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Karen E. Osborne, the Author of “Justice for Emerson” has written an intriguing and captivating murder mystery. The Genres for this book are Thriller, Suspense, Fiction, and Romance. The timelines for the story are from 1968 through the present. The author vividly describes the scenery and the dramatic characters. The characters are described as complex and complicated. Some are greedy , suspect, and mean-spirited, and some are kind and helpful. The female protagonist, Aria Wright works diligently at a non-profit organization that helps people. One of the works, a Vietnam Vet named Emerson is killed and Aria is a witness. The killer is disguised and wears a mask but threatens Aria.
From that moment, Aria is determined to find the person and the motive for Emerson’s death. The author takes us back to the Vietnam War, where we see a young Emerson, and the history of the times.There are events, twists and turns, surprises, and a heavy plot that describe what led to Emerson’s murder. The people responsible for Emerson’s death keep threatening Aria and her family. Her friend Jax helps her and realizes that they are being followed and threatened. The author discusses homeless and poor people with no food and shelter. Also discussed are themes of race, poverty, the importance of family, friends and community, communication, honesty, love and hope. I highly recommend this edgy and thought-provoking novel.
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