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Hyder Ali #0.5
The Student Reporter
Before there was the Daily Times, there was the Franklin University Student Enquirer.As the sun rises on a new day, Hyder Ali begins his first year at Franklin University. A bright and ambitious young man, he is determined to make the most of his business scholarship and become an accountant someday. But little does he know that a horrific event from ten years ago is about to change his life forever.Fans of James Patterson, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci will love this series!
PRAISE FOR HYDER ALI
“Hyder Ali is a Winner!”
“I couldn't put this book down!”
“An Excellent Story (Reads Like A Detective TV Series)”
“Fantastic Main Character and Addictive Story Line”
“A home run!”
“Engrossing and full of action!”
“What a fast paced mystery. Deserves all the STARS!!!!”
PRAISE FOR HYDER ALI
“Hyder Ali is a Winner!”
“I couldn't put this book down!”
“An Excellent Story (Reads Like A Detective TV Series)”
“Fantastic Main Character and Addictive Story Line”
“A home run!”
“Engrossing and full of action!”
“What a fast paced mystery. Deserves all the STARS!!!!”
107 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2015
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About the author
Thomas Fincham
77 books152 followerspen name for Mobashar Qureshi
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
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August 19, 2018
I have read most of the reporter series now and I found them all very readable. The level of detail is exceptional and I am very excited to find stories about a (in our white Anglo-Saxon society) character who is not the same as us.
The Character of Hyder Ali is really cool. Believable and exciting. The plots are intricate and contain enough twists and turns to keep life interesting and to keep the page turning, but it is the characters and their relationships (the good and the bad) that make these books so easy to read.
Many times in one of my bookclubs I find myself saying. "I really don't care a jot about this or that character. I am not interested in their lives or what they do, be it good or bad."
NOT the case with the reporter series. I felt I could relate in some way to all of the characters. And the use of a reporter rather than a lawyer or a cop or a PI is really good as well. A neat device. Nicely handled.
I want more of these books. Have just downloaded The Crystal Towers to try something different. I do not expect to be disappointed.
The Character of Hyder Ali is really cool. Believable and exciting. The plots are intricate and contain enough twists and turns to keep life interesting and to keep the page turning, but it is the characters and their relationships (the good and the bad) that make these books so easy to read.
Many times in one of my bookclubs I find myself saying. "I really don't care a jot about this or that character. I am not interested in their lives or what they do, be it good or bad."
NOT the case with the reporter series. I felt I could relate in some way to all of the characters. And the use of a reporter rather than a lawyer or a cop or a PI is really good as well. A neat device. Nicely handled.
I want more of these books. Have just downloaded The Crystal Towers to try something different. I do not expect to be disappointed.
April 28, 2020
The beginning
I really enjoy the way Fincham develops his story line. Even though the reader sees what the end result might be, the way he introduces the characters make the reader feel they are part of the story. Then he grabs the reader in by gradually introducing clues to solving the case.
I really enjoy the way Fincham develops his story line. Even though the reader sees what the end result might be, the way he introduces the characters make the reader feel they are part of the story. Then he grabs the reader in by gradually introducing clues to solving the case.
January 21, 2018
The Student Reporter
This is the last book in this series. I really wish it wasn't. This was an excellent series. I can't say anyone about it then I have already said. This is a ten star series. I sure hope Thomas Gingham writes more series. I highly recommend all his series.
This is the last book in this series. I really wish it wasn't. This was an excellent series. I can't say anyone about it then I have already said. This is a ten star series. I sure hope Thomas Gingham writes more series. I highly recommend all his series.
May 16, 2019
Justice Is Done
A 10 year old murder that was never solved. 3 first year college students review all the police reports and come up with a viable murderer. Their plot twists and turns bring the murderer to justice. Rest in peace!
A 10 year old murder that was never solved. 3 first year college students review all the police reports and come up with a viable murderer. Their plot twists and turns bring the murderer to justice. Rest in peace!
June 27, 2019
Read this first even though it's the last in the series
I liked to see how Hyder got his start in journalism. He wasn't even technically a reporter for his college newspaper but he was still able to sniff out a cold case.
I liked to see how Hyder got his start in journalism. He wasn't even technically a reporter for his college newspaper but he was still able to sniff out a cold case.
August 5, 2022
how a former accounting student found his path
I was just a little bit disappointed that Book 6 did not continue Hyder/Nolan/Lopez, but the story was pleasant and the conclusion HIGHLY satisfying.
I was just a little bit disappointed that Book 6 did not continue Hyder/Nolan/Lopez, but the story was pleasant and the conclusion HIGHLY satisfying.
April 11, 2019
Very well written
I really really liked this book. I feel it was the best written of some of the books in the series
I really really liked this book. I feel it was the best written of some of the books in the series
April 25, 2019
Thomas Fincham is one of the best horror authors! I read most of his works! I have loved all that I’ve read!
July 7, 2019
Great Book!
This was a great book. I love the early years of all his main characters and how they intertwined. Looking forward to continuing.
This was a great book. I love the early years of all his main characters and how they intertwined. Looking forward to continuing.
February 22, 2021
Would like to have read this first of how Hyder got into journalism, it lacked the punch of him working on a case. Then without the other characters we knew from the first.books.
March 25, 2021
Fantastic
This was a "hold your breath story" I really enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. I have enjoyed all of these stories so far.
This was a "hold your breath story" I really enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. I have enjoyed all of these stories so far.
December 18, 2024
I loved this series. I hope its not the end. It was great reading how Hyper got it all started. Check Hyder series out.
February 25, 2025
DNF 18%
I just couldn't click with the MC
I just couldn't click with the MC
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