General Fiction (Adult)
Description
The masterful storytelling and nail-biting suspense that are trademarks of beloved #1 New York Times
bestselling author Fern Michaels combine in this thrilling standalone
novel, as a star Manhattan chef must uncover his family’s past to
protect their lives—and his own. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and
Rachel Caine . . .
Mateo Castillo is a rising star chef on the Manhattan culinary scene. But just as he’s about to reap the rewards of his skill and hard work by being featured on a major TV cooking competition, Mateo collapses in his restaurant’s kitchen—and regains consciousness in a hospital emergency room.
If it weren’t for a security guard finding him in time, Mateo would have bled to death. The cause of his sudden illness is as mysterious as it is worrying, and Mateo and his family undergo a battery of genetic tests. Yet the answers that start to emerge only raise more questions.
Mateo’s parents fled their home in Colombia many years ago, seeking refuge from the infamous cartels. Now the test results threaten to uncover a dark secret that exposes his family to dangers in the past—while clouding the investigation into who is trying to hurt Mateo in the present . . .
Mateo Castillo is a rising star chef on the Manhattan culinary scene. But just as he’s about to reap the rewards of his skill and hard work by being featured on a major TV cooking competition, Mateo collapses in his restaurant’s kitchen—and regains consciousness in a hospital emergency room.
If it weren’t for a security guard finding him in time, Mateo would have bled to death. The cause of his sudden illness is as mysterious as it is worrying, and Mateo and his family undergo a battery of genetic tests. Yet the answers that start to emerge only raise more questions.
Mateo’s parents fled their home in Colombia many years ago, seeking refuge from the infamous cartels. Now the test results threaten to uncover a dark secret that exposes his family to dangers in the past—while clouding the investigation into who is trying to hurt Mateo in the present . . .
5 Stars
This story was a surprise to me. Why? I have read quite a few different stories by this author. But this one was totally unlike anything I had read so far from her. It also had great world building in more than one way. Just incredibly good writing with a lot of personality, emotions and depth.
Mateo was such a great guy. He was not only skilled but kind and generous too. He treated everyone he met with such honor. Everyone loved him or did they? With his health at risk, is it because someone is trying to kill him or is it something from his past? That is the question. And it drives this story. So does the look into his parent's past which also provides so much interest and emotions too ! It was unexpected but so enjoyable too. This part after awhile shines a light on that secret that was mentioned.
Dr. Adrian Ardell, I wasn't sure how much she was going to have to do with the story personally. I liked how she entered into the story with her own P.O.V. I ended up liking her quite a bit. It also helps that she is like a bloodhound/detective when it comes to solving medical mysteries. That is definitely a point in Mateo's favor. Even in this very serious health fight, I loved the humor that popped up between the two.
Prepare yourself for quite the reveal of everything. It makes for a good ending and the beginning of other things.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
(NETGALLEY)
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