Joseph Lewis – Betrayed

‘Betrayed’ by Joseph Lewis is the third book in the series that follows on from ‘Caught In a Web’ and ‘Spiral Into Darkness’. I haven’t read the previous two books as yet I jumped in with Betrayed. The storyline revolves around a family that is a ‘blended’ one. There are adopted as well as biological brothers. This is a family whose siblings have all, in varying degrees have suffered tragic events in their pasts.

An action-packed thriller that grabbed my attention from the start. This particular instalment involves the brothers helping Law enforcement try to find one of the brothers, George’s oldest friend Charles, who is a native American. The problems begin to get bigger as they find themselves being drawn into a much larger case of intimidation, greed and ultimately murder!

The story isn’t only about the missing Charles though. We also see Brian, another of the brothers, struggling with his sexuality and also his place within his family. I really thought that these issues were handled with the sensitivity they deserved and we then delve into some of the back story so we are not left feeling lost in the story either.

I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of this book and getting to know all the characters. I could have been part of that blended family by the time I was done with the story. These characters are very well created, all the brothers camaraderie and the life they have for all their family, and friends is a lovely part of the book. The conclusion of the story just leaves us enough hope that there MAY BE another book to come. I hope so as I have only just discovered this family and I would certainly look forward to a new book featuring them!

Thank you to Damp Pebbles and Joseph Lewis for my book to write this review today of this story of loyalty, love, greed and ultimately, family.