Book Review of White Gold by Michael E. Jimerson
This complex mystery features justice and maybe some redemption. This is the first E.J. Kane mystery. Kane is a former Texas Ranger who left the DPS due to a scandal that is not completely revealed. Since it’s a series, I assume the events surrounding his leaving will be further explained.
The story is complex. The mystery takes several turns. I did not figure it out so was surprised by the ending twists. The other interesting part of the novel is the setting. Kane is head of security for a huge oil company. The author writes about the practices within the industry around oil wells. There is also a fascinating legal battle for control of the company. I’m not sure how plausible the situation is, but I found it possible, and it added depth to the story.
The writing is average. There were a lot of editing gaffs. Also, I found myself lost in some of the dialog and in some of the transitions. One thing the author took to heart was keeping his protagonist in trouble. Kane has a messed-up family and that’s another distraction for him while he’s trying to solve the mystery of the dead body found at an exploded well. I found the family issues a distraction as well, but some of them tie into the main story line.
The book is clean. No profanity. The one sex scene is all off page. The violence fits the story, so nothing gratuitous. I anticipate Jimerson’s writing will get better with each installment in the series. If you like complex, clean mysteries within an unusual setting, then this one is worth reading. I’ll rank it eighteenth. Don’t let that dissuade you as the seventeen ahead of it have all been very good reads.
Thunder and Rain by Charles MartinLove’s True Calling by Lori DeJongThrough Thorny Ways by Jennifer Q. HuntBook of Days by James L. RubartThe Seven Day Resurrection by Chevron RossWith Mercy’s Eyes by D.T. PowellJustice by Jeff HillAlready in the Kudzu by Hannah Hood LuceroThe Last Wife by Matt McGregorLoving the Rodeo Queen by Rebecca ReedThe Misadventures of Itchy Izzy by N.Y. DunlapRanch Showdown by Tina WheelerThe Unhired Hand by R.O. LaneThe Shocking Truth by Steve RushDaughter of Darkness by Ed GormanBurning Angel by James Lee BurkeDeath in the Kremlin by E.J. SimonWhite Gold by Michael E. JimersonIrresistible Impulse by Robert K. TanenbaumLine of Fire by Taylor S. NewportThe Longest Day by Terry TolerLeft to Die by Lisa Jackson
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