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The Keeper Jr wrote: 15 Nov 2023, 12:30 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Intruder You Know" by William Holms.]

Have you ever been held accountable for an act you did not commit? Have you ever wished you could just go back to your old self and cherish the little things in life that bring you the greatest joy? Allow me to switch it up with a mystery novel. .

The murder scene that leads the novel upends her world and makes her question all she has been taught to believe is good for her. Since she is being accused of a crime she never committed, she is being played by someone really close to her, which almost ruins her life. Who is this person? Does she make it? And what about her husband? Is this something she's making up, or is it real?

William Holms' excellent mystery novel The Intruder You Know is full of unexpected turns that will leave you wondering what will happen next. Her story is deeply romantic and filled with strong feelings. Her character is endowed with a wonderful disposition and a resilient spirit that perseveres through her challenges. Her narrative combines justice, freedom, trust, and love. I was captivated by it because of how realistic it seemed and how much love and care the people had for what they did.
What an exciting plot! I need a good murder mystery, this might just be the one! I like how the title plays off the plot, clever of the author. I'm not a huge fan of romance, but the mystery and plot would probably mitigate the lovey-dovey stuff :wink: :lol: This review and description of this book is persuasive! I enjoyed your review, as always, until next time...
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Cara Wilding wrote: 22 Nov 2023, 14:40 What an exciting plot! I need a good murder mystery, this might just be the one! I like how the title plays off the plot, clever of the author. I'm not a huge fan of romance, but the mystery and plot would probably mitigate the lovey-dovey stuff :wink: :lol: This review and description of this book is persuasive! I enjoyed your review, as always, until next time...
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Thank you Cara, for your kind words. I think you will still love this book even if you don't like romance. I can't wait to read your thoughts soon. Have a great time!
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The Keeper Jr wrote: 15 Nov 2023, 12:30 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Intruder You Know" by William Holms.]
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Have you ever been held accountable for an act you did not commit? Have you ever wished you could just go back to your old self and cherish the little things in life that bring you the greatest joy? Allow me to switch it up with a mystery novel. William Holms' The Intruder You Know is a crime thriller that tells the tale of Paige Childers, a young girl whose life drastically changes after she gets married. Young and in college, Paige enjoys hanging out with her friends, playing volleyball, going camping, and fishing. Her mother neglected her, and she never had a real father who could truly love her other than Dean, which makes her background so tragic. She experienced her first breakup in addition to the turmoil in her family. She finds it difficult to let go of her past. She was raised alone and eventually married a prosperous man.

After all these years, she is now the mother of three amazing children. Her spouse has advised her to stay at home with their children until they are adults, which has prevented her from going to work. Paige is passionate about teaching, but she is forced to put her kids first. She doesn't give her past much thought now that she is married, yet something is still lacking in her. When Paige grows weary of her lifestyle, the narrative begins to pick up steam. The murder scene that leads the novel upends her world and makes her question all she has been taught to believe is good for her. Since she is being accused of a crime she never committed, she is being played by someone really close to her, which almost ruins her life. Who is this person? Does she make it? And what about her husband? Is this something she's making up, or is it real?

William Holms' excellent mystery novel The Intruder You Know is full of unexpected turns that will leave you wondering what will happen next. Her story is deeply romantic and filled with strong feelings. Her character is endowed with a wonderful disposition and a resilient spirit that perseveres through her challenges. Her narrative combines justice, freedom, trust, and love. I was captivated by it because of how realistic it seemed and how much love and care the people had for what they did. The way that Paige fights for her freedom, despite the fact that she is torn apart inside, is really unique. I adore each and every character for their profound influence on Paige, changing her in both positive and negative ways. Her character seems really mysterious, with deep emotions and secrets that no soul has ever known. I think the way that the investigation was held was really interesting and captivating. The lawyers did a fantastic job, along with the main characters.

My interest and growing love for crime, thrillers, and fiction works caused me to read this amazing book in just two days. I genuinely adored it. The book had a lot more profanities than I expected, and I would have preferred it if the author had included a warning or a notice about that. However, I was not bothered in the slightest by taking a point off the rating. I also noticed a few errors throughout the book that did not affect my reading. I did not find anything negative worth reducing the rating. I would give it a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

I definitely recommend this book to those who love a read of crime that holds mysteries and a story that offers love and romance. Since the book contains a huge number of profanities, I don’t think it would be a great choice for those who love a clean read.

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Wow! You wrote a very thorough review. I like the way that you start the review with questions for the reader. Right off the bat, this gives a clue as to what the story is about and makes the reader identify with the story if they answered yes to the questions.

The way you described the main character Paige, really captured my heart. She is vulnerable and resilient. She has a fighting spirit and is mysterious. I am curious as to how she manages to survive this ordeal. Not too many things are worse than having an intruder you know, especially if they frame you for a murder you did not commit.

As a result of this review, I will add this book to my bookshelves. Have a great day.
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Paige strikes me as a very delicate person. I adore how the murder scene is woven into the narrative. There seem to be a lot of mysteries and secrets in this book. Your review of the book is excellent as well. Outstanding effort, Keeper.
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This sounds like a real page turner. I love the way your review brings this book to life.
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Gerry Steen wrote: 23 Nov 2023, 10:15
Wow! You wrote a very thorough review. I like the way that you start the review with questions for the reader. Right off the bat, this gives a clue as to what the story is about and makes the reader identify with the story if they answered yes to the questions.

The way you described the main character Paige, really captured my heart. She is vulnerable and resilient. She has a fighting spirit and is mysterious. I am curious as to how she manages to survive this ordeal. Not too many things are worse than having an intruder you know, especially if they frame you for a murder you did not commit.

As a result of this review, I will add this book to my bookshelves. Have a great day.
Thanks Gerry for reading the review and your feedback. I appreciate it. Hope you read it soon.
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Sahoor wrote: 24 Nov 2023, 02:16 Paige strikes me as a very delicate person. I adore how the murder scene is woven into the narrative. There seem to be a lot of mysteries and secrets in this book. Your review of the book is excellent as well. Outstanding effort, Keeper.
Thanks Sahoor. I'm glad you liked the review. You will have to read the book to find out about the mysteries. Have a great time!
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Rob Carr wrote: 24 Nov 2023, 03:06 This sounds like a real page turner. I love the way your review brings this book to life.
Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it :tiphat:
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Your review presents a comprehensive and engaging overview of William Holms' "The Intruder You Know". You delve into the protagonist's life, highlighting the novel's emotional depth and elements of mystery. The inclusion of personal reactions, such as the unexpected content of profanity, adds a valuable perspective for potential readers. Your appreciation for the characters, unique narrative and captivating investigative process contributes to a positive, insightful review. Overall, your review effectively conveys the book's strengths and potential considerations for readers with specific preferences.
However, as outstanding as you may find this book, it's not advisable to give it top marks. After all, isn't it often said that "no human work is perfect"?
In any case, I congratulate you on your brilliant review, which has attracted my interest in this book.
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Diazguelito wrote: 24 Nov 2023, 10:48 Your review presents a comprehensive and engaging overview of William Holms' "The Intruder You Know". You delve into the protagonist's life, highlighting the novel's emotional depth and elements of mystery. The inclusion of personal reactions, such as the unexpected content of profanity, adds a valuable perspective for potential readers. Your appreciation for the characters, unique narrative and captivating investigative process contributes to a positive, insightful review. Overall, your review effectively conveys the book's strengths and potential considerations for readers with specific preferences.
However, as outstanding as you may find this book, it's not advisable to give it top marks. After all, isn't it often said that "no human work is perfect"?
In any case, I congratulate you on your brilliant review, which has attracted my interest in this book.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Your words encourage me to do better next time. I'm glad you got interested in the book and I hope you read it as well.
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This seems like a very intriguing plot. I cannot imagine how Paige would have felt after the murder and being blamed. It seems like there is so much to the story and has me quite intrigued! I love the aspects of a good crime thriller, and also romance. I also like the depth of the characters. Thanks for a wonderful review, you've worded beautifully 😊
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Catalina Isabel wrote: 25 Nov 2023, 02:51 This seems like a very intriguing plot. I cannot imagine how Paige would have felt after the murder and being blamed. It seems like there is so much to the story and has me quite intrigued! I love the aspects of a good crime thriller, and also romance. I also like the depth of the characters. Thanks for a wonderful review, you've worded beautifully 😊
Indeed, there's alot of heartbreaking moments for Paige in her life and her children. Thank you for taking your time to read this review, Catalina.
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Wow! I want to read this. It's crime, it's mystery and I'm intrigued already
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Wow! I want to read this. It's crime, it's mystery and I'm intrigued already.
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Annie Gold wrote: 29 Nov 2023, 09:42 Wow! I want to read this. It's crime, it's mystery and I'm intrigued already.
Thanks for the comment. I am glad you are interested in the book. I hope you get to read it soon!
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