Review: Lake Of Sins Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by L.S. O'Dea 4 of 5 stars

Lake Of Sins Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by L.S. O'Dea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great value set of the first three books in this original series.

Escape - 4*

On Earth in the future all animals over a weight of 20 pounds are extinct and humans are not completely human. The population are segregated by class and the lowest class (a Producer) has the job of producing food for all of the other classes with the ultimate being making something called the Harvest List. Producer Trinity knows she won't be chosen to stay and breed as she has some hidden differences to the others due to being a mixed breed - namely claws, fangs and the ability to see in the dark - something she has had to hide her whole life. She is determined to find out where the teenagers who don't make the list go before they come for her and so in the last week before she is taken decides to have one more try to find out what happens by sneaking into the woods. She discovers the horrifying fate that awaits - and so vows to try and return to the camp to try and save everyone else.

I loved the concept of this story and the way the different classes mirrored in many ways real life. I could definitely feel her horror when she discovered the fate of those that were taken away from the camp and understand why she was so compelled to go and try to save the others (even though they had mostly ignored her). It seems that it also mirrored real life in the way that there were some who were profiting from others misery and I only hope that we experience more of those characters and hope that they receive some kind of just deserts for the behaviour towards some of the others. Well written it was well described and I could imagine the world at the way that the characters in the story lived. Looking forward to knowing what happens next - there are some folks can hopefully get some kind of punishment in the future.

Secrets in blood - 4*

Trinity had a plan but it's all gone wrong and now she needs to flee to save herself. Almighty Hugh Truent having learnt of Trinity's parentage is determined to study her and make the discovery of a lifetime - however, there are others who would kill her to hide the truth. The combination of Trinity's struggle to survive and Hugh'd determination will lead to a collision between the classes that could shatter the very foundation of their world as they know it. How will it all end up?

I enjoyed this story with took the story of Trinity and the other classes in their society further. There was plenty of drama, excitement, danger, betrayal and even tragedy. I could definitely feel some of the emotions involved in some of the events in this book - especially the celebration dinner which showed what happens if you are not careful and check things carefully. Wondering how the story is going to develop further and what will happen next.

Hangman's Army - 4*

Hugh Truent is in prison just days from his execution after talking about the genetic similarities between the classes after the evidence vanished and he was arrested for treason. To protect his family and everyone else he cares for he has ct off all ties with anyone outside of the prison and therefore he no idea that the reports were leaked and civil war is on the horizon. Trinity and her friends know they have no hope of winning the war that is on the way unless the classes can be united, and in order to achieve that they need Hugh. So they aim to break him out of the maximum-security prison so h can lead their army - however, this is not going to make someone happy as he is only focussed on revenge and not on leading a war. Can Mouthy (but attractive) Trinity persuade Hugh to help them by leading the rebel forces in order to win the war?

I really enjoyed this story which focussed for a large amount of time on the relationship between Hugh and Trinity. The number of deals and compromises that were needed by the characters was interesting and it was very dramatic at times. I loved the way the story is heading and can't wait to find out what happens next. Well written and very enjoyable, it helps to read the previous books but I feel you could get away with it as a stand-alone story - however, the box set of the first 3 books in the series would be a great introduction to the story.

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