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The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard
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it was amazing
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Let me tell you that The Nothing Man is nothing short of amazing. Wow, what a captivating story this was from start to finish. Catherine Ryan Howard hit this one out of the park as far as I'm concerned.

Eve Black, 12 yrs old, was the only member of her family to survive a vicious attack made by a man that they dubbed, The Nothing Man, due to the fact that he has never left any evidence behind at the crime scenes.

He has still never been captured.

Twenty years later and Eve has decided to put pen to paper and write about her experience in a new tell all book. She is hoping the book will capture The Nothing Man's attention and will bring the monster into the light.

Jim Doyle is a supermarket security guard that feels his life is a bitter disappointment, unhappily married, and counting down his days. One day he stops in the book section to find a display of a book titled The Nothing Man. He can't believe his eyes. He can already feel his world closing in on him and he must put a stop to it because HE is The Nothing Man and this is HIS story to tell.

I. Was. Hooked. On. Every. Word. I love the way the author told the story alternating between chapters from Jim's p.o.v and then would switch to Eve's book as Jim was reading along. Clever, suspenseful, and wholly satisfying. This is one book that is not to be missed! 5 stars!

Thank you to Edelweiss and Blackstone Publishing for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading Progress

April 1, 2020 – Shelved
April 1, 2020 – Shelved as: to-read
April 22, 2020 – Shelved as: edelweiss-arc-s
April 28, 2020 – Started Reading
April 30, 2020 – Finished Reading
May 6, 2020 – Shelved as: favorites

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I was held absolutely rapt as well! Great review of a great book!


message 2: by Michelle (last edited Apr 30, 2020 11:09AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Michelle Dita wrote: "I was held absolutely rapt as well! Great review of a great book!"

Right?!?! This book ticked all of my boxes. I'm so happy that we both loved this one! 💖


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Michelle wrote: "Dita wrote: "I was held absolutely rapt as well! Great review of a great book!"

Right?!?! This book ticked all of my boxes. I'm so happy that we both loved this one! 💖"


I can't rave enough! 🥰


RedemptionDenied Great review, Michelle! Glad it was winner!


message 5: by Suzy (new) - added it

Suzy Between your outstanding review and Dita’s outstanding review, I would be a FOOL to pass this one up! 😊😊


Maureen Terrific review Michelle, glad you loved it too 🌺


Michelle RedemptionDenied wrote: "Great review, Michelle! Glad it was winner!"

Thank you very much, RD! 😊


Michelle Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "Between your outstanding review and Dita’s outstanding review, I would be a FOOL to pass this one up! 😊😊"

Thanks, Suzy! 💗 This really is one not to be missed. Because your reading a "true crime" book within a book it really gave it that 48 hrs mystery vibe or any of those murder mystery shows.


Michelle Maureen wrote: "Terrific review Michelle, glad you loved it too 🌺"

Thanks, Maureen! 💗 The author made it very easy to love.


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Brandice This sounds good! Great review, Michelle!


message 11: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth Wonderful review, Michelle! Love all those stars! I have this one to read and I can't wait to read it.


message 12: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Wow! Sounds great!


Michelle Brandice wrote: "This sounds good! Great review, Michelle!"

Thanks very much, Brandice! 💗


Michelle Mary Beth wrote: "Wonderful review, Michelle! Love all those stars! I have this one to read and I can't wait to read it."

Thanks, Mary Beth! 💙 You are in for such a treat. I really hope you love this too.


Michelle Lisa wrote: "Wow! Sounds great!"

Thanks, Lisa! 💖 This is a gem!


Kelli Wilson oh hell yeah 5 stars!!!Great review Michelle💃💃💃💃


Michelle Kelli wrote: "oh hell yeah 5 stars!!!Great review Michelle💃💃💃💃"

Haha! Thanks, Kelli! 💗 I was held captive by the pages. So damn good.


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Linda So happy to see the 5 stars, Michelle. Just requested this after your terrific review. ;)


Michelle Linda wrote: "So happy to see the 5 stars, Michelle. Just requested this after your terrific review. ;)"

Thanks very much, Linda! 💖 I hope that you love this as much as I did.


preoccupiedbybooks Oh yay! I downloaded this, so am excited now 🙌


Jayme Even more excited to read this one after your fantastic review!


message 22: by Deanna (new) - added it

Deanna Excellent review!!


message 23: by JanB (new) - rated it 3 stars

JanB I love your thoughts on this Michelle, thanks for a great review!


Beata Looking forward to reading this, Michelle :)) Your grand review brings this book closer to me ;)


Debra I'm so happy you loved it, Michelle! Fantastic review, So happy to see all the stars!


message 26: by Michele (new) - added it

Michele Ceron sounds great! Will put on my want list!


Christina Totally agree. One of those times you want more than five stars to give! Such a great read on so many levels.


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Wonderful review, Michelle! I just finished this and loved it too!


Michelle preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Oh yay! I downloaded this, so am excited now 🙌"

Woohoo! I hope you love it, Fran! 💜


Michelle Jayme wrote: "Even more excited to read this one after your fantastic review!"

Thanks, Jayme! 💗 I think you'll enjoy this one.


Michelle Deanna wrote: "Excellent review!!"

Thank you, Deanna! 💙


Michelle JanB wrote: "I love your thoughts on this Michelle, thanks for a great review!"

Thanks so much, Jan! 💖


Michelle Beata wrote: "Looking forward to reading this, Michelle :)) Your grand review brings this book closer to me ;)"

So sweet. Thanks, Beata! 🧡


Michelle Debra wrote: "I'm so happy you loved it, Michelle! Fantastic review, So happy to see all the stars!"

Debra, You are going to love this one. I can't wait to hear your thoughts. 🤞💗


Michelle Michele wrote: "sounds great! Will put on my want list!"

Thanks, Michele! 💛


Michelle Christina wrote: "Totally agree. One of those times you want more than five stars to give! Such a great read on so many levels."

Thank you, Christina! 💜 I love a book that sucks me in so completely as this one did. So happy that we agree.


Michelle Meredith wrote: "Wonderful review, Michelle! I just finished this and loved it too!"

Yay! Thanks, Meredith! 💙 This one ticked all my boxes and I'm so happy you loved this too.


Denise Great review, Michelle! I just added this to my TBR list, as it sounds like my kind of book! ;)


Michelle Denise wrote: "Great review, Michelle! I just added this to my TBR list, as it sounds like my kind of book! ;)"

Thanks, Denise! 💙 You are in for such a treat!


Kendall Omg I loved it!! Just finished!!! So brilliant and hooked is right!


MarilynW Fabulous review Michelle...such a good book!!! 💗


Michelle Kendall wrote: "Omg I loved it!! Just finished!!! So brilliant and hooked is right!"

Yay! Awesome to hear, Kendall! This was so freaking good! 💖


Michelle marilyn wrote: "Fabulous review Michelle...such a good book!!! 💗"

Thanks, Marilyn! 💜 I wish every thriller was this captivating.


message 44: by Tammy (new) - rated it 1 star

Tammy Sounds so good! Great review.


Michelle Tammy wrote: "Sounds so good! Great review."

Thank you, Tammy! 💚 This book was amazing and I hope that you get a chance to read it.


Holly  B (slower pace!) Love this review Michelle!


Regina Agreed! Fab review. xo


Debbie W. Definitely a riveting read! Great review, Michelle!


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