Clamour of Crows is a
brilliantly crafted modern morality play that charts the life and curious death
of the legendary entrepreneur Ben Baum, replete with mayhem, mystery and,
perhaps, murder. The novel's reluctant protagonist, Jonathan Tucker, finds himself
drawn into a maze of deception, death and betrayal. Having lost the only things
that matter, he is induced by his mentor to reengage with his former Wall
Street law firm.
Tuck, as he is called, has to develop skills he never possessed, just to stay even with an unknown adversary in the world of Big Law, bigger business and international chicanery. Ingeniously told, this saga blends elements of classic literature with nonstop action across two continents, taking you to the edge of your emotions and reeling you back, without ever losing its sense of humor and style. Peppering his story with allusions to the world's most adored children's classics, the author explores the height of greatness and the depth of evil. In Clamour of Crows, Ray Merritt has created a witch's cauldron of intrigue, betrayal and unnecessary deaths, as he explores the dark side of human nature and the fundamental essence of family and forgiveness.
Tuck, as he is called, has to develop skills he never possessed, just to stay even with an unknown adversary in the world of Big Law, bigger business and international chicanery. Ingeniously told, this saga blends elements of classic literature with nonstop action across two continents, taking you to the edge of your emotions and reeling you back, without ever losing its sense of humor and style. Peppering his story with allusions to the world's most adored children's classics, the author explores the height of greatness and the depth of evil. In Clamour of Crows, Ray Merritt has created a witch's cauldron of intrigue, betrayal and unnecessary deaths, as he explores the dark side of human nature and the fundamental essence of family and forgiveness.
Clamour
of Crows (Corporate Mystery)
By
Ray Merritt
ISBN
#978-1579624422
Price
$29.95
304
Pages
Rating
4-Stars
“Creative
Storytelling”
Jonathan “Tuck” Tucker has
been asked to rejoin his Wall Street law firm. There is some international
problems with the death of Ben Baum, whether murder or happenstance. With new
skills he attempts to do just that by unraveling a mystery in corporate law
that crosses several nations. This was a fun story; though corporate law
mysteries are not a genre I really care for. But the author weaves an
interesting tale while blending elements of children’s classic literature along
the way. This is a good mystery with many twists and creative storytelling.
Highly recommended.
Tom
Johnson
Author
of ASSIGNMENT NINA FONTAYNE
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