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Official Review: Broken Inn by A.W. Baldwin

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Broken Inn" by A.W. Baldwin.]
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3 out of 4 stars
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Would you consider an externship program far away from home? Carol convinces Hailey to secure an opportunity in Utah, a place near national parks like Arches and Canyonlands.

Before attending an interview with Mr. Martineau, Hailey went on a bike riding expedition and wandered off past the Colorado River. She had taken the road less traveled, and it had gotten downright spooky. She witnessed a man being murdered in cold blood while she was refocusing her binoculars. She was torn between reporting the incident to Mr. Martineau or the authorities. The following day, Hailey met her interviewer at the Red Rock Sentinel, where she was introduced to Mr. Burke, a manager of the soon-to-be reopened Broken Inn. Martineau asks Hailey to write an article focusing on Broken Inn. The exposition must incorporate the jobs that the facility will create during construction and also the benefits it will bring forth for the hospitality sector. Despite the introduction, Hailey has a hunch that Burke was responsible for the murder she had witnessed in the desert. Was she making a terrible mistake by leaving her home to fulfill her dreams? Elsewhere, Relic finds himself in the company of construction workers not far away from the old inn. What is his role in the canyons?

I loved most the fast-paced nature of Broken Inn by A.W. Baldwin. It does not dally in its progress. Right from the beginning, the author invested his time and energy in the real action. This lack of ‘sideshows’ made it easy to grasp the information relayed by this masterpiece. Baldwin spiced up this book with suspense. While this made me anxious at times, it got me glued to the writings for a couple of hours. Broken Inn deploys a spectrum of vivid descriptions. I could picture how the canyons quickly filled up with water and how Relic was swept away by the deluge. My favorite scene was how Relic, Hailey, and Ash contrived plans to get away from their assailants. My interest in ecosystem preservation made me to laud the efforts of most of the characters. However, there are certain aspects left out in this novel.

Baldwin did not invest in character development. I could hardly connect with any of the characters since their feelings were shallowly portrayed. It would have been fair for the author to provide a brief background for Relic due to his critical role in the story. Again, the font used for the chapters and the rest of the body was consistent. Using a different font for the subheadings would have made the book more presentable.

I deduct a point and rate this book three out of four stars based on the negative reasons. I recommend it to lovers of crime thrillers and mystery enthusiasts. Lastly, I presume this book was exceptionally edited since I did not notice any grammatical errors.

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That's a hunch that is scary and if true can put Hailey's life at risk. Great Review!
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Interesting storyline. I'd really want to find out more about Relic's role in the canyons. Great review.
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I can’t wait to read about all the twists. I love suspense and your review has me hooked!
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The storyline is quite interesting. New jobs and witnessing a murder are quite the full plate for anyone. Thank you for this review!
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This seems like a thriller that has a well-constructed plot but needs more concerning its characters to be excellent. Thank you for your great review!
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As a plot-oriented reader, I might enjoy reading this fast-paced novel. I'm not a fan of gore, though. I wonder how Relic plays a huge role in the story. Thanks for your review.
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This is an interesting fast-paced crime fiction thriller highlighting mystery, adventure, murder, truth, investigation, and justice. The book is temporarily discounted on Amazon Kindle and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD selection.
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Today's BOTD is a fast-paced, action-packed crime thriller that's filled with mystery and suspense! The descriptions and detailed scenes are sure to pull readers in right from the start and keep them hooked through to the last page! Sounds like a must-read for fans of the genre!! Thank you so much for your review and keep up the great work! :-)
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The plot of the novel seems good and the narrative moves along at a good pace. Pity about the lack of character development, though. Thanks for a good review on this book.
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This sounds like a page turner for sure! I live a crime novel that can keep me turning the pages in anticipation of what will happen next! Thanks for the great review!
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In a foreign place, unfamiliar people and witnessing a murder, that's already got me hooked. I love mystery and suspense so I'll go for it. Good review.
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Perhaps, the author should find a way to fix Relic's character development. It would be a book a kid could read too.
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A crime thriller full of adventure, suspense, and mystery is the type of book that I have trouble putting down. I am curious as to who the murder victim is. Thank you for your review.
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Does Relic escape from this harrowing experience? I am looking forward to reading this book despite the character development. Thank you for a great review.
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