Fierce Kingdom

"Fierce Kingdom" by Gin Phillips starts off with a bang (no pun intended) and never lets up until the very last page. What would you do if you were having a leisurely day at the zoo with your young child and all of a sudden that bliss was interrupted by a gunman shooting people at random? That is exactly what Joan faces when she is trying to leave the zoo after spending a wonderful day with her young and very curious son. The novel works on so many levels. There is suspense, dread, and an emotional connection if you happen to be a mother. The vivid narration is so very precise and detailed as well with really makes the novel a very rich and enthralling read. I didn't want to put the book down as the suspense never let up at all. This is definitely going to be on my "best books of 2017 list". Highly recommended!

Four out of Five Stars!