The Test: A Novel - Tapa dura

"Fans of TV's Dynasty and Sidney Sheldon will like Gussin's stand-alone suspense novel. The plot takes a number of terrifying twists before Gussin reveals the answer."--Publishers Weekly

"An excellent analysis of personal motivation, a father's last effort to pass on a moral code under which he never rallied, and family members' connections to each other. Suspenseful and well-crafted, this novel is riveting."--Fresh Fiction

"In King Lear, the dying king decides to divide up his empire among his three daughters, the biggest slice intended to go to the one who demonstrates she loves him the most. In this intriguing thriller, a man dies, leaving behind a vast fortune and a very unorthodox will."--Booklist

"Gussin's development of the characters involved, their family dynamics, and story-telling abilities take the premise to the top. Interwoven subplots take it over into the land where fine writers live."--Charlotte Sun Herald

"Gussin's plot is ambitious and well woven, like a colorful tapestry for a family legacy. The Test is her best--suspenseful and enlightening. Mystery readers who love family sagas will delve into this clever plot and root for this troubled family. The money is inconsequential ... and Gussin's story has its own rewards."--Crime & Suspense

"With page turning suspense, readers will rush to a satisfying conclusion. Conversation about this book will easily revolve around the choices we make in life, whether rich or poor, young, or old."--Women's Lifestyle Magazine

"Author Patricia Gussin takes a seemingly simple premise of rich families inheriting fortunes, and expertly adds to the story by including a suspenseful plot that moves readers onto new courses of adventure."--Feathered Quill Book Reviews