
Sunday Book Review – Desolation Bluff by Toni Pike
My Sunday Book Review is on Desolation Bluff, written by Toni Pike. This is the second book I’ve read of Toni’s, and it won’t be last! I love a good book with rich characters and a ‘Karmic’ satisfying ending. That’s what I got from reading this book. Read my review below for more.
Blurb:
Blind romance author Oliver Cameron uses the pen name of Fidel Amore and thinks he has the perfect life at his country estate near Desolation Bluff. After a honeymoon in Paris, his wife Vanessa continues her work as his assistant. His friend Ray is the business manager who lives in the gatehouse and also acts as the public face of Fidel Amore, doing all those book-signing trips that Oliver never wanted to attend. Helen Dunkley is the housekeeper devoted to him since childhood – but she detests the two newcomers.
Complications set in when Ray, working on his old car, accidentally backs into Oliver. His injuries appear minor but the next day he suddenly regains his sight. Oliver wants Ray and Vanesa to be the first to hear his good news, but when he finds them he uncovers a shocking betrayal.
A game of cat and mouse begins – and with the arrival of a mysterious stranger, it turns deadly.
A short suspense novel that will keep you guessing right to the very end.
My 5 Star Review:
Desolation Bluff was a pleasure to read. Blind writer, Oliver, who writes under the pen name of Fidel Amore, is a workaholic who has his newlywed wife, Vanessa looking after Oliver’s administrative and public relations side of his novels. Oliver’s best friend – Ray, impersonates Oliver by doing all the physical PR work, showing up to book signings, etc, pretending to be Oliver, allowing Oliver his freedom to write without having to go anywhere to promote his work. What could possibly go wrong?
Blind at birth, Oliver is unaware of the shenanigans going on between his wife and his best friend until the plot thickens and Ray accidentally backs into Oliver on the driveway and knocks him down. One of the side effects from this was Oliver’s vision was miraculously restored – and this is when the story really heats up.
Oliver makes a decision to keep his newly restored sight a secret when he realizes that his wife and Ray have become much ‘closer’ than he was aware of. And so the games begin! – Somebody is murdered, and then another somebody is murdered, and Oliver realizes that he may be next in line!
This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read with interesting characters and great plot twist to keep me hooked all the way through to a most satisfying ending! #Recommended.
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53 Comments
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Debby, for taking the time to read my new book and post this wonderful review. I’m very lucky and honoured to be appearing once again on your website. I hope you have a wonderful week. Toni x
dgkaye
My absolute pleasure Toni. I enjoy your books! <3 Happy week to you too :) x
Robbie Cheadle
Now this sounds like an intriguing book, Debby. Thanks for sharing your review.
dgkaye
My pleasure Robbie. Thanks 🙂 x
Sally Cronin
Fabulous review.. congratulations Toni and will share a week tomorrow….hugs to you both ♥
dgkaye
Thanks bunches for dropping by and sharing as always <3 xx
John Maberry
Sounds very interesting!
dgkaye
An interesting story for sure! 🙂
Toni Pike
Thanks, John – have a great day. Toni
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Sally – that will be wonderful.
Toni Pike
Thank you, Robbie – I hope you have a wonderful week. Toni
Balroop Singh
This thriller sounds to be quite interesting! Thank you for sharing a fantastic review Deb.
dgkaye
My pleasure Balroop. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂 x
Toni Pike
I was thrilled – lovely to hear from you, Balroop. Toni x
Olga Núñez Miret
Thanks, Debby. It sounds like a great read, and I can imagine it being turned into a movie as well. Congratulations to the author!
dgkaye
You’re so right Olga. I could definitely see this story as a movie! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by. Happy Monday <3
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Olga – I hope Hollywood is listening to you. Have a fantastic week. Toni
Jacqui Murray
OK, this sounds really good. Congrats to the author!
dgkaye
Thanks Jacquie. It is! 🙂
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Jacqui – I hope you have a fabulous day. x
Stevie Turner
This sounds like the sort of book I’d enjoy. I’m hopping over to check it out.
dgkaye
No doubt Stevie – since we do like many of the same books. 🙂 x
Toni Pike
Thanks, you so much, Stevie – I hope you enjoy it. Have a fantastic day. Toni x
Cynthia Reyes
Very intriguing indeed!
dgkaye
Thanks Cynthia 🙂
Toni Pike
Thanks, Cynthia. Toni x
Norah Colvin
Sounds like a bit of intrigue in this book, Debby. Could be an interesting read. Thanks for your review.
dgkaye
Lots of intrigue for sure Norah. 🙂
Toni Pike
Thanks, Norah – I was thrilled to get such a wonderful review. Toni
Jennie Fitzkee
Wow! A great review, and it sounds like a page turner thriller.
dgkaye
Thanks Jennie. Yes, a page turner indeed! 🙂
Toni Pike
Hi Jennie, Thank you very much for that. Debby did an amazing job with her review. Toni x
Natalie Ducey
Fabulous review to share, Debby. Bravo to Toni! 🙂
dgkaye
Thank you Natalie <3
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Natalie – it’s always lovely to hear from you. Have a great week. Toni x
Christy B
Oooh the “games begin” as you say and murder follows – wowowow quite the plot! Great review on Toni’s book, Debby 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks Christy. Glad I could pique your interest. 🙂 xx
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Christy. You’re right – Debby captured it so beautifully in her review. Have a super day. Toni x
Marian Beaman
Voracious reader and prolific writer, my tags for you, Debby!
dgkaye
Takes one to know one Marian. <3
Toni Pike
Thanks Marian. I agree with you – Debby is amazing! Toni
Deborah Jay
Sounds like delicious fun!
dgkaye
Great descriptive word! 🙂 x
Toni Pike
What a lovely thing to say – thank you, Deborah. Toni.
lisa thomson
Sounds page turning and exciting through and through! thanks for sharing your review, Deb.
dgkaye
Happy to intrigue you Lis. <3
Toni Pike
I hope so, Lisa. Have a wonderful day. Toni
Annika Perry
Wow! An intense plot and review, Debby! A brilliant idea for a story and the reader is drawn in immediately as they are the only ones in the know about Oliver’s restores vision. Well done, Toni … this is going on my list of books to read! 😀
dgkaye
Thanks so much Annika. You’ve nailed it on the head. It’s like a secret when we’re privy to what’s going on and the characters are in for a rude awakening, lol. No doubts you will enjoy the book! <3
Toni Pike
Thank you so much, Anika – how lovely of you. I do hope you enjoy it. Have a fabulous week. Toni
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dgkaye
You’re an angel Sal <3