Title: A Tiny Ripple of Hope
Author: Antonio Ramon
Genre: Fiction; Mystery Thriller; Paranormal
Book Length: 263 Pages (print)
Book Version Read: eBook
Year Published: February 13, 2024

Date Started: March 25, 2024
Date finished: March 27, 2024

This mystery thriller is about Cole Reeves and his ability to locate a kid who went missing. Cole is capable of feeling as though he’s someone else, and with this gift, he’s able to backtrack and follow through with the situation pertaining to this kid.

The story is written in first person through Cole’s eyes. He’s got a mental disability and is on medication. When he gets off his medication or takes a low dose of it, he’s able see and feel things different from when he’s medicated. Cole makes friends easily and has a couple of friends he’s close to. He comes across as a likable and kind person, but inside his mind is a whole different story. He’s constantly struggling with being himself. He also struggles with his past. When a kid went missing that he knew, he was confused as to how it could have happened. At times it crossed his mind that maybe it was him who did it.

This story was interesting because even though we’re in Cole’s head, we are still unsure of what’s to come. There were moments when his reality became vague and distorted, and he didn’t know what was real and what wasn’t. This allowed for the mystery to unfold. I thought that was well-done. I also enjoyed the character development surrounding Cole, such as his neighbors, and the people he saw on a daily basis, or often. The tension buildup really hooked me, and this was all done while in Cole’s head.

Who should read this book: If you’re into paranormal mystery thrillers, this is an excellent one.