Review of Easy Marks

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Thanks for your insightful review of Easy Marks! It’s amazing how Dennis Walsh weaves an engaging story around such an important issue. I appreciate how you pointed out the unexpected twists in the plot and the development of Sal and Mona’s relationship. Mona sounds like such a fun and proactive character! Your mention of the Italian cuisine has definitely piqued my interest—I might just have to read this book for the food descriptions alone! Excellent review!
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The plot seems to be a refreshing approach to stories involving elderly people. The combination of romance, adventure, and fighting crime adds spice to the lives of senior citizens.
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Great review!
I salute Dennis Walsh for the wisdom he used in writing Easy Marks. Older people are an easy target for fraudsters because many are lonely and not up to date with the trends in technology. I like how the author was able to write a story on this issue, creating awareness of the gimmick the fraudsters use and how to outsmart them.
I concur! This is only becoming more and more of a relevant issue the more advanced technology gets. It always breaks my heart to hear stories of older people falling victim to scams involving such, but overall no one is fully safe. This is a reminder to watch out for one another and be pro-active in implementing all of the safety measures we possibly can.
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"Easy Marks" by Dennis Walsh is a fictional tale which speaks about a real threat to the elderly people; being targets of fraudsters. It is great how the author has used his story telling ability to blend several genres, along with a social fact to create this masterpiece. Congratulations on being BOTD!
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Fraudsters tend to scam older people since they know they're not updated with the trends in technology. My grandmother was once scammed by fraudsters. It has been happening for ages, and I'm glad this book has brought it into light. Nice review.
 
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"Easy Marks" by Dennis Walsh seems like an interesting book focused on a really important issue. Life doesn't end with retirement but begins. Your review made me add it to my reading list. Congrats to the author for BOTD!
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Thank you for this insightful review! Your enthusiasm for "Easy Marks" is infectious. I'm especially intrigued by Sal's journey and how his retirement opens up a whole new chapter in his life. The blend of romance, action, and cultural elements sounds captivating. Plus, the focus on helping seniors recover from fraud is such a relevant and important theme. I'm definitely adding this to my reading list!
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Great review! I love the target audience of the book which is targeted to the older people who seem to feel they can't achieve anything in their older age. I love the HOPE it gives to the older people. Another part I am in love with is the relationship between Mona and Sal. Their relationship grew to a point of achieving great things together by rendering help to humanity. I admire that about their relationship and I would love to know more.
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"Easy Marks" by Dennis Walsh is a book about Sal who firmly believes that old age can provide even more love and fun than youth. After a career running a family restaurant in Boston, Sal moved to Florida.
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I love how the author portrays Sal’s vibrant life after retirement and his unexpected journey into helping defrauded seniors. The mix of romance, action, and cultural exploration makes it a captivating book.
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The review is interesting and for gaining wisdom of tech in an advanced manner. I like the book and the review, it is beneficial.
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I enjoyed your review. It is a shame that scammers prey upon the senior citizens. Being one myself, I am constantly on the lookout for everything. I enjoyed the review and the book sample, so I will put it on my "to read" list.
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Your review is great, Oyedeji! I have sampled the first chapter about the history of Sal's parents, and your review makes me feel that the story is going to turn from historic fiction to topical tech crime combat. I feel like reading about SRS and its role in protecting senior people from technology fraud.
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"Easy Marks" by Dennis Walsh tells the fascinating story of Sal, who starts a new chapter in life at 70. After retiring from the family restaurant business, he moves to Florida and meets Mona. Together, they create Senior Recovery Services (SRS) to help defrauded seniors. The book blends romance, action, and cultural insights. Sounds like an engaging read! Thank you for the review 🙏
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I really appreciate the humor in your review. It's well-written! Your comment about how older people are an easy target for fraudsters is a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities that many seniors face. It's unfortunate that fraudsters often prey on seniors, exploiting their trust, loneliness, or lack of familiarity with technology.
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