Book Review: Suspicion by Joseph Finder

Suspicion by Joseph Finder is a fast paced thriller based in Boston, Massachusetts. Struggling writer Danny Goodman's life seems to be falling apart. His ex-wife recently passed away, and he's struggling to pay his daughter's private school tuition. After another student's parent being generous by loaning Danny a large sum of money via a wire transfer, he's now being scrutinized by the DEA.

Holy plot twists, Batman! Suspicion had one plot twist after another that made the book hard to put down. Despite some of the twists being predictable, they didn't take away from the overall story. The suspense continues to grow throughout the novel, keeping readers on the edge of their seats and questioning every character and motive along the way.

The only real flaw I saw with the book is that it is doubtful a person would accept a personal loan from another person they've never met before ... even if it was the father of their child's best friend. A more realistic approach would've been a formal scholarship or a financial aid option. But then, Finder wouldn't have had that connection he needed between Danny and Tom that drives the plot forward and allows the story's tension to fully unfold.

If I didn't have to work the next day, I would've stayed up all night long to finish the book. I think Suspicion would translate well to the movie format and hope it becomes a reality one day. Five out of five stars is what I rated this novel.

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