Official Review: The Lost Identity Casualties by Kim Ekemar

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Re: Official Review: The Lost Identity Casualties by Kim Ekemar

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Story full of suspense looking with that new face will he be able to overcome those challenges after coming back from coma.
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"Revenge is best served cold." I'd love to see Callaghan's antics as he tackles all who contributed to his lost identity situation. Thanks for the review.
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I downloaded today's BOTD, but I'm not sure it's really my cup of tea. We will see! The beginning sounds intriguing from what you described about being in the hospital with no memory to the past events that occurred, but I'm not really into the gruesome, gory details that follow. I really appreciate your review! It was very helpful...great job! :-)
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I can see how people who entangle themselves with the criminal world live. It is such a miserable life especially when the gangs turn against you.

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It sounds okay to me. My fear would be that the story might slow down after the initial unease of a man waking up with no memory of his identity. I would like to see what the author does to keep the story alive. Thank you for the review.
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With technological, scientific, and other advancements we've got in the modern world come both disadvantages and advantages. Cyber technology enabled the crimes the protagonist committed or did not commit. Medical breakthrough has aided his journey to possible redemption. With power comes responsibility, and one could hope that said power is used for what's good and for the better. Ideally, justice should be served eventually in this book, too.

Like you, I also would have wished I'd find no errors in a book that I liked reading.

Thank you for your well-written review.
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Great review! After reading a sampling from the beginning of the story, I too thought it was off to a strong start. I appreciate the tip that the story begins to lose some momentum. With so many wonderful books to choose from, it’s important to be picky :) Thanks again!
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Very interesting review, this doesn't sound like my cup of tea but with some editing it sounds like it could be an interesting read for someone who likes thrillers or mysteries.
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In the beginning, I empathized with Callaghan for the terrible situation he found himself in, but when I got insight into the backstory, I thought maybe he deserved it. Karma caught up with him.
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The story is engaging with well devloped characters.Exciting an action filled read.
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I really like the concept of following an unknown character's attempts at remembering who they are, and what led to their predicament.
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An overabundance of simple errors can be quite distracting and annoying. It sounds like this book need another proofread. Otherwise, good job on the review.
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This sounds like it would make such a great action movie. I love action thrillers and revenge stories, and it even seems like this book has some mystery and suspense thrown in the beginning with the main character waking up with amnesia. Sounds like an awesome read. Great review!
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Thanks for a very detailed and thoughtful review. I am encouraged to read this book despite the errors you noticed, but I hope the author can read and revise the book to make it a more enjoyable read. Well done!
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Great review... I loved it..its actually a thriller story...that is kinda confusing at first but later becomes interesting ...
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