Once again Mike Dellosso delivers an action-packed, heart-thumping, amazing tale with his latest novel, “Centralia,” one that leaves the reader guessing right until the very end.
Peter Ryan can’t shake two things — a recurring dream where he finds himself in a house with a locked door that he cannot access, and the fact that he truly believes his wife and daughter, who were killed in a car accident, are not really dead.
When several trained assassins show up at his house and, even more shockingly he knows how to combat them, Peter knows something is not quite right.
Meanwhile a girl and her mother are being held captive in a secret location. Even though tests are being conducted on the girl, she has a deep faith in God, knowing that Jesus is right beside her keeping her safe.
What follows is an incredible story full of twists and turns. Peter must learn the truth about his past and his true identity — including why he can’t remember most of his life — and learn in whom he can trust.
Disclaimer, “Centralia” is at times quite bloody and violent, but it is jam-packed with action as Peter finds himself again and again trying to find out the truth of his life — who is he? which memories are real and which are contrived? are his wife and daughter still alive, and if so where are they? whom can he trust? which truths are the real truths? and how can he get through the locked door of his dreams?
Peter finds himself on a quest for not only these truths but also for God. Dellosso’s novel makes the reader evaluate their own identities — where do we find our truth, safety, comfort, peace, hope and trust.
On a lighter note, one of my favorite scenes takes place at a dumpy nowhere-near-the-ocean Oceanview Motel — with Peter making a bit of a “Psycho” reference.
Dellosso always provides a great, stunning read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and I guarantee you “Centralia” will keep you guessing until the very end.
Tyndale House Publishers provided this complimentary copy for my honest, unbiased review.
Five stars out of five.