Happy Wednesday, all! Today I have a review of Charles Belfoure’s upcoming release, The Fallen Architect, publishing on October 9, 2018 by Sourcebooks Landmark. I have been encouraged for years to read a Belfoure book, and I am ecstatic to say I finally have!
My Thoughts:
Charles Belfoure has many fans of his writing, and I now count myself among them.
As one may guess with the title, Douglas Layton is an architect who has lost it all. In a music hall of his design located in London, a balcony collapses, and many people die. Douglas believes he is not at fault, and he must have been framed. Nonetheless, he is charged and spends five years in prison.
After his release, Douglas starts anew with a different name and career as a set painter. His job is not easy, nor quiet when he finds dead bodies hidden in the theatre where he is working. He knows that these bodies are tied to the balcony collapse, and he has to prove it.
Belfoure’s writing is silky smooth, and his enthralling and well-researched mystery held my interest throughout. All I learned about architecture was fascinating along with the added fun of the London setting and theatre tidbits.
Overall, terrific storytelling with a unique storyline, Belfoure’s newest book is a skillfully and cleverly executed satisfying tale of one’s search for vindication.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
In this riveting novel from The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect, a man in disgrace finds that digging up the past is the only road he can take
Architect Douglas Layton has lost everything. The balcony of one of his beautiful music halls collapsed during a packed performance, killing dozens. Layton knows the flaw was not in his design; someone else must have caused the dreadful catastrophe. But with no proof and a hoard of furious Londoners screaming for blood, someone has to take the fall-and Layton finds himself facing a five-year prison sentence.
When he is finally freed, Layton is determined to start over. With a new name and identity, he takes a job as a set painter. But as Layton begins to discover dead bodies hidden within theatre halls across London, it soon becomes clear that something darker is chasing him. When he unearths a clue that ties the bodies to the disaster that ruined him, he knows that redemption is within his reach…unless the culprit gets to him first.
Have you read The Fallen Architect or any of Belfoure’s books? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD READ JENNIFER, CHINA
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Thanks, China! It was captivating! ♥️
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It’s amazing
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Have you read this one, too, Ayushi? It was such a great book!
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I love his books. I received this one at book expo. I need to get to it!
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Yay! I can’t wait to read your thoughts, Reeca! I hope you love it, too!
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No, I have not read any books by Belfoure. Looking forward to reading this mystery. Happy Reading. 👀 🕵🏻♂️
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Thanks, Virginia! I hope you enjoy it, too, if you decide to read it. ♥️ 📚
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Sounds like my kind of book. I’ve not heard of the author so this would be a first. Great review!
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Thanks, Jonetta! This is now his third architect book! Such a unique angle.
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Glad you enjoyed this book and his writing style.
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Thanks so much, Marialyce! ♥️
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Ohh this sounds interesting, I recently watched a horror movie that had to do with architecture, it’s an oddly thrilling subject.
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Oh, yes, Carolina, after reading this book, I can imagine that the horror movie would mesh well with architecture. Who knew?!
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Oh wow silky smooth writing! Excellent review 😉
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Thanks, Sophie! I love silky smooth writing! ♥️
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Sounds like a fabulous book. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Cheryl!
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Wonderful review Jennifer! 💜
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Thank you, sweet Lindsay! 😍
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Great review! I haven’t read anything by Charles Belfoure. Sounds like one worth checking out.
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Thank you, Darinda! I think his first book may be his most popular so far!
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Awesome review Jen! I have never heard of this author! Off to Goodreads to check him out! 😁❤💕Happy Wednesday!🤪
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Thanks, Sus! I hope you’ve had a happy Wednesday, too! ♥️
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Awesome post, lovely!! ❤
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Thanks, sweet Dee! 💗
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I have not read anything from this author either, although I don’t believe anyone has ever encourage me to do so, but this looks like a really intriguing book! Wonderful review also!💛💚
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Thanks, Berit! I’m definitely glad I read this one and now I want to read the others, too! ♥️ xoxo
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This sounds great! I love the premise – something a little different from the usual. Must see if I can squeeze it onto the wishlist… 😀
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Yes, absolutely different, FF! You may even try his first book. Though they aren’t related, or a series, it seems like that one is a great starting point with his writing, though I have only read this one and enjoyed it all the same.
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You know I love a good mystery and this sounds like something I’d LOVE!!! Wonderful review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Mack! I think you’d enjoy this one, too! ♥️
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I’m glad that you enjoyed this one so much, Jennifer. Wonderful review.
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Thank you, Chrissi! It was a rewarding read!
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Ooh, sounds interesting Jenni! You’re always recommending books/authors I’ve never heard of before, it’s brilliant! 🤗
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Thanks, Beth! I am all over the place with my reads! 😂
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