Review of Red Haze by Adrian Lilly
Toxic Friendships Book One
5 stars
“Red Haze” is the first entry in the Toxic Friendships
series, and although it definitely does deal with a number of toxic friendships—and
toxic relationships—and toxic traditions, the story also pivots around some
friendships that are deep, valued, and worthwhile. In fact, these positive
friendships only shine the more brightly when contrasted against the shallow,
painful, and deluded toxic relationships.
The once-thriving riverside that links Grove University and
its local community has been host to many deaths over the years, and persistent
University rumour holds that a serial murder has been throwing young men into
the river to drown. A year ago, a University student died, after pledging a
fraternity. His older brother is determined to discover the truth, and has
unwitting participants in two students—Marne, who still grieves the loss of her
older brother James to suicide, and her roommate Sara, reporter for the campus
newspaper.
Author Adrian Lilly very skillfully weaves a multiplicity of
threads, never once telegraphing in advance where a particular plot thread will
end up. More than once I found myself on the edge of my seat, heart in mouth,
awaiting an outcome. I’m eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.
I reviewed a complimentary e-book copy, in return for my
fair and impartial review.
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