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133 Hours: Pocket Book Edition
What happened to Briony in the last 133 hours?
Briony has no recollection of where she’s been, or what has happened. Has she been ill or had a breakdown - or could she have been drugged and abducted?
Doubting her sanity, Briony is fearful of what lies beyond the surface, yet driven to discover the truth. Going through her scarce memories, she realizes that something terrible might have happened to her.
Assisted by her friends Alesha and Jenny, they team up with a retired detective to uncover the truth. But where was she for 133 hours... and why?
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336 pages, Paperback
Published November 25, 2020
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About the author
Zach Abrams
21 books143 followersHaving the background of a successful career in commerce and finance, Zach Abrams has spent many years writing reports, letters and presentations and it's only fairly recently he started writing novels. "It's a more honourable type of fiction," he declares.
His first novel 'Ring Fenced' was published in November 2011. This is a crime story with a difference, following one man's obsession with power and control.
After this he collaborated with Elly Grant to produce 'Twists and Turns' a book of short stories.
Zach's next novel, 'Made a Killing', is the first book in the Alex Warren series. It follows the investigation after the killing of a much hated criminal where an elephant tusk was used as the murder weapon was. This has been followed by 'A Measure of Trouble' where Alex's team are seeking the murderer of a CEO killed within the cask room of his whisky distillery. The third was published on 31 March 2015, 'Written to Death,' deals with a mysterious death during a writers' group meeting. - These are fast moving, gripping novels set in the tough crime-ridden streets of Glasgow.
Zach's quirky thriller, 'Source- A Fast Paced Financial Crime Thriller' has three investigative journalists travelling across the UK, Spain and France as they research corruption and sabotage in the banking sector while trying to cope with their own fraught personal lives.
@Offender of teh Faith' is the fourth Alex Warren Mystery and then '133 Hours' - a claustrophobic, psychological thriller is being launched in January 2020.
Alike his central character in 'Ring Fenced,' (Bemjamin Short), Zach Abrams completed his education in Scotland and went on to a career in accountancy, business and finance. He is married with two children. He plays no instruments but has an eclectic taste in music, although not as obsessive as Benjamin. Unlike Benjamin, he does not maintain mistresses, write pornography and (sadly) he does not have ownership of such a company. He is not a sociopath (at least by his own reckoning) and all versions of his life are aware of and freely communicate with each other.
More in keeping with 'Alex Warren', Zach was raised in Glasgow and has spent many years working in Central Scotland.
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January 16, 2020
I was so happy reading this book, not only because it was written well, but also due to the fact that I could guess the plot. Gosh, I should stop reading thrillers for a few days or probably start writing one.. 😂 😂
Briony came to work in disheveled clothes and realized that she had lost 133 hours. No memory of the past few days, just pain in her private parts and marks of restraint on her wrists and ankles. Friends like Alesha, Jenny, and Margaret help her... But what happened to her in those 133 Hours.
My first book by author Zach Abrams was a thrilling ride filled with pockets of suspense and emotions. Briony's fear and apprehension were well captured by the author's pen. The plot was daring, and I loved how the author could throw subtle clues in the lines. Each character added a layer to Briony's life, some of them were absolute shockers.
The story is gripping from the first chapter to the last. Twists in the plot were enthralling. I was quite in glee. And when I was proved right, I couldn't help but jump and clap like an overexcited kid. Geez, I love my thrillers.
Amnesia and suspense made this book quite a fun combination.
Briony came to work in disheveled clothes and realized that she had lost 133 hours. No memory of the past few days, just pain in her private parts and marks of restraint on her wrists and ankles. Friends like Alesha, Jenny, and Margaret help her... But what happened to her in those 133 Hours.
My first book by author Zach Abrams was a thrilling ride filled with pockets of suspense and emotions. Briony's fear and apprehension were well captured by the author's pen. The plot was daring, and I loved how the author could throw subtle clues in the lines. Each character added a layer to Briony's life, some of them were absolute shockers.
The story is gripping from the first chapter to the last. Twists in the plot were enthralling. I was quite in glee. And when I was proved right, I couldn't help but jump and clap like an overexcited kid. Geez, I love my thrillers.
Amnesia and suspense made this book quite a fun combination.
January 20, 2020
I would never want to be in the situation that Briony finds herself in this book. Losing 133 hours, over 5 days and not knowing what might have happened to you or by you during that time, is difficult to fathom. When Briony arrives at work in disheveled clothes and realizes that she had lost 133 hours, her friends Alesha, Jenny and Margaret offer to help. She has so memory of the past few days, but with pain in her private areas and restraint marks on her wrists and ankles, she is frantic to get answers. As information is revealed, her sanity is questioned and she begins to doubt herself. Will she figure out what happened over this missing hours?
This was a fast-paced story that kept me reading quickly. It is well-written with enough suspense and tension that readers will be on the edge of their seats. The mystery was convoluted, but not too confusing that this reader couldn't figure out what happened and who the culprit is. I loved the various clues and breadcrumbs that Zach Abrams drops along the way to help the reader solve the mystery. The characters were well-developed and as they were introduced, I first tried to figure out if they had anything to do with the missing hours as well as adding much to the story and giving Briony a great depth of character. Overall, I enjoyed this suspenseful mystery and found myself reading long after I should have gone to bed. I wanted to find out if my suspicions were right and happily they were. I will definitely be reading more by Zach Abrams. I received a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Resources upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
This was a fast-paced story that kept me reading quickly. It is well-written with enough suspense and tension that readers will be on the edge of their seats. The mystery was convoluted, but not too confusing that this reader couldn't figure out what happened and who the culprit is. I loved the various clues and breadcrumbs that Zach Abrams drops along the way to help the reader solve the mystery. The characters were well-developed and as they were introduced, I first tried to figure out if they had anything to do with the missing hours as well as adding much to the story and giving Briony a great depth of character. Overall, I enjoyed this suspenseful mystery and found myself reading long after I should have gone to bed. I wanted to find out if my suspicions were right and happily they were. I will definitely be reading more by Zach Abrams. I received a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Resources upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
February 5, 2020
4.5–5.0 stars. More in my next Good Reads blog at https://www.sandiwallace.com/blog/.
January 20, 2020
Told in a first person present tense point of view, 133 Hours tells the harrowing story of Briony, who finds herself in a train station one morning running late for work. Feeling unwell and uncomfortable, she makes her way to work only to discover she’s not only late that day, she’s been absent without explanation for three entire days. With absolutely no memory for over five days of events, she’s lucky enough to be supported by Alesha, a work friend who insists she go straight to the police. More friends, new and old, step up, and slowly with their help, Briony begins to piece together some of what’s happened… even though none of it seems to make any sense to her.
The eventual unmasking of the mastermind did come as a surprise I hadn’t seen coming, though there’d been a few clues dropped which did point in that direction. What was never really revealed was the motivation… while I got why the culprit wanted to hurt Briony, the culprit didn’t really seem to have a long game in sight, or a plan for what would happen afterwards, and in a lot of ways they basically ‘chickened out’ of actually hurting Briony, settling for playing mind games with her with no clear endgame motive. It’s an issue with telling the story entirely from the first person perspective of the victim, that we don’t get to see inside the mind of the perpetrator, and one reason why I really prefer third person narration for mysteries and thrillers in particular. Nonetheless, the choice of first person present does make Briony’s story feel real and immediate; we as the reader are immediately engaged with her plight.
Overall, this is an intriguing story with some fascinating and unexpected twists and turns. I did feel the writer got sidetracked into irrelevancies at times, but I definitely enjoyed the read. Four stars.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources.
The eventual unmasking of the mastermind did come as a surprise I hadn’t seen coming, though there’d been a few clues dropped which did point in that direction. What was never really revealed was the motivation… while I got why the culprit wanted to hurt Briony, the culprit didn’t really seem to have a long game in sight, or a plan for what would happen afterwards, and in a lot of ways they basically ‘chickened out’ of actually hurting Briony, settling for playing mind games with her with no clear endgame motive. It’s an issue with telling the story entirely from the first person perspective of the victim, that we don’t get to see inside the mind of the perpetrator, and one reason why I really prefer third person narration for mysteries and thrillers in particular. Nonetheless, the choice of first person present does make Briony’s story feel real and immediate; we as the reader are immediately engaged with her plight.
Overall, this is an intriguing story with some fascinating and unexpected twists and turns. I did feel the writer got sidetracked into irrelevancies at times, but I definitely enjoyed the read. Four stars.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources.
January 20, 2020
Briony thought she was just a few minutes late for work, however her boss says that she hasn’t been in for 3 days but that can’t be right can it? Briony has no recollection of where she has been since she left the office Friday evening but that was 133 hours ago…
What a way to start the book! I was hooked from the first chapter, trying to put myself in Briony’s shoes, it would be terrifying not knowing what has happened to you over the last 5 days. Obviously I’ve never been in that situation so I don’t know how I would react but I think the author wrote her to respond in a very realistic way that I found made her more relatable. I really enjoyed the band of characters that we had supporting Briony and trying to help her piece together what has happened. I had a real soft spot for our retired detective Jeffery, I’d love a book with him as the main character.
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What a way to start the book! I was hooked from the first chapter, trying to put myself in Briony’s shoes, it would be terrifying not knowing what has happened to you over the last 5 days. Obviously I’ve never been in that situation so I don’t know how I would react but I think the author wrote her to respond in a very realistic way that I found made her more relatable. I really enjoyed the band of characters that we had supporting Briony and trying to help her piece together what has happened. I had a real soft spot for our retired detective Jeffery, I’d love a book with him as the main character.
Read the rest of my review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/20...
January 19, 2020
I was 'captured' from the first page. This is a great mystery thriller that moves along and keeps you wondering. When Briony finds herself stumbling into work with no memory of the previous 133 hours of her life, you know that this is going to be a dark and mysterious ride. The breadcrumbs along the way serve to make you suspicious of everyone that Briony encounters – from an ex-boyfriend, to work colleagues, even to those near and dear to her. And Briony's fears are relatable, enhancing the tension. As clues are revealed, the suspense increases but there are opportunities to breathe a sigh of relief that the worst-case scenario wasn't always the case. I found the characters totally realistic and relatable and Briony's predicament terrifying. A great read.
January 20, 2020
133 Hours is a fast-paced thrill ride that kept me entertained through the entire story. Briony’s situation is one no one would want to be in. How scary it would be to wake up not remembering the last 133 hours!
Zach Abrams not only writes a compelling plot line, but his characters are amazing. Well-rounded and realistic, they added to the story and drove the plot forward. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out who had something to do with the situation.
The story packs enough tension and suspense to keep the reader engaged. I enjoyed my first read from Zach Abrams and will be on the look out for more from him!
*I was sent a free copy of 133 Hours in exchange for an honest review on the Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
Zach Abrams not only writes a compelling plot line, but his characters are amazing. Well-rounded and realistic, they added to the story and drove the plot forward. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out who had something to do with the situation.
The story packs enough tension and suspense to keep the reader engaged. I enjoyed my first read from Zach Abrams and will be on the look out for more from him!
*I was sent a free copy of 133 Hours in exchange for an honest review on the Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
January 11, 2020
Hooks you from the very first page. A gripping read from start to finish.
This is the first novel that I have read by this author, but it certainly won´t be the last. This is a great read!
The main character, Briony, finds herself in the train station with no memory of the previous 133 hours of her life. As she stumbles into work, feeling dizzy and disoriented, she is almost sacked by her acerbic female boss, befriended by an office girl she has never previously spoken to before and then taken under the wing of her suddenly repenting boss. By this point, my mind was reeling. Who can she possibly trust?
As each new character is introduced, I found myself constantly analysing them and asking how they could be involved. The writer´s skill in subtly casting doubt is little short of ingenious. Each new lead brings shocking discoveries that, once again, make you wonder if the characters you had previously eliminated as suspects could still actually be involved.
Just when you assume that you know everything about the case, BANG! Something else you didn´t see coming throws a new slant into the mix. This is a gripping read from start to finish that hooks you from the very first page and refuses to let go. This is a book that you won´t be able to put down. Highly Recommended.
This is the first novel that I have read by this author, but it certainly won´t be the last. This is a great read!
The main character, Briony, finds herself in the train station with no memory of the previous 133 hours of her life. As she stumbles into work, feeling dizzy and disoriented, she is almost sacked by her acerbic female boss, befriended by an office girl she has never previously spoken to before and then taken under the wing of her suddenly repenting boss. By this point, my mind was reeling. Who can she possibly trust?
As each new character is introduced, I found myself constantly analysing them and asking how they could be involved. The writer´s skill in subtly casting doubt is little short of ingenious. Each new lead brings shocking discoveries that, once again, make you wonder if the characters you had previously eliminated as suspects could still actually be involved.
Just when you assume that you know everything about the case, BANG! Something else you didn´t see coming throws a new slant into the mix. This is a gripping read from start to finish that hooks you from the very first page and refuses to let go. This is a book that you won´t be able to put down. Highly Recommended.
January 20, 2020
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133 Hours had one of my pet peeves as a main feature. If you have been following me for some time, you’d know what I am talking about but if you’re new, here is what I mean. The novel is in first person narrative!
I am so not a fan of the first person narrative!
Despite that, the story was very gripping and seeing that I have been excessively busy the past few days, I finished the book quite soon.
Here are a few things I’d like to point about the book;
- The plot and how it ended
- I was able to figure out who it was but that did not dilute my enjoyment or interest in the book
- At times the scenes became a little repetitive with the same thought going through her mind – I totally get that we do that in real life but I believe that in a novel one should not talk about the exact same thing again and again and again. That was kind of a damper overall
- The characters
- Usually a person is portrayed as good or bad in many a novels but a couple of them had a lot going for them in this story. I could relate with that as I am not the same with everyone I meet
- Despite saying what I just did, it is important to state that the turnaround in characteristic of this one particular character was very sudden with no hint of the previously assumed or acquired traits in sight which kind of negates the fact about the various facets of a character
- The protagonist was in a situation where she had to be strong but those times when she’d shed tears endeared her to me more because she could get monotonous at times and annoying to top that
- The Pace
- The book was fast paced and it suited the subject matter as I wanted to know what happened next
Overall, I enjoyed the story and it gets a solid 3 stars from me.
133 Hours had one of my pet peeves as a main feature. If you have been following me for some time, you’d know what I am talking about but if you’re new, here is what I mean. The novel is in first person narrative!
I am so not a fan of the first person narrative!
Despite that, the story was very gripping and seeing that I have been excessively busy the past few days, I finished the book quite soon.
Here are a few things I’d like to point about the book;
- The plot and how it ended
- I was able to figure out who it was but that did not dilute my enjoyment or interest in the book
- At times the scenes became a little repetitive with the same thought going through her mind – I totally get that we do that in real life but I believe that in a novel one should not talk about the exact same thing again and again and again. That was kind of a damper overall
- The characters
- Usually a person is portrayed as good or bad in many a novels but a couple of them had a lot going for them in this story. I could relate with that as I am not the same with everyone I meet
- Despite saying what I just did, it is important to state that the turnaround in characteristic of this one particular character was very sudden with no hint of the previously assumed or acquired traits in sight which kind of negates the fact about the various facets of a character
- The protagonist was in a situation where she had to be strong but those times when she’d shed tears endeared her to me more because she could get monotonous at times and annoying to top that
- The Pace
- The book was fast paced and it suited the subject matter as I wanted to know what happened next
Overall, I enjoyed the story and it gets a solid 3 stars from me.
January 20, 2020
4 stars
Having recently found a love for all books thriller I was very excited to dive into this book when I read the synopsis and also being this the first book I’ve read from this author I couldn’t wait to see what it was like. This book was fantastic and so so well written, it was intense at times and very uncomfortable to read but not too much that made you want to stop reading. Of course no thriller would be complete without some twists and turns and this had a lot of those so it definitely doesn’t disappoint at all. One of the really good thrillers I have read in the last few months and that’s no mean feat as I am super critical of this genre so 4 stars for me is a great score. Pick this up if you love to read a story that isn’t predictable and will have you gripped from the very start.
Having recently found a love for all books thriller I was very excited to dive into this book when I read the synopsis and also being this the first book I’ve read from this author I couldn’t wait to see what it was like. This book was fantastic and so so well written, it was intense at times and very uncomfortable to read but not too much that made you want to stop reading. Of course no thriller would be complete without some twists and turns and this had a lot of those so it definitely doesn’t disappoint at all. One of the really good thrillers I have read in the last few months and that’s no mean feat as I am super critical of this genre so 4 stars for me is a great score. Pick this up if you love to read a story that isn’t predictable and will have you gripped from the very start.
March 19, 2020
Strong start with an interesting premise, despite it being about the ever-popular amnesia, but the ending wasn't satisfying to me.
The culprit is too easy to guess because the writing makes it very obvious who it is; I was hoping it would be a fake out and a big twist would be revealed, but everything was exactly as it appeared to be. Could not be any safer played.
The way the new friend and other helpers turn up and immediately become her stalwart guardians is a bit unbelievable, but hey, it's a book and I can forgive some details.
A good point is that it's a very easy read as the language used is quick and to the point and it doesn't use any thesaurus words.
There are some British (Scottish?) terms at times, but you can grasp them from the context.
It definitely could've been a lot better though. The MC also isn't very likeable at all, which doesn't help things.
I felt it was closer to 2 stars than 3, but I didn't want to give it 2 at the same time.
There was some potential here, but the way it was executed is meh at best and it didn't seem like the author tried very hard.
The culprit is too easy to guess because the writing makes it very obvious who it is; I was hoping it would be a fake out and a big twist would be revealed, but everything was exactly as it appeared to be. Could not be any safer played.
The way the new friend and other helpers turn up and immediately become her stalwart guardians is a bit unbelievable, but hey, it's a book and I can forgive some details.
A good point is that it's a very easy read as the language used is quick and to the point and it doesn't use any thesaurus words.
There are some British (Scottish?) terms at times, but you can grasp them from the context.
It definitely could've been a lot better though. The MC also isn't very likeable at all, which doesn't help things.
I felt it was closer to 2 stars than 3, but I didn't want to give it 2 at the same time.
There was some potential here, but the way it was executed is meh at best and it didn't seem like the author tried very hard.
January 20, 2020
Even the blurb set my heart racing. Just the though of being in Briony's position is terrifying to think about. I love the torture of knowing the current situation but not the past leading up to circumstances of the future. For me, the idea of working backwards to solve something can be more thrilling and intense than working towards a more traditional, linear ending.
Briony arrives at work one morning disheveled, sore and bruised and missing 5 days (133 hours). She has no idea what happened over that time and with the helps of friends she is determined to find out.
Crammed full of suspense, this is a fast paced novel that quickly became addictive. Lots of clues and tidbits woven into the plot line and plenty of suspects or potential answers to add the the mystery. The write had me questioning every character's involvement and running through every possibility I could think of in my head.
Overall this is an exciting thriller, told from a first person perspective which amplifies the feelings and experiences of Briony. I do have one complaint/warning though...... pick up this book and you are very likely to find yourself missing a few hours too.
Briony arrives at work one morning disheveled, sore and bruised and missing 5 days (133 hours). She has no idea what happened over that time and with the helps of friends she is determined to find out.
Crammed full of suspense, this is a fast paced novel that quickly became addictive. Lots of clues and tidbits woven into the plot line and plenty of suspects or potential answers to add the the mystery. The write had me questioning every character's involvement and running through every possibility I could think of in my head.
Overall this is an exciting thriller, told from a first person perspective which amplifies the feelings and experiences of Briony. I do have one complaint/warning though...... pick up this book and you are very likely to find yourself missing a few hours too.
January 25, 2020
Psychological thriller, police procedural, revenge, jealousy, and secrets make up this story.
Briony shows up to work on Thursday morning only to discover that she may lose her job. Her boss is a tough lady who is not happy with Briony when she shows up to work in clothes that look as if she’s been sleeping in them, and late. Briony will learn so much about her life and will find that most of her life has been a lie. Her parents have kept secrets from her and Briony’s life will be changed in so many ways when she tries to discover what happened to her.
I read this book in one day and hated for it to end. I was pulled in from the first page and the suspense and intrigue kept my attention until the final page. The details that were pulled out during the investigation of Briony’s missing days were interesting and twisted. I loved it and wanted more. I give this story a 5-star review and suggest it to readers who enjoy police procedural, psychological thrillers, and revenge stories. This story will give you all of this and so much more. It’s a tragic story of deception, jealousy, betrayal, and mind games.
Briony shows up to work on Thursday morning only to discover that she may lose her job. Her boss is a tough lady who is not happy with Briony when she shows up to work in clothes that look as if she’s been sleeping in them, and late. Briony will learn so much about her life and will find that most of her life has been a lie. Her parents have kept secrets from her and Briony’s life will be changed in so many ways when she tries to discover what happened to her.
I read this book in one day and hated for it to end. I was pulled in from the first page and the suspense and intrigue kept my attention until the final page. The details that were pulled out during the investigation of Briony’s missing days were interesting and twisted. I loved it and wanted more. I give this story a 5-star review and suggest it to readers who enjoy police procedural, psychological thrillers, and revenge stories. This story will give you all of this and so much more. It’s a tragic story of deception, jealousy, betrayal, and mind games.
February 6, 2020
Outstanding! Grips from first to last page.
Walking through Glasgow Central Briony suddenly realises that she has no recollection of how she got there. So opens a gripping and enthralling mystery from the author as Briony must come to terms with the fact she has lost five days of ber life. She fears she may have been abducted, raped and subjected to all manner of abuse, but she finds help from two unlikely sources, as well as from her best friend, who seems jealous of the two work colleagues who have stepped up to help her solve the mystery. The police begin to uncover some unsettling facts and Briony fears her troubles may not be over yet. This is a fascinating read, which takes the reader into the mind of a young woman who has to face the grim possibility that she may never find out what became of the missing days of her life.
An excellent read, five stars all the way. Highly recommended.
Walking through Glasgow Central Briony suddenly realises that she has no recollection of how she got there. So opens a gripping and enthralling mystery from the author as Briony must come to terms with the fact she has lost five days of ber life. She fears she may have been abducted, raped and subjected to all manner of abuse, but she finds help from two unlikely sources, as well as from her best friend, who seems jealous of the two work colleagues who have stepped up to help her solve the mystery. The police begin to uncover some unsettling facts and Briony fears her troubles may not be over yet. This is a fascinating read, which takes the reader into the mind of a young woman who has to face the grim possibility that she may never find out what became of the missing days of her life.
An excellent read, five stars all the way. Highly recommended.
April 10, 2021
A Good, Solid Book
This book had been in my library for awhile and it looked intriguing to me. I decided that it was the book for me today. It turned out to be a good choice. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Briony goes into work and her boss immediately chastises her for not showing up for days, missing an important meeting, and disappointing an important client. Moreover, she looks like she just rolled out of bed. Soon it becomes apparent that she has lost 133 hours of her life.
This was a real thriller as Briony tried to understand what happened to her during those missing days. The book was well-paced and revelations were dripped out a bit at a time. Who would do this? Had she been assaulted? Who hated her this much?
I really enjoyed this book and, if you like thrillers, you will like this one. Don't miss it.
This book had been in my library for awhile and it looked intriguing to me. I decided that it was the book for me today. It turned out to be a good choice. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Briony goes into work and her boss immediately chastises her for not showing up for days, missing an important meeting, and disappointing an important client. Moreover, she looks like she just rolled out of bed. Soon it becomes apparent that she has lost 133 hours of her life.
This was a real thriller as Briony tried to understand what happened to her during those missing days. The book was well-paced and revelations were dripped out a bit at a time. Who would do this? Had she been assaulted? Who hated her this much?
I really enjoyed this book and, if you like thrillers, you will like this one. Don't miss it.
November 21, 2021
Dazed and Confused, Briony makes her way through Glasgow Central Station and heads to work. Nothing makes sense. She soon learns she’s been missing for the last five and a half days, and worse she has no recollections of where she’s been or what’s happened.
Author Zach Abrams weaves quite a tale in this psychological thriller, and I enjoyed every minute of it. And while I had my suspicions as to whom the culprit might be, the reasons behind it all was a mystery. There are a few twists, and this page turner quite literally had me stunned with a jaw dropping revelation in the last chapters of the book.
This novel has all the mystery, gaslighting, and jealousy that great psychological thrillers should have. Don’t miss out on 133 Hours.
Author Zach Abrams weaves quite a tale in this psychological thriller, and I enjoyed every minute of it. And while I had my suspicions as to whom the culprit might be, the reasons behind it all was a mystery. There are a few twists, and this page turner quite literally had me stunned with a jaw dropping revelation in the last chapters of the book.
This novel has all the mystery, gaslighting, and jealousy that great psychological thrillers should have. Don’t miss out on 133 Hours.
April 13, 2020
This is a story that builds slowly, starting with Briony Chaplin’s memory loss & the steps taken to help her to recover the missing hours. I was impressed with the police procedural aspects & the way in which the author layered them up to create a plausible plot. I do however have to confess that I guessed the guilty party after just a few chapters but this didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the novel as it was the how & why that kept me gripped. Abrams writes with a good eye for detail & has created a very realistic thriller. Five stars.
June 11, 2024
This is a brilliant, must-read whodunnit from Zach Abrams
Abrams weaves a web of intrigue right from the beginning and the mystery of whodunnit, and done what, stays with the reader throughout the book. The author gives subtle clues, but it is up to the reader to fathom out who are the good guys and who are the bad ones. Although, with it being a classic ‘page-turner’, you won’t want to put the book down until you find out what happened so it shouldn’t take too long until all is revealed.
Abrams weaves a web of intrigue right from the beginning and the mystery of whodunnit, and done what, stays with the reader throughout the book. The author gives subtle clues, but it is up to the reader to fathom out who are the good guys and who are the bad ones. Although, with it being a classic ‘page-turner’, you won’t want to put the book down until you find out what happened so it shouldn’t take too long until all is revealed.
March 27, 2020
Briony loses 5 days, but so much more, her job is in the balance since she didn’t come to work. She remembers a fall at the train station, then what, she had on the same clothes she was wanting to wear five days ago.
With friends, and meeting more she tries to piece together. In between she has self doubts of what happen. It catches you from the first with twists and turns, a drop of a clue now and then of what happened. Good enjoyable police thriller.
With friends, and meeting more she tries to piece together. In between she has self doubts of what happen. It catches you from the first with twists and turns, a drop of a clue now and then of what happened. Good enjoyable police thriller.
August 16, 2020
TRIGGER WARNING: ABDUCTION, DRUGS, RAPE
Oh.My.Goodness.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
This book was phenomenal. I literally could.not.put.it.down!!! I began reading around 8PM, and just finished it at 1:15AM.
I will say, I expected part of the ending, which I was a little let down cause I didn't want to be right, and then BOOM! PLOT TWIST!!!
I'd give it 10/5 stars! A must read for any fan of suspense, mystery, and thrills!
Oh.My.Goodness.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
This book was phenomenal. I literally could.not.put.it.down!!! I began reading around 8PM, and just finished it at 1:15AM.
I will say, I expected part of the ending, which I was a little let down cause I didn't want to be right, and then BOOM! PLOT TWIST!!!
I'd give it 10/5 stars! A must read for any fan of suspense, mystery, and thrills!
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January 20, 2020
133 Hours is a well written, intense and tense read that kept me turning the pages at a steady pace, eager to learn what exactly happened in that 133 hours that Briony turns up, dishevelled and with no memory of that passage of time having passed. There are many reasons that the missing time needs to be discovered. What may she have done and what was done to her? So good!
April 8, 2021
I don’t read many psychological thrillers. This was pretty good. The “who” part of the mystery could be figured out early but there were other pieces of it that weren’t easy to see. There was suspense and it was a far read. Not especially well written. And part of the ending just seemed unnecessary. 3.5
April 6, 2021
Don't even waste 133 seconds on this book. I know the key to a good mystery is to plant some red herrings, but there were so many rabbit holes that had no context or background that the whole story just became ridiculous.
January 27, 2020
What a great read.
I would never want to be in that situation that Briony is so it was a hard read actually. But it was so good that I couldn't put it down.
Great characters both Good and Bad!
I would never want to be in that situation that Briony is so it was a hard read actually. But it was so good that I couldn't put it down.
Great characters both Good and Bad!
April 4, 2020
Well crafted tale of jealousy, deceit and revenge.
April 9, 2020
Be prepared for a long read, very gripping
April 29, 2020
Gripping story couldn't put it down
Great book well written and gripping to the end would really immense it for anyone who likes to work out what happens as they read
Great book well written and gripping to the end would really immense it for anyone who likes to work out what happens as they read
February 6, 2021
Needed something easy between heavier reads.
Nice enough.
Nice enough.
April 13, 2021
Not sure
This was a disappointing read, yes, I wanted to know the ending, some of it was predictable, but most of it was boring.
This was a disappointing read, yes, I wanted to know the ending, some of it was predictable, but most of it was boring.
April 23, 2020
I absolutely loved this book. Couldn't stop reading it to find out what happened to Briony.
Very well written and addictive!
Very well written and addictive!
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