Review of Girl On Death Row

[Kigen Valarie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Girl On Death Row" by Edward Costa.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Port Belle holds the most condemned murderer in Louisiana, but the impending execution five days away threatens to unearth deeply hidden secrets.

Dr. Orion had a sole purpose in Louisiana Women's Prison: to investigate if Allison knew anything about the missing mother, Nia Morales. His interest was in Allison Soldari, the most hated inmate in Louisiana. Allison had confessed to the murder of Alaina, Nia Morales' daughter, whom she had been babysitting on the night of the murder. Nia Morales had also gone missing on the same night, and six years later, Allison claimed to know nothing about her disappearance. Allison was due to be executed in five days, and Dr. Orion had to work fast to solve the mysterious disappearance of the mother. On his first day in Port Belle, Dr. Orion runs into Danica, a criminal psychology student convinced that Allison is innocent. She is willing to work with him to prove her innocence. However, the clock is ticking, and Allison is not willing to budge. The close-knit community of Port Belle is not willing to open up to a stranger. Many suspects are popping up, creating a tangle too webbed to be untangled in just the remaining 4 days. But is Dr. Jacob Orion as good at his job as he claims to be?

Girl on Death Row by Edward Costa is a thriller that seeks to unravel a six-year case that Allison's confession has already sealed. Edward Costa's main character, Dr. Jacob Orion, a criminal psychologist, is well-developed and executed. Despite having grown to be good at his job, he has made a fatal mistake in his life, and he may be on the verge of making a new mistake. Each tick of the clock in this mystery book sends a cold chill along the reader's spine, and Dr. Orion seems to be going back a step. The suspects being uncovered are unwilling to talk and even harder to decrypt, even with Dr. Orion's renowned skills. Reading this book means you cannot rely on anybody's words, and the evidence is limited considering the 6-year time lapse, not forgetting an existing voluntary confession.

This psychological fiction takes place in the small community of Port Belle. The author describes the place as "one of those small towns nobody knew existed unless they drove through it by accident." I suck at reading any stories that are set in the same place, especially a small town like Port Belle. However, Edward has a unique way of storytelling that eliminates any aspect of confinement. He creates diverse characters whose world is multifaceted and whose characteristics are deep-set. The lives of this community are intertwined, creating a story that is worth immersing in.

The possible explanation of what happened in Port Belle six years ago on that unfateful night lies below everyone's noses, including the reader and the characters in the book. However, the lies pile up, and the confusion sets in. Deep-buried secrets are revealed as the clock ticks. The characters, time, and place all play a massive role in carefully unveiling a case that Sheriff Prichard has long strived to work on.

I rate Girl on Death Row by Edward Costa 5 out of 5 stars. The editing of this book is excellent, and I did not come across any negative aspects that detracted from the quality of the book. This is a well-thought-out mystery with a well-arranged plot. Danica, Dr. Orion, Allison, and Nolan Fletcher stood out as characters who pushed the plot along.

All readers whose interest in reading and solving murder mysteries cannot be quenched will find Girl on Death Row worth reading. This is a book readers will be engrossed in as they struggle to find out who needs to be behind bars and who is most deserving of that lethal needle.

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[Sandre Lamar]

"Girl on Death Row by Edward Costa is a gripping thriller where Dr. Orion races against time to solve a six-year-old mystery. The suspense is relentless, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists.

[Slippy Spectrum]

Based on the review, "Girl on Death Row" by Edward Costa seems to be an intriguing and well-thought-out murder mystery. The reviewer praises the well-developed characters and the suspenseful ticking clock plot. The small town setting adds depth to the story, and buried secrets keep the reader guessing. The reviewer rates the book 5 out of 5 stars, highlighting its excellent editing and engaging storyline. This book appears to be a great read for fans of murder mysteries. Captivating dialogue, brimmed with authenticity.