Official Review: Murder in Memory by Mike Thorne

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Re: Official Review: Murder in Memory by Mike Thorne

Post by Elle Howard »

I enjoyed reading the sample of this book as well as your review. I liked that we know who the killer is upfront. This will make for a very unique and entertaining read. Great job!
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Post by AnnieStone »

Oh, this has peaked my interest very much. I love a good crime story and maybe the author is working on a book 2 :) If the end wasn't of a high climax, still something I'd be incline to read. Thanks for the review! I plan to read the sample story & go from there.
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Post by maggiechap »

Awe, I'm kind of disappointed that everyone is saying the end is lacking luster. I was looking forward to reading this, but now I don't know if really want to or not with the reviews. i don't want to read something just to feel like I've wasted my t ime.
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Despite an ending that might leave something to be desired, I think you have me sold on this book. It sounds really interesting. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and writing the review! :)
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Just the type of book I love reading. It keeps me on edge.
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Post by henrylsmith726 »

I sampled Murder in Memory by Mike Thorne. I was taken on a journey into the mind, and life of a sociopath. His blending into everyday life, and his subsequent obsession. Very well done.
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Post by BookishNTookish »

I enjoyed your review. From the sample I read, I agree that the author has a unique writing style. The many different POVs helps give it something extra, in my opinion, although I would worry that if that continued, it may become difficult to keep track of.
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Post by BillDale »

Having only read a sample, like you, I was struck how the murderer was revealed. In media res with a bonus.
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Post by todwyer01 »

Implanted memories are a common technique used in murder mystery novels and from what I read, it is hard to do it well. It is a good thing that the sample made it very memorable.
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Post by Haute_Coffee »

This sounds really intriguing. I wish you had liked the ending better; I hate a disappointing ending to a crime thriller. Thanks for your review.
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I love your use of puns and your well thought out analysis. At 3 out of 4 star I'll give this one a read.
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Post by Jude Austin »

I'm fairly sure I know what the 'twist' is going to be, but I might give it a try to see if I'm right. Thanks for a great review!
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This book looks very interesting after reading the sample. Pretty excited to read the rest.
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Post by Tee5398 »

My review of Murder and Memory by Mike Thome.

I have not yet read the entire book: only a few pages but what I've read definitely had my attention and kept me intrigued.

I felt that from the very beginning it kept you curious and interested about what the book entailed. I hadn't even planned to read as much as I did but the story line had me not wanting to put this book down.

I read a review that suggested that there could've been a better twist to the ending but it still does not deter me from finishing this book in it's entirety. In fact, the beginning of the book was so well capturing that it actually makes me more interested to read it until the end just to form an opinion of the ending of the book myself.

To sum it all up, I definitely intend on completing this read to the very end.
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Post by trajoe1206 »

Your review makes the book sound much more exciting than the sample did. Will read the whole book now
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