A review of the audio book "The Book of Fate" read by Scott Brick. This is my first exposure to Meltzer and I found the story easy to follow and enjoyable. Brick as the reader does a very good job of drawing you into the story.
A young presidential aide is disfigured in a failed assassination attempt on the president or so it seemed. One of the presidents oldest friends is killed instead and Wes, the central character, is hit by a ricochet in the face and permanently scared. The president retains Wes's services after losing the election. During a trip to Asia Wes makes a startling discovery the man he thought was killed is actually alive.
The story is a roller coaster ride of deception and black male in the highest circles. Wes along with his college buddy and room mate set out to find the truth and along the way Wes gains his independence and finds out he is more than a victim. He sticks to his convictions but learns things are not always what they appear to be. In the end what was feared to be true was not but still the carnage along the way is incredible.
Meltzer keeps you guessing along the way and he pulls the different elements of the story together for an exciting tale of suspense, friendship, betrayal, and love. I highly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed.
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