Title: Descending the Spiral Staircase
Author: H.F. Beaumont
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1796047714
Genre: Action Fiction
Pages: 536
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Reading H.F. Beaumont takes the reader to a world where mystery rules the day and the unexpected happens. The characters in the book are extraordinary and the events overwhelming. Reading Descending the Spiral Staircase helps enhance your concentration levels as the author made the plot as captivating as he could. The writing is exceptional, the plot builds up at the right rate and the characters get to be outstanding in their roles. The storyline is unique and features excellent literary elements that are found in classic literature. For a crime and action book, H.F. Beaumont outdid himself with the development and flow of the storyline.
The beginning of the story is so smooth one cannot expect the dark twists which get revealed along with the story. We are introduced to a landscaper who gets the shocker of his life after being given a huge project. The landscaper gets tasked with repairing a run-down home. The grass around has overgrown, colors of the house have faded, and the exterior looks like a disaster. Eager to fix the house, the landscaper takes the project. This however does not end as anyone had envisioned. As the renovation takes place, old, disturbing, and eerie secrets get exposed. The former owners had been hiding information which was linked to a crime. A simple construction opens a can of worms that has law enforcers and even the FBI intrigued.
The main story takes you through different stages of crime scene investigations and how murder cases are probed. The narration is wondrous and the disclosure of details even more exciting. Other than the crime aspect, the reader also gets enlightened on how valuable the business of landscaping is. Landscapers are relevant professionals as they can turn a wretched house to a cozy home. Reading H.F. Beaumont’s story is fun as the author is engaging. He makes the reader feel involved in the story as the narration of events proceeds. One of the greatest skills shown by the author is his ability to keep one hooked on the main story. He may introduce mini-stories in between the plot but the readers’ interest in the main story remains solid.
Throughout the book, the author incorporates several themes that are essential for reading such as: family, law, murder, friendships, betrayal, the role of the press, finance, money as a root of crime, and drama. The fusion of the themes was so natural they did not change the direction of the story when included. The characters and how they developed in every chapter demonstrated how talented of a writer H.F. Beaumont is. Both major and minor characters executed their roles as expected. Some minor characters were too good that I wished they had bigger roles.
Descending the Spiral Staircase is a great choice for readers who enjoy thrillers, crime, and action fiction. The suspense in the book was astounding and got the reader craving for more.