law’s practitioners are corrupt? And when your work is what defines you, what’s left after retirement?
During a week of surprises and abstruse events, Belinda sees the once presumed greatness of her life flicker as she forces the moment for her decision to a crisis.
Set in the conference rooms of a white-shoe Houston law firm and the stunning coastline of Baja California, Belinda is the story of a woman’s bravery and resourcefulness at the end of her brilliant career. Her decision to fight her firm’s men in suits who demand her retirement is called into question when a man once her lover appears after a long unexplained absence.
Against a backdrop of romance and legal drama, the novel explores questions about love, the law, and the anxious precipice of life change. Is it ever too late to be swept away by romance? Can true justice ever be attained when the law’s practitioners are corrupt? And when your work is what defines you, what’s left after retirement?
During a week of surprises and abstruse events, Belinda sees the once presumed greatness of her life flicker as she forces the moment for her decision to a crisis.
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Book Details:
Book Title: A Lion in the Grass (The Raymond Hatcher Stories/Book One) by Mark Zvonkovic
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 333 pages
Genre: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Dos Perro Press
Release date: August 2020
Content Rating: PG13+M: The book has mature themes associated with wartime violence and not-explicit sex scenes.
Book Title: A Lion in the Grass (The Raymond Hatcher Stories/Book One) by Mark Zvonkovic
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 333 pages
Genre: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Dos Perro Press
Release date: August 2020
Content Rating: PG13+M: The book has mature themes associated with wartime violence and not-explicit sex scenes.
Book Description:
Set over the course of six decades, A Lion in the Grass documents the despair and hope of a spy who suffers the murder of friends and enjoys the success of mentoring protégés.
The story is told through alternative viewpoints of Raymond, his protégés, and the French villain. The novel digs deeply into questions of love, self-doubt and hatred, all foisted upon Raymond during a career from which, he discovers, it is impossible to retire.
Set over the course of six decades, A Lion in the Grass documents the despair and hope of a spy who suffers the murder of friends and enjoys the success of mentoring protégés.
The story is told through alternative viewpoints of Raymond, his protégés, and the French villain. The novel digs deeply into questions of love, self-doubt and hatred, all foisted upon Raymond during a career from which, he discovers, it is impossible to retire.
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Book Details:
Book Title: The Narrows (The Raymond Hatcher Stories/Book Two) by Mark Zvonkovic
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 306 pages
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Dos Perro Press
Release date: November 2020
Content Rating: PG13: The book has a couple of non-explicit sex scenes and very mild violence.
Book Description:
A harrowing extraction of members of a religious cult goes awry.
Junior high teacher Larry Brown teams up with experienced extractor nicknamed Black Lightning to rescue his cousin from a cult. But the mission is complicated by Larry’s unfaithful girlfriend and the drowning of another cult member in the Charles River. And then Larry’s cousin isn’t as willing as Larry hoped. These events work together on a day in a family vacation home on Cape Cod to turn Larry’s world upside down.
Spanning a ten-day period, The Narrows chronicles the personal and social challenges that took place during the cultural transformation of the 1970s.
A harrowing extraction of members of a religious cult goes awry.
Junior high teacher Larry Brown teams up with experienced extractor nicknamed Black Lightning to rescue his cousin from a cult. But the mission is complicated by Larry’s unfaithful girlfriend and the drowning of another cult member in the Charles River. And then Larry’s cousin isn’t as willing as Larry hoped. These events work together on a day in a family vacation home on Cape Cod to turn Larry’s world upside down.
Spanning a ten-day period, The Narrows chronicles the personal and social challenges that took place during the cultural transformation of the 1970s.
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Meet the Author:
Mark Zvonkovic is a writer who lives in Rosarito Beach, Baja California Mexico with his wife Nancy and their two dogs. Finn and Cooper. He has written three novels, and he also writes book reviews and essays that appear in online publications. Before retiring to Mexico, Mark practiced law for thirty-five years at three multinational law firms in Houston, Texas and New York City. He attended college at Southern Methodist University and Boston University, and his law degree is from SMU School of Law. Mark grew up as an oil company brat and lived in Latin America, Texas and New York.
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Mark Zvonkovic is a writer who lives in Rosarito Beach, Baja California Mexico with his wife Nancy and their two dogs. Finn and Cooper. He has written three novels, and he also writes book reviews and essays that appear in online publications. Before retiring to Mexico, Mark practiced law for thirty-five years at three multinational law firms in Houston, Texas and New York City. He attended college at Southern Methodist University and Boston University, and his law degree is from SMU School of Law. Mark grew up as an oil company brat and lived in Latin America, Texas and New York.
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Tour Schedule:
Sep 26 – The Mystery Review Crew – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Sep 29 - Splashes of Joy - book review of A LION IN THE GRASS / giveaway
Sep 30 - Splashes of Joy - book review of THE NARROWS / giveaway
Oct 11 - Splashes of Joy - book review of BELINDA / giveaway
Oct 19 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of A LION IN THE GRASS / giveaway
Oct 20 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of THE NARROWS / giveaway
Oct 21 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of BELINDA / giveaway
Enter the Giveaway:
My Review:
After reading Mark Zvonkovic first two books from his The Raymond Hatcher Stories series, A Lion in the Grass and The Narrows, I was once again excited to have the opportunity to read the third installment, Belinda. I thought it was a great read. It is definitely my favorite of the series to date. I loved meeting Belinda and loved how strong and brave of a character she was. The plot had a lot of twists and turns that often kept me wanting to see what else would happen next. I had no way of figuring out the following scenes and had to keep reading. There was thrilling action, suspense, mystery, and intrigue. I was fascinated from the start to the finish. It was worth taking a few hours break from everyday life and into a new captivating story. I loved how the author was able to craft a novel with such vivid details that made me feel like I was one of the characters.
I am giving Belinda a very well deserved five plus stars. Readers who enjoy legal dramas and thrillers, as well as, fans of mystery and suspense filled fiction will want to pick this one up. I am looking for more books by Mark Zvonkovic in the future to see where his imagination and talents will lead his readers to next.
I received a paperback copy of Belinda from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
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