The Big Secret

I picked up this book based on a scan of a non-fiction book on Las Vegas written by Earley. That brief glance captivated me so much with its writing that I figured I would not be disapponited with a novel by the same author. I was, for the most part, right. First, Earley's writing definitely keeps the reader engaged. His characters are believable and the stories and sub-plots ring true. He manages to corral deftly all the different angles, personas and intrigues into a murder mystery that keeps you guessing til the end. On the downside, Earley could have committed a fatal artistic error by introducing a deus ex machina from the very start: a twin sister who basically gets most of the key clues and answers via dreams from her twin. How convenient, one would think, but Earley manages to fit this potentially over-contrived machination with the rest of the story, not fully allowing it to overcome and denigrate the plot or the mystery. In the end, the Big Secret keeps you wrapped up in the suspense and does the job of entertaining the reader.

I really enjoyed reading this one, and didn't want to put it down. The story is great and really well written. It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire time I read it. I really reccomend that people read, Operation Grey Wolf "High Value Target". If they liked this book, they'll love Operation Grey Wolf "High Value Target", by C. Ray McManus.