05/23/2021
April 27, 2021 by Manasi Patil
Creative Sparks
INTRODUCTION:
A Consequential Murder is the first book in the series, Shattered Triangle.
This novel speaks from the POV of Lt. Tom Moran, and progresses with introduction of the protagonists of the series, twin brothers Giovanni and Giuseppe Lozano, and Tom himself. The beginning chapters, though lengthy, are an integral part of the successful series, to know the characters and how their actions stem from their childhood adolescence. The conversations provide an insight on how the characters develop and grow their personalities, which later affects each one of them, with a consequence.
ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY:
William Messenger's dexterity with words begins the adventure, or rather, paths, towards a murder trilogy, one without any reliable evidence, and eerily, without any motive.
The book blurb of Shattered Triangle: A Consequential Murder, itself was enough to hook me right into the book. I was certainly expecting a lot from this read, and am glad to say that I had a fulfilling time, and the end left me speechless. It was very unexpected, and made me want to read the whole book again, just to understand how and why the pot twisted in such a manner.
THE BARE BONES:
A Consequential Murder is an uncommon and unique book with complex characters and plots. After detailed introductions of the three protagonists, the plot turns sinister, when Giuseppe Lozano's wife and three children are killed without any mercy. Giuseppe is dazed, Giovanni is devastated and Tom is stunned.
Tom Moran is determined to punish the cruel murderer, and takes up the charge of solving the tough case. There is, but one evidence, which may not be so reliable in finding the murderer, but is a step forward nonetheless. The words make readers to keep going and try to figure out the horrific murder tragedy.
THE CHARACTERS:
Lt. Tom Moran in the very start of the story, is a rogue cope, but is a determined person, and with a brilliant outlook.
Fr. Giovanni Lozano is a Catholic priest, whose faith never wavers, and who has an insightful set of principles that he follows.
Giuseppe Lozano, a successful businessman, is a candidate for U.S. Senate, is driven by ambition and is one of the people who always thinks of the 'big picture.'
Giovanni and Giuseppe Lozano are identical twin brothers, but have very different personalities, as is reflected in the story. Tom Moran is their childhood friend, and they are inseparable as children.
The characters are engaging, and I especially like that the situation depicted, and the characters as well, are true to the present circumstances of the world.
THE SETTING:
A Consequential Murder takes place in Los Angeles, California. The book deals with a lot of the history of the city, and is quite informative about it. I, personally, am intrigued about the city, due to the descriptive words about Los Angeles. Tom Moran was a local resident of the city, while Giovanni and Giuseppe Lozano moved into he neighborhood in 1960. The setting contributed a lot to the story, and speaks of the beginning of the friendship of a triangle, its vertices being Tom, Giovanni and Giuseppe.
The question is: will the triangle remain intact? Or will it "shatter?" And to know the reason for my q***r question, reading the book is the key!
MY FAVORITE LINE:
"In the end, it was only a friendship. Except it wasn't."
5/5 stars
