Review of Harper's Bizarre

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I would like to read more to find out if Brad did poison himself and his family. Very well-written review and informative.
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'Official Review: Harper's Bizarre' by Mike Thorne serves as an appropriate assessment of the action thriller story of the book for readers. It provides the readers with a clear idea of the plot of the story. The point that the book, as the name implies, is a series of bizarre stories that went on in a small town called Harper is worth mentioning in the review. Another point worth noting in the review is that the connection that brings all the characters in this story together is thrilling. Also, as mentioned in the review, the flaw in the ability of the characters of the story to communicate properly in English is a reflection of life in the small town they lived in. It was great to learn that the book is recommendable to youths who are especially involved in social vices, either due to bad influence or due to abnormal use of drugs!
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Being sensitive is a virtue we all need to possess and I figure it's very easy to be more sensitive; You have to be more calm with yourself at all times to be able to listen to that little voice in your head. This author deserves some applause! Kudos to him!
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Thank you for your awesome review on "Harper's Bizarre" by Mike Thorne. I love when authors give you enough of a description of the characters that you are able to see them in your mind as you read the story as this author does. There is so much crime going on in Harper that it is bizarre. I'm looking forward to reading this mystery so it is on my list. Congratulations to the author for BOTD.
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"Harper's Bizarre" by Mike Thorne is a collection of stories from a small town named Harper. A collection of crime and murder stories of a small town gives it an extra edge. Recommended for the crime-thriller lovers. A insightful and honest review indeed. Thank you.
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"Harper’s Bizarre by Mike Thorne is a gripping tale set in a town of rumors and increasing crime. The author's vivid descriptions, well-connected characters, and thrilling storyline make it a 5-star read. Despite occasional profanity, it authentically captures the town's setting. Recommended for those intrigued by social issues and crime narratives.
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Harper seems to be a small town in this story, but it holds many intriguing elements. Right from the beginning, with Peter's disappearance, the story accumulates engaging aspects about the Harper town.
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“Harper’s Bizarre” by Mike Thorne is a series of well-written stories about the different happenings that went on in the town called Harper, AL. The story begins with Peter Dewberry taking a walk during the middle of the night looking for his son’s missing bicycle. He finds the book but does not return home, he just disappears. Harper, AL did not have a history of serious crimes but it was changing due to crackheads and other drug abusers. This book would be ideal for young readers that have drug problems. Peter and his dog found the bike chained in front of a home. Before he could do anything about it a boy and his older brother grabbed him and the boy stabbed Peter through the chest into his heart and he was gone. The dog ran away. I read 20% of the book and the only mention was Peter was missing. It was a good read and I would like to finish to see if justice was served and the two perps were incarcerated. Very good review.
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The plot of the novel is very intricate, and there are a lot of twists and turns to keep the readers on their toes. The climax is very satisfying and somewhat unexpected as Thorne generally does a really good job of establishing the suspense. Congrats on #BOTD
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Thank you for your great review. I'm glad you liked it so well. I sampled the book and it did seem well written like you said. I also like small-town stories and know how they can be into everyone else's business. I remember the 80s very well. Based on your recommendation I am going to add it to my list of books to read.
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This sounds like a thrilling read. I surely wanna find out what happened to Peter and how all the characters are interconnected. Congrats on BOTD.
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Love this.
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Post by Ari Martinez »

I love small town crime thrillers. The disappearance of Peter sounds fascinating, and it makes me wonder what kind of rumors tend to spread among the town. I also wonder what it is that brings all the characters together. I'm usually not a big fan of so much profanity in a book; however, I hope it really does makes sense for this setting. Thanks for the review.
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"I also recommend this book to anyone who loves to read about crimes and murders"... Ok, you caught me :D
I love that you enjoyed the author’s writing style in relation to the descriptions, when usually this part is what drives many away from various writers... It gives many extra points! I also like that it involves such interesting and at the same time complex characters in a way that one as a reader connects with them.
Thanks for your review, you have made me add another book to my list of upcoming readings.
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Post by Laura Fields 1 »

This is a very well-written review. It piqued my interest in reading the book so I could experience the twists and turns firsthand. I appreciate the "heads up" about the profanity found in the book. Excessive profanity can often deter a reader from continuing a book especially if not forewarned or expected. I live in a small town, and I can't wait to see if I can relate to any of the experiences detailed in the book or even see parts of my little world.
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