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True Crime Story by Joseph  Knox
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True Crime Story is not a true crime story but reads as a true crime story. The novel unfolds in an interview format with emails interspersed between. The interviewees are friends and family of a missing college student. All are unreliable and most unlikeable. The emails are between the interviewer and author Joseph Knox who inserts himself in the story. I will say this, it kept my interest throughout, although it was slow going at times. There were a few twists and turns that I didn't see coming, but I don't know how anyone could. They kinda came out thin air with not a clue to be found to even steer one in that direction. Just my take... The ending was rather abrupt and I have questions! Especially about a certain someone and their many maladies.
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Reading Progress

December 29, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
December 29, 2021 – Shelved
October 4, 2022 – Started Reading
October 7, 2022 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Kaceey (new)

Kaceey Terrific review Jan! I like to be surprised by a twist. But not when they come out of thin air! Hope your next read delivers all the stars!


message 2: by Jan (new) - rated it 3 stars

Jan Thanks, Kaceey! I had higher hopes for this one!


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fantastic review, Jan! This sounds like a mixed bag. I hope your next book is one you love!


message 4: by Jan (new) - rated it 3 stars

Jan Thanks, Meredith! I had higher hopes for this one.


message 5: by Lit with Leigh (new)

Lit with Leigh This reminds me of a History by Fear... a fictional "true crime" approach. I did not like it lol. This doesn't sound like it's for me either. Great review Jan 💖


message 6: by Jan (new) - rated it 3 stars

Jan Thanks, Pink! Guess who won't be reading A History of Fear!!


Melissa (Sailing the Greek Isles) Great review! I don't know whether or not you've read Chasing the Boogeyman but that is a great example of a fiction book that reads like true crime.


message 8: by Jan (new) - rated it 3 stars

Jan Thanks, Melissa. I've had Boogeyman on my tbr list and I can't wait to read it.


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