The Girl in the Blue Blazer by Alretha Thomas | Book Review ~ Meet the Author
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The Girl in the Blue Blazer by Alretha Thomas
Published by Diverse Arts Collective on January 17, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Suspense
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 298
Two women. One powerful man. A decades-old secret binds them together.
In 2019, Pamela Carter is determined to secure her dream internship with billionaire businessman Andrew Clifford III.
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wenty-five years ago, in 1993, Andrew is just starting out. Without any of his later fame or fortune, the party boy becomes a legitimate hero when he intervenes to save assaulted Elizabeth Westlake. Sure, she’s a waitress at a strip club, but that’s not her dream. Elizabeth is determined to write her way out of the Harlem hellhole she lives in. Maybe Andrew is the ticket? Even the best-laid plans go awry, and for Elizabeth, tragedy looms.Pamela is impossible not to notice, and she soon becomes Andrew’s prime intern. But, just as with Elizabeth, not all goes to plan. The stocks are plummeting. The company is careening. And then, Andrew himself goes missing. Will Pamela also be plunged into the tragedy that surrounds this man? Or is Pamela the one person who really knows what happened that fateful night in 1993?
More than a company is at stake as Andrew struggles for survival. But sometimes, the past is too powerful. Some secrets refuse to remain buried. Sometimes, truth kills.
Source: Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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My thoughts on The Girl in the Blue Blazer
Please do not start reading “The Girl in the Blue Blazer” unless you have enough time to finish all 300 pages in one sitting. It is a gripping suspenseful thriller that will keep you hooked from the opening page.
The book is a story of revenge and justice, revolving around themes of greed, manipulation, and power. However, at its core, it is a tale of love. The author takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster, weaving together humor, horror, and everything in between, as we follow the stories of Elizabeth and Pamela.
The character development is intricate and well-executed, and the plot is full of suspense and foreshadowing. Just when you think you have the story figured out, the author introduces another clue that takes you in a new direction. The storyline is tight and moves seamlessly between the two timelines.
I enjoyed the strong female characters portrayed in the story. This tale should appeal to everyone, but especially to one who has faced discrimination, racism, bullies, and the power exercised by those who believe they are invincible.
This is my first read by Alretha Thomas, and I am eager to delve into more of her work. The Girl in The Blue Blazer receives a well-deserved 5-stars from me.
I received a digital copy of the book from the author or publisher to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Alretha Thomas
Shortly after graduating from USC with a degree in journalism, Alretha Thomas soon realized her interest in her major was not heartfelt. Instead of writing news stories, she wanted to write plays and books. Several years later, her church gave her an outlet to fulfill her writing desires through their Liturgical Fine Arts Department, wherein Alretha penned twelve theatre pieces—the community response was overwhelming. This led to plays outside of the church, including Alretha’s One Woman, Two Lives, starring Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show), directed by four-time NAACP Image Award Best Director recipient Denise Dowse. The production garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences.
In between plays, Alretha self-published her first novel, Daughter Denied, in 2008 and has received glowing reviews from readers and book clubs across the country. Representing her book and plays, Alretha has been the guest on many radio shows and television shows, including San Francisco Public Affairs show Bay Sunday with Barbara Rodgers on CBS affiliate KPIX. KTLA News Entertainment Reporter Sam Rubin also interviewed her. In 2011, Alretha self-published her second novel, Dancing Her Dreams Away, and it was also well received. Her third novel, Married in the Nick of Nine, spawned a four-book series that was acquired by Soul Mate Publishing in January 2014. The series has since reverted back to her. In August 2014, Alretha was awarded the Jessie Redmon Fauset Literary Award for her indie novel, Four Ladies Only. In 2016, Alretha created the Detective Rachel Storme Mystery Series: Justice for Jessica, Losing Lauren and A Penny for Her Heart. In 2018 and 2019 Alretha debuted two additional mystery books—
The Women on Retford Drive and The Truth About Gretchen, respectively. Her most recent novel is The Girl in the Blue Blazer.
Alretha is also an actress and can be seen in numerous commercials and television shows. She currently plays Anastasia Devereaux on Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living that airs on BET.
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