Paris Ransom
By: Charles Rosenberg
Rating: 4.5 of 5
When I picked up “Paris Ransom”, I didn’t realize it was the third book in a series. I often do read books out of order in series to see if there is any problem in reading a particular book as a stand-alone versus reading it in order. While I did read and enjoy the book, I thought perhaps reading the older books would help me understand the characters better.
The book is told from three points of view: Robert Tarza, who is a retired lawyer who was extremely successful, Jenna James, his protege at his old law firm who has stopped practicing law to be a professor at UCLA, and finally, Judge Roland de Fournis, a powerful and inquisitive French judge.
The action moves along with the character we are following. It seems as if Tarza is slow and methodical. Not really the type to push the envelope but dogged once he starts an investigation. Jenna is a firebrand and when her point of view is in play, the action moves quickly and unusual things begin to happen. The Judge is investigative, so when his point of view comes along, questions are asked, suggestions made, people interviewed with purpose and the feeling of a mystery being brought forward and eventually solved is in play.
I did enjoy the book. It was a book that built itself slowly and methodically. I read it over three days and was able to give some thought to the characters.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
When I picked up “Paris Ransom”, I didn’t realize it was the third book in a series. I often do read books out of order in series to see if there is any problem in reading a particular book as a stand-alone versus reading it in order. While I did read and enjoy the book, I thought perhaps reading the older books would help me understand the characters better.