The Girl From Home by Adam Mitzner

Mary Adam Mitzner, FSB Associates, Gallery Books, Thriller
  • the-girl-from-home-9781476764283_hrTitle:  The Girl From Home
  • Author:  Adam Mitzner
  • Genre:  Thriller
  • Pages:  336
  • Published:  April 2016 – Gallery Books
  • Source:  Publisher; FSB Associates

Description:  The acclaimed author, whose recent novel of suspense Losing Faith was declared “startling . . . a well-crafted story” (Kirkus Reviews), takes you on a gripping psychological thrill ride in this electrifying tale of a millionaire who will go to deadly lengths to get what he wants.

Jonathan Caine is a true master of the universe — a currency wizard with a trophy wife, a penthouse condo with a view of the Statue of Liberty, and the desire for more — when his world comes crashing down, spiraling him into a relentless fall from grace. Devastated, Jonathan returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father and attend his twenty-fifth high school reunion, where he becomes reacquainted with former prom queen Jacqueline Williams. Back in the day, Jackie didn’t even know Jonathan existed. Now she is intrigued by the man he has become. But their budding relationship has problems, not the least of which is Jackie’s jealous and abusive husband. Jonathan is determined to learn from his mistakes, but is he capable of complete transformation? Or will a shocking temptation test his desire for redemption beyond anything he could have imagined?  (publisher)

My take:  Jonathan Caine is a man who wants what he wants. Motivated by events that occurred when he was a child he’s willing to do almost anything to get what he wants, what will bring him happiness. He charts his own course and eventually ends up on the wrong side of the law. And that’s just the start of his downturn. 

Out of a job he goes home to New Jersey to look after his ill father. While there he connects with the girl (Jackie) of his dreams from high school at their 25th class reunion. This connection buoys him along as he tries to get his life back on track. Their connection also leads them down a path that will be life-changing for both. Because of their actions on different occasions I found myself equally liking and disliking Jackie and Jonathan. For me that’s always a good thing and adds to my enjoyment of a book.

The Girl From Home is an entertaining thriller. By choice I don’t read many in this genre but every once in a while I like to try one. Like I said, I was entertained but not in an “on the edge of my seat” way. I was satisfied with the way Mitzner wrapped things up and would definitely read more of his books.

Author Bio
Adam Mitzner, author of The Girl from Home, is a lawyer by day and the author of Losing Faith, A Case of Redemption, and A Conflict of Interest. He lives with his family in New York City.

For more information please visit http://adammitzner.com, and follow the author on Facebook

9 thoughts on “The Girl From Home by Adam Mitzner”

  1. I rarely read a thriller too, however this one sounds like the character development is a very integral part of it and that makes it readable for me.

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  7. Reading the synopsis this didn’t really appeal to me but I have a weird fascination with books in which the adult character is motivated by childhood experiences.

    A book I’ll be sure to make a note of, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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