Title: Eve of Destruction
Author: Sylvia Day
First published June 1, 2009
414 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780765360427 (ISBN10: 076536042X)
Rating: 3.95
Overview
In the thrilling novel “Eve of Destruction” by Sylvia Day, Evangeline Hollis is faced with a life-threatening challenge. As she struggles to complete her training to become a full-fledged Mark, her class embarks on a field trip to an abandoned military base, unaware that a demon lurks among them.
Eve’s classmates are being killed off one by one, and she must keep the Mark system a secret while also protecting a team of cable TV ghost hunters who stumbled upon the carnage. With her usual partners, Cain and Abel, unavailable, Eve must take matters into her own hands to stop the killer before he strikes again.
Will she be able to fly solo and save the day? Find out in this action-packed supernatural thriller.
About the Author
Meet Sylvia Day, a world-renowned author with over twenty award-winning novels under her belt. Her impressive resume includes ten New York Times bestsellers and thirteen USA Today bestsellers, making her a #1 bestselling author in twenty-nine countries.
Her literary works have been translated into forty-one languages, and over twenty million copies of her books have been printed worldwide. To learn more about Sylvia Day and her incredible journey, visit her website at sylviaday.com.
Editoral Review
Eve of Destruction by Sylvia Day is a gripping romantic suspense novel that is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Sylvia Day is an international bestselling author who has written over 20 novels in the romance genre.
With her signature blend of sizzling passion and intense action, Day has cultivated a dedicated fan base who eagerly anticipate her newest releases. Set in modern-day San Francisco, Eve of Destruction follows the story of Eve Dallas, a tough-as-nails homicide detective who is struggling to solve a string of gruesome murders.
When the evidence points to her ex-lover, Roarke, an enigmatic billionaire with a shady past, Eve must confront her own feelings as she races against time to catch the killer before he strikes again. Erotic and suspenseful, Eve of Destruction is a fast-paced thriller that will leave readers breathless.
Day excels at crafting complex characters that are both flawed and relatable, and the chemistry between Eve and Roarke is electric. Additionally, Day expertly weaves in themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption, adding layers of depth to an already compelling story.
One of the strengths of Eve of Destruction is Day’s writing style. Her prose is both vivid and poetic, lending a dreamlike quality to the action-packed plot.
Day also utilizes multiple perspectives throughout the novel, giving readers a more nuanced understanding of the characters and their motivations. However, the plot does have a few weaknesses.
Some readers may find the pacing to be slow at times, with certain plot points feeling like they drag on unnecessarily. Additionally, some of the plot twists feel a bit contrived and predictable.
Overall, Eve of Destruction is a thrilling read that is sure to appeal to fans of the romance and suspense genres. While not without its flaws, the novel is a showcase of Day’s impressive writing ability and her talent for crafting compelling, multi-dimensional characters.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
