The story is great and there are a few twists and turns that I did not expect. It wouldn't shock me to see a big-screen adaptation of this either.

I’m going to be honest; this was a pretty difficult read for me to get through. The plot was straightforward enough, and the pace was slowish to medium. Navigating the storyline’s delivery proved to be quite the challenge, to put it mildly.

There were a handful of phrases that were repeated what felt like every chapter, and the characters lacked any real depth or development. It was difficult to have to adjust between multiple different storylines and wait for the loose ends to be tied up. The premise of the book made it clear who and what were the protagonists. However, their dismissal of Jon and the actions the company took to cover up the explosion felt nothing close to realistic. I was hopeful to have a thriller-based storyline with a more in-depth view of corruption and processes inside chemical plants. I was given instead a watered-down plant tour with a less than believable villain arc of corporate America.

"Hazardous Lies" is an intriguing novel that immerses you in the dangerous and dark world of industrial intrigues. The plot follows Jon, a researcher who finds himself in the middle of a mysterious accident at a chemical plant. The narrative is full of unexpected twists and moments of suspense.

One of the things I liked most about the novel was the way author Stephen J. Wallace describes the technical details of the chemical industry in a manner that is accessible to any reader, even those unfamiliar with the subject. However, at times I felt that the plot became somewhat confusing due to the amount of technical information presented.

Los personajes están bien desarrollados y son creíbles dentro de su contexto, pero a veces deseaba más profundidad en sus motivaciones y antecedentes. Además, algunas de las acciones de los personajes principales parecían algo predecibles.

Despite these minor criticisms, "Hazardous Lies" is an exciting and engaging read that will make you reflect on the human cost behind corporate decisions and the importance of ethics in the corporate world.