Review of Just Die
Posted: 22 Oct 2021, 10:58
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Just Die" by E Alan Fleischauer.]
When Jake was learning to drive, his mom advised him never to flip off anyone with his middle finger when they provoked him. She told him to point at the person and whisper “just die” when he was angered. She thought this could help protect him from road rage. This became a habit for him, and he employed it fairly frequently—even as an adult.
Jake suffered a stroke and ended up in the hospital. While there, he had a roommate who was irritating him. He pointed his finger at him and whispered “just die,” and the other patient expired. Jake thought this was unusual but dismissed it as merely a coincidence. However, after pointing his finger at Kim Jong-un, who was on TV, and whispering “just die,” Kim Jong-un fell over and appeared to pass away. Jake believed this was perplexing but still didn’t realize he was responsible. Nonetheless, as time progresses, he has to acknowledge he possesses a paranormal ability. Is this a gift or a curse? If he wants to, is returning to his previous life an option anymore?
Just Die by E. Alan Fleischauer is a 256-page novel listed in the C/T/M/H genre. However, as mentioned previously, it includes some paranormal components as well. According to the author, “The book won First Prize in the Chanticler International Paranormal Thriller category beating out over one thousand manuscripts.” That is impressive, and I can certainly believe it after reading the novel. The author’s writing style is easy to understand and convincing. The story is written from the third-person point of view, from multiple perspectives, and the dialogue is believable. There are no dull moments. It begins with Jake waking up in the hospital with difficulty speaking and learning that he has had a stroke. From there, the tale continues with plenty of action and suspense with an unexpected twist occurring at the end of the book. A broad range of interesting characters flesh out the story and help keep it intriguing.
Occasional humor was woven into the story. The use of Mr. Fleischauer’s cabin was written into the tale. Needless to say, we don’t know if he really has this cabin or if it was fabricated specifically for the purpose of the novel; however, reading about it brought a smile to my face.
Only a few minor errors were encountered, and they didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the book. Since there was nothing in this fascinating story that I could find fault with, I am thrilled to award Just Die four out of four stars. It is heartily recommended to readers who enjoy crime and espionage novels with plenty of action and some underlying paranormal features. Most of the pertinent questions were answered by the ending. However, one question was unanswered, which causes me to wonder if there will be a sequel later. Sensitive people need to be aware that definite profanity was encountered in the book. If that is a problem, then the reader might want to look elsewhere.
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Just Die
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When Jake was learning to drive, his mom advised him never to flip off anyone with his middle finger when they provoked him. She told him to point at the person and whisper “just die” when he was angered. She thought this could help protect him from road rage. This became a habit for him, and he employed it fairly frequently—even as an adult.
Jake suffered a stroke and ended up in the hospital. While there, he had a roommate who was irritating him. He pointed his finger at him and whispered “just die,” and the other patient expired. Jake thought this was unusual but dismissed it as merely a coincidence. However, after pointing his finger at Kim Jong-un, who was on TV, and whispering “just die,” Kim Jong-un fell over and appeared to pass away. Jake believed this was perplexing but still didn’t realize he was responsible. Nonetheless, as time progresses, he has to acknowledge he possesses a paranormal ability. Is this a gift or a curse? If he wants to, is returning to his previous life an option anymore?
Just Die by E. Alan Fleischauer is a 256-page novel listed in the C/T/M/H genre. However, as mentioned previously, it includes some paranormal components as well. According to the author, “The book won First Prize in the Chanticler International Paranormal Thriller category beating out over one thousand manuscripts.” That is impressive, and I can certainly believe it after reading the novel. The author’s writing style is easy to understand and convincing. The story is written from the third-person point of view, from multiple perspectives, and the dialogue is believable. There are no dull moments. It begins with Jake waking up in the hospital with difficulty speaking and learning that he has had a stroke. From there, the tale continues with plenty of action and suspense with an unexpected twist occurring at the end of the book. A broad range of interesting characters flesh out the story and help keep it intriguing.
Occasional humor was woven into the story. The use of Mr. Fleischauer’s cabin was written into the tale. Needless to say, we don’t know if he really has this cabin or if it was fabricated specifically for the purpose of the novel; however, reading about it brought a smile to my face.
Only a few minor errors were encountered, and they didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the book. Since there was nothing in this fascinating story that I could find fault with, I am thrilled to award Just Die four out of four stars. It is heartily recommended to readers who enjoy crime and espionage novels with plenty of action and some underlying paranormal features. Most of the pertinent questions were answered by the ending. However, one question was unanswered, which causes me to wonder if there will be a sequel later. Sensitive people need to be aware that definite profanity was encountered in the book. If that is a problem, then the reader might want to look elsewhere.
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Just Die
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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