AAMBC Book Review for The Alford Plea by Edwina Louise Dorch

As we learn in the preface, the story is based upon real-life events (the details are provided in the afterword at the end of the book, so be sure to give it a read!) and seeks to explore potential resolutions for the questions these events left unanswered. From the very first paragraph, the book draws the reader in with intense events and the imagery surrounding them. We gain insight into the thoughts and actions of a wide range of characters, from the empath Khadijah to the corrupt Sergeant Sauron to the wrongfully incarcerated Malik, as a string of seemingly-connected murders shatters a family. Set against a backdrop of a broken system and those fighting to change it, this book explores the inherent injustices of society and the moral dilemmas of the human experience through a narrative that will have you on the edge of your seat. We give this one a 5/5.

Tl;dr

The Good: The compelling narrative keeps you wanting to read more and gain insight into each of the characters, with some dramatic highlights that will have you gasping out loud. Pairing this storyline with the social and systemic issues at play gives this that 5/5 rating.

The Bad: There are some grammatical issues throughout.

Is it Worth Buying: Yes! While you’re at it, make sure to check out other works by the author.

Rating: 5/5