Title: Fatal Illusions
Author: Adam Blumer
Website: http://www.adamblumerbooks.com/
Pages: 398
Year: 2015
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
My rating is 5+ stars out of 5
Fatal Illusions is a fitting title for the story within because there is more than one illusion that occurs throughout the book. Before reading Fatal Illusions, I was unfamiliar with the work Adam Blumer shares with his audience. When searching an online bookstore, I discovered he had written a book a couple of years prior titled, The Ten Plagues. I am blessed beyond words to be able to discover this author’s books and share with you a part of the discovery.
At first, it seemed as if two different and unrelated stories were being told, but that sure was a deceiving aspect of the tale. There are many characters that reflect our need for God, forgiving others, walking daily with grief until God brings us through it and perhaps what might happen when a heart refuses to forgive, acknowledge God or grief.
There is a young man who definitely is the antagonist. I don’t want to reveal his name because that is part of the joy in discovery. On the other side of the coin are the protagonists that include a family, a local fellowship of believers and law enforcement. I was riveted to the book as the suspense kept building along with how the author was showing the readers the reality of how hard it is to recover when hearts and spirits are broken, especially through tragedy. Some might think that Christians are immune to pain, but we aren’t. One character in the book sees that something is different about the family I mentioned above when they go through a time of testing.
There are threads that begin to come slowly woven together to reveal what a masterpiece work Adam Blumer has written. It touches the heart of readers, engages the mind not just because of a mystery aspect in the book but in seeing how much knowing God’s Word can speak to us when we least expect. Adam Blumer writes a compelling work of fiction that slowly pulls back the curtain of the heart or mind that can fool itself into believing what isn’t truth and therefore creating an illusion.
Yes, this novel is exceptional and it would be a shame if you don’t obtain a copy, enjoy it and perhaps talk about it with friends or family. Maybe even consider this a novel for a book club! All I can say is this is one out of the park story that will stay in my mind for a while!
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Well, now I have the book, Adam! I just have to find time to read it!! the reviews on this page are great, so I need to move this book up the list...

This book is magnificent! Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I'm definitely a new member of the Adam Blumer fan club. The book had a lot of action that never quite let up. Even at almost 400 pages I read this in a day and a half. The book never seems to slow down, so it's a quick read. One of the great things about this book was that it was a Christian murder mystery. Typically in this genre

you get a certain amount of cussing or sex scenes. You get none of that here, just non stop action. This book also through some twists at me that I wasn't expecting, and believe me I'm not easily surprised by plot twists anymore. I'd put Fatal Illusions up against a James Patterson novel any day...it's that good! I'm definitely recommending this to anyone who likes a fast paced thrill ride of a book. ( )

rom the first page to the last, I loved this Christian suspense novel. I had a doctor's appointment and took the book with me, knowing that I'd have time to read. Picture this: in a waiting room full of patients, with the inevitable television in the background, I gasp aloud! It's that good.

The plot weaves two stories into one fascinating tapestry thriller. One of a pastor in a megachurch, counseling an obsessive woman, who misunderstands Christian love and won't back off from pursuing him. The second story is of an amateur magician who stalks and kills young, blonde, blue-eyed girls who wear wire-rimmed glasses. The talent of the author has the divergent stories neatly converge.

Characters are well rounded and quite believable. At various times, I wanted to shake one and hug another. There is a theme of trust and forgiveness that point the characters (and the reader) toward God.

This is one fabulous book that I highly recommend. Reader's Group Guide included. ( )