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When he holds his twin brother, John as he takes his last breath, Jake
Baretta vows vengeance. Losing John is like losing a part of himself,
which is how close he and his brother were. As twins they
had more of a connection to each other than anyone and Jake plans to
bring his murderer to justice no matter the cost.
Already employees for good old Uncle Sam, Jake has no problems filling
the role his brother left in the investigation that got him killed.
John was investigating a ‘religious’ community in
Kentucky,
headed by Elijah Moon and his many sons. Jake isn’t sure exactly what
to expect when he arrives undercover as his brother, but Gracie Moon was
something he certainly never expected. The beauty who
steals his heart is also the daughter of Elijah Moon and the sister to
Brady, the man Jake suspects killed John.
Not everything is what it seems in the community in
Kentucky,
but Jake is determined to get his man. He only hopes that he can get
his woman away from the danger in time.
Amazing characterization, a tale exploding with treachery, revenge and
love is Dinah McCall’s, Chase the Moon. From the
beginning Jacob and John Baretta stuck together, twin brothers who were
inseparable. Within the first chapter, I was reaching for
tissues and flipping the pages steadily and hurriedly. The reader is
drawn into Chase the Moon with no hesitation, the drama
unfolds and it is with awe to see it end.
Gracie Moon’s name depicts her character, one of grace, eloquence and
endearment. She finds her heart with Jake Baretta; she is the balm to
his heart and is forced to look at her family with new eyes.
She and Jake are unforgettable characters in Chase the Moon.
The memories Jake has of growing up with his brother and everything they
had ever gone through, tugs the heart-strings and make one smile.
Even in death, John Baretta is as much of a character as Jake is
and Ms. McCall blends the past beautifully with the present, gives us
two heroes instead of just one and makes one believe in family and love
all over again. Chase the Moon is a truly remarkable tale
and one not to be missed.
Reviewed by Tracey
West for The Road to Romance
April 15, 2004 |
