Review of Tinman

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Tinman" by Karen Black.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Tinman by Karen Black and Matt Walton is a novel that follows an engineer, Gregory McGregor, as his uneventful life takes an unexpected, dangerous turn. Shortly after getting a call from his longtime friend, Charley Farnsworth, about a game of nine digits in dollars and a request to come to Alaska for more information, an attempt is made on Gregory's life in the form of a bomb in his home. His trip to meet Charley for an explanation is unsuccessful as he witnesses Charley's murder. Who is responsible for these events? What is this nine-digit game, and is it the cause of these attacks? Gregory must now journey to different significant locations to seek answers to these questions while the threat to his life is still out there.

The story is told from the main character's perspective and is set in the United States of America in 1994. There is a lot of uncertainty as the story kicks off. We ask the same questions and feel the same fear Gregory feels as he tries to make sense of the mysterious events. The authors' descriptive style of writing is a key feature of the book in this area, as it painted vivid pictures of everything that happened and added some excitement in fast-paced scenes, especially when the main characters had to fight for their lives.

The story also includes an element of romance as we watch Gregory and Consuela "Corky" Gonzales connect over the loss of their friend Charley. While I felt that their relationship started quickly, I liked how they helped each other grow through that tough period and had each other's back. This element also gave me something to look forward to when the pace of the story slowed down halfway.

Furthermore, Tinman is professionally edited, as I found just one error while reading. The importance of this feature cannot be overemphasized, as it ensured that my reading flow was maintained throughout. I cannot think of anything that I disliked about the book.

Overall, Tinman is a fantastic read. As a book involving solving a mystery, it is not surprising that there is a lot of suspense. The book also explores energy sources and the damage they can cause to the environment. There are two shocking twists at the end of the book, and I can say that I'm satisfied with how the story unfolded. That being said, Tinman deserves the maximum rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this novel to fans of mystery and suspenseful stories. Romance lovers will also enjoy Gregory and Corky's relationship. This novel is not suitable for a younger audience, as it contains profanity.

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