The premise of Twenty Years Later takes time to come fully into focus, with the narrative switching between crimes spaced twenty years apart.
Author Charlie Donlea utilizes September 11th as a plot device. He handles it with admirable respect, and uses it to provide one heck of a clever twist. As always, the author has a lot going on in this book, all of which he juggles well and ties up brilliantly.
There are times in a Donlea novel when I’ll feel as if there is too much going on, but I’ve learned to trust him; in the end, it’s all necessary and enriches the book. If you appreciate excellent writing, imaginative plot twists, and rich characterization, you’ll enjoy Twenty Years Later.
“Excellent…Donlea tells a propulsive tale.” – The New York Times
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