Official Review: Pearl River Mansion by Richard Schwartz [2020 Book of the Year, based on your votes!]

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Re: Official Review: Pearl River Mansion by Richard Schwartz [2020 Book of the Year, based on your votes!]

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Great review! This sounds like an excellent story. Just reading the sample got me hooked. Family secrets always make for good drama.
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A chilling family drama with notorious plans, a well-developed cast of characters, some surprising twists, and a mansion full of secrets. This book includes all of these, which makes if an interesting read.
The review is awesome 👌
Congratulations on Botd 🎉
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I love thriller books with many plot twists. Sounds interesting. I am interested in reading the book. Congratulations on BOTD. Nice review
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I am curious to see how the story plays out. The cover of the book is really appealing. Congrats BOTD.
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"Pearl River Mansion" by Richard Schwartz - a detective story set in a big mansion in the South When his wife, Sarah, dies, his mother, Joan, wants to adopt his daughter, Rachel. Tyler Chandler despises his mother's wealth and her ability to buy anything or anyone. He is determined not to let her buy him. The plot intrigues and the characters are authentic. Thanks for the excellent review.
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I completely agree with everything good reviewer had to say about this book. I read it already last year and loved every single second of it! Even through I did got it by accident mistaking this Schwartz with another, I honestly can't regret it in the slightest - storyline is great, characters awesome and suspense held till the end!
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There is a mysterious mansion, a missing girl, questionable deaths, and other recipes of interest. Why would I not be interested? Serve me a steaming bowl of this deliciousness. Thanks for the review!
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There goes my plan to address some things on my lengthy list this weekend :lol: This sounds too tempting, too engrossing to resist!

Thank you for such a thorough and inviting review!
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What a thriller! I like family dramas that keep the reader guessing and this one seems to fit the bill. I have so many questions that I just have to read and get the answers. Great job by the author for a captivating book that keeps the reader on the edge. Thank you for your great review.
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I actually was super tempted to read this book, as the unique set of characters had me interested. Rachael seems to be a very shy and quiet girl and I wanted to know if her reactions changed throughout the story. The gory death scenes chased me away sadly. However, congrats to the author on BOTD! :)
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Woow, review itself is intriguing :D . The plot is very thrilling, and detective part of story is going to be my favorite. Thank for the detailed review.
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Seems like a book full of action and crime, a recipe of success. Thanks for a great review!
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The family drama, the mystery behind the missing girl, and a mansion full of secrets are all intriguing. Congratulations on Book of the Day!
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I am not really one for family drama books but I would like to know why the both families are soo interested in Rachael. Your review was interesting.
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This book is worth reading it. Definitely on my to-read list!
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