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The Choice
Would you kill your wife to save your son?
Dan Shaw has until 3 pm to make his choice.
If he doesn't shoot his wife dead, his son will die.
An anonymous psycho slid the instruction in Dan's morning mail, along with the gun he must use.
He can go to the cops.
He can involve anyone he wants.
But who stands to benefit from his wife's death?
With no shortage of suspects and time running out, Dan’s frantic hunt to find the perpetrator is on in this gripping page-turner that will keep you guessing right up to the explosive conclusion.
Get your paperback copy of this exciting suspense thriller now.
Dan Shaw has until 3 pm to make his choice.
If he doesn't shoot his wife dead, his son will die.
An anonymous psycho slid the instruction in Dan's morning mail, along with the gun he must use.
He can go to the cops.
He can involve anyone he wants.
But who stands to benefit from his wife's death?
With no shortage of suspects and time running out, Dan’s frantic hunt to find the perpetrator is on in this gripping page-turner that will keep you guessing right up to the explosive conclusion.
Get your paperback copy of this exciting suspense thriller now.
210 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2021
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About the author
Andrew Mackay
102 books158 followersA novelist, screenwriter and former teacher, Andrew Mackay is the creator of groundbreaking sci-fi series STAR CAT.
His influences include John Cleese, Tom Sharpe, Kurt Vonnegut, James Patterson, Hunter S Thompson, Douglas Adams, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Michael Frayn, Chris Morris, Christopher Hitchins, Bill Maher, George Carlin, and Larry Cohen.
Get in touch! Andrew@chromevalleybooks.com
His influences include John Cleese, Tom Sharpe, Kurt Vonnegut, James Patterson, Hunter S Thompson, Douglas Adams, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Michael Frayn, Chris Morris, Christopher Hitchins, Bill Maher, George Carlin, and Larry Cohen.
Get in touch! Andrew@chromevalleybooks.com
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April 30, 2021
This book is not for the faint of heart. It is full of violence, anger, paranoia, betrayal, and multiple bloody, brutal murders. Be warned (or enticed, depending on your taste in literature)!
Ryan, son; Dan, father; Ashley, mother start a normal day. Then the nightmare starts with suspicion and paranoia: An unknown caller tells Dan he must shoot his wife or else his son will be killed by the caller. From here the tension mounts inexorably as Dan is faced with horrible choices. During his frantic efforts to find out what's going on, he makes worse and worse decisions. The book proceeds inexorably at a frantic pace, with a crescendo in action and violence to the final revelation of the perpetrator in a shocking, unexpected surprise.
Ryan, son; Dan, father; Ashley, mother start a normal day. Then the nightmare starts with suspicion and paranoia: An unknown caller tells Dan he must shoot his wife or else his son will be killed by the caller. From here the tension mounts inexorably as Dan is faced with horrible choices. During his frantic efforts to find out what's going on, he makes worse and worse decisions. The book proceeds inexorably at a frantic pace, with a crescendo in action and violence to the final revelation of the perpetrator in a shocking, unexpected surprise.
May 2, 2021
I really liked the idea for this story but about halfway I started skipping pages. Not because I didn’t like the story, but rather the gratuitous violence (and the descriptions of) that was too much for me. While I have read other books by Mr. Mackay that had this same level of graphic descriptions, I was hoping this one would be more story than gore.
If you like that kind of thing, you will enjoy this.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
If you like that kind of thing, you will enjoy this.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
August 30, 2021
OMG! This was fantastic! Wow!
A true crime mystery in all it’s gore and glory. Nothing was spared, the storyline was somewhat believable, yet you knew it wasn’t. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. They mystery kept you guessing throughout. Full of action and bloody gore and violence, it all just added to the excitement of the story. The ending is nothing like you would think it would be and the bad guy or guys is a total surprise with an ending like you wouldn’t believe. This book was totally awesome!
A true crime mystery in all it’s gore and glory. Nothing was spared, the storyline was somewhat believable, yet you knew it wasn’t. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. They mystery kept you guessing throughout. Full of action and bloody gore and violence, it all just added to the excitement of the story. The ending is nothing like you would think it would be and the bad guy or guys is a total surprise with an ending like you wouldn’t believe. This book was totally awesome!
April 28, 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 found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
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 found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
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.
August 8, 2024
That amazing face pace couldn't put the book down. every twist and turn Dan has to make impossible choices. the unknown caller is the most amazing sick twisted villain I ever read. he has the comic but evil build. this needs to be a Netflix series ASAP I think I great actress to play the villain Unknown Call.
May 14, 2021
Excellent book. I was kept guessing until the very last. Never suspected who "the Caller" really was or that it was that well planned from the beginning. You've outdone yourself, Andrew. Can't wait to read more like it. Bravo!
August 11, 2021
Don't start reading this when you go to bed. You'll still be reading it at 4am instead of sleeping. MacKay grabs you by the throat with the first page and doesn't let you go until someone is dead. Wel done sir!
October 22, 2021
Appalling
There's no 'there' there. From the melodramatic to the absurd to the blatantly ridiculous, with frequent forays into stupid.. Anything related to firearms or driving must have been learned from bad video games in mama's basement
There's no 'there' there. From the melodramatic to the absurd to the blatantly ridiculous, with frequent forays into stupid.. Anything related to firearms or driving must have been learned from bad video games in mama's basement
April 27, 2021
I really enjoyed this suspenseful story. The non-stop action and realistic dialogue kept me turning the pages. I thought I knew who was behind the mask, but I was stunned. I would highly recommend it.
May 1, 2021
Great story that has well done, complex characters and a story line that keeps you interested until the very end.
May 9, 2021
Amazing
Couldn't put the book down,thrilling from first page to last,such a breath of fresh air,for some reason I find myself liking Nathan he could made a fine assassin 😍
Couldn't put the book down,thrilling from first page to last,such a breath of fresh air,for some reason I find myself liking Nathan he could made a fine assassin 😍
May 11, 2021
Great choice for a suspense thriller
I chose this rating for the great suspense thriller that it was! I would highly recommend it. It will keep you on your toes till the very end!
I chose this rating for the great suspense thriller that it was! I would highly recommend it. It will keep you on your toes till the very end!
May 17, 2021
This was a very fast read for me. Once I got started I couldn’t put it down. At one point I figured out who was behind it towards the end but I definitely didn’t see the twist at the end coming.
May 25, 2021
Twisted!
A quick read, a twisted tale. Get ready for surprises! One day and too many scenes of violence... Scary and twisted!!
A quick read, a twisted tale. Get ready for surprises! One day and too many scenes of violence... Scary and twisted!!
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