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River Sunday #3
Powerboat Racer
River Sunday Romance Mystery Book three. A hard boiled newsman falls in love with a courageous woman reporter as they investigate a dangerous civil rights coverup.. Harry Jacobsen. Disgraced failure of a foreign correspondent, fired from a respected New York City paper. Disheartened, he takes refuge as editor for a small weekly in a quiet town on the Chesapeake. The most excitement he sees is when a trio of children come across the sunken hulk of a racing boat, lost thirty years ago. The black captain, Walker John Douglas, had crashed his vessel after killing two women and burning down half the town in a period of racial unrest.
Harry’s investigative reporter instincts kick in, and he begins to delve into the history of Walker and the infamous inferno. River Sunday, evenly split between black and white, roils in chaos at his front page headlines. Half the town welcomes the fresh exploration of the civil rights actions, while the other half would rather leave the past alone. The streets are also flooding with tourists as the largest event of the season – a nationally acclaimed powerboat race festival – swells the discussion with high profile personalities and racers who remember Walker’s racially charged legacy.
As Harry unravels the threads of time and reveals the truth of what happened during the racial clashes of the sixties, the heat levels rise in the once peaceful town. Passionate emotions threaten to spark a fresh wave of riots the likes of which River Sunday had not seen in decades. Harry races to discover the full story in time to save lives – and to save the town from burning anew.
Part of the proceeds from the sale of Thomas Hollyday fiction and non-fiction goes to support drinking water resources for wildlife.
Harry’s investigative reporter instincts kick in, and he begins to delve into the history of Walker and the infamous inferno. River Sunday, evenly split between black and white, roils in chaos at his front page headlines. Half the town welcomes the fresh exploration of the civil rights actions, while the other half would rather leave the past alone. The streets are also flooding with tourists as the largest event of the season – a nationally acclaimed powerboat race festival – swells the discussion with high profile personalities and racers who remember Walker’s racially charged legacy.
As Harry unravels the threads of time and reveals the truth of what happened during the racial clashes of the sixties, the heat levels rise in the once peaceful town. Passionate emotions threaten to spark a fresh wave of riots the likes of which River Sunday had not seen in decades. Harry races to discover the full story in time to save lives – and to save the town from burning anew.
Part of the proceeds from the sale of Thomas Hollyday fiction and non-fiction goes to support drinking water resources for wildlife.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2013
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Thomas Hollyday
25 books38 followersThomas Hollyday (1942-present) was born in Easton, Maryland. His father was an acclaimed photographer and his mother a brilliant teacher.His father's family were active in the history of Maryland since its settlement while his mother's family were prominent in Democratic Party politics. His grandmother's family descended from a well known German industrial family of Baltimore. He grew up in the southern atmosphere of the Eastern Shore with its maritime and military heritage. He studied writing with Elliott Coleman at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars and with C.Michael Curtis of the Atlantic Monthly. He served with distinction in Vietnam and became a successful international businessman.He also drew illustrations for national magazines and published maritime and Civil War history. He currently edits popular video blogs on you tube for animal water rights and for book reviews. He draws the popular humorous Animal Viewpoint Cartoons for newspapers. He continues to please his fans with new novels in his River Sunday Romance Mysteries collection. In his fiction he describes his recurring theme that human settlers since prehistoric times in the Chesapeake region have left a mist of legend and history that permeates its modern stories with a certain compelling truth. At the same time he incorporates the stories of machines with those of their human owners. Each novel, located in the small town of River Sunday, Maryland, also records the continuing beautiful nature of the area. His writing portrays today's problems, conflicts, and memorable local characters with their loves and their combat with evil.
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October 14, 2014
Powerboat Racer: Thomas Hollyday
Walker John Douglas allegedly killed two women and burned down an entire town. But, did he? Walker John Douglas let a piece of his boat, Black Duck as evidence that he might have drown or somehow got away. Walker John’s body was never found and years later when a group of teens come across part of his racing boat, one reporter would find himself embroiled in more than just finding out the truth about Walker John, the fires that were set and hopefully get a story that will set this town on a different path. Harry Jacobsen is the editor of the small town weekly paper in a town called River Sunday. Fired from his job and leaving New York her decides to move to Maryland.
When part of Walker John’s racing boat comes to the surface fuel for more than just another burning inferno has been lit. A town divided for so long between black and white. Dissention, racial tension, prejudice and several viewpoints as to what really happened in August of 1968 when Walker John took a can of gasoline and set fire to an entire town burning down not only the town but the home of two innocent women.
Harry is an investigative reporter and with the help of his managing editor, Annie that hopes to go back in time and create what they hope is a story that just might bring this town together. But, someone does not want Harry to continue and many opinions are cast as Sheriff Good and his Park Ranger take the evidence from the past, relate it to the present, speak with reporters and reopen the case. But, Harry seems to have ignited fires more powerful than the one Walker is accused of setting as he begins to question members of the town about it. Sides are drawn, information comes to light and the guilt or innocence of a man comes into question. Walker created jobs for many of the kids in town like The Senator, Billy, Catch and others that worked along side him just to be part of his crew. Walker’s Patrol was special and at times those involved saved lives. But, when the piece of the Black Duck comes to light and the deaths of two women are in the forefront Harry’s questions seems to rile up River Sunday as threats are made, warnings are given and sending Harry on a quest to learn the hidden truth.
While the Sheriff seems to want to investigate and learn the truth our disgraced reporter reveals the truth about why he was fired. Listening to him tell the story to Annie, his editor, the reader realizes that sometimes difficult decisions might cost you but in the long run you just might gain. Walker John Douglas was a black captain and his boat supposedly crashed killing two women and burning down half the town. A town divided and filled with hate, prejudice and racial tension that now in the present is still not that different. A front-page story about Walker and finding the Black Duck causes a great stir and once again will divide the small town. With the regatta just around the corner, the Sheriff wheeling the chair of the woman whose son it was named for, things start to spiral out of control. Tourists in town to see the boat races, the times still highly volatile, the sixties where leaders like Dr. King and JFK stood for equality for all, emotions run high and decades later after this fire people begin to think that Walker John or is ghost is haunting the town. Meet Lulu, Francine her sister the stripper, Peggy, Weejay his nephew each telling his own story.
River Sunday, Maryland where the story begins and a murder warrant was issued for Walker John Douglas as the main suspect in the murder of two white women. Thought to have escaped on his speedboat, The Black Duck, presumed dead, this man remained elusive and a ghost, which haunted this town for over 30 years. When Harry digs deeper he inflames those who would rather have the whole incident left in the past and not brought to light. But, something about the events that happened and the fact that his body was never found made Harry want to right a wrong. The Terment family owned the entire town and was thought to have had something to do with the fire. As you read the author’s account of the events told in graphic detail on pages 34-37 the reader is left to decide guilt or innocence. A Senator who owed his life to Walker John, Catch the man who owned the repair shop, Charleston Crow the lawyer who would find a way to get the truth to come out and Walker’s family living their lives not knowing what really happened and why and a Sheriff whose secrets if divulged would change it for everyone.
Lies, fear, blackmail, deceit, loyalties, friendships and hope are just some of the issues that the author brings to light in this novel that could only take place in the 60’s where racial tensions were often high, prejudice was a common as having a cup of black coffee without the cream and people struggled to make a living and just get by. Racial problems, civil rights, freedom and a Pastor and Preacher on opposite sides hoping to get the crowds to sway in their directions. A fire in a place called the General Store, which provided a place for those who had specific skills to help local citizens.
Henry Terment, William Elliot, Everett Tolchester and Senator Thomas Fair: just what was their connection to the General Store and to Walker John Douglas? Why did President Johnson present him with an award? Why did so many respect and revere him and who did so many young people just want to be a part of Walker’s Patrol? Told in a small town but could be told anywhere where people are narrow minded, need to focus on harmony and getting along, River Sunday sets the bar for lessons that need to learned as a surprise twist is added and Walker’s story is finally revealed but who tells it you just won’t believe? A town divided story of power, greed and money that will keep you glued to the printed page as it did this reviewer, from start to finish until you learn the startling and shocking truth. Walker John Douglas: Guilty or Not Guilty? You decide for yourself after hearing the facts! Take a trip back in time and visit River Sunday in the 1960’s and meet Harry Jacobsen, read the Nanticoke Times and learn the truth. One boat that never got a chance to be raced and one man who deserved more than he got! Assumed guilty but was he? River Sunday: Join the festivities as the boats hit the water, the race begins and the finish line is crossed. Author Thomas Hollyday brings us inside the minds of people who need to embrace the differences that they possess, learn to put the past aside and open their eyes to the truth. Powerboat Racer: Walker John Douglas: Will he ever cross the finish line? If So How?
Fran Lewis: Reviewer
June 5, 2017
Powerboat Racer by Thomas Hollyday
Have read other works by this author and have enjoyed the books.
This one starts out with John Loggerman and he's arrived in the USA in hopes of meeting up with his daughter who he's not seen in ten years.
His ex wife keeps her nearby and she lives in the Tinker community where they walk around with machine guns. John learns Stephanie, his daughter, is on a mission and not able to see him.
She does contact him via phone and tells him she has to do what she's told or her mother's life is in danger.
He just wants his products boarded so he can get out of there, with his daughter. The protestors don't want him to have the products nor leave..
Fond memories of one year's boat race on the water during July, a yearly event. Story follows many different angles and is still full of twists and turns. Lots of action.
Like learning how using codes the Tinkers sends messages about their events.
Like technical talk of how to balance the ship. Brutal savage attacks-very detailed with descriptions.
Especially like that this book is good for a man or woman. It will hold their interests til the end. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received the book from the author and this is my honest review.
Have read other works by this author and have enjoyed the books.
This one starts out with John Loggerman and he's arrived in the USA in hopes of meeting up with his daughter who he's not seen in ten years.
His ex wife keeps her nearby and she lives in the Tinker community where they walk around with machine guns. John learns Stephanie, his daughter, is on a mission and not able to see him.
She does contact him via phone and tells him she has to do what she's told or her mother's life is in danger.
He just wants his products boarded so he can get out of there, with his daughter. The protestors don't want him to have the products nor leave..
Fond memories of one year's boat race on the water during July, a yearly event. Story follows many different angles and is still full of twists and turns. Lots of action.
Like learning how using codes the Tinkers sends messages about their events.
Like technical talk of how to balance the ship. Brutal savage attacks-very detailed with descriptions.
Especially like that this book is good for a man or woman. It will hold their interests til the end. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received the book from the author and this is my honest review.
April 1, 2019
ABSOLUTELY LOVED POWERBOAT RACER!!
Coming from a small Southern town AND having a friend that won, a Superboat World Championship, this book grabbed me, at the very beginning!! There is nothing in the world better than watching a Superboat race! And I even been to Daytona to see the Daytona 500!! The noise for both, are out of this world!!
Throw in a small town, in the North or South, during the '60's and you've got one heck of a, CAN'T PUT DOWN READ!! An ending, you won't soon forget!!
Coming from a small Southern town AND having a friend that won, a Superboat World Championship, this book grabbed me, at the very beginning!! There is nothing in the world better than watching a Superboat race! And I even been to Daytona to see the Daytona 500!! The noise for both, are out of this world!!
Throw in a small town, in the North or South, during the '60's and you've got one heck of a, CAN'T PUT DOWN READ!! An ending, you won't soon forget!!
July 3, 2017
This story was interesting, but very slow-moving. I didn't like this one as much as I did the others in the series.
September 30, 2017
not interesting, not my genre.
March 9, 2018
This book was a very good read that I enjoyed very much. It is a good story with a good message. It gets your attention and keeps it.
May 3, 2018
Great read,
I liked the main characters and the manner developed. All who are lost are not forgotten. Sometimes it was confusing between first person and observer narrative.
I liked the main characters and the manner developed. All who are lost are not forgotten. Sometimes it was confusing between first person and observer narrative.
December 28, 2018
Compelling story!
Mr. Hollyday writes such terrific mysteries and having lived in Maryland for a while, I love reading about River Sunday.
Mr. Hollyday writes such terrific mysteries and having lived in Maryland for a while, I love reading about River Sunday.
did-not-finish
June 20, 2024DNF@29%
August 27, 2012
At first when I picked this book up from the shelf, I wondered what to expect. The cover didn't seem to draw me in as much as other covers do, (this is always something I make note of, even when like in this case, the cover ended up being quite fitting for the book), and I have to admit, it wasn't the kind of book that jumped out at me from page 1, or even page 2.
I can usually finish a book in a couple hours, depending on how long they are of course, but sometimes when they seem slightly, "boring", I tend to start doing other things and come back to it later. Which was what I thought I would be doing with this book. But, it really started to pick up after a few pages, and you start to get to know the main character well.
Harry Jacobsen, is a well, regular guy, with a regular life. he is an editor for a small weekly paper on the Chesapeake. Harry is from New York, and recently was fired from an investigative reporter job, which seemed to embarrass and upset him pretty much. So, he decided to leave the Big Apple, for a much quieter town in Maryland.
Like many other towns, not much really happens there, especially anything real interesting. When a few teens come across the sunken hulk of a racing boat, that was 30 years old, he didn't really expect near what he got from this small town story.
The book really starts to take off, and ends up being about, Walker John Douglas, and the 2 women he killed 30 years earlier, burnt down half the town, and crashed his vessel.
There were a lot of parts of this book that reminded me a lot of a long time favorite of mine, To Kill A Mockingbird, not that the author tried to re do that story by any means, but it is a similar type of book. Racism and racial unrest, are a common issue in the world, 30 years ago, and today. I admire this author for writing such a book, due to the fact that not everybody would accept it, nor would they want to read a book about racial unrest. But this shouldn't upset anybody, as it is written very well, very carefully and professionally.
Harry's presence in this little town, and his investigations of what was once thought and believed to be true about this ordeal, ends up really stirring the place up and ends up being quite a suspenseful book.
The way this book was written, fascinated me, since it started so slowly, and ends up being a story you wish would never end. I've read many, many books through my life, and this is truly one of a kind in this sense.
I often say, never judge a book by it's cover, and I apologize if you read my book reviews and you may have seen this said before, but this is one of those books. It may look like just a book, a story about racing boats, but there is much, much more to this book!
** I received a copy of this book in return for my honest review **
I can usually finish a book in a couple hours, depending on how long they are of course, but sometimes when they seem slightly, "boring", I tend to start doing other things and come back to it later. Which was what I thought I would be doing with this book. But, it really started to pick up after a few pages, and you start to get to know the main character well.
Harry Jacobsen, is a well, regular guy, with a regular life. he is an editor for a small weekly paper on the Chesapeake. Harry is from New York, and recently was fired from an investigative reporter job, which seemed to embarrass and upset him pretty much. So, he decided to leave the Big Apple, for a much quieter town in Maryland.
Like many other towns, not much really happens there, especially anything real interesting. When a few teens come across the sunken hulk of a racing boat, that was 30 years old, he didn't really expect near what he got from this small town story.
The book really starts to take off, and ends up being about, Walker John Douglas, and the 2 women he killed 30 years earlier, burnt down half the town, and crashed his vessel.
There were a lot of parts of this book that reminded me a lot of a long time favorite of mine, To Kill A Mockingbird, not that the author tried to re do that story by any means, but it is a similar type of book. Racism and racial unrest, are a common issue in the world, 30 years ago, and today. I admire this author for writing such a book, due to the fact that not everybody would accept it, nor would they want to read a book about racial unrest. But this shouldn't upset anybody, as it is written very well, very carefully and professionally.
Harry's presence in this little town, and his investigations of what was once thought and believed to be true about this ordeal, ends up really stirring the place up and ends up being quite a suspenseful book.
The way this book was written, fascinated me, since it started so slowly, and ends up being a story you wish would never end. I've read many, many books through my life, and this is truly one of a kind in this sense.
I often say, never judge a book by it's cover, and I apologize if you read my book reviews and you may have seen this said before, but this is one of those books. It may look like just a book, a story about racing boats, but there is much, much more to this book!
** I received a copy of this book in return for my honest review **
October 2, 2015
River Sunday, Maryland. 3 kids: WeeJay Douglas (black boy, nephew), Steve, & Chuckie had found a sunken race boat (Black Duck).
Deputy Sheriff Marty Sol was doing the investigations.
Harry Jacobsen (editor, Nanticoke Times) was also there.
A crane was brought in & the Black Duck boat was brought to the surface.
No bodies were found. It had been down there a long, long time in the Great Wilderness Swamp (Chesapeake Bay).
Sherriff Good (aka Cheeks) was also helping/following the investigation.
Annie Till (managing editor, Nanticoke Times), who seems to have a thing for Harry is making sure he is covering all the basis on this case.
What happened to Walker John Douglas (40, African American, engine rebuilder, owner Black Duck boat), was a wanted fugitive for the 1968 arson slayings at Terment Warehouse (cannery, General Store Inc.) that killed 2 elderly women Heather Albright & Floral Albright.
Sherriff Good was going to have a press conference.
What would Reverend Jefferson Allingham (African American, 3rd Baptist Church) reveal to Harry?
Catch Kirby (manager, Kirby Racing, Marina) was checking out the remains of the Black Duck boat for the Sherriff’s Department.
Fast forward will Walker John Douglas remains ever be found?
Harper Lee To kill a Mockingbird came to mind.
Pastor Allingham (Ellingham?)
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written who-dun-it murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of very unique/colorful characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down home Southern fried who-dun-it murder mystery movie, or mini TV series. A book you might not want to put down. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Smashwords; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Deputy Sheriff Marty Sol was doing the investigations.
Harry Jacobsen (editor, Nanticoke Times) was also there.
A crane was brought in & the Black Duck boat was brought to the surface.
No bodies were found. It had been down there a long, long time in the Great Wilderness Swamp (Chesapeake Bay).
Sherriff Good (aka Cheeks) was also helping/following the investigation.
Annie Till (managing editor, Nanticoke Times), who seems to have a thing for Harry is making sure he is covering all the basis on this case.
What happened to Walker John Douglas (40, African American, engine rebuilder, owner Black Duck boat), was a wanted fugitive for the 1968 arson slayings at Terment Warehouse (cannery, General Store Inc.) that killed 2 elderly women Heather Albright & Floral Albright.
Sherriff Good was going to have a press conference.
What would Reverend Jefferson Allingham (African American, 3rd Baptist Church) reveal to Harry?
Catch Kirby (manager, Kirby Racing, Marina) was checking out the remains of the Black Duck boat for the Sherriff’s Department.
Fast forward will Walker John Douglas remains ever be found?
Harper Lee To kill a Mockingbird came to mind.
Pastor Allingham (Ellingham?)
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written who-dun-it murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of very unique/colorful characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down home Southern fried who-dun-it murder mystery movie, or mini TV series. A book you might not want to put down. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Smashwords; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
July 20, 2012
Sometimes, when reading a book that is racially charged, the author can go overboard and make readers feel a bit uncomfortable or leave them squirming in their seats. Not so with this book, Powerboat Racer, by author Thomas Hollyday. Instead, he does a great job of bringing to the surface the prejudice that we still struggle with in our country, and how a small town, and big city reporter each deal with it.
The book revolves around Harry Jacobson, who was at one time a highly respected journalist in New York City, but has been fired from his job. Feeling disgraced, he leaves the city and takes a job as an editor for a small paper on the Chesapeake. Being a sleepy town, there is very little “big” news to report, so when some children come across a sucken racing boat said to be lost over 30 years ago. Thinking it is a run of the mill story, he heads out to check it out. When he arrives on-scene, his curiosity is immediately peaked due to the people that have come out to the scene.
After he does some research, the finds out that the boat belonged to a black man, Walker James. The boat, named “Black Duck”, was the scene of a fire that resulted in the death of two white women. After the fire, Walker James was never seen again, nor was his body found – leading the entire community to assume he purposely killed the women and then fled.
Due to the racial controversy in the town, Harry struggles with whether or not he should even cover the story or dredge up old wounds in the community. As he starts to receive threats on his life, he proceeds to uncover the mystery that has plagued this community for over 30 years – and the truth that gives this story its unique twist.
I really enjoyed the story and the characters were very well rounded and believable. Fast paced mystery with many twists and turns – definitely worth the read!
The book revolves around Harry Jacobson, who was at one time a highly respected journalist in New York City, but has been fired from his job. Feeling disgraced, he leaves the city and takes a job as an editor for a small paper on the Chesapeake. Being a sleepy town, there is very little “big” news to report, so when some children come across a sucken racing boat said to be lost over 30 years ago. Thinking it is a run of the mill story, he heads out to check it out. When he arrives on-scene, his curiosity is immediately peaked due to the people that have come out to the scene.
After he does some research, the finds out that the boat belonged to a black man, Walker James. The boat, named “Black Duck”, was the scene of a fire that resulted in the death of two white women. After the fire, Walker James was never seen again, nor was his body found – leading the entire community to assume he purposely killed the women and then fled.
Due to the racial controversy in the town, Harry struggles with whether or not he should even cover the story or dredge up old wounds in the community. As he starts to receive threats on his life, he proceeds to uncover the mystery that has plagued this community for over 30 years – and the truth that gives this story its unique twist.
I really enjoyed the story and the characters were very well rounded and believable. Fast paced mystery with many twists and turns – definitely worth the read!
August 18, 2012
An emotive and powerful story based around thirty years of racial tension, mystery and intrigue. When the boat of Walker John Douglas is found with no body on board, it opens a new investigation to what happened thirty years ago. Walker Douglas was accused of starting a fire which killed two women and burnt half the town down. The arrival of a new editor of the weekly paper splits the town into two and racial tensions rise when he decides to seek out the truth.
The author's understanding of the way people are repressed and the anger and resentment they feel is expertly defined. As is the way the the oppresses and accusers feel that they are untouchable and by burying their head in the sand the problem will just go away.
As a reader you feel the injustice that has been dealt out with no real proof and also dismay at the way that certain groups of society are labelled and treated. You are kept involved in the story all the way through the book, the twists and turns and the trail to truth make it a page turning mystery thriller.
The story is easily understood and the use of short paragraphs and chapters give the reader time to digest and take the information on board. I found myself riveted to this book and did not want to finish it. A really enjoyable and engrossing read and I am looking forward to the authors next book.
The author's understanding of the way people are repressed and the anger and resentment they feel is expertly defined. As is the way the the oppresses and accusers feel that they are untouchable and by burying their head in the sand the problem will just go away.
As a reader you feel the injustice that has been dealt out with no real proof and also dismay at the way that certain groups of society are labelled and treated. You are kept involved in the story all the way through the book, the twists and turns and the trail to truth make it a page turning mystery thriller.
The story is easily understood and the use of short paragraphs and chapters give the reader time to digest and take the information on board. I found myself riveted to this book and did not want to finish it. A really enjoyable and engrossing read and I am looking forward to the authors next book.
August 3, 2012
Reading any story or news that have to do with civil rights being violated or the struggles people had to endure to get the freedom we have today is always interesting and intriguing to me. I love to read any type of book that can take me back to a time when history was being created. This book does just that! I really felt like I was discovering the truth right along with Harry during his investigation, Thomas did a great job in his writing. Yes it's true digging into the past and finding out the truth seems hard at first but discovering the truth is always a good thing regardless of how hurtful it seems which is what we conclude with this story. I am sure this is the case with many untold stories out there, this makes you want to start an investigation on your own.
March 21, 2016
In my opinion, this is one of the better River Sunday books, with really interesting characters. There was one kind of weird thing (which I might have attributed to dialect if the rest of the dialog had the same tone); the author used 'bymbye' when the context would indicate 'bye and bye'. I noticed this twice. There was also one instance when 'even so' was written as 'evenso', but that could be chalked up to formatting, I guess.
October 16, 2018
Great Who-Done-It
Spellbinding. A real pageturner! I sat glued for hours. Two huge fires erupt. An award-winning international journalist - after being fired from a major daily newspaper - purchases a local newspaper in a small town with secrets.
Spellbinding. A real pageturner! I sat glued for hours. Two huge fires erupt. An award-winning international journalist - after being fired from a major daily newspaper - purchases a local newspaper in a small town with secrets.
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