The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone Cast the First Stone: A Time Travel Thriller, Book 1, (Paperback)

I don't think my review can do justice to Cast the First Stone. Its one of the most intriguing books I've read in a very long time, and Id go so far as to say its brilliant. I'm not a time travel aficionado, so I worried I wouldn't actually like the book very much. But, I was so wrong. I was hooked from the first sentence. Its the regrets that keep me awake. Doesn't that make you want to know what regrets the hero has? Rembrandt Stone is haunted by the cases he couldn't solve as a detective, and the regrets he has about things he did that hurt his wife, Eve, before they married. He carries a lot of guilt, and wishes he could somehow make things right. Something we can probably all identify with. He gets a chance to change the outcome of one particular case that fills his dreams, but changing history has consequences. You'll like Rembrandt. He may be flawed, but you know he loves his wife and little girl, and you know he did all he could to help people when he was on the force. I think he's someone you can identify with, as is Eve. She's solid, strong, and has an amazing love for Rembrandt. You'll like her, a lot. Cast the First Stone has humor, suspense, and tragedy. When you start to read it, make sure you have a lot of time because you're not going to want to put it down once you start. I can hardly wait for book two to see what happens next.

"I guess I just think that everything happens for a reason. And going back to change it would mean we'd be a lesser person for the lack of the lesson." Wow, what a stunning first novel in a series that promises mind-bending time-travel journeys with intriguing cold cases! Fans of James Rubart and Susan May Warren will see their imprint and trademark in the story with its intricate, fascinating plot that brings the readers into a speculative world and the passionate devotion and romance between Rem and Eve. But the compelling and gripping writing style is all David Warren and I am a fan! I'm so glad that the six books in the series will release right after the other, because I totally need to know how Rem's path turns out. Rem is a battle-worn, broken, hurting retired detective who's just trying to write another best seller while loving his family and trying to fight the demons and regrets that haunt him. He's raw and real, honest and straight to the point. His first person present tense voice will grab your heart and burrow deep in your soul as you feel his anguish, torment, elation, and triumph. His tireless drive to bring justice is incredibly admirable and makes him a swoony hero. Eve has a third person voice in the past and she's a great match for Rem - practical, focused, but also tender and compassionate. Rem's race against the clock in solving the case in 1997 is adrenaline-filled and his emotional maturation from his visit to the past is powerful. The ending is a cliff-hanger....and I'm counting down the days until I can get my hands on the second book. If you love crime-suspense thriller and/or time travel, you will absolutely adore this book. I received a copy from the publisher and also via JustRead Publicity Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.