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Book Review: Caught by Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is the Dalai Lama of Suspense. Seriously, every suspense lover should read Caught. It’s a gateway to phenomenal writing and enlightened reading. He hooked me with his first line, “I knew opening that red door would destroy my … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing book, Caught, excellent writing, Harlan Coben, Mystery, scary, Suspense, Thriller, unputdownable
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Book of Lies–Book Review
Brad Meltzer’s Book of Lies is a fabulously fast read. He is a master at chapter openings and closings. Every single one propels the reader further into the book. He also has delightfully short chapters that make one more chapter … Continue reading
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Crafting a Page-Turning Plot–Guest Blog by Ezra Barany
Crafting a Page-Turning Plot by Ezra Barany First and foremost I want to thank the wonderful Kourtney for allowing me to partake of her well-crafted website. I promise not to break anything. By the end of this post, you will … Continue reading
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Tagged creating a page turner, debut novel, Ezra Barany, self-publishing, The Torah Codes, Thriller
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