Title: The Letter
Author: Ed Munson
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 979-8889451792
Pages: 302
Genre: Mystery/Thrillers
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
Pacific Book Review
The Letter by author Ed Munson is a thought-provoking novel about an investigation by a group of legal minds whose compass is a stranger’s letters with explicit verities that aim to expose fibbed historical puzzles.
A letter reaches Supreme Court Justice Stewart Bailey, soliciting her help, from a stranger who wishes to be known as Ivanhoe. She claims to have accidentally come across crucial information revealing the truths, the half-truths, and even the outright falsehoods which have been perpetuated through the years regarding the assassinations of JFK, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, and several others. Ivanhoe believes that Justice Bailey’s record of fairness and her position in government will enable her to examine things from a legal point of view without much hardship.
Ivanhoe’s second letter discloses grave news that propels Bailey to seek help from Brumfield and Crockett, also known as the Sambuca Brothers. The duo was appointed superior court judges at the same time and has had accomplished careers that interfaced with all the divisions of the Justice Department. The investigation may require a dig into documents flagged as top secret, and Brumfield is afraid the endeavor may open doors that would be better left alone.
In this novel, Ed Munson takes readers into the world of high-ranking operatives and organized crime by perpetrators who were never supposed to get caught. The characters are lively and well-hewn and work together as a team in trying to resolve a matter whose nature would have many want to walk away quickly. Every new chapter brings to light indispensable data that confirms the cause as worthwhile. The author cleverly incorporates the famous JFK movie by Oliver Stone, which, among other additions, allows readers to join in the search for additional clues in solving the mysteries.
The Letter by Ed Munson is a remarkable eye-opener which will make you question what you believe to be true. I enjoyed walking the journey with the investigators and was greatly inspired by Justice Bailey’s readiness, selflessness, and bravery in accepting to investigate matters of national interest. This is a book that every justice-loving patriot will want to have on their shelves. I highly recommend it.
