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bookshelves: 2024, netgalley-2024, penguin-group-putnam, thriller, psychological
Jul 12, 2024
bookshelves: 2024, netgalley-2024, penguin-group-putnam, thriller, psychological
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4⭐
Genre ~ psychological thriller
Setting ~ Illinois
Publication date ~ July 23, 2024
Est Page Count ~379 (95 chapters)
Audio length ~ 13 hours
Narrators ~ Vas Eli, Emana Rachelle, Lee Osorio, Natasha Soudek, Philip Hernandez
POV ~ single 1st, present tense & multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ multiple timelines, short chapters/page breaks, murder, gangsters, espionage, mentions of human trafficking and cancer
Leo is an attorney accused of murder. He might have a way to stay out of prison if he helps the FBI. I mostly enjoyed his character. He was a bit much with his love of prime numbers, but he provided enough humor that I could overlook that. One thing is for sure, he will protect his brother, Trace, at all costs.
Chris is a FBI agent and a cancer survivor.
Andi is a former cop, now a deputy director of security. She's also Leo's ex-girlfriend.
We hear from Marilyn, Leo's mom, a few times.
There is a lot going on and you can try to pay attention, but there are twists after twists after twists. Luckily they were doled out nicely and not wam wam wam smacking me in the face all at once, which I liked. The multiple timelines are easy to follow along with. It’s a bit repetitive and on the longer side, but I appreciated the short chapters and page breaks to keep the pace steady. I'd recommend it if you like an action packed thriller with some espionage and a character that strives for justice.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference. Seems like it would be good with a full cast of narrators.
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4⭐
Genre ~ psychological thriller
Setting ~ Illinois
Publication date ~ July 23, 2024
Est Page Count ~379 (95 chapters)
Audio length ~ 13 hours
Narrators ~ Vas Eli, Emana Rachelle, Lee Osorio, Natasha Soudek, Philip Hernandez
POV ~ single 1st, present tense & multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ multiple timelines, short chapters/page breaks, murder, gangsters, espionage, mentions of human trafficking and cancer
Leo is an attorney accused of murder. He might have a way to stay out of prison if he helps the FBI. I mostly enjoyed his character. He was a bit much with his love of prime numbers, but he provided enough humor that I could overlook that. One thing is for sure, he will protect his brother, Trace, at all costs.
Chris is a FBI agent and a cancer survivor.
Andi is a former cop, now a deputy director of security. She's also Leo's ex-girlfriend.
We hear from Marilyn, Leo's mom, a few times.
There is a lot going on and you can try to pay attention, but there are twists after twists after twists. Luckily they were doled out nicely and not wam wam wam smacking me in the face all at once, which I liked. The multiple timelines are easy to follow along with. It’s a bit repetitive and on the longer side, but I appreciated the short chapters and page breaks to keep the pace steady. I'd recommend it if you like an action packed thriller with some espionage and a character that strives for justice.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference. Seems like it would be good with a full cast of narrators.
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Reading Progress
March 14, 2024
– Shelved
March 14, 2024
– Shelved as:
to-read
March 29, 2024
– Shelved as:
arc-review-queue-2024
March 29, 2024
– Shelved as:
arc-queue-2024
July 4, 2024
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Started Reading
July 4, 2024
– Shelved as:
2024
July 4, 2024
– Shelved as:
netgalley-2024
July 4, 2024
– Shelved as:
penguin-group-putnam
July 5, 2024
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17.0%
July 6, 2024
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33.0%
July 8, 2024
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51.0%
July 9, 2024
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59.0%
July 10, 2024
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71.0%
July 11, 2024
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86.0%
July 12, 2024
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Finished Reading
July 18, 2024
– Shelved as:
thriller
July 18, 2024
– Shelved as:
psychological
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I think so, too! Thanks, Barbara!
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Other's haven't liked it as much it seems, but I thought it was solid. Thanks, Catheriine!
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I think you’d like it! Thanks, Tina!