29 Seconds

29 Seconds is a fast-paced thriller with a fabulously fulfilling twist of an ending!

Sarah is a young wife, mother, and professor wading through university politics, trying to honestly work her way up under a man who has quite a reputation with the female professors. Alan Hawthorne is powerful, wealthy and holds the key to large amounts of funding for the University. While his reputation is well known throughout the office, every woman that has ever spoken up is suddenly removed from her post, her career ruined. When he sets his sights on Sarah, she has no choice but to consider his advances or decide if she's willing to fight. After a moment of impulse leaves her in the debt of a man with dangerous connections and an offer of repayment, she has to make a choice. A chance to make all her problems disappear... with one 29-second phone call. Would you take it?

T.M. Logan blew me away with his debut novel, Lies and I was beyond excited to dive into 29 Seconds. His writing style is fast-paced, every chapter leaving you hanging on edge, making it impossible to put down! Quickly becoming one of my favorite authors - I can't wait to see what he shares next!

A bit far fetched but so good! The twists at the end just kept coming and I loved it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
DNF @ 30%

This book isn't what I thought it would be. I assumed it would be more intense and deal more with the ramifications of Sarah making the phone call. The thing is, the phone call doesn't happen until over 100 pages into the book. All that time– most of Part I is spent setting up how crummy her life is. Really, I only needed 2 maybe 3 chapters for that. I tried to persevere and hold out for what would happen after the phone call, but by that point I was bored.

Sarah whines all the time. I totally understand why, her life has some major roadblocks: her husband is gone and cheating on her and her boss is sexually harassing her, while making it impossible for her to advance in her career. Yeah, that sucks. But, she never tries to rectify it. I understand how hard sticking up for yourself is, I truly get it, which is why I waited for the phone call, waited to see how things would become intense. Unfortunately, she makes the call... and then feels guilty about it. I also couldn't see how or why this book would gain the intensity I enjoy from thrillers. So, I skimmed a bit and just became annoyed with her character some more.

To enjoy a thriller I need to be seriously hooked and invested in the characters– it is the only way I feel the intensity of the moments. Sarah just didn't pull me in or captivate me at any time. I also wasn't convinced by some of the actions by other characters. Perhaps I'm just more picky with these types of books.