They say you can't judge a book by its cover. This is usually used to say that the book is better than the cover makes it seem. In this case, it's the reverse. When I read the synopsis of the book Cover of Darkness by Alex LeFevre (published by Dorrance Publishing), it appeared to have promise. A vigilante Ninja fighting crimes on the street, out to thwart a terrorist plot to take over the country. It has merit. I was proven wrong, however. I was never really able to get into the book. By page 40, I lost interest, but I continued reading so I could give it an appropriate review and see if it turned out any differently. The book drags on and on, with very few significant events happening within the first half of the book. A part of the book that seems as if it would be very climactic fails to deliver and ends abruptly. I appreciate LeFevre's desire to be a writer, and I feel that with more practice he could become an excellent writer. Cover of Darkness could have been a better book if LeFevre had developed the character of Conrad Peterson instead of focusing on several different events that were going on in different locations. Supposedly, Peterson was driven to fight crime because of the murder of his fiancee. A much more interesting book could have been made if Peterson had instead been hunting for his fiancee's killer. LeFevre should not give up writing, but he should develop his craft to make a more intriguing and exciting story.
I received a complimentary copy of Cover of Darkness by Alex LeFevre as a member of the Dorrance Publishing Book Review Team. Visit dorrancebookstore.com to learn how you can become a member of the Book Review Team.
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