Corruption – Elizabeth Ducie
Out of fear. Out of greed. Out of evil. Corruption springs from many roots.
Teenagers fall prey to a deadly new drug craze sweeping across Russia. Pharmaceuticals destined for Africa turn up on the backstreets of Moscow, St Petersburg and Vladivostok. Regulator Suzanne Jones and her sister, Charlie, fight to stop the pushers before more kids die.
But will their discoveries mean a friend goes to prison? And are they putting their loved ones in danger?
With old adversaries and surprising new allies, the Jones sisters face their toughest challenge to date.
The heart-stopping final episode in the Suzanne Jones series of thrillers set in the sometimes murky world of international pharmaceuticals
My thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Reads for my review copy and the chance to join the blog tour.
It seems that Corruption is the third novel in the Suzanne Jones series. I had not realised that there had been two previous novels until I had finished reading the book so I can offer a firm assurance that you do not have to have read the first two books to enjoy (or keep up with) events in Corruption.
I started reading and had some initial concerns that I may not enjoy Corruption. The story is told from multiple viewpoints and I felt that we were flicking around a little too much and I struggled a little to follow events. However my concerns did not last long…after a short while the story settled into a more natural rhythm. Either I got more focused or the character introductions and scene setting needed to be quickly established to allow the story to flow.
Corruption is a cleverly plotted thriller with a satisfying number of twists and surprises which kept this reader engaged. Once or twice I thought I could tell where this story (which was riddled with lies, fraud and blackmail) was heading. Then a twist or unexpected event would change the course of the story and I was back to trying to second guess the author. I always enjoy when stories don’t pan out as I expect them to – keeps me reading!
The book has a pharmaceutical backdrop and, to my untrained eye, there was a pleasing level of authentic sounding information about the pharmaceutical industry. While I cannot know if it was accurate I certainly had no trouble believing what I was reading about practices within the industry and it allowed me to buy into the story.
An entertaining read. The characters were well defined with the bad guys very unlikable and our key players – the sisters – being given the opportunity to shine. A good balance of suspense and thrills and I can honestly say I did not foresee that ending!
Corruption is available in digital and paperback format and can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corruption-Suzanne-Jones-Elizabeth-Ducie/dp/0956950892/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1538430414&sr=8-1