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“Excellent… The ingredients — adultery, fake identities, ulterior motives, forgery, plagiarism, rough sex, unusual chapter breaks, a little murder thrown in here and there — are enticing, and Donlea tells a propulsive tale.” —The New York Times
“[Plot lines] merge seamlessly into a surprise ending that I didn’t see coming. Author Charlie Donlea has an easy readable style and skillfully adds depth and intrigue to this enjoyable thriller.” —Mystery Scene
“Breathtaking pacing and clever plot twists.” —Publishers Weekly
“A clever look at fugitive(s), journalism, and loyalty. A fun read and satisfying ending with a dangling moral issue.” —Daniel Island News
“There are a lot of threads in this plot, but Donlea weaves it all together really well…Twenty Years Later is a fast-paced read with just enough depth to keep you invested in what’s going on. If you’re in a reading rut, this is a great rut buster!” —Jeremy Anderberg, Read More Books Substack
“A great plot that incorporates family, lifelong friendship, betrayal, and the specter of 9/11…deep with several sub-plots that keep you guessing about how it will all come together. The ending is very unexpected on several fronts. Any good crime and mystery fan will enjoy this book.” —The Southern Booksellers Review
“An entertaining thriller…surprises lurking around every corner.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Probably the most complex and morally satisfying novel that Donlea has written thus far. Here, he deftly utilizes 9/11 to pinpoint a moment in time that is necessary to the plot while not in any way using the tragedy to manipulate the feelings of readers…Donlea subtly moves away from the 9/11 tragedy and makes his story more about the present-day characters as they battle to find the truth through a sea of lies and false accusations.” —Bookreporter
Praise for Charlie Donlea's Previous Novels
“Exciting, with all the right touches, captivating from the first page to the last.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author on Summit Lake
"Donlea obliges more perverse tastes with more killing, more mystery and more sleuths...Rory maintains a firm grip on our interest, mainly because "the mysterious and unexplained intrigued her" as much as it does us. And let's not forget that she speaks to those terrifying dolls." —The New York Times Book Review on The Suicide House
"A perfectly executed and entirely satisfying read, Don't Believe It is a gripping thriller that will blow readers away, from the first page right up to the very last words. Charlie Donlea's best book yet!" —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author
"Gripping...the book's real strength is the idiosyncratic Rory, who suffers from OCD and is on the autism spectrum, a deeply developed character readers can't help rooting for. Hopefully, she'll be back soon." —Publishers Weekly,Best Books of Summer on The Suicide House
“A gem of a mystery, fast-paced and suspenseful.” —Catherine Coulter on Summit Lake"Charlie Donlea is a superb psychological suspense writer...the book has a fast-paced plot and main characters unlike any typically found in this genre." —Seattle Book Review on The Suicide House
"Part 1970s serial-killer thriller and part contemporary Chicago crime novel, this deceptively quick read has something for everyone." —Booklist on Some Choose Darkness
"In Donlea's skillful hands, this story of obsession, murder, and the search for truth is both a compassionate character study and a compelling thriller." —Kirkus Reviews on Some Choose Darkness
"You can't blame Charlie Donlea if the ending of his novel makes your jaw drop. The title alone Don't Believe It is fair warning that his characters are no more to be trusted than are our initial impressions of them." —The New York Times Book Reviewon Don't Believe It
"Don't Believe It displays excellent craftsmanship, from the way sentences are constructed to the serpentine plot. The prose sings. Sentences are short and punchy. Word choices are specific and impeccable. The story captivates. The central mystery unfurls in layer after layer of falsehoods and deception. It's easy to get hooked on the book's heady cocktail of highly rated television and high stakes subterfuge." —ForeWord Reviews
"[A] fast moving page-turner...Donlea skillfully maximizes suspense by juggling narrators and time." —Publishers Weekly on The Girl Who Was Taken
"Donlea's sophomore effort is solid. He effectively tells the story using shifts in time, and...keeps the reader guessing and second guessing until the end, thanks to an expertly crafted abundance of potential suspects. For fans of medical suspense and forensic thrillers, especially those who like morgue scenes in television crime shows." —Library Journal on The Girl Who was Taken
"If you're looking for a gripping thriller that will give you the chills in the heat of summer, you'll love Some Choose Darkness." —SheReads, Best Books of Summer
"With a soaring pace and teasing plot twists, Charlie Donlea's debut mystery is like a cool drink of water with a twist of lemon. It's refreshing to find a book that has such a well developed plot and excellent writing to back it up." —BookPage on Summit Lake
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling plot & characters !
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story!
This was good and worth the read. It did take me a minute to get into it but worth it overall if you get past the beginning.
5.0 out of 5 stars Always a Twist!
I have recently started reading Charlie Donlea Thrillers and I have yet to be disappointed. There is always a twist and a surprise ending. Just when you think you know what is happening or is going to happen... you don't. Can't wait to read the next one!
5.0 out of 5 stars didn’t see that one coming
I rounded this one up from 4.5⭐️ I love this authors writing style - it reads just like a dateline episode to me. The twists in this story were unexpected as usual, but also plausible unlike some of the other Donlea books.
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprise ending
Downloaded this on Audible as well because i couldn’t put it down. Loved the investigative twists and surprises at the ending.
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The book was a slow burn and took a while for me to finish… expected more suspense and thrill based on all the great reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 years later
Spellbinding!!! So many twists and turns and so much suspense. I could not anticipate the ending. I guess we have to write our own next chapter.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star Read
This book gripped me from the very beginning. There were times throughout I thought the information wasn't really relevant but it definitely was. This book was fantastic and the ending got me! This was my first book by this author and I will absolutely be reading more.
Another inventive thriller
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Ainda estou lendo e gostando.
Excellent book
I really enjoyed this book.Initially I thought it was not going to be to my liking when it set the scene. However, it got me in and throughout the book I kept thinking about the different scenarios and what really happened. Of course, there was a twist and great twist.First time I have by Charlie Donlea and I will certainly look forward to reading other books written by him.
The end is a surprise
The plot is well crafted, but at times I found it too slow and was almost tempted to skip ahead. Liked the last chapters in the book, the twists were nice.
Wow…just wow!
The things I had niggling the back of my mind still didn’t prepare me for the plot twist and the ending! Read it, you won’t regret it!
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