Rating: 3 stars

One Light Coming brings us into the life of Harley-riding Jake Axelrod, a carpenter who works hard and plays harder. When Jake gets a call from Karen—the love of his life, who broke his heart when she left him for a plastic surgeon—begging for his help, he is torn. Though he still cares for her Jake is reluctant to get involved, but does it anyway.

While waiting on new ID to help Karen disappear, the two of them fall back into their old comfortable routine. At least until her husband shows up.

When Karen meets an untimely death, Jake is charged with her murder. Now on the run, Jake looks for help in dangerous places as he puts his life and freedom on the line to prove his innocence.

One Light Coming is a collaboration between veteran biker-author Edward Winterhalder and newcomer Marc Teatum. Reputed to have been in, or associated with, outlaw biker gangs Winterhalder uses his knowledge of the life to make an extensive contribution to the “Biker Fiction” genre. While Teatum makes his debut tapping into his love of Harleys and writing prowess. Though it’s their first time working together, the pair seem to have a collective cohesiveness that results in a well-rounded story.

Despite a few rough spots, Winterhalder and Teatum’s collaboration successfully crafts an interesting, action-packed story that moves forward at a steady clip. Protagonist, Jake Axelrod, is a well-developed and sympathetic character, despite his implied bad-boy image. A few well-placed twists provide unexpected jolts that keeps the tension high and the pressure on.

One Light Coming is an entertaining thrill ride through the biker life. No Harley required.
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Hardcover: 364 pages
Publisher: Blockhead City Inc; 1st edition (October 1, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0977174751