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Many of us feel like there’s no justice in the world, and fairness is the first thought going through your head when you meet the main characters of this story. Readers who love stories about abusers and criminals being brought to justice will enjoy this book.
It is about a woman, Grace Burgess, who finally dares to run away from her brutalizing husband, Owen. Unfortunately, she didn’t plan it very well and the car broke down on a side road, the pit gravel road – the location where the book got its name.
As the story progresses, more characters are introduced, like escaped prisoner Jeff Kingsley, and Martina, the contractor. Justice must prevail, but will it?
Spoiler-Free Summary
Grace stole her husband Owen’s car, trying to get away from their abusive and humiliating marriage. Owen can’t believe it when he discovers what she did and tries to get her back before someone else does.
It is vital that he get her back before the police do, or they will see the bruises on her face. Meanwhile, the car runs out of fuel, and Grace is stranded on the lonely road. She is forced to leave the car behind and carry on by foot.
On this road, she meets up with Jeff, an escaped prisoner who takes pity on her – he immediately recognized that she was running away from home. Sadly, they are both taken prisoner by a militant group headed by Major Adolphe Fichte.
Grace and Jeff need to escape from the lying man who wants to use them as a human shield. Can they escape in time and flee from the scene before the government arrives and the bullets start flying?
Grace also discovers that her sister, who she thought was dead, is still alive and has been kept in a mental institute. Though Grace is grateful to be rescued on the road by Jeff, she discovers he might be a killer.
Getting out of this situation isn’t easy for the main character and all those who help her get through it. Will the protagonist of this captivating story find the freedom and happiness she is yearning for?
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My Take Away on The Pit Road War
Caroline Taylor takes a bit long to conclude the story through many twists and turns, but regardless, you won’t be able to put this book down. There are quite a few characters you have to keep track of, but they make up an integral part of the story.
You’ll find the story is told with compassion, and Caroline Taylor clearly shows her experience in storytelling. Reading this book won’t be easy for those with weak constitutions, but the battle-hardened readers will love it.
Readers will need a certain amount of courage to experience everything that happens to the leading players of this story. The author added enough action to the plot to keep you on the edge of your seat right to the end.
The storyline flows well, and the plot thickens at the right moments to captivate the reader. Along the way, you meet many people who will help instigate new situations that fit perfectly into the theme of this story by Caroline Tayler.
Readers will discover the author is not a newbie regarding intrigues and conspiracy planning. Everything will work out for the leading players… or that is what you will hope while reading The Pit Road War.
Keep this story away from younger readers or the faint of heart; it is action-packed and unsuitable for nerves. While younger readers may enjoy the story, it is suitable mainly for adults and adrenaline junkies.
If action is what you are looking for, this book is recommended, and you won’t be able to put it down once you start reading it.
“The Pit Road War by Caroline Taylor delivers a gripping tale of escape, justice, and survival, with a cast of characters that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.”
Audience:
Young adults and adults who enjoy action-filled stories
About The Author Of The Pit Road War
Caroline Taylor is a novelist and short-story writer who grew up in the mountain west and traveled widely, including a brief stint in the Foreign Service. A former publications manager and editor of Humanities magazine, she is the author of several mysteries, one short-story collection, and a nonfiction book. Two of her novels won the Firebird Book award, and a third was a finalist for the Freddie Award. A member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, she lives in North Carolina.
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