Feathered Quill Book Reviews

 #Bookreview of Deception: A Jack Ludefance Novel

By: Behcet Kaya

Publication Date: June 27, 2025

ISBN: 979-8289334961

Reviewed by: Nellie Calanni

Review Date: September 16, 2025

Behcet Kaya’s Deception: A Jack Ludefance Novel plunges readers into a world of intrigue and danger set against the uncertain backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Private investigator Jack Ludefance takes on one of his most unusual cases when Colonel Westerdam approaches him with a chilling claim: he has been poisoned and has only days left to live. With time running out, Jack must uncover not only who is behind the attempt on the Colonel’s life, but also what dark secrets are hidden within the hospital where the Colonel has been treated.

The pandemic setting adds a gripping layer of realism and urgency. Kaya captures the unease of those early days, when trust was fragile and fear lingered in every interaction. This tension heightens the stakes of Jack’s investigation, amplifying the themes of truth versus deception, isolation, and the consequences of hidden agendas.

Kaya’s writing style is clear, fast-paced, and cinematic. Each scene propels the reader forward, while carefully planted clues maintain suspense without spoiling the surprises to come. Jack remains a deeply compelling protagonist – clever and determined, but also empathetic, making his pursuit of justice feel as personal as it is professional.

More than just a mystery, Deception explores timely questions: Who can be trusted when lies abound? How far will people go to conceal the truth? And what does justice mean in a world already shaken by crisis?

Quill says: Deception is a taut, pandemic-era thriller that combines Kaya’s talent for suspense with timely reflections on trust, truth, and survival – a must-read for fans of intelligent, fast-paced mysteries.