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Official Review: The Liger Syndrome by Billy Makin

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Liger Syndrome" by Billy Makin.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Liger Syndrome by Billy Makin is a sci-f/fantasy thriller novel filled with suspense, mystery, and action. Written in the third person perspective, the story is told from different characters’ perspectives.

In a small town in Tennessee, a father is woken up by his infant daughter’s cries. When he enters her room, he is shocked to discover that his daughter has no eyes, just two empty sockets. As Sheriff Bud Bradley investigates this incident, he discovers that there is more to this case than what he thought was possible. Not only does Bradley have to figure out what happened to the baby, he also has to make sure his partner, Jim Gilhooley, stays safe from the hitman that has been hired to kill him. Little do they know that this hitman was once very close to the sheriff. As Bradley and Gilhooley come across a string of cases that are eerily like the baby’s case, they start to piece the puzzle pieces together with the help of Becky, a mysterious young woman who claims to be a journalist. Will they be able to find out who’s behind the murders or will their town become a ghost town?

From the very start, the mystery of what could cause the eyeballs of a little girl to disappear kept me guessing at what would happen next. The side plots, like the various hitmen that were hired to kill Gilhooley, added suspense to the story. At first, I wasn’t sure why the author kept referring to Bradley’s past life in Iraq and Afghanistan, but as the book progressed, I started to see where all the small details were fitting. However, I found some of the flashbacks to be irrelevant to the story.

Not only did this book have an intricate storyline, but the portrayal of the characters as well as their interaction with one another made this book an enjoyable read. The author crafted well-developed and believable characters by showing their struggles and triumphs. At first, it seemed like Bradley was just an unassuming small town sheriff but as I began to know more about his past, I began to see that he was more than just a sheriff.

Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Although I found some of the flashbacks to Bradley’s past life in Iraq a bit dragging, the suspense and mystery throughout the book outweighed that minor detail and kept me engaged in the book. Also, there a few grammatical errors, but they did not detract from the book. I would recommend this book to readers who like books filled with suspense and mystery.

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This sounds very Stephen king-ish. Right up my alley :)
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Am I the only one who thought of the liger reference from the movie "Napolean Dynamite"? From your review, it doesn't sound as though the lion/tiger cross applies, but I must confess I am curious. :lol: Great review!
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I think the flashbacks that are irrelevant to the story would irritate me. I'm going to pass.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

I usually don´t go for sci-fi books but this one has a very intriguing plot! And the well-developed characters are a huge bonus. Your review really hooked me, than you!
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A baby with empty eye sockets...well if that isn't an attention grabbing plot detail, I don't know what is. I think the plot of this book is really interesting, and I like that even though some of the flashbacks seem irrelevant, most of it fits as the story progresses. Thank you for the great review!
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I’m not sure I could get past what happened to the baby. The fact that there are a string of similar cases is disturbing. I think I’ll pass on this one, but I appreciate your review!
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I love a good Detective read. This plot certainly sparked my interest. Thank you for your review!
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The removal of eyes from the infant is unacceptable to me. The story is interesting and I enjoy a good thriller book and mystery book but anything touches upon the infant in a gruesome way is too much to me.
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Post by kandscreeley »

This sounds pretty much perfect. You have me wondering what in the world has gotten her eyeballs? I love that it has great characters as well. All in all, it really sounds like something I'm going to have to pick up. Thanks!
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I was highly confused by the liger reference and the insect on the book cover, and the description, none of it matches....Seems interesting enough but a little symmetry is appreciated, or does it all reveal itself when you read the book?
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