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Throwaways
The body of a young girl drifts over a reef where Jake Savage is photographing lionfish, beautiful brown-striped creatures with feathery pectoral fins that could almost make one forget their venomous spines. For an instant, Jake thinks she might be watching him, but she has no snorkel or mask. She isn't wearing a swimsuit, but rather is clad in only a shirt and panties. And she can't have looked at him because she has no eyes. What has this child done to die so young, to be forgotten and left to drift until consumed by the creatures of the sea?
A voice whispers to let her go, but he can't leave her to the whim of the wind and tide ....a simple decision with deadly consequences.
A voice whispers to let her go, but he can't leave her to the whim of the wind and tide ....a simple decision with deadly consequences.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2020
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Elliott Light
6 books17 followersLight grew up outside Washington, D.C. in McLean, Virginia before the beltway encircled the capital city, before farms were turned into housing developments, and before open fields became mega-malls.
Light attended the University of Virginia, receiving degrees in Electrical Engineering and Law. He has several patents to his name.
After stints as an environmental lawyer and a high tech in-house counsel, he practiced patent law in a private law firm.
Now retired, he resides in Naples, FL with his wife, Sonya. Throwaways is his fourth published novel.
Light attended the University of Virginia, receiving degrees in Electrical Engineering and Law. He has several patents to his name.
After stints as an environmental lawyer and a high tech in-house counsel, he practiced patent law in a private law firm.
Now retired, he resides in Naples, FL with his wife, Sonya. Throwaways is his fourth published novel.
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March 22, 2021
Jake Savage a research volunteer for ClearSeas is photographing lion fish population in the Gulf waters off Key West when he finds a dead body of a young girl floating face down above him. The girl appears to be around 13-14 years old and scantily dressed. Jake's inner voice tells him to ignore the body and let it pass but he knows he can't--Jake feels strongly about getting the girl some closure since he still has to live with unsolved murder of his own mother who was stabbed to death 23 years ago. He is sure that the girl's death is not an accident but when the police decide to term the girl a random throwaway and her death an accident and close the case, Jake takes it upon himself to find out who the girl was and how did she end up dead. He finds unexpected help from Detective Murphy who was incharge of the case, his adoptive mother Edith, her carer Tess and many others in his quest which he soon finds out is far more dark and sinister and involves rich, powerful, famous and dangerous people and the world of sex trafficking of underage girls.
Covering a period of one week, the story moves at a break-neck speed with an explosive ending. The ending although a bit unbelievable in general terms was still satisfying for me. Jake's mother's murder still remains a mystery in the end so I am thinking maybe this is going to be a series.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bancroft Press and the author Elliott Light for the e-Arc of the book.
Covering a period of one week, the story moves at a break-neck speed with an explosive ending. The ending although a bit unbelievable in general terms was still satisfying for me. Jake's mother's murder still remains a mystery in the end so I am thinking maybe this is going to be a series.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bancroft Press and the author Elliott Light for the e-Arc of the book.
November 2, 2020
Jake Savage is doing some underwater photography when a shadow floats above him. Much to his surprise, it is a young girl, scantily dressed and floating face down.
The police are called ... and they are calling it an accident. He takes it upon himself to find out who she is and how she wound up dead.
He's learning that he has all kinds of help .... his elderly step-mother, her care taker, a cop who is terminally ill, and assorted strangers he happens to bump into. It gets dangerous when he find that the girl was somehow involved with a crime that was committed against someone high up in the government who has ties to a crime lord.
Attacks come fast and furious .... and Jake and his 'partners' find themselves in deep trouble.
Great character development keeps the pace of this mystery racing at a break-neck speed. It's a complex plot with hints of deeper, darker crimes committed. The conclusion was unexpected ... and explosive.
Many thanks to the author / Bancroft Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
February 3, 2021
Publishers book description:
“The body of a young girl drifts over a reef where Jake Savage is photographing lionfish, beautiful, brown-striped creatures with feathery pectoral fins that could almost make one forget their venomous spines. For an instant, Jake thinks she might be watching him, but she has no snorkel or mask. She isn’t wearing a swimsuit, but rather is clad only in a shirt and panties. And she can’t have looked at him because she has no eyes. What has this child done to die so young, to be forgotten and left to drift until consumed by the creatures of the sea? A voice whispers to let her go, but he can’t leave her to the whim of the wind and the tide . . . a simple decision with deadly consequences.”
My thoughts:
Throwaways is a new thriller by Elliott Light that takes place in the elusive world of obscenely rich, powerful men where they take advantage of marginalized women and girls, who, for all intents and purposes, have been discarded by family, community, and society.
Jake Savage is a research volunteer, who, after turning down a job offer to look after his adoptive mother Ethy after she has a stroke, spends parts of each day counting and photographing the invasive lionfish in the Gulf water off Key West. He is doing just that when a shadow floats above him. The shadow is cast by a young, dead girl, scantily dressed and floating face down. He wants to let her go, but knows that he can’t, and he is quickly thrown into a world of trouble, along with a cast of complicated and interesting characters.
Terrific descriptions, great character development and several clever lines keep the story moving along at a brisk pace. By page 24 I was well and truly hooked into the story, and I did not put the book down until it was done.
The introduction of Detective Murphy, the description of his presence and personality, were so well-written that I had to (wanted to) re-read that page several times. I had my favorite line in the book before reaching Chapter 2. OK, I hoped for more great lines and personalities, and I was not disappointed, but my favorite line is still on page 24. To quote the author “Impressions are what happen when information is filtered through lenses of experience, bias and, to some extent, wishful thinking.”
My favorite line is in the next paragraph. Check it out and see if you feel the same way, or if you like some of the other terrific lines. Four out of five stars for me because I enjoyed the story, the pace and the characters.
Many thanks to the author, Bancroft Press, and NetGalley for the digital copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. Read and reviewed voluntarily.
“The body of a young girl drifts over a reef where Jake Savage is photographing lionfish, beautiful, brown-striped creatures with feathery pectoral fins that could almost make one forget their venomous spines. For an instant, Jake thinks she might be watching him, but she has no snorkel or mask. She isn’t wearing a swimsuit, but rather is clad only in a shirt and panties. And she can’t have looked at him because she has no eyes. What has this child done to die so young, to be forgotten and left to drift until consumed by the creatures of the sea? A voice whispers to let her go, but he can’t leave her to the whim of the wind and the tide . . . a simple decision with deadly consequences.”
My thoughts:
Throwaways is a new thriller by Elliott Light that takes place in the elusive world of obscenely rich, powerful men where they take advantage of marginalized women and girls, who, for all intents and purposes, have been discarded by family, community, and society.
Jake Savage is a research volunteer, who, after turning down a job offer to look after his adoptive mother Ethy after she has a stroke, spends parts of each day counting and photographing the invasive lionfish in the Gulf water off Key West. He is doing just that when a shadow floats above him. The shadow is cast by a young, dead girl, scantily dressed and floating face down. He wants to let her go, but knows that he can’t, and he is quickly thrown into a world of trouble, along with a cast of complicated and interesting characters.
Terrific descriptions, great character development and several clever lines keep the story moving along at a brisk pace. By page 24 I was well and truly hooked into the story, and I did not put the book down until it was done.
The introduction of Detective Murphy, the description of his presence and personality, were so well-written that I had to (wanted to) re-read that page several times. I had my favorite line in the book before reaching Chapter 2. OK, I hoped for more great lines and personalities, and I was not disappointed, but my favorite line is still on page 24. To quote the author “Impressions are what happen when information is filtered through lenses of experience, bias and, to some extent, wishful thinking.”
My favorite line is in the next paragraph. Check it out and see if you feel the same way, or if you like some of the other terrific lines. Four out of five stars for me because I enjoyed the story, the pace and the characters.
Many thanks to the author, Bancroft Press, and NetGalley for the digital copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. Read and reviewed voluntarily.
February 16, 2021
I appreciate how hard it is to construct a good mystery. You need to get the layers right, the exposition needs to be pinpoint (not too subtle so it's buried and not overly overt as to be too obvious), a spectacular setting that you can imagine yourself in, and the characters have to be strong, believable, flawed and relatable. Throwaways had all of these elements going for it...and more.
The "more" is the very important message this book delivers about power and privilege and the havoc it wreaks upon the most vulnerable and less advantaged in our society. For the latter half of this novel, I couldn't get Jeffery Epstein's snide mug out of my mind and perhaps that's why I found myself pulling so much for Jake Savage and his band of helpful and even not-so-helpful acquaintances as they try to navigate the waters of the Florida Keys, each of these characters with their own noble agendas, none of them absolutely right, none of them wrong either. That is the quandary of this story. Sometimes when you try to help out (as Jake and others do), it can have unintended consequences.
An incredibly good book, well layered with an inventive plot and great backstories that add to the believability and motivations of the diverse range of characters. Surprisingly well-written for a retired engineer with great banter and witty repartee. I look forward to reading more from this author.
The "more" is the very important message this book delivers about power and privilege and the havoc it wreaks upon the most vulnerable and less advantaged in our society. For the latter half of this novel, I couldn't get Jeffery Epstein's snide mug out of my mind and perhaps that's why I found myself pulling so much for Jake Savage and his band of helpful and even not-so-helpful acquaintances as they try to navigate the waters of the Florida Keys, each of these characters with their own noble agendas, none of them absolutely right, none of them wrong either. That is the quandary of this story. Sometimes when you try to help out (as Jake and others do), it can have unintended consequences.
An incredibly good book, well layered with an inventive plot and great backstories that add to the believability and motivations of the diverse range of characters. Surprisingly well-written for a retired engineer with great banter and witty repartee. I look forward to reading more from this author.
January 5, 2021
Following a research dive in the Florida Keys, Jake Savage finds himself hellbent to uncover the mystery of the death of a young girl, whose body he encountered. This leads Jake down a dangerous path, where he finds himself facing some very unsavory characters and a sex trafficking ring.
Throwaways is a fast paced mystery with a great cast of characters. The focus is on Jake, his foster-mother Ethy, and her part caretaker Tess. Their lives becoming increasingly more involved with what they discover about young girls who are victimized because of their station in life, or lack thereof. Jake fancies himself a bit of a savior and quickly learns that there are times where it may not matter.
Elliot Lights builds a world with highly developed characters, with backstories that allow the reader to easily feel like you know them. The mystery of the throwaways is both fascinating and uncomfortable, disturbing and sad. Overall the plot plays out and explosive ending ensues, providing a sense of justice to the culprits. 4 Stars and Recommendation.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Throwaways is a fast paced mystery with a great cast of characters. The focus is on Jake, his foster-mother Ethy, and her part caretaker Tess. Their lives becoming increasingly more involved with what they discover about young girls who are victimized because of their station in life, or lack thereof. Jake fancies himself a bit of a savior and quickly learns that there are times where it may not matter.
Elliot Lights builds a world with highly developed characters, with backstories that allow the reader to easily feel like you know them. The mystery of the throwaways is both fascinating and uncomfortable, disturbing and sad. Overall the plot plays out and explosive ending ensues, providing a sense of justice to the culprits. 4 Stars and Recommendation.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
July 16, 2021
A good mystery and thought provoking page turner
Set in the Florida Keys Jake Savage finds himself trying to unravel a mysterious death of a young woman he discovers while diving. The story is well done and the sleuthing well thought out. The pacing is good and the story is populated with interesting and fresh characters. The mystery takes the sleuth down a rabbit hole that incorporates a host of bigger issues surrounding the murder of a young woman. Really liked how vulnerable and complicated Jake Savage is portrayed. This seems like the start of a great series of mystery novels.
Set in the Florida Keys Jake Savage finds himself trying to unravel a mysterious death of a young woman he discovers while diving. The story is well done and the sleuthing well thought out. The pacing is good and the story is populated with interesting and fresh characters. The mystery takes the sleuth down a rabbit hole that incorporates a host of bigger issues surrounding the murder of a young woman. Really liked how vulnerable and complicated Jake Savage is portrayed. This seems like the start of a great series of mystery novels.
January 8, 2021
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Throwaways is a great thriller about the world of the rich and powerful and the crass manner in which they indulge their basest desires, at the expense of helpless and unfortunate throwaways, youngster who have run away from home and are unwanted. A portion of the book relating to the crime is deeply distressing and may act as a trigger for sensitive persons.
Jake is a research volunteer with an organisation called ClearSeas. He is looking to photograph an invasive species called lionfish when the corpse of a teenage girl drifts into view. Against the backdrop of his own mother’s unsolved murder 23 years ago when he was only 4, Jake is troubled by the police’s dismissal of the case as an accident.
Detective Trent Murphy has good intentions, but he’s close to retirement and fears losing his pension in the quest to solve the mystery of the death of a throwaway, a child no one wants.
At first Jake wants to give the dead Jane Doe the dignity of an identification, but soon he gets caught up in the need to save Alicia, another runaway who might have been the friend of the dead girl and who has run away with a crucial bit of evidence: a laptop. Jake’s investigations point him towards Giles Horan, a filthy rich sexual pervert who may know a lot about the death of Megan Jones, the dead Jane Doe, and is after Alicia to silence her. The effort signs his death warrant for Horan is a vindictive man.
Meanwhile Andre Mitchell is working on behalf of his client who is also interested in calling a halt to the investigation. Andre tells Jake to get the laptop that Alicia stole and give it to him in exchange for protection from Giles but to forget about Megan’s death.
For Jake, caught between two antagonists, as well as for Ethy, his adoptive mother, and Tess, the girl hired to look after Ethy, and Detective Murphy, this can only end badly.
The story is written in the past tense PoV of Jake Savage. One feels the pain of a young man who, as a child, found the dead body of the only parent he knew.
The descriptions are beautiful and give us a peek into the character and history of Jake. I found myself caring not only for him but also for Detective Trent, for Ethy, so oblique with her affection, for Tess, who is equally twisted in terms of past baggage, and even for Jake’s adoptive father, Maurice Savage, who is dead when the book begins.
The setting comes alive with the simplest of words. Despite knowing zilch about the geography of the place, I could picture it based on the details provided and I liked the picture my mind built up. I was impressed by the research around oceanography, the currents, tides etc. The details of the boats and the building and renovation feel intuitive and real.
The entire story takes place over 8 days, from Sunday, October 18, to Saturday, October 24. The author, in the person of Giles and Andre, kept pushing Jake into one predicament after another. It was well done, and it kept the pace going fast and smooth.
I’d first opted to read this book after reading the description and seeing the cover. I was touched by the incongruence of the cover image, the dead girl floating ethereally in the great blue with the lionfish surrounding her. Having suffered at the hands of humans while she was alive, it seems that she is now fodder for another invasive species below.
I loved the ending. It felt right, without seeming unbelievable or hurried or even forced. I only wish the author had given Jake, and us, some closure on the one mystery relating to his life. Perhaps a second book could throw more ‘light’ on Jake’s past.
Throwaways is a great thriller about the world of the rich and powerful and the crass manner in which they indulge their basest desires, at the expense of helpless and unfortunate throwaways, youngster who have run away from home and are unwanted. A portion of the book relating to the crime is deeply distressing and may act as a trigger for sensitive persons.
Jake is a research volunteer with an organisation called ClearSeas. He is looking to photograph an invasive species called lionfish when the corpse of a teenage girl drifts into view. Against the backdrop of his own mother’s unsolved murder 23 years ago when he was only 4, Jake is troubled by the police’s dismissal of the case as an accident.
Detective Trent Murphy has good intentions, but he’s close to retirement and fears losing his pension in the quest to solve the mystery of the death of a throwaway, a child no one wants.
At first Jake wants to give the dead Jane Doe the dignity of an identification, but soon he gets caught up in the need to save Alicia, another runaway who might have been the friend of the dead girl and who has run away with a crucial bit of evidence: a laptop. Jake’s investigations point him towards Giles Horan, a filthy rich sexual pervert who may know a lot about the death of Megan Jones, the dead Jane Doe, and is after Alicia to silence her. The effort signs his death warrant for Horan is a vindictive man.
Meanwhile Andre Mitchell is working on behalf of his client who is also interested in calling a halt to the investigation. Andre tells Jake to get the laptop that Alicia stole and give it to him in exchange for protection from Giles but to forget about Megan’s death.
For Jake, caught between two antagonists, as well as for Ethy, his adoptive mother, and Tess, the girl hired to look after Ethy, and Detective Murphy, this can only end badly.
The story is written in the past tense PoV of Jake Savage. One feels the pain of a young man who, as a child, found the dead body of the only parent he knew.
The descriptions are beautiful and give us a peek into the character and history of Jake. I found myself caring not only for him but also for Detective Trent, for Ethy, so oblique with her affection, for Tess, who is equally twisted in terms of past baggage, and even for Jake’s adoptive father, Maurice Savage, who is dead when the book begins.
The setting comes alive with the simplest of words. Despite knowing zilch about the geography of the place, I could picture it based on the details provided and I liked the picture my mind built up. I was impressed by the research around oceanography, the currents, tides etc. The details of the boats and the building and renovation feel intuitive and real.
The entire story takes place over 8 days, from Sunday, October 18, to Saturday, October 24. The author, in the person of Giles and Andre, kept pushing Jake into one predicament after another. It was well done, and it kept the pace going fast and smooth.
I’d first opted to read this book after reading the description and seeing the cover. I was touched by the incongruence of the cover image, the dead girl floating ethereally in the great blue with the lionfish surrounding her. Having suffered at the hands of humans while she was alive, it seems that she is now fodder for another invasive species below.
I loved the ending. It felt right, without seeming unbelievable or hurried or even forced. I only wish the author had given Jake, and us, some closure on the one mystery relating to his life. Perhaps a second book could throw more ‘light’ on Jake’s past.
January 31, 2021
The subject of child trafficking is not something I normally read. However it is really straight from the headlines isn't it. I actually picked this up as a thriller action book. It is truly a suspense action. Evil rich men, naïve young girls and several do gooders make the story one you won't forget. My stomach twists at how badly the girls are treated. The rich that misuse their good fortune is sad and wrong. The author took headlines and made a story that was well worth reading.
I read the book on NetGalley
I read the book on NetGalley
December 17, 2020
Throwaways is a suspense-filled novel about power and money that takes place in the Florida Keys. Here the wealthy are above the law; all accusations against them roll off as if they are made of Teflon. The throwaways are at their mercy. Jake drifts into this world of the exploited when he finds a girl’s corpse floating while studying lion fish. He naively thinks that justice can be done for this unknown young girl and others like her who’ve been thrown onto the streets to fend for themselves. While he knows they are easy prey for those with power, he believes that he can fight for them. Jake falls into the cross-hairs of the sex-trafficking ring of the wealthy and well-connected. His own life story is inextricably entwined with those being exploited, motivating him to pursue a perilous search for the truth. He gathers unlikely allies, and isn’t always aware of the ones he should fear. The reader is kept on the edge, wondering whom to trust. The story is filled with empathy, hope, and loss. One of the best thrillers--you won’t be able to put down.
December 23, 2020
Throwaways is a crime book filled with suspense. Jake found a body of a young girl while he is taking pictures of lionfish. Her death is left a mystery but it's something he couldn't let go due to a certain traumatic life experience and certain baggage present.
I love Jakes character in this book, he is motivated and will do anything to get to solve the mystery. Even if it means to cause any danger to himself.
I love his relationship with alot of the characters especially his step mother, it showed alot of development throughout the book with her which was quite endearing.
Although, I loved the characters and certain plots. I was quiet dissapointed that one main plot was still left alone. It felt like the book was still incomplete, as it was a certain plot that was brought quite abit.
The ending was both filled with sadness and happiness just the perfect ending. (Regardless of the dissapointment.)
Thank you to Net Gallery for allowing me to review this book.
I love Jakes character in this book, he is motivated and will do anything to get to solve the mystery. Even if it means to cause any danger to himself.
I love his relationship with alot of the characters especially his step mother, it showed alot of development throughout the book with her which was quite endearing.
Although, I loved the characters and certain plots. I was quiet dissapointed that one main plot was still left alone. It felt like the book was still incomplete, as it was a certain plot that was brought quite abit.
The ending was both filled with sadness and happiness just the perfect ending. (Regardless of the dissapointment.)
Thank you to Net Gallery for allowing me to review this book.
March 25, 2021
So I'll preface this by saying that I LOVE a good murder mystery. I like heroes with quirks, heroines with a tough streak and supporting characters that make you like them as much (if not more) than the main characters.
Enter "Throwaways". The main character, Jake, is definitely quirky, with a past that makes you ache for him a little. He's likable in a "he's kind of a douche, but not in a BAD way" way. The female lead, Tess, is tough but tender, smart and vulnerable.
Toss in a gruff old cop and an overbearing, but loveable mother figure, and you have a great cast to help solve this very sad mystery.
All told, I'd read a sequel. It is a bit sexually charged, but nothing graphic is mentioned.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher fire allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Triggers: Violence, guns, mentions of underage prostitution, drug use
Enter "Throwaways". The main character, Jake, is definitely quirky, with a past that makes you ache for him a little. He's likable in a "he's kind of a douche, but not in a BAD way" way. The female lead, Tess, is tough but tender, smart and vulnerable.
Toss in a gruff old cop and an overbearing, but loveable mother figure, and you have a great cast to help solve this very sad mystery.
All told, I'd read a sequel. It is a bit sexually charged, but nothing graphic is mentioned.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher fire allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Triggers: Violence, guns, mentions of underage prostitution, drug use
December 3, 2020
Thank you NetGalley and Bancroft Press for the eARC.
Jake is shocked to find the body of a young girl hovering above him in the water in the Florida Keys. He's so tempted to swim away, freaked out the sight of her face, eaten away by marine creatures, but he can't in all conscience leave her and calls the police.
This is a fast paced story about 'throwaway' teens and the powerful, wealthy men who use and abuse them.
I liked Jake and the action he takes, and especially his relationship with his adopted mother, Etsy.
I enjoyed this book and the setting of the Keys was a treat.
Jake is shocked to find the body of a young girl hovering above him in the water in the Florida Keys. He's so tempted to swim away, freaked out the sight of her face, eaten away by marine creatures, but he can't in all conscience leave her and calls the police.
This is a fast paced story about 'throwaway' teens and the powerful, wealthy men who use and abuse them.
I liked Jake and the action he takes, and especially his relationship with his adopted mother, Etsy.
I enjoyed this book and the setting of the Keys was a treat.
February 2, 2022
Too powerful to describe!
What a remarkably powerful, and unfortunately, not unfamiliar story type in Throwaways by Elliott Light . I've read another book of this author's, and after reading this, where I hung on every word, I have become a huge fan of this author. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very real. The darkness of the real-world hits Jake right in the face, upon discovering the body of someone he will never forget. This story brings in the real world of child sex-trafficking, and even an eviler world. Jake instantly gets pulled in, especially because of his own past, right into the middle of the investigation, to figure out who she is, and who killed her. It's a remarkably written story, and though it hints of real-life villainous pedophiles, it's a story that is unique and emotional. It’s one of those embraceable stories. Though, I wanted to keep reading, there were times, when you just need to set it down, and then come back to it. It's that powerful and shows a very sad and pathetic, evil world that is out there, and not just hiding in shadows anymore. Definitely an unpredictable story, my favorite kind! Wow! Masterfully written! Throwaways is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
What a remarkably powerful, and unfortunately, not unfamiliar story type in Throwaways by Elliott Light . I've read another book of this author's, and after reading this, where I hung on every word, I have become a huge fan of this author. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very real. The darkness of the real-world hits Jake right in the face, upon discovering the body of someone he will never forget. This story brings in the real world of child sex-trafficking, and even an eviler world. Jake instantly gets pulled in, especially because of his own past, right into the middle of the investigation, to figure out who she is, and who killed her. It's a remarkably written story, and though it hints of real-life villainous pedophiles, it's a story that is unique and emotional. It’s one of those embraceable stories. Though, I wanted to keep reading, there were times, when you just need to set it down, and then come back to it. It's that powerful and shows a very sad and pathetic, evil world that is out there, and not just hiding in shadows anymore. Definitely an unpredictable story, my favorite kind! Wow! Masterfully written! Throwaways is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
April 16, 2022
Engaging Murder Mystery
I found Throwaways a solid, entertaining read full of engaging, believable characters. I enjoyed the setting, pacing, and plotting. I also appreciated the darker qualities of the story, including the authentic feel to the ending. Well written, intriguing, and satisfying.
I found Throwaways a solid, entertaining read full of engaging, believable characters. I enjoyed the setting, pacing, and plotting. I also appreciated the darker qualities of the story, including the authentic feel to the ending. Well written, intriguing, and satisfying.
May 3, 2021
Interesting characters, good pacing. The book kept my interest and was a nice summer read.
November 15, 2022
Very intertaining
Elliott has a way of making any part of a story interesting and the exciting parts cliffhangers. Very intertaining and a real pageturner.
Thanks.
Elliott has a way of making any part of a story interesting and the exciting parts cliffhangers. Very intertaining and a real pageturner.
Thanks.
December 3, 2022
Enjoyed how the author handled the sensitive subject of human trafficking while incorporating it into a murder story. Effective use of the Florida Keys as a location.
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