Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #577381 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781933110301
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Thought-Provoking, Unconventional Story

The Devil Inside by Ali Vali is an unusual, unpredictable, and thought-provoking love story that will have the reader questioning the definition of right and wrong long after she finishes the book.

While on the surface the story is about Cain Casey, a reputed crime boss and her attempts to elude the FBI, Vali gives us so much more as the book evolves. She tosses challenging questions at the reader as the plot progresses, drawing out the suspense of this intricate and intense tale. We want to know why her lover of eight years, Emma Verde, leaves her and their son and then after no word in four years comes back. We are puzzled by why the FBI is hunting Cain with a vengeance, and what part Emma's parents have in the pursuit. First time novelist Vali, as an experienced author may do, does not leave the reader hanging for too long, but spins a complex plot of love, conspiracy, and loss. As the book ends, we see hope for a new future for the Casey family.

The Devil Inside is rich in character portrayal. Vali has cultivated a believable Cain Casey who is full of contradictions. While she may be ruthless and unforgiving on the surface, the reader finds a loyal, caring, and deeply hurt woman underneath who will go to any length to protect her family, including Emma. The depth of Cain's unpredictability draws the reader in. We are fascinated by Cain's vulnerability, and we can't help but like this charming and genuine woman despite her seemly corrupt activities. It becomes easy to root for Cain as the story unfolds and we learn who the bad guys really are.

As the story proceeds, Vali uncovers Emma's and Cain's past, and we slowly learn the truth behind their break-up. The author fills in the gaps easily while advancing the plot smoothly. We are given enough clues to keep us guessing as to what comes next, but the ending leaves us wanting more of the Casey family. Vali has purposely left the story unresolved and has done so without frustrating the reader. Far from leaving the reader up in the air, we are totally wrapped up in the future of this enigmatic family. From a first time author, this is a quite a coup.

Most romance authors neatly tie up all of the pieces as the story moves forward. We know that the girl will get the girl in the end. The Devil Inside's strength is that it is unlike most romance novels. Nothing about the story and its characters is conventional. We do not know what the future holds for Emma and Cain, but Vali tempts us with every word so we want to find out. I am very much looking forward to the sequel The Devil Unleashed.

Quite a book
I am compelled to commend this writer after just finishing this book. Wonderful, unusual story. Not your typical fluff love story, but much more. Extremely well written and thought out. I can't wait for the sequel to the story of the Casey crime family.

A pleasant surprise for a first novel.
What an excellent read!
Granted, I lived in New Orleans, I love it, and I am somehow excited by the rough and toughness depicted by the main character - all in all, a solid mystery and one that is worth the read and the time. If you like the edginess factor of some lesbian mystery and hot heroines with a very different twist, this is the new series for you.
I'm waiting, Ali Vali, for the next installment. You have a unique talent and have created an extremely believable and seductive woman in Cain. It's a real good time!