Burden of Proof

By Davis Bunn

Book Overview

Three weeks after his twenty-third birthday, Ethan missed the chance to save his brother's life when he was murdered on the steps of the courthouse in Jacksonville, Florida. Ever since that fateful day, Ethan has sensed a deep disconnect between the man he should have been and the one he has become. His days play out a beat too slow, his mind replaying the scene of his failure again and again.But when his brother's widow appears, asking for his help in uncovering what was really behind his brother's death, Ethan is stunned to hear that she and her late husband were involved in a much larger case than he knew--one that threatens the global power structure. As Ethan joins the search for answers, he will enter into his own past--and discover a means of redeeming his future.Bestselling and award-winning author Davis Bunn invites you into a world of intrigue as a man held captive by his failure learns how to move forward with hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800727886
• ISBN13: 9780800727888
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Ok, just not for me...if you like time travel novels, you'd probably like it.

Ok, so Burden Of Proof is most definitely unlike any other book I've ever read. The synopsis really was what made me sign up quickly, as it looked to be exciting clean thriller, which I usually love. And it was a thriller in a way, but not how I expected. To be honest, I had the hardest time just starting this book, as the writing style just didn't work for me. Once I got past the first few chapters, I felt like Alice plunging down the rabbit hole into a strange Wonderland where anything is possible, and you are constantly dumbfounded with each new twist and scientific impossibility. Some of the biologic and mental jargon gave me a headache, it was so deep and out there. Also, I couldn't tell part of the time where the characters where age-wise, and health wise. But I did love the change in relationship between the brothers Ethan and Adrian, becoming more caring and learning to lean on each other to deal with life's battles. I also enjoyed seeing Ethan's bond with his wife Gina change and mature, becoming more selfless and compassionate. He was originally quite the beach bum, and didn't take marital life seriously enough, but Gina was also demanding and unnecessarily dramatic. She also sports a couple immodest outfits, including a shirt tied in the Daisy Duke midriff-baring style, as well as a bikini with a t-shirt thrown over it.  Although God is not directly mentioned anywhere, Ethan learns a major life lesson from his surfing friend Hennie and there's a thread of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, and the importance of eternity three-fourths through the book. The crux of the story and life in general in summed up by Hennie- "The answer, brother, is to aim for the eternal. Long as you do that, you're good to go. Even if you miss your target, even if you fall flat on your face, you know you've given it your best. You know, because its not for you. It's...." Ethan breathed in and out, feeling a link to the man and the power of that lone word. "Eternal." Most definitely though, this book will hit you like a wrecking ball, angst and loss, full force. I probably won't re-read this book, but it was pretty good, just not my cup of coffee. ☕ This book was given to me from Revell, free for an honest review. The expressions, impressions and thoughts above are my own.