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The Bryant Family Chronicles: Death and Gold in Zara Zote

Eddie Hughes-
Deep Sea Publishing (2011)
ISBN 9780983427605
Reviewed by Kam Aurwas for RebeccasReads (6/11)

“The Bryant Family Chronicles: Death and Gold in Zara Zote” is the first book in a proposed mystery series.  The main characters in the book are the members of the Bryant family which consist of parents Rick and Danielle and their two children, Nikki and Shelli.  Rick has a technology company and his gadgets are used to try to solve not one, but two mysteries that the family finds themselves involved in. 

Eddie Hughes’ “The Bryant Family Chronicles: Death and Gold in Zara Zote” takes place in Florida, more specifically, the Gulf Coast of Florida.  Having lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida (in Fort Myers) for four years, I was particularly looking forward to reading this novel.  I thoroughly enjoyed Hughes’ references to places that were quite familiar to me like Siesta Key and Sanibel Island. 

Although the book is a thick four hundred and forty four pages, the novel proves to be a very fast and simple read.  It would be a good beach read as it is easy to put down and pick back up without losing your train of thought.  The storyline is creative and unique, although at times the conservations amongst the characters, most particularly between the parents and their children, seem to be a little forced and scripted, rendering an unrealistic feeling to parts of the book.

Overall, I think that Hughes has come up with a good concept and likeable characters and I am interested in seeing what the next book in the series, due out in the latter part of 2011, holds. 

 

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