It is always a pleasure to have someone write such a warm review of my book. I am so grateful for this opportunity to not only expose my latest crime novel to the many bloggers who follow me but also to introduce Anneli Purchase to those who may not yet know her and her beautiful photographs, her writing tips and her many novels that deserve to be discovered.
This weekend, is Thanksgiving in Canada and this review gives me reason to count all my blessings. Wherever you are, may you always find something to be thankful for.
Horror and gruesome killing upset me and I don’t like to read about these details. But author, Carol Balawyder, handles the murder scenes in her novel about a serial killer so deftly that I just wanted to keep turning pages – never having the urge to hide my eyes – only wanting to know more.
Once I was hooked (on the first page), she introduced the characters gradually, allowing me to get to know them as they each struggled with various dilemmas. Ms. Balawyder expertly slipped in details that would be needed later to make the culmination of the plot flow easily. Nothing happens that seems contrived, because the groundwork was laid earlier in the book.
Each of the characters had major flaws but they also had redeeming traits. Even Eugene, the serial killer, was not all bad. Imagine empathizing with a serial killer!
The tension regarding the murderer escalates…
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That is a fabulous review, Carol! I’m very happy for you. Thanks for introducing us to Anneli Purchase, and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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Thank you, Margot. Please go to Anneli’s blog. It is filled with wonderful treasures. Have a happy weekend as well.
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Anneli wrote a fantastic review, Carol. I look forward to reading Warning Signs once I dig out from under multiple deadlines. Congratulations!
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Thanks, Jill. I did enjoy the book.
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Thanks, Jill. I appreciate this! ❤
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Nice review Carol
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I know! It’s a nice Thanksgiving gift. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your gang! Keep safe and happy. 🙂
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Congrats on the wonderful review Carol. Well deserved. ❤
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Carol’s book is well laid out, and full of tension.
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Oh I agree, as someone who’s read all Carol’s books. 🙂
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Thanks, Debbie. Nice to see you here.
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🙂
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So nice of you to say! ❤
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❤ Just sayin' 🙂
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Thanks, Debby. It is a wonderful review. A nice Thanksgiving gift! ❤
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Absolutely! Happy Thanksgiving! xx 🙂
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Wonderful review of you work! And a beautiful picture of you Carol 👏💚
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It is a wonderful review. I am so grateful to Anneli for her kind and generous words. Thank you for your kind words, Karen. Have a happy day. ❤
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You have a way of digging into characters without getting lost in the weeds, Carol. Love it.
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Thank you, Jacqui. That’s a really nice thing to say about my book! ❤
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Such a wonderful review, Carol. No wonder you’re pleased!
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Thanks, Jennifer. All the credit for the review goes to Anneli. Her review is an example of her writing skills found both on her blog and her novels.
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I look forward to reading it.
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❤
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such a stunning and great review with care and deep details. Amazing!!
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Amazing…that’s a great word for Anneli’s review. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Congratulations on the apealing review Carol.
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Thanks, David. It’s very kind of you to say and thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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How did I miss the publication of your new novel? Thank the lord that Anneli’s review is “out there” and as always well done. Many congrats, Carol!!!
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Thanks. I appreciate it very much. ❤
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Such a great review, Carol! Congrats! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving as well.
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Thanks for your kind words, Christy. They are dearly appreciated. ❤
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Big congratulations to you, Carol, on completing and publishing another novel. Writing a novel is a difficult and lonely task, and what a giant accomplishment when it’s done. Great review from Anneli, too. Best wishes in the sales ahead.
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Thanks, Jet. I so much appreciate your kind wishes. All the best to you. ❤
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