Review of False Foreward
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Review of False Foreward
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "False Foreward" by Douglas A. Gosselin and Dr. Lusgado Signolés.]
Nathan Carter has been murdered. The killer has gone to great lengths to make sure the authorities do not figure out who killed Nathan or why Nathan was killed. Nathan’s wife, Emma, seems to be oblivious to why someone killed her husband. The more Detective Samantha Calloway investigates the murder of Nathan, the more she discovers that there is more to the murder than meets the eye. Who killed Nathan? Why was he killed? What is Emma’s connection to the entire drama? Find out from “False Foreward” by Douglas A. Gosselin and Dr. Lusgado Signolés.
Before I get to the other things I have to say about this book, I need to clarify that it is not for the lazy reader. If you’re looking for a simplistic murder mystery or psychological thriller, you may either be disappointed or realize you need to engage your mind more to grasp this book. Also, this is not a book you gloss over or skim read. Every word the authors use is weighty and intentional. Finally, I recommend readers approach this book with no expectations, as it will take them through multiple genres and ideologies that defy any expectations they may have before reading. Having said these things, let me tell you what I think about this book.
I like how the book began. Opening the story with a well-detailed murder scene is a brilliant way to start a book that will eventually engage the reader’s mind in many ways that they might not know until they are done reading. The description of the murder is precise and not fluffy. The authors chose words that hit the reader in unique ways, unlike whatever the reader may have read before. This excerpt from the book will give you an idea of how the authors use precision in description: “The first strike was low—silent and surgical, the blade angling beneath the ribs, sliding deep into his side. A flash of heat bloomed through muscle. His breath caught—wet, unnatural. A gasp folded into blood.” Readers will be seamlessly carried from this scene to other unfolding scenes.
Unlike many books that have a central theme or focus, this book leaves the reader to figure out what they believe or think the book is about. This is the reason for the initial warning about not having any expectations. The authors’ intention, in my opinion, is for the reader to engage their minds while reading and eventually decide what the book is about, in their opinion. One person might see it as a murder mystery, while another might see it as a techno-thriller; yet another might even see it as a psychological thriller. Whatever you make of the book is up to you.
The authors have done a fantastic job of creating impressionable characters. Every character is exceptional in the roles they play to drive the narrative. However, I am more endeared to Emma. She comes off as a woman who is in control of her mind. My best scenes are the series of interrogations she undergoes with Detective Calloway. As they converse, the reader can’t help but see how Emma never loses control of her mind. This quality makes her stand out.
I can’t find anything that the authors didn't do well; they have outdone themselves in this book. The editing is also exceptional, as there are no errors. Therefore, I rate the book a five out of five.
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False Foreward
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Nathan Carter has been murdered. The killer has gone to great lengths to make sure the authorities do not figure out who killed Nathan or why Nathan was killed. Nathan’s wife, Emma, seems to be oblivious to why someone killed her husband. The more Detective Samantha Calloway investigates the murder of Nathan, the more she discovers that there is more to the murder than meets the eye. Who killed Nathan? Why was he killed? What is Emma’s connection to the entire drama? Find out from “False Foreward” by Douglas A. Gosselin and Dr. Lusgado Signolés.
Before I get to the other things I have to say about this book, I need to clarify that it is not for the lazy reader. If you’re looking for a simplistic murder mystery or psychological thriller, you may either be disappointed or realize you need to engage your mind more to grasp this book. Also, this is not a book you gloss over or skim read. Every word the authors use is weighty and intentional. Finally, I recommend readers approach this book with no expectations, as it will take them through multiple genres and ideologies that defy any expectations they may have before reading. Having said these things, let me tell you what I think about this book.
I like how the book began. Opening the story with a well-detailed murder scene is a brilliant way to start a book that will eventually engage the reader’s mind in many ways that they might not know until they are done reading. The description of the murder is precise and not fluffy. The authors chose words that hit the reader in unique ways, unlike whatever the reader may have read before. This excerpt from the book will give you an idea of how the authors use precision in description: “The first strike was low—silent and surgical, the blade angling beneath the ribs, sliding deep into his side. A flash of heat bloomed through muscle. His breath caught—wet, unnatural. A gasp folded into blood.” Readers will be seamlessly carried from this scene to other unfolding scenes.
Unlike many books that have a central theme or focus, this book leaves the reader to figure out what they believe or think the book is about. This is the reason for the initial warning about not having any expectations. The authors’ intention, in my opinion, is for the reader to engage their minds while reading and eventually decide what the book is about, in their opinion. One person might see it as a murder mystery, while another might see it as a techno-thriller; yet another might even see it as a psychological thriller. Whatever you make of the book is up to you.
The authors have done a fantastic job of creating impressionable characters. Every character is exceptional in the roles they play to drive the narrative. However, I am more endeared to Emma. She comes off as a woman who is in control of her mind. My best scenes are the series of interrogations she undergoes with Detective Calloway. As they converse, the reader can’t help but see how Emma never loses control of her mind. This quality makes her stand out.
I can’t find anything that the authors didn't do well; they have outdone themselves in this book. The editing is also exceptional, as there are no errors. Therefore, I rate the book a five out of five.
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False Foreward
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