“Dangerous
Illusions,” the first novel by Joseph J. Gabriele, has a sensuous
seductive pull that draws you into the story, slowly narrowing the
fascinating cast of characters and suspects until you find you’re
furiously reading the last few pages to find out who and why. I found
myself mesmerized by these people and their lives and I sincerely hope
the author see fit to create more stories around some or all of these
unique individuals.
As a particular fan of noir, I found this
novel to embody more of the atmosphere and language of that genre than
novels that are actually billed as such. New York City became its own
character and I found myself wrapped in her embrace as I walked the
streets along with the protagonist. From the glitz and glamour of the
upper echelon to the grimy underbelly lurking just beneath the surface,
this story will take you on a ride you won’t want to miss.
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