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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Three Weeks in Winter" by Joseph LeValley.]
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Three Weeks in Winter by Joseph LeValley is the story of Tony Harrington, a small town journalist, who happens to get involved in a much bigger story when one of his friends from the County Sheriff's Department goes missing. Soon Tony, accompanied by his actress girlfriend, are investigating a crime so big that it involves foreign spies and threats to national security. Tony and Darcy struggle along with the FBI to uncover the truth behind their friend's death while at the same time saving potentially thousands of lives. 

This book is simultaneously a thriller full of espionage and intrigue, a mystery that will keep you guessing, and a story about relationships and the sacrifices people make for their lines of work. The characters all come alive on the page and interact well with each other. The dialogue is natural and easy to follow. Although this is part of a series of books following Tony Harrington's adventures, it is very much a standalone novel and can be understood and enjoyed without reading any other books in the series. 
 
I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to read more in this series. It was fast-paced and kept me on my toes. As I read, I was eager to know what happened next. The plot of the book was interesting, and it seemed like the author put a good amount of research into creating believable scenarios and settings. 

The only negative aspect of this book for me was the way Tony and Darcy seemed to figure things out faster than the FBI and other more qualified professionals. At some point, the FBI even started asking Tony and Darcy for their opinions, as they couldn't seem to solve the case on their own. This part of the novel felt a little bit unbelievable to me, but I was able to suspend my belief for the sake of the novel, and it didn't detract too much.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. It kept me entertained until the end. I felt invested in the story and would gladly read more Tony Harrington novels after this one. The book seemed professionally edited, and I only noticed a handful of errors. I would recommend this book to mystery and thriller fans. There are some political topics covered in the book that may be sensitive issues for some people, but if you can keep an open mind, I think it's a great story to be enjoyed by all. 

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A local mystery that turns into a far bigger story seems intriguing. Despite the doubts about the FBI agents' competence, overall, the story seems well constructed. I'll look into this series. Thank you for your great review!
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pricklypurple wrote: 21 Nov 2023, 13:14 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Three Weeks in Winter" by Joseph LeValley.]

Three Weeks in Winter by Joseph LeValley is the story of Tony Harrington, a small town journalist, who happens to get involved in a much bigger story when one of his friends from the County Sheriff's Department goes missing. Soon Tony, accompanied by his actress girlfriend, are investigating a crime so big that it involves foreign spies and threats to national security. Tony and Darcy struggle along with the FBI to uncover the truth behind their friend's death while at the same time saving potentially thousands of lives. 

This book is simultaneously a thriller full of espionage and intrigue, a mystery that will keep you guessing, and a story about relationships and the sacrifices people make for their lines of work. The characters all come alive on the page and interact well with each other. The dialogue is natural and easy to follow. Although this is part of a series of books following Tony Harrington's adventures, it is very much a standalone novel and can be understood and enjoyed without reading any other books in the series. 
 
I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to read more in this series. It was fast-paced and kept me on my toes. As I read, I was eager to know what happened next. The plot of the book was interesting, and it seemed like the author put a good amount of research into creating believable scenarios and settings. 

The only negative aspect of this book for me was the way Tony and Darcy seemed to figure things out faster than the FBI and other more qualified professionals. At some point, the FBI even started asking Tony and Darcy for their opinions, as they couldn't seem to solve the case on their own. This part of the novel felt a little bit unbelievable to me, but I was able to suspend my belief for the sake of the novel, and it didn't detract too much.
I'm always on the lookout for my next series! I like the plot concept in this book. It sounds like the author did all the right things - creating a good mystery to solve, suspense, and fast-pacing! I had a little snicker escape reading about how Tony and Darcy seemed to figure stuff out faster than the FBI :lol: I'll attribute that to them missing their calling! I was pleased to read that the author did the required research and overall you enjoyed the book. I'm going to keep this one on my back-burner. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this book with us, until next time...
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This review appreciated the book and applauded the author for doing a great job in creating it. Based on the pleasant impression the author's writing created, the reviewer also did well in making me want to include the book on my bookshelf.
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This review appreciated the book and applauded the author for doing a great job in creating it. Based on the pleasant impression the author's writing created, the reviewer also did well in making me want to include the book on my bookshelf.
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This is a helpful and sufficient review that motivates readers to buy the book. The reviewer praises the fast-paced plot, well-developed characters, and engaging dialogue. Although the reviewer found some aspects of the story less believable, it didn't detract too much from the overall enjoyment. The book appears to be a good addition to anyone's library, especially for mystery and thriller fans.
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