Consumer Critique: The Condor Song

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.

Darryl Nyznyk, author of The Condor Song, was inspired to write the book by the 1960s and 70s Sierra Club battle with Walt Disney over a proposed ski resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, home to the endangered condor. Drawing from his legal background as an attorney and love for the environment, Darryl has created a gripping thriller about conservation that appeals to suspense lovers and environmentalists alike.

I like reading suspense novels, and I like the environment, so I loved the premise of the book. It was a lot like reading John Grisham novels, with intrigue and suspense interwoven around legal cases. Sean Donovan loses everything - wife, job, and best friend - when he takes a stand based on his ethics. After spending more than a decade on small cases, renowned environmentalist, Buck Anderson is found dead. Buck’s niece requests Sean’s help in resolving Buck’s last case with the Sierra Club, so Sean accepts - but then finds out he's going up against his former law firm and the partner who betrayed him. 

It was very well-written, right from the beginning. The initial struggle between Buck and his would-be assassin in the first few pages already has unexpected twists. I loved the book and read it through in a weekend. It's very different from the previous work I read by him, and shows great depth as an author.

DARRYL NYZNYK lives in Manhattan Beach, CA with his wife, Loretta. After practicing law for 20 years, Nyznyk became a full-time writer and teacher. He is also the author of the holiday novel, Mary’s Son; A Tale of Christmas. For more information, please visit www.crossdovepublishing.com.