Land of Entrapment [Paperback]

First novels sometimes suffer from blemishes - characters that aren't completely developed, holes in the plot that needed filling, scenes in the book that had no need to be there. Land of Entrapment doesn't suffer from any of those problems.

Neo-Nazi and other white supremacist organizations are an unfortunate fact of life in the United States today and they seem to flourish in the western states where the open spaces allow them to operate without being constantly watched. K.C. Fontero has built her career from studying the various groups and how they function, but her work has been purely academic until her ex-lover Melissa asks for her help. Melissa's sister has fallen under the influence of one of the groups and Melissa wants K.C. to use her expertise to help get her back. It's a difficult decision for K.C. because she and Melissa parted on bad terms, but she left a lot behind in Albuquerque that she'd like to get back and she knows she will be doing a good thing for Megan. Returning to New Mexico brings her back to an area and friends she loves and never really wanted to leave in the first place, but she didn't anticipate two things that would happen. The deeper she digs into the situation, the greater the danger becomes to both her and Megan. And K.C. meets an amazing woman, one who might be able to finally heal the hurt in her soul, if K.C. can just learn to stop running and face her own fear.

Andi Marquette has written a very solid first novel. The characters are fully developed. The reader will know what motivates them at each step and they follow a logical progression. Even better, these characters seem real. At the crisis point in the story, K.C. doesn't turn into some sort of an avenging Rambo to suddenly save the day and overpower the bad guy. She's scared and she panics a little, just like the reader probably would. There aren't extraneous scenes in the book where the reader will ask why it's there. Each scene adds another piece to the picture, building the puzzle to completion. The book also shows a great deal of research into a topic that is very current, but that often floats just below the headlines where most people don't pay attention to it.

This is a satisfying book to read. It keeps the pages turning. It builds tension as it goes, both in the apprehension as to what the white supremacists will do and what will happen in the new relationship K.C. is experiencing, and holds the reader's interest. It presents a solid basis for what appears to be a new mystery series featuring these characters. The quality of this book certainly is a recommendation for whatever book Marquette writes next.

This is a very well written, highly interesting look at a variety of racist organizations. Obviously, the author has spent a lot of time researching, the people and organizations mentioned will make you think "yeah, I remember reading about that person/organization in the news." Although fiction, this book will stay with you and make you re-examine some of your own thoughts and beliefs. From the start to the last page it holds the readers interest, as there are multiple story lines.

This deals with a serious and sometimes deadly subject matter but first time author Marquette also lets loose within the story line with a truly wicked sense of humor. I reread sections of the book just to enjoy her wit.

If you don't have a copy, buy one immediately, you'll learn a lot and laugh too...who could ask for a better combination. I was delighted to see that another book "State of Denial" is due out in December 2008, KC Fontero and her friends are people you'll want to spend time with.

I was a bit concerned about the topic. The book cover with a Swastica made me a bit squeamish. But, yet I decided to read this book and read it with an open mind.

White extremist groups, is such a hard subject to write about, and unless you have the knowledge and talent to write about it, I suggest you don't.
There are too many dangerous pitfalls.

Ms Marquette does a wonderful job here. She writes about 2 characters that have gone through a painful breakup, but need each other in order to save the sister of one who has been pulled into the horrific life of a neo-nazi group. Her knowledge and experience will help them locate the sister.

This was a page turner the characters were likable and interesting. The knowledge the main character had - K.C., regarding these raciest groups was believable and educational.

I was impressed with the smart writing, excellent plot and clever flow of the story.
There were no spelling or grammar mistakes or annoying plot mix-ups, which some editors tend to miss, and drives me nuts!

Andi Marquette is not only a promising interesting writer, she is also an excellent EDITOR! Bravo!

I look forward to reading the other 2 books I purchased by this talented author.

The author has introduced a refreshing style of Lesfic.

Big thumbs up for this book!

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