Katerina Mills is a sheltered woman with a
problem. Money was always tight but now that she's ended a fling with her less-than-faithful
boss, her job is gone too. Kat has no idea how she'll pay for food, rent or college
tuition when opportunity knocks. Suddenly finding herself on the radar of an
exclusive "concierge" service that, for a hefty fee, fixes
"problems" with no questions asked, Kat jumps at the chance to join
up and end her financial troubles. But the lucrative opportunity carries a big
price tag of its own. Soon Kat is faced with choices she'd rather not make and
actions she doesn't want to take.
The Fixer: The Naked Man is a compelling story about
one young woman's struggle not only with reality but also with her personal
ethics and the stark contrast between who she is and who she's always imagined
herself to be. It is an unusual "coming of age" tale, neatly wrapped
in an action/ suspense/thriller package. Part one of a series (though part two
is not yet available), the narrative pulls the reader in, leaving him/her eager
for more. Rosenblatt convincingly captures Kat's naivety, internal conflict and
growing cynicism with the world and those around her.
Poignant at times and hilarious in others, The Fixer: The Naked Man presents
situations that come across as both plausible and realistic despite the rather
farfetched subject matter. The dialog is sharp and witty. The characters are
appropriately developed and used to good effect, giving the reader a clear
picture of who Katerina is, where she's come from and why she is changing into
someone else. Though there are a few curve balls that seemed a bit too abrupt
and out of left field for this reader (e.g. Lulu and the impact she has on
Katerina's family), these have clear relevance to the plot and move the story
forward at a good pace.
The Fixer: The Naked Man is an entertaining, engaging
and intelligent read. This reviewer looks forward to seeing the next instalment
in the series. Brava!
Five out of Five stars
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