Reviewed by Amanda Rofe for Reader’s Favorite
“Michael Gerhartz writes a fast-paced novel with a fascinating and very well orchestrated plot line. There was a cast of international characters which were interesting and intriguing. The main protagonist, Natascha Rehfeld, was strong and feisty which is absolutely essential in a thriller. Her personal story was the thread that held the book together and it was really engaging. The book is quite long but the complex and engaging narrative is good enough to support this. What I liked about the book was the fact that I couldn’t predict what was coming next. I found this very refreshing. If you like an action-packed story to really get your teeth into, Dark Times is the one for you.”
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Reader’s Favorite
“Dark Times by Michael Gerhartz is a thrilling story from start to finish. The very first page hooks you and pulls you headfirst into an adventure that will leave you breathless. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, off you go in another direction, down another path with more clues and more intrigue. This is a fantastic book, really well written with some great characters in it. It is properly paced, with plenty of action and suspense that leave you guessing right to the very end. There’s a whole range of emotions in this story and you will struggle to put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am really looking forward to the next one. Highly recommended for fans of thrillers or those who just want a really good story to lose themselves in.”
Paul Boissinot
President, Fédération Québécoise des Activités Subaquatiques
(Federation of Quebec Underwater Activities)
“With Thin Ice I discovered a very talented author, Michael Gerhartz. With Dark Times Gerhartz goes further by proving that he is a genius author, able to create characters, plots and adventures that come and force you deep into yourself. He has a way to hook you in the first pages wondering where he is taking you. You think you discovered most of the different intrigues when suddenly boom, he takes you on a path you did not see coming, that ‘s what make him a must read. He walks you through a lot of emotions and shows you the good and the bad side of the human being. Being a diver I personally enjoyed the flawless diving parts in both books. Just cannot wait for is next book. Fantastic job M. Gerhartz!”
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers’ Favorite
“This is an imaginative, compelling narrative with plot points that are strong and twists that get readers more and more intrigued as to how the story will evolve. Michael Gerhartz grabs the interest of the reader and sustains it with his strong gift for character and plot. It is a thoughtful thriller, character-driven, with a great setting that takes readers to exotic and exciting places. The plot is seasoned with elements of mystery and a sense of danger that keeps readers awake, following each step of the protagonist. Dark Times is told in a clear and exciting voice, featuring prose that is excellent. I loved the author’s unique turn of phrase. The conflict is well developed and evolves quickly, escalating into a crisis. This is a narrative for fans of thrillers and readers who are looking for well-developed and rock-solid characters.”
