The Redemption File by Marc Sinibaldi Book Review

About the Book:

Detective Brandon Sidney is one of the most accomplished detectives in East Hill City, a thriving metropolis with its fair share of crime. Living in the wake of a personal tragedy, Sidney is dealt another emotional hardship when his partner and best friend, Derek Hill, is murdered. When evidence surfaces that shows Derek was on the take, Sidney must maneuver through an underworld of weapon smugglers, drug dealers, mob bosses, and rival cops to try and solve Derek's murder and clear his partner's tarnished name. If Sidney survives long enough to solve the case, it will push him to the edge of his own moral limitations, and force him to confront his own traumatic past.

My Review:

This is a pretty good police procedure mystery, especially for a debut effort. The plot works well with an opening hook and intriguing revelations as the story unfolds. There is the typical combination of police action and personal story. There is a good deal of suspense throughout the novel. Issues addressed include human trafficking and police corruption.

Sinibaldi's writing style is to have some action then a great deal of background information or description. Paragraphs of it. I started skimming those passages as I felt they did not move the plot forward. The information could have been better spread out in smaller amounts, interspersed in the action. I think about fifty pages could have been cut from the novel without losing anything essential. Since this is a debut novel, I think that problem will be addressed in future books.

My rating: 4/5 stars.

About the Author:

Marc Sinibaldi was born in the Boston area and grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Being an avid reader for most of his life, he started writing a personal blog in 2013 that focused on some of his favorite topics, such as sports and pop culture. When he doesn’t have his nose in a book, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, catching a movie, and rooting for his favorite Boston sports teams. 

Marc graduated from Boston University and received his master’s degree in professional writing from New England College. The Redemption File is his first novel. You can find out more at https://marcsinibaldi.com/ 

Glendale Publishing, 388 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Swell Media. My comments are an independent and honest review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)