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Love, Lies & Clones
June’s deadly secret is she’s a clone, and if she tells anyone her father’s involvement, he’ll face the death penalty. After his suspicious disappearance, the police have failed to find him.
During her frantic search, she’s surprised by an AWOL military man who insists her father's the key to finding his brother. Bullet's fly as they uncover more about the horrific experiments.
Can June trust someone with her secret... and her heart?
During her frantic search, she’s surprised by an AWOL military man who insists her father's the key to finding his brother. Bullet's fly as they uncover more about the horrific experiments.
Can June trust someone with her secret... and her heart?
296 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2016
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Joynell Schultz
69 books485 followersJoynell Schultz spends her days working in a “reliable profession” as a veterinary pharmacist, which pays the bills, but isn’t nearly as exciting as creating alternative worlds writing speculative fiction. While shivering through the long northern Wisconsin winters with her husband, two children, and numerous pets, she enjoys reading, writing, and planning her next vacation.
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November 24, 2016
3.5 stars.
Love, Lies & Clone starts off promising with its own originality, at least on my side as this is the first time I read about a clone's love story. I really like the plot honestly. There are a few dragged scenes, but overall this has a nice, fast pace that keep you excited along the read.
June is a clone whose life has just getting more complicated when her dad disappeared. Thinking that her dad is in danger, she proceed to looking for him while some unknown people are targeting her too. Things level up when Elliot shows up stalking her (ain't stalker has its own charm) because he also searches for his brother. He thinks that his missing brother and her disappeared dad case are related somehow. Are they really, tho? And if he's right, what's the relation between 2 strangers?
Despite liking the general story, sadly June came off annoying for me. This is pretty subjective, still, I couldn't help to wonder how old she was. I figure she's adult enough yet she acted like a teenager. Her lack of maturity is clearly shown throughout the story. Urgh! *stomps foot*
Lucky for her, she got a patient and level-headed Elliot to babysit her. I still wonder what the hero saw from her, but putting his bad taste in women aside, Elliot was the kind of person you want to be your go-to guy. He's certainly reliable and strong enough to be your bodyguard especially when you got into a big trouble against a crazy enemy (it has a nice twist btw, but I won't give spoiler).
Overall, it was a great read. (And I so love the cover!) If you can look pass the heroine, this book is definitely worth to read in a break. Although gotta be honest, it's not as heavy as a suspense should be. It's good for me tho, as I was in the mood for something like this. The mysterious case can keep you turning pages but it's also pretty light you don't need to think hard.
I chose to focus more on the story itself. I decided not to worrying about some technical errors as it comes to my understanding that this is a pre-released book.
Love, Lies & Clone starts off promising with its own originality, at least on my side as this is the first time I read about a clone's love story. I really like the plot honestly. There are a few dragged scenes, but overall this has a nice, fast pace that keep you excited along the read.
June is a clone whose life has just getting more complicated when her dad disappeared. Thinking that her dad is in danger, she proceed to looking for him while some unknown people are targeting her too. Things level up when Elliot shows up stalking her (ain't stalker has its own charm) because he also searches for his brother. He thinks that his missing brother and her disappeared dad case are related somehow. Are they really, tho? And if he's right, what's the relation between 2 strangers?
Despite liking the general story, sadly June came off annoying for me. This is pretty subjective, still, I couldn't help to wonder how old she was. I figure she's adult enough yet she acted like a teenager. Her lack of maturity is clearly shown throughout the story. Urgh! *stomps foot*
Lucky for her, she got a patient and level-headed Elliot to babysit her. I still wonder what the hero saw from her, but putting his bad taste in women aside, Elliot was the kind of person you want to be your go-to guy. He's certainly reliable and strong enough to be your bodyguard especially when you got into a big trouble against a crazy enemy (it has a nice twist btw, but I won't give spoiler).
Overall, it was a great read. (And I so love the cover!) If you can look pass the heroine, this book is definitely worth to read in a break. Although gotta be honest, it's not as heavy as a suspense should be. It's good for me tho, as I was in the mood for something like this. The mysterious case can keep you turning pages but it's also pretty light you don't need to think hard.
I chose to focus more on the story itself. I decided not to worrying about some technical errors as it comes to my understanding that this is a pre-released book.
November 27, 2016
I was Privileged to read this book prior to its release on good reads, it was exciting to follow the journey of Junes search, it had components of everything you would want, a little conspiracy, some thriller, as well as a underlying romance that builds throughout the read. Highly Recommended!!!
September 27, 2017
When Junes estranged father shows up on her doorstep warning her that people are after him,she cant help but be skeptical and then when he ask her to come with him. Well ...she is obviously reluctant. He has betrayed her trust Before with his alcoholism. She finds that there might be something to his paranoia when he disappears.
Things are already complicated as June and her father has a big secret.She is really a clone of a dead woman.Her fathers deceased wife and to the world her mother.
This book did have some good things but in the end it was underwhelming. I guess I wanted more sci-fi stuff. Well it has clones some would say that was plenty of sci-fi but eh.. I guess what I was expecting something more edge-y
It was not long into the book when I started to figure out where all of this was going and it felt rather predictable not something I havent seen Before in other works of fiction like "The Island" or Never Let Me Go
I need to Think more about this
Things are already complicated as June and her father has a big secret.She is really a clone of a dead woman.Her fathers deceased wife and to the world her mother.
This book did have some good things but in the end it was underwhelming. I guess I wanted more sci-fi stuff. Well it has clones some would say that was plenty of sci-fi but eh.. I guess what I was expecting something more edge-y
It was not long into the book when I started to figure out where all of this was going and it felt rather predictable not something I havent seen Before in other works of fiction like "The Island" or Never Let Me Go
I need to Think more about this
February 27, 2017
Admittedly I am a Sci-Fi / Fantasy fan, so picking up this book was a no brainer. I mean look at the front cover for a start! Set in the near future June, a clone goes on a search for her missing father who created her. Along the way she meets Elliot, a handsome military man who is also looking for his missing brother. An interesting mystery unravels and June finds that she is being hunted, fortunately she's got hunky Elliot to protect her, but I digress.
There's murder and a bit of romance too making this book an entertaining read! I look forward to reading more by this author. Highly recommend.
There's murder and a bit of romance too making this book an entertaining read! I look forward to reading more by this author. Highly recommend.
December 6, 2016
I asked the author of Love Lies & Clones for a review copy after she ran an unsuccessful Kindle Scout campaign. We’ll always be puzzled about what Kindle Press will select. Love Lies & Clones is at least as good as some of the books selected, and probably better than a few. The level of editing and proofreading in the copy provided is on par with what I’ve come to expect from the big five publishing groups. Which unfortunately isn’t high praise.
While the story isn’t anything new, it is a fun tale full of action, betrayal, and a little bit of clean romance. My quibble is that the protagonist, June, doesn’t quite behave realistically. I have the same issue with Elliot. They were just off to me. I can’t quite put my finger on what I didn’t like about them. As far as characterization, though, I found the portrayal of the characterization done quite well.
The plot and story moved along at a brisk pace, and it mostly made sense. It does suffer from what many books suffer from: The protagonist is somehow able to do what the police cannot. I did like how June accidentally solves her plight, much like Stephanie Plum in a Janet Evanovich book. This story ended well. It wrapped up the events, and provided for a sequel if the author so chooses without short-changing this story.
Overall, I’d rate this three and a half stars, and at the 99 cent price point, you can get this and read it in about four or five hours. It’s a lovely debut from a promising author.
While the story isn’t anything new, it is a fun tale full of action, betrayal, and a little bit of clean romance. My quibble is that the protagonist, June, doesn’t quite behave realistically. I have the same issue with Elliot. They were just off to me. I can’t quite put my finger on what I didn’t like about them. As far as characterization, though, I found the portrayal of the characterization done quite well.
The plot and story moved along at a brisk pace, and it mostly made sense. It does suffer from what many books suffer from: The protagonist is somehow able to do what the police cannot. I did like how June accidentally solves her plight, much like Stephanie Plum in a Janet Evanovich book. This story ended well. It wrapped up the events, and provided for a sequel if the author so chooses without short-changing this story.
Overall, I’d rate this three and a half stars, and at the 99 cent price point, you can get this and read it in about four or five hours. It’s a lovely debut from a promising author.
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December 16, 2016Title: Love, Lies, and Clones
Author: Joynell Schultz
Synopsis:
“June’s deadly secret is she’s a clone, and if she tells anyone her father’s involvement, he’ll face the death penalty. After his suspicious disappearance, the police have failed to find him.
During her frantic search, she’s surprised by an AWOL military man who insists her father’s the key to finding his brother. Bullet’s fly as they uncover more about the horrific experiments.
Can June trust someone with her secret… and her heart?”
I was provided a free copy for an honest and unbiased review.
Read the Review on my blog!
Author: Joynell Schultz
Synopsis:
“June’s deadly secret is she’s a clone, and if she tells anyone her father’s involvement, he’ll face the death penalty. After his suspicious disappearance, the police have failed to find him.
During her frantic search, she’s surprised by an AWOL military man who insists her father’s the key to finding his brother. Bullet’s fly as they uncover more about the horrific experiments.
Can June trust someone with her secret… and her heart?”
I was provided a free copy for an honest and unbiased review.
Read the Review on my blog!
December 17, 2016
Hello! I liked this book. The characters were very strong and interesting. I learned a lot about cloning, and the laws on cloning animals and things verse human beings. however, In this society, If the person cloned a human being, then they would be facing jail time or the death penalty. The main character June was a clone. she was made by her father. June was very afraid to love anyone. She committed her time on teaching students and professor about clones. however, she did eventually feel in love with a man named Elliot. I liked Elliot. He was very adventures. They learned from each other.
February 5, 2017
Review forthcoming soon.
April 10, 2020
This story is darker than most of Joy’s books but it does address a very good topic. Luckily science hasn’t progressed that far but it and a book Robin Cook wrote a long time ago entitled Coma deals with the darker side of medicine. Coma made me think that this type of thing actually happens in hospitals and I did see the movie based on the book which enforced that belief. It’s entirely possible that there are doctors and hospitals/clinics where the stories in
both books could be a reality now. How much money would it take to do what was portrayed in both books?
These books do cause one to reflect on the moral and ethical boundaries that medicine and institutions should adhere to that would prevent this type of thing from happening in real life.
With test tube babies and cloning of sheep already done is tissue typing to match organs that the rich and famous can “buy” more important than the life of an innocent person?
I think the reading public would do well to read these books because not only are they page turners that capture and hold your interest throughout the book but they do pose questions on might want to think about when you see a doctor or go to a hospital next time. . . hummm?
both books could be a reality now. How much money would it take to do what was portrayed in both books?
These books do cause one to reflect on the moral and ethical boundaries that medicine and institutions should adhere to that would prevent this type of thing from happening in real life.
With test tube babies and cloning of sheep already done is tissue typing to match organs that the rich and famous can “buy” more important than the life of an innocent person?
I think the reading public would do well to read these books because not only are they page turners that capture and hold your interest throughout the book but they do pose questions on might want to think about when you see a doctor or go to a hospital next time. . . hummm?
January 1, 2018
Loved it. I felt for June as she tried to get past her hurt feelings for her father and her assumptions as to how she would be treated if anyone ever found out what she really was. Not knowing whom to trust is always difficult but trusting the wrong people could cost June everything including her life and the lives of many others.
The book also made me question where I stood on many scientific dilemmas. Who determines what is too far and do those lines ever blur based on the reasoning behind the decisions? Who is to say that this is okay for the greater good but that is too much because it is inhumane and unethical.
Schultz's writing made me feel for all in the story. I understood June's worries of Elliott and his brother as well as her own father.
I look forward to reading the prequel and the sequel. I wrote this honest review of the book after receiving an advanced copy to read.
The book also made me question where I stood on many scientific dilemmas. Who determines what is too far and do those lines ever blur based on the reasoning behind the decisions? Who is to say that this is okay for the greater good but that is too much because it is inhumane and unethical.
Schultz's writing made me feel for all in the story. I understood June's worries of Elliott and his brother as well as her own father.
I look forward to reading the prequel and the sequel. I wrote this honest review of the book after receiving an advanced copy to read.
June 25, 2024
June has known all her life she is a clone of her deceased mother. Life with her father was marvelous until he started drinking due to her resemblance to his dead wife. After her dad goes missing, Elliot ends up on her doorstep because his brother is also missing. Even though they distrust each other, they work to resolve the mystery.
This Genetic Engineering Science Fiction is striking. Fiction can entertain legal, social, ethical, and moral questions that would otherwise bore people to death if presented in non-fiction. In this case, the questions surround cloning. In addition, the mystery and romance of the story are delightful. The end is fabulous.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
This Genetic Engineering Science Fiction is striking. Fiction can entertain legal, social, ethical, and moral questions that would otherwise bore people to death if presented in non-fiction. In this case, the questions surround cloning. In addition, the mystery and romance of the story are delightful. The end is fabulous.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
June 18, 2017
A real pageturner!
I read this in a motel room on vacation in one evening. I could n't put it down. Now I have to come down from the adrenaline high and try to go to sleep. Interesting characters, dramatic situations, plenty of action, and the occasional typo or grammar goofup. A fun read for readers from 12 to at least 73 (me).
I read this in a motel room on vacation in one evening. I could n't put it down. Now I have to come down from the adrenaline high and try to go to sleep. Interesting characters, dramatic situations, plenty of action, and the occasional typo or grammar goofup. A fun read for readers from 12 to at least 73 (me).
April 29, 2018
Vivid and engaging
The core idea behind this fun ride through a near future world is solidly imagined and brought to life vividly , with an engaging story. At times it slows a little and I felt it was missing something, yet if I was pushed I could not tell you what it was. But I would still recommend it to anyone who enjoys a mix of mystery and introspective SciFi
The core idea behind this fun ride through a near future world is solidly imagined and brought to life vividly , with an engaging story. At times it slows a little and I felt it was missing something, yet if I was pushed I could not tell you what it was. But I would still recommend it to anyone who enjoys a mix of mystery and introspective SciFi
April 8, 2019
Loved this story it's a stand alone and I couldn't put it down I love all her books this one was about a father who cloned his dead wife and cared for the clone as his daughter and the love they had for one another when he went missing carried her threw with the help of elliot to search and find him but what when she found him she didnt expect what she found or heard
June 17, 2018
Interesting
I really enjoyed this story. Brings into question how far should science go? It's clean although there were a couple instances of very strong profanity. Overall a great story with a good ending that could lead to more stories.
I really enjoyed this story. Brings into question how far should science go? It's clean although there were a couple instances of very strong profanity. Overall a great story with a good ending that could lead to more stories.
March 3, 2019
Started slowly, but sucked me in.
The story was very slow to get involved, but I didn't realize how much I had read and then couldn't put it down. Interesting plot, and terrific character development in this book. Looking forward to the next story.
The story was very slow to get involved, but I didn't realize how much I had read and then couldn't put it down. Interesting plot, and terrific character development in this book. Looking forward to the next story.
June 11, 2018
A touching story
This story is well written and cleanly plotted. Characters are solid and human while the science is barely in the future. Well worth reading. Enjoy!
This story is well written and cleanly plotted. Characters are solid and human while the science is barely in the future. Well worth reading. Enjoy!
March 6, 2017
Excellent book with good plot twists.
Very good subject material, perhaps a bit repetitive on June's inability to trust, a bit naive regarding Dad's thoughts on clone maturation. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Very good subject material, perhaps a bit repetitive on June's inability to trust, a bit naive regarding Dad's thoughts on clone maturation. Will definitely recommend to friends.
February 10, 2017
It is the not-too-distant future. Human cloning has long been banned, but human clones do exist. June Taylor knows. She is a clone of her mother, a woman who passed away long ago. June's father, Samuel Taylor, was responsible in part for cloning her. However, as June began to look more and more like her dead mother, her father began drinking heavily, causing June to sever contact with him.
After not hearing from her father for three years, he suddenly shows up on June's doorstep one morning, apparently sober for the first time in years, frantically insisting that he and June must leave town and hide immediately. June brushes off her father's warning as paranoia, but she starts to worry when a dead body turns up in a cannery and when she cannot locate her dad. June must report her father's disappearance to the police but without letting them know that he was involved in the illegal cloning of humans some 30 years ago.
Early on, June begins to feel the police are not doing enough to investigate her father's disappearance. A mysterious man, Elliot Roe, has been watching her, and while at first June is wary of Elliot, she soon learns he is on her side. Elliot is AWOL from the military and trying to find his brother. He believes his brother's erratic behavior and June's father's disappearance are connected.
After Elliot risks his life for her, June begins to see the upside to keeping him around (not to mention she is starting to have romantic feelings towards him). It is not long before June and Elliot are dashing from motel to motel, trying to flee would-be captors.
We also learn that a killer known as the Orphan Killer has been killing people who were safe surrender orphans 20 to 30 years ago and subsequently adopted. June has a nagging suspicion these orphans were not just any safe surrenders but human clones as well, probably from the same project her father used to clone her. Why is the Orphan Killer after human clones? Will June be the next to die? Will she find her father safe?
I don't normally read speculative futuristic books, but I found this book an enjoyable read. The writing was well-paced, and I was fully engaged in the book. I have an M.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology and found the story line behind the science believable. I would really rate this book 4 1/2 stars if I could. There were some minor misspellings and grammatical errors that could easily be ignored, but the book would read better if they were fixed in order to keep the reading pace steady.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
After not hearing from her father for three years, he suddenly shows up on June's doorstep one morning, apparently sober for the first time in years, frantically insisting that he and June must leave town and hide immediately. June brushes off her father's warning as paranoia, but she starts to worry when a dead body turns up in a cannery and when she cannot locate her dad. June must report her father's disappearance to the police but without letting them know that he was involved in the illegal cloning of humans some 30 years ago.
Early on, June begins to feel the police are not doing enough to investigate her father's disappearance. A mysterious man, Elliot Roe, has been watching her, and while at first June is wary of Elliot, she soon learns he is on her side. Elliot is AWOL from the military and trying to find his brother. He believes his brother's erratic behavior and June's father's disappearance are connected.
After Elliot risks his life for her, June begins to see the upside to keeping him around (not to mention she is starting to have romantic feelings towards him). It is not long before June and Elliot are dashing from motel to motel, trying to flee would-be captors.
We also learn that a killer known as the Orphan Killer has been killing people who were safe surrender orphans 20 to 30 years ago and subsequently adopted. June has a nagging suspicion these orphans were not just any safe surrenders but human clones as well, probably from the same project her father used to clone her. Why is the Orphan Killer after human clones? Will June be the next to die? Will she find her father safe?
I don't normally read speculative futuristic books, but I found this book an enjoyable read. The writing was well-paced, and I was fully engaged in the book. I have an M.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology and found the story line behind the science believable. I would really rate this book 4 1/2 stars if I could. There were some minor misspellings and grammatical errors that could easily be ignored, but the book would read better if they were fixed in order to keep the reading pace steady.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2017
For Fans of Orphan Black
Being a fan of the Orphan Black TV series, I had to pick up a copy of Love, Lies & Clones. While the plot is completely different, it had a little of the same vibe. I really enjoyed the main character June and sympathized with her struggle with her identity as a clone. The plot was fast paced and kept me reading late at night to find out what became of June's father, and how June's relationship with Elliott turned out. A very entertaining read!
Being a fan of the Orphan Black TV series, I had to pick up a copy of Love, Lies & Clones. While the plot is completely different, it had a little of the same vibe. I really enjoyed the main character June and sympathized with her struggle with her identity as a clone. The plot was fast paced and kept me reading late at night to find out what became of June's father, and how June's relationship with Elliott turned out. A very entertaining read!
December 20, 2016
Had a little trouble connecting with the character in all honesty and I questioned the decisions that the main character was making at times. However, the plot was interesting enough and it was an enjoyable read
February 9, 2017
Must Read! The author keeps the story moving fast & leaves you in suspense. What makes "Love Lies & Clones" great is that is has something for everyone. Can't wait to read more from Joynell Schultz!
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January 12, 2020Nice read
Pacing was excellent. Drew me in until the end. Enjoyed the real world setting which makes sense for this topic. It's not 50 years away anymore.
Pacing was excellent. Drew me in until the end. Enjoyed the real world setting which makes sense for this topic. It's not 50 years away anymore.
July 19, 2018
Decent
It was decent but didn't really impress me although I don't know why at the moment. Quick read. . .
It was decent but didn't really impress me although I don't know why at the moment. Quick read. . .
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