Review: The Wrong Man by Kate White

4 stars for The Wrong Man by Kate White.

Be it cover or title, there is nothing particularly eye-catching about this book. Nor does name of the author rings a bell. Come to think about it, I almost put this book away for good and miss out on a whole lot of exciting story. Ironically, what pulls me back from doing so is the author; my interest is greatly piqued when I realise that the writer is the former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine - the international fashion magazine for women - and that, is a whole new ball game for me.

The story goes like this...

Kit Finn, an interior designer, has an impulsive urge to try something risky in her life. This leads to an acceptance of dinner invitation with a total stranger staying in the same boutique hotel - in Islamorada, Florida - as her. Never in the life of this 35-year old protagonist will she have imagined that such a simple gesture can lead to inconceivable consequences which turn into one of her worst nightmares ever.

The story has an excellent start. Before long - by the end of third chapter - I am swept off the ground by the constant bombardment of fresh developments to the story. The more I read, the more intrigued and captivated I am by the unforeseen changes in the turn of events. In fact, I am so pleased with the writing and storyline that I feel blinded by the brightness of 5 dazzling stars. That is until I hit the halfway mark; suddenly I find myself torn between giving a rating of 3.5 or 4 stars. Yes, the story flows and there is still a certain amount of suspense and guess-work. But as exciting as it gets, the truth is, the initial high thrill of excitement has tapered off in line with the conjectures that go round and round in circles. In other words, it gets stale.

Also I cannot help but keep thinking that should this novel of suspense be written in first person narrative instead of third person, it may have worked even better in leaving a deeper imprint and greater impact on the reader. After all, this story is written with Kit Finn in mind and all events are viewed through her eyes. But of course, this is just my two pennies' worth of thoughts as each and every author has his/her own style of writing.

Upon finishing the book, I conclude that it warrants a rating higher than 3.5 stars - thanks to the final unexpected twist - but not more than 4. So, 4 shining stars it is.

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; First Edition edition
Publication date: 16 Jun 2015

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Bold and adventurous in her work as owner of one of Manhattan’s boutique interior design firms, Kit Finn couldn’t be tamer in her personal life. While on vacation in the Florida Keys, Kit resolves to do something risky for once. When she literally bumps into a charming stranger at her hotel, she decides to make good on her promise and act on her attraction.

But back in New York, when Kit arrives at his luxury apartment ready to pick up where they left off in the Keys, she doesn’t recognize the man standing on the other side of the door. Was this a cruel joke or part of something truly sinister?

Kit soon realizes that she’s been thrown into a treacherous plot, which is both deeper and deadlier than she could have ever imagined. Now the only way to protect herself, her business, and the people she loves is to find out the true identity of the man who has turned her life upside down.

*Blurb from author's website*

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