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Not Her
The app tells kids to kill themselves...and they do it.
In a small town near Berlin, schoolkids are dying to fulfill a string of dangerous internet challenges. A pretty girl plunges off a bridge while posing for a picture. A young man electrocutes himself in front of an online audience.
Chief Inspector Marc Wulf, along with his new partner, Tine Stolz, discovers a dark truth behind the They are not random, and neither are the victims. Wulf and Stolz race to uncover the identity of the app developer before the next challenge drops...along with another body.
In this startling thriller, author Noah Fitz strikes at an internet generation driven by the need for constant stimulation, a lust for status, and the fear of not belonging. Just how far will kids go to fit in?
In a small town near Berlin, schoolkids are dying to fulfill a string of dangerous internet challenges. A pretty girl plunges off a bridge while posing for a picture. A young man electrocutes himself in front of an online audience.
Chief Inspector Marc Wulf, along with his new partner, Tine Stolz, discovers a dark truth behind the They are not random, and neither are the victims. Wulf and Stolz race to uncover the identity of the app developer before the next challenge drops...along with another body.
In this startling thriller, author Noah Fitz strikes at an internet generation driven by the need for constant stimulation, a lust for status, and the fear of not belonging. Just how far will kids go to fit in?
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February 21, 2021
Not Her
by Noah Fitz is a police procedural and crime thriller set in and around Berlin, Germany. It features Chief Inspector Marc Wulf and his new partner Tine Stolz. They get assigned a case when a teenager falls off a bridge while posing for a picture. This is followed by other teens trying to fulfill multiple dangerous internet challenges. Who is the game-master and why are the teens willing to risk their lives to complete the challenges?
The reader gets a good feel for Marc including both his private life and his interactions with his colleagues and the public. He is somewhat gruff, but has a good heart and loves his son and his mother. He is also a good mentor to Tine. Tine comes across as a young inspector, but highly intelligent. I enjoyed getting to know both of them. Both were relatable in their own ways, but Marc was a more fully developed character. The interplay between the new partners provided an interesting dynamic that added to the enjoyment of the story. The book does switch between characters so that the reader gets some insight into the game-master, but not his or her identity. Will you guess who it is?
The plot is well done with several suspects and lots of unknowns. It is clever, intriguing, and definitely packed a punch. There are definitely high stakes that kept me on the edge of my seat along with a clear threat. Marc’s unusual approaches and actions at times lend an interesting dynamic to the novel. The one thing that I felt was missing was a feel for the location. I wasn’t quite able to picture the overall physical environment of the area. We did get a good feeling for certain rooms, etc., but not the overall picture of Berlin. This book explores several themes, both dark and light. They include coping with the sudden death of a family member, the view of the old by their children, and the need for teens to belong and have status as well as family and work dynamics.
Overall, this book was entertaining, twisty, and intriguing. I hope more of this author’s books are translated into English. If you enjoy well done, but somewhat dark police procedurals, then you may enjoy this one as much as I did.
I won a digital copy of this book from Velox Books and the author in a Goodreads Giveaway. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
The reader gets a good feel for Marc including both his private life and his interactions with his colleagues and the public. He is somewhat gruff, but has a good heart and loves his son and his mother. He is also a good mentor to Tine. Tine comes across as a young inspector, but highly intelligent. I enjoyed getting to know both of them. Both were relatable in their own ways, but Marc was a more fully developed character. The interplay between the new partners provided an interesting dynamic that added to the enjoyment of the story. The book does switch between characters so that the reader gets some insight into the game-master, but not his or her identity. Will you guess who it is?
The plot is well done with several suspects and lots of unknowns. It is clever, intriguing, and definitely packed a punch. There are definitely high stakes that kept me on the edge of my seat along with a clear threat. Marc’s unusual approaches and actions at times lend an interesting dynamic to the novel. The one thing that I felt was missing was a feel for the location. I wasn’t quite able to picture the overall physical environment of the area. We did get a good feeling for certain rooms, etc., but not the overall picture of Berlin. This book explores several themes, both dark and light. They include coping with the sudden death of a family member, the view of the old by their children, and the need for teens to belong and have status as well as family and work dynamics.
Overall, this book was entertaining, twisty, and intriguing. I hope more of this author’s books are translated into English. If you enjoy well done, but somewhat dark police procedurals, then you may enjoy this one as much as I did.
I won a digital copy of this book from Velox Books and the author in a Goodreads Giveaway. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
January 22, 2021
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
February 13, 2021
Top-notch!
This is one fine thriller.
It's tightly-written, skillfully-plotted and well-paced.
The large cast of characters are realistic with a variety of motivations that kept me engrossed.
Even though I guessed who the "bad guy" was fairly early, I was riveted.
And the final twist left me breathless.
Thriller/procedural lovers rejoice!
I will definitely more Noah Fitz as they become translated into English.
This was an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is one fine thriller.
It's tightly-written, skillfully-plotted and well-paced.
The large cast of characters are realistic with a variety of motivations that kept me engrossed.
Even though I guessed who the "bad guy" was fairly early, I was riveted.
And the final twist left me breathless.
Thriller/procedural lovers rejoice!
I will definitely more Noah Fitz as they become translated into English.
This was an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 9, 2023
It's telling me i'm done on my book so i'm hoping it's not wrong.
Not bad I fell they're could've been a bit more to the ending. I won this book as a give away.
Not bad I fell they're could've been a bit more to the ending. I won this book as a give away.
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January 28, 2021Kindle Giveaway Win!
July 29, 2023
But who was the titular Her?
December 29, 2020
Hmmm, well, I’m afraid I didn’t enjoy this book at all. I was really excited by the premise and decided to give an unknown (to me) author a try on Booksprout.
I didn’t know going into it that it was a German translation, so I’m not sure if some things got lost in translation or whether it was just poorly written. The English was perfect but whether it had really picked up all the German nuances and translated them into the same kind of narrative is another matter.
The way the characters spoke to one another, to begin with, was very harsh and abrupt. I personally didn’t see much wrong with Marc Wulf (other than when he threatened some random people with the ear thing). I thought he was taking his job seriously and putting everything he had into the investigation. However, his colleagues, friends and family thought this was a character fault.
I couldn’t understand everything that was going on; I’m not sure if it was cultural differences or as mentioned the oval language that had been chosen as the translation. We would jump from scene to scene, and I’d be wondering what on earth was going on. There were very peculiar segues from one chapter to the next.
I almost gave up on this so many times but decided with it only being a short book at 230-pages long I would continue to slog away at it. I was excited to see who was behind the app and the atrocities and see why they were doing this.
However, the ending was a massive let down, after painstakingly eliminating most of the book’s characters as the perpetrator we finally land on the one behind it all. To say it was a let down is an understatement, it certainly wasn’t worth persevering with the book for anyway!
Overall, a very strange book that left me confused and disappointed. Only a two-star read from me (I’m giving the language side of things the benefit of the doubt, otherwise it would only have been one!). I’m sorry that this is the first review going out into the world for this book; I made a commitment via Booksprout for an honest review.
Thanks for reading! If you want to see more of my reviews visit www.pinkanddizzy.com
I didn’t know going into it that it was a German translation, so I’m not sure if some things got lost in translation or whether it was just poorly written. The English was perfect but whether it had really picked up all the German nuances and translated them into the same kind of narrative is another matter.
The way the characters spoke to one another, to begin with, was very harsh and abrupt. I personally didn’t see much wrong with Marc Wulf (other than when he threatened some random people with the ear thing). I thought he was taking his job seriously and putting everything he had into the investigation. However, his colleagues, friends and family thought this was a character fault.
I couldn’t understand everything that was going on; I’m not sure if it was cultural differences or as mentioned the oval language that had been chosen as the translation. We would jump from scene to scene, and I’d be wondering what on earth was going on. There were very peculiar segues from one chapter to the next.
I almost gave up on this so many times but decided with it only being a short book at 230-pages long I would continue to slog away at it. I was excited to see who was behind the app and the atrocities and see why they were doing this.
However, the ending was a massive let down, after painstakingly eliminating most of the book’s characters as the perpetrator we finally land on the one behind it all. To say it was a let down is an understatement, it certainly wasn’t worth persevering with the book for anyway!
Overall, a very strange book that left me confused and disappointed. Only a two-star read from me (I’m giving the language side of things the benefit of the doubt, otherwise it would only have been one!). I’m sorry that this is the first review going out into the world for this book; I made a commitment via Booksprout for an honest review.
Thanks for reading! If you want to see more of my reviews visit www.pinkanddizzy.com
February 8, 2021
I won this book in a giveaway. Definitely an interesting concept, and I enjoyed it, but I didn't find it amazing.
This story attempts to hyperbolize the addiction teens have for social media. Several friends perform deadly acts in order to compete in a game where ribbon bracelets are awarded for surviving. Seems a little far-fetched to me, but a compelling premise.
For me this fell a little bit flat as it progressed, but still a fun read. I didn't dislike it, but it won't be a memorable read either.
This story attempts to hyperbolize the addiction teens have for social media. Several friends perform deadly acts in order to compete in a game where ribbon bracelets are awarded for surviving. Seems a little far-fetched to me, but a compelling premise.
For me this fell a little bit flat as it progressed, but still a fun read. I didn't dislike it, but it won't be a memorable read either.
August 19, 2021
International mystery
This was a Goodreads giveaway. I had a really hard time with this book. I didn't think the characters were that well drawn. It felt like law and Order Criminal Intent in that we kinda know who is responsible from the beginning. Unless you are a big fan of international mysteries I would not recommend.
This was a Goodreads giveaway. I had a really hard time with this book. I didn't think the characters were that well drawn. It felt like law and Order Criminal Intent in that we kinda know who is responsible from the beginning. Unless you are a big fan of international mysteries I would not recommend.
February 25, 2021
I don’t usually read thrillers but this one was well written but sad for me. Any book where people are dying right now makes things difficult. I will share the book with my daughter and see what she thinks about it. Maybe she can share it with her book club.
June 11, 2021
This book was.... fine. I've been reading it on my kindle off and on for a few months when I was doing things like waiting 15 minutes after my shots.
I won it off Goodreads and I'm glad I didn't pay for it. It wasn't bad, it was just sort of amateurish. But I also think it was translated from German and maybe some things got lost in translation.
The idea was interesting. Teenagers are playing a "game". A series of dares. But they are dying. And Detective Wulf (a rogue cop who doesn't play by the rules but gets things done) is going to find out who is behind it.
I won it off Goodreads and I'm glad I didn't pay for it. It wasn't bad, it was just sort of amateurish. But I also think it was translated from German and maybe some things got lost in translation.
The idea was interesting. Teenagers are playing a "game". A series of dares. But they are dying. And Detective Wulf (a rogue cop who doesn't play by the rules but gets things done) is going to find out who is behind it.
April 2, 2021
I enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing who was behind the blackmail and dare game the entire time. I did not find the 'who' to be to shocking though in the end.
March 1, 2021
Deadly Kids' Games
I enjoyed reading this book because the author made it difficult to figure out who the person was who was influencing teens to play their game. The premise was new to me, but plausible in the sense of how teenage minds and culture work.
The motivating cause and effect among a small circle of people was complex and interrelated, which helped make me care about what happened to them. It was sad, but also plausible in my experience, that so many of the adults in their lives failed them or victimized them.
There were a few situations that felt like a stretch, holding me back from giving more stars, but on the whole, the book kept me guessing and was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSprout in return for an honest review. I recommend it, especially if you're interested in looking at the modern world -- and its pitfalls -- from a young person's perspective.
I enjoyed reading this book because the author made it difficult to figure out who the person was who was influencing teens to play their game. The premise was new to me, but plausible in the sense of how teenage minds and culture work.
The motivating cause and effect among a small circle of people was complex and interrelated, which helped make me care about what happened to them. It was sad, but also plausible in my experience, that so many of the adults in their lives failed them or victimized them.
There were a few situations that felt like a stretch, holding me back from giving more stars, but on the whole, the book kept me guessing and was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSprout in return for an honest review. I recommend it, especially if you're interested in looking at the modern world -- and its pitfalls -- from a young person's perspective.
January 1, 2022
This is a gripping short story. It is obvious that it is a translation as the flow of the writing seems just a little stilted or off. But that doesn't detract from enjoying the story. This is the story of Chief Inspector Marc Wolf and his newly assigned partner Tine Stolz. It all begins with a girl falling off a bridge to her death. Generally thought to be an accident, it is discovered to be murder. That is where the mystery begins. Then the number of victims and incidents begin to escalate. They must break through the teen code of silence and lies to find out about the app. Then they begin the slow journey of discovering the app creator and the person behind the deaths.
This is a well written story. I liked the interaction between the old, hardened partner and his fresh on the job new partner. They played well off each other. Even thought it is a quick read, it is an engaging one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a well written story. I liked the interaction between the old, hardened partner and his fresh on the job new partner. They played well off each other. Even thought it is a quick read, it is an engaging one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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