Official Review: The Darkness at Decker Lake

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Re: Official Review: The Darkness at Decker Lake

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Describing a book as "intelligent" says there's a lot going for it. I really would love to see how the author incorporates psychology into the mysteries lurking around the town. Too bad about the technical errors, though; nothing diminishes my interest in a book faster than that, but I'll take my chances with this one. Thanks for the succinct review.
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A mystery thriller where the reader knows more than the characters sounds like a unique book. I would love to see how that plays out.
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This book sounds really interesting, but I am the biggest wuss! I get scared super easily, so I don't think I'd be able to make it through this book. I will definitely show this book to my friends who are big horror fans. Thank you for your insightful review.
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A spooky, mysterious presence is following the inhabitants of a Decker Lake. Nobody speaks of it, hoping it will go away and leave them alone. But what will happen? Spooky.
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Fear is the worst thing should can befall anyone, more so if it is fear one is afraid of (not talking about it). I'd really like to find out how the residents of Decker Lake face theirs. Congrats on being the BOTD
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Mystery,suspense and thriller book all in one.I would love to follow up the unraveling of the mystery.Thanks for the detailed and engaging review.
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Your review makes this book seem much more interesting than the prologue leads me to believe. The author describes the setting for his story as "unremarkable." Twice on the same page! As a reader, I'm not sure why I should bother, not to mention why anyone would want to write a whole book about it. I hope your review is a better representation of the book than the author's own prologue.
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What could have possibly happened to the missing residents of the small lake community? This sounds like a story full of mystery and suspense. However, I wish the author fixed the editing errors. Thanks for your review!
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Fear is the worst thing that should befall anyone, more so if fear is what one is afraid of (not talking about it). I'd really like to find out how the residents of Decker Lake face theirs. Congrats on being the BOTD
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Thrillers aren't my preferred choice to read. This one involves a creepy feeling that everyone in a town seems to feel but no one talks about. People go missing, too.
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Thanks for the excellent review! Every once in a while I like to read a scary, suspense-filled book, and this one sounds very intriguing! I will have to check it out.
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Once a peaceful town but now everyone is filled with fear. Sounds like a good book. I would like to read it. Thanks for the good review.
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Well! Not a story of my choice. Yet review is beautifully explained.
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An intelligent thriller, huh? This book sounds great! It's unfortunate that there were so many errors; hopefully that will be corrected in a new version. Thanks for the great review!
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This book is very engaging and full of mystery and suspense. I would like to know what George found out about his town. Thanks for the review.
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