Review of Things Unseen
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Review of Things Unseen
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Things Unseen" by David T. Isaak.]
There's something truly exceptional about a story when it occupies your thoughts even when you are not reading the book. I'm talking about Things Unseen by David T. Isaak, a book that immersed me to the point that I felt like I was a part of the story. It's not your conventional murder mystery; the story offers so much more than that. A blend of conspiracies, mystics, and twisted reality that transcends logic and understanding.
The story follows Walker Clayborne, a geologist and a man of facts, who arrived at California’s High Desert when he received the news of his sister Claire's death. Claire was found brutally murdered in her Joshua Tree home. The news struck something within Walker, and he decided to know her world more, settle her affairs, and, most importantly, he was determined to find out who murdered her. Claire's world was more complicated than Walker could have ever imagined.
Her home was filled with obscure notes and quotes, cryptic books, and connections to fringe groups. As he digs into her past, he encounters her unique set of friends, from activists to mystics. He discovered her work at the prison and her legal conflicts with a big, powerful corporation. The local detective seemed to hide some information, and there's Mandy, one of Claire's estranged friends, who claimed she had seen Claire's murder despite not being there. Walker started to question whether the truth is something he can even comprehend. And that Claire's murder might be more than just a random act of violence.
To start my experience reading this book, I have to say I had a great time reading it. I personally don't like to read novels that exceed three hundred pages, but this book changed my mind. I now believe that long novels go much deeper than a compact narrative with quick entertainment. Because as you read through the story, it's not a matter of reading anymore; you are spellbound by the book. The characters will feel like your friends, and the story will become real. Everything you read gets stuck in your mind, and it lingers. And this novel certainly has that spark to make you feel this way. One distinctive feature that truly deserves commendation is the presentation of characters. With diverse characteristics, each of them had so much significance to the story. I have to applaud the author for the very well-thought-out and well-developed plot of this book. The way the story became more than just solving the murder mystery truly deserves praise. I particularly liked the way the bond between Claire's friends and Walker grew stronger as they went through the events together. The suspense was building intensely, keeping me engaged throughout.
I have to mention one thing that I felt could be improved. In the first seventy pages, I felt a little lost and was losing interest. There was a lot of cryptic and confusing information dumping about Claire without any explanation as Walker was going through Claire's stuff. Gradually, all will make sense as you read further. Now I understand that a plot needs time to develop, and this part is in that phase of development. But what I felt was missing was a little narrative pull that would make the readers keep reading despite the confusion. I'm extremely glad that I kept reading because once you grasp the gist of it, as I said before, you're spellbound. And honestly, the fulfillment I had after finishing the book outweighed the initial confusion. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found very few errors, so the book is well edited. I highly recommend this book to fans of mystery and mysticism. You won't be disappointed.
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There's something truly exceptional about a story when it occupies your thoughts even when you are not reading the book. I'm talking about Things Unseen by David T. Isaak, a book that immersed me to the point that I felt like I was a part of the story. It's not your conventional murder mystery; the story offers so much more than that. A blend of conspiracies, mystics, and twisted reality that transcends logic and understanding.
The story follows Walker Clayborne, a geologist and a man of facts, who arrived at California’s High Desert when he received the news of his sister Claire's death. Claire was found brutally murdered in her Joshua Tree home. The news struck something within Walker, and he decided to know her world more, settle her affairs, and, most importantly, he was determined to find out who murdered her. Claire's world was more complicated than Walker could have ever imagined.
Her home was filled with obscure notes and quotes, cryptic books, and connections to fringe groups. As he digs into her past, he encounters her unique set of friends, from activists to mystics. He discovered her work at the prison and her legal conflicts with a big, powerful corporation. The local detective seemed to hide some information, and there's Mandy, one of Claire's estranged friends, who claimed she had seen Claire's murder despite not being there. Walker started to question whether the truth is something he can even comprehend. And that Claire's murder might be more than just a random act of violence.
To start my experience reading this book, I have to say I had a great time reading it. I personally don't like to read novels that exceed three hundred pages, but this book changed my mind. I now believe that long novels go much deeper than a compact narrative with quick entertainment. Because as you read through the story, it's not a matter of reading anymore; you are spellbound by the book. The characters will feel like your friends, and the story will become real. Everything you read gets stuck in your mind, and it lingers. And this novel certainly has that spark to make you feel this way. One distinctive feature that truly deserves commendation is the presentation of characters. With diverse characteristics, each of them had so much significance to the story. I have to applaud the author for the very well-thought-out and well-developed plot of this book. The way the story became more than just solving the murder mystery truly deserves praise. I particularly liked the way the bond between Claire's friends and Walker grew stronger as they went through the events together. The suspense was building intensely, keeping me engaged throughout.
I have to mention one thing that I felt could be improved. In the first seventy pages, I felt a little lost and was losing interest. There was a lot of cryptic and confusing information dumping about Claire without any explanation as Walker was going through Claire's stuff. Gradually, all will make sense as you read further. Now I understand that a plot needs time to develop, and this part is in that phase of development. But what I felt was missing was a little narrative pull that would make the readers keep reading despite the confusion. I'm extremely glad that I kept reading because once you grasp the gist of it, as I said before, you're spellbound. And honestly, the fulfillment I had after finishing the book outweighed the initial confusion. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found very few errors, so the book is well edited. I highly recommend this book to fans of mystery and mysticism. You won't be disappointed.
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Murder mysteries are my go to genre to relax and this seems like a perfect choice for my weekly read. I can’t wait to know the story arounds Claire’s murder and who the murderer is
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I love when a book pulls you in so deeply that it stays with you long after you’ve closed it. From your review, *Things Unseen* sounds like one of those rare, layered mysteries that rewards patience with depth and meaning. I’m intrigued by the mix of mysticism and conspiracy—it sounds like a story I’d lose myself in too.
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