For Everything a Reason

Paul Cave

Average Rating 8/10 (1 Review)

Joseph Ruebins is a natural-born fighter, a champion of his sport, yet no training could have prepared him for the events that were to follow at Madison Square Garden on the night of his ultimate fight. Ruebins had planned his retirement with precision and it wasn't supposed to be like this. Struck down by a sudden and debilitating stroke, Joseph finds himself in hospital; paralysed, fearful, and at the mercy of this cruel condition. Worse still, it quickly transpires that the sanctuary of the hospital is only temporary. A killer is stalking these barren passageways. And, in a moment of brutality, Joseph's roommate is murdered in a vicious attack. Now an unwitting witness to this terrifying event, Joseph finds himself in mortal danger. Barely able to move or even communicate, he must summon every ounce of his strength in an attempt to outwit this cold-bloodied killer. Can this ex-champion of the world find a way, not only to survive, but also to protect his family - his life - his very existence?

Review by Jessica (310510) Rating (8/10)

Review by Jessica
Rating 8/10
Joseph Ruebins is a natural born fighter, a pro of the boxing kind. Yet on the night of his ultimate fight Joseph is struck down by a sudden stroke and is taken to hospital. Paralyzed, fearful and now with no fight left in him, he is being stalked by a killer who paces the passageways.

We are to learn just how far one would go for blood when Joseph’s elderly roommate is murdered in what appears to be quite a vicious attack. Already paranoid Joseph is now a gibbering wreck and witness to an awful event. Barely able to move he must have his wits about him if he has to have any chance of surviving. Who has committed this crime and where are the missing links? Is there more to this story than meets the eye?

This is a thriller set in New York by horror/action writer Paul Cave. It is gripping and very interesting. Cave has gone for a much sharper approach for this story and he does pull it off. He uses good psychological suspense and this book proved to be very realistic and gritty. A must if you have come across Cave’s other books and enjoyed them and a must if you haven’t. A very entertaining book which could be one of Cave’s best.
Jessica (31st May 2010)