Thieves

by Steven Max Russo

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Thieves by Steven Max Russo provided an entertaining and suspenseful look into burglary.
The story started out on a high note with an intense prologue.  It piqued my curiosity, and I was eager to know how it tied in with the rest of the story. It had me on edge from that moment until the end.

Thieves aptly reflected the effects of greed and envy. The characters in the story stole for these same reasons. 

The story took me on a ride which was fast-paced, suspenseful and twisty. It featured characters that were both likeable and detestable.  We have Esmeralda, who cleans homes for a living and works part time at a restaurant, Raymundo, who works with Esmeralda at the restaurant and Skooley a very scary dude.

Esmeralda told Ray about a house she cleans regularly, which would be perfect to burglarize as the occupants (the Russell’s) were away on vacation. Ray recruits Skooley because of his experience as a burglar. Rarely do incidents like these go as plan as Ray and Esmerelda would learn as they soon found themselves in a life and death situation.  Skooley left mayhem and destruction wherever he went. You sure do not want to cross his path. He believes he is smarter than everyone he encounters.  He has no respect for his partners/accomplices and will kill all who he believes is in his way.

I enjoyed the story, as there was never a dull moment. This is a story that can be read in one sitting, providing you have nothing pressing happening in your life. There were a few graphic scenes, which are not for the faint of heart. I enjoyed the author’s detailed explanation in relation to the burglary of the Russell’s home.  The story went into overdrive after the thieves were through with stealing whatever valuables they could find. There were three separate threads, which were intricately woven together to make the story whole. The author did a great job with the threads, and I enjoyed how he made them all come together, though I had hoped for a little more details regarding Skooley’s outcome. Readers are privy to the outcome of the characters who crossed paths with Skooley. 

Conclusion/Recommendation
Suspenseful and exciting with interesting characters. Readers of suspense, mystery and thrillers would enjoy this novel. Thanks to Book Sirens for the opportunity to read and review Thieves.