Book Review: “Trust Me” by Brenda Novak - Intelligent, well-constructed
By Mary Menzel: “Trust Me”, the first book in the “Last Stand Trilogy”, is a fantastic start to what promises to be another great trilogy by Brenda Novak. Due to an attempted rape in her past, Skye Kellerman and 2 friends have started The Last Stand, a help group for victims of violent crimes. When Skye finds out the man who tried to rape her and threatened to kill her for her testimony against him is being paroled, her worse fears come true. Brenda Novak is a skillful writer. “Trust Me” is an intelligent, well-constructed mystery which is populated with everyday and believable characters that allow the reader to easily identify with their situations and feelings. The plot is tight and fast-paced, propelling the reader to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
