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Tim Thompson is a young man waiting only to join his entire family in the grave. But when he is hired by a mysterious undertaker business, he learns that many things other than death can happen to him, from meeting and falling for an outlaw vampire, to being reunited with his relatives after they emerge from the grave! Undead life is anything but simple, especially when you are the son of an ultra-dominant vampire.

Opium traffickers, vampire hunters, Japanese ghosts: the intrigues of the vampire court of England are complex. "Undertakers Inc." is a hair-raising journey to the other side of the grave and into a dramatic power struggle between the powers that dwell there.

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First published April 30, 2021

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400 reviews6 followers
April 25, 2022
Pierwszy tom urzekł mnie specyficznym stylem pisania. Jest w nim coś bardzo prostego, żeby nie powiedzieć topornego i to właśnie ten styl tworzy klimat. Miałam wrażenie, że bohater idealnie do niego pasuje. Całkowicie pozbawiony motywacji do życia, pracujący w zakładzie pogrzebowym, leniwie żyjący z dnia na dzień, nie lubiący zmian. Małomówny, stroniący od ludzi, pogrążony w żalu po śmierci rodziny. Do tego ciężki, nocny klimat Londynu 1888 roku, ktoś wspomina o kolejnym morderstwie Kuby Rozpruwacza. Wszystko tutaj toczy się jakby we mgle, w zwolnionym tempie, a przynajmniej ja miałam takie wrażenie. Nawet rozwijający się romans pomiędzy Timem a wampirem Cyrylem.
Jest w tej książce coś innego, co nie każdemu może się spodobać. Bohaterzy darzą się uczuciem, ale próżno tutaj szukać ognistego seksu i fajerwerków. W celibacie nie żyją, ale o ich temperamencie w sypialni w zasadzie nie wiemy nic ;) Fabuła jest wciągająca, a wątek Tima odkrywającego sekrety swej rodziny ciekawie poprowadzony. Przeczytałam z przyjemnością, niemniej kolejny tom muszę przegryźć czymś szybszym ;)
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155 reviews4 followers
January 10, 2022
This is my first ever one star review, so let it suffice to say that I despised this book. I’m not sure how the author managed to make a queer vampire love story set in the victorian area SO boring, but they did.
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507 reviews21 followers
November 20, 2022
Undertakers Inc by JC Compton was simply what we call an amazing read, that has all the ingredients to make it a superhit.

The book not only has the ability to make all the readers fall in love with the main characters of the story.

But rather, it also makes us fall in love with the secondary characters, who were not just there for show, but added value.

The transition of Tim from being a rather naive individual, not having much information about what was happening around him to finding his potential was fulfilling.

Nobody is safe, even the dreadful vampires as well, and this danger is what makes this even more alluring than ever.

This book has all which I look for in a great read, right from mystery, adventure and great romance that we all love.

I will surely recommend this for everyone to give it a try as this is a book which will definitely not leave any one disappointed.
1 review
November 24, 2021
Easily one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The author does a good job of keeping my attention (slim attention span, so few books can accomplish that), but moving the story along at a very good pace and having it make sense. There’s a constant feeling of intrigue for what will happen next, so much so that I’ve labeled this as a page turner, which I don’t say often. Plus you can tell the author has done their research very well on anything they write about. 5 stars is too low for this book!
3 reviews
August 22, 2021
MUST READ. I love action-packed vampire books, and this one will have you guessing until the very end. I loved the characters and the Victorian atmosphere! This book has a sequel too, which is just as good!
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1,307 reviews41 followers
April 2, 2022
Undertakers Inc

(Undertakers Inc. #1)

by J.C. Compton

Rating:5/5

Description:

Tim Thompson is a young man waiting only to join his entire family in the grave. But when he is hired by a mysterious undertaker business, he learns that many things other than death can happen to him, from meeting and falling for an outlaw vampire, to being reunited with his relatives after they emerge from the grave! Undead life is anything but simple, especially when you are the son of an ultra-dominant vampire.

Opium traffickers, vampire hunters, Japanese ghosts: the intrigues of the vampire court of England are complex. "Undertakers Inc." is a hair-raising journey to the other side of the grave and into a dramatic power struggle between the powers that dwell there.

Review:

👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.

👉The cover is appealing and attractive as well.Writing style of the author is quite appreciable .

👉Discover how an unknowing undertaker becomes a vampire and is reunited with his relatives in the first part of the series, which begins in England. His relatives are vampires as well. And it was projected into the vampire court of England's crazy international intrigues.This narrative begins in 1888 in Whitechapel, London, with a strange undertaker business owned by a vampire. Tim is a young man who only wants to join his entire family in the afterlife, but when he is hired by Undertaker Inc., he discovers that there are many things that can happen to you other than death, such as life begins after death for Tim, and in order to save his love life from a bounty, he is drawn into the dangerous intrigues of England's vampire court. Tim must overcome numerous obstacles in order to be free to live the life he desires with his love.Overall, I enjoy this section. This story intrigues and entertains me greatly.

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👉I just loved reading the novel through out and could feel all emotions that characters were going through...

Happy reading!
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781 reviews25 followers
April 13, 2022
Tim Thompson belonged to a lineage of family which was cursed by some unknown disease, which is why most of his closed relatives were dead. And it was also the reason why he wasn't able to get a job. Tim reaches out to Mr. Gallagher for a position in Undertakers incorporated and luckily gets a job. As time progressed further strange things occured around Tim. He wouldn't be accepted into normal restaurants and the one that accepted him, had odd timings for him to enter. He started seeing suspicious people around him, including the owner of Undertaker Inc. Miss Fiona Whittaker and a mysterious guy known as Cyril. He later finds out that Miss Fiona and Cyril are Vampires. Not only them but there are other Vampires as well. Usually Vampires keep their distance from humans as they have certain rules that forbid them to act irrationally and keep peace between their world and the mortals. He is slowly learning about Vampires and Ghouls when Cyril hints that his family might not be  diagnosed by a disease, but they might be a target to some Vampire. This information fueled Tim's need for Vengeance. Will Tim find out the truth behind his family's mysterious death and uncover their secrets? Will Cyril and Tim be able to cross the hurdles of their relationship? To find out what happens in Tim's exciting yet thrilling journey, check out "Undertakers Inc."
This book can fall into Fantasy, Fiction, Romance or Supernatural genre. I loved the whole theme of the book. It gives very grunge and old London vibes. The vintage theme mixed with the supernatural genre of Vampires and Ghouls really brought a new excitement and the need the mood was astronomical. Its very Dark Academia and I am here for it. About the story, all the characters were carefully written and the plotlines were also connected properly. Its a slow paced story so if you want something that progresses this might not be for you but I would definitely recommend you to try it. If you are a fan of Dark Academia or any genre mentioned above, don't hesitate to give it a try.
430 reviews7 followers
May 1, 2022
Undertakers Inc- This book was recommended to me for reading by one of my fellow book reader colleague who has been carrying the same passion since my school days along with me. This is my first book about vampires, afterlife and other dark themed fantasy things. This is one of those books where you will find a complete combination and blend of creative content, lucid & relatable writing, intriguing climax and twists along with amazing book design theme and very muchh apt title of the book. We all read and watch movies about vampires , afterlife, but rarely we see or get to know about the detailing and exploring of the actual world of the vampires and their community. In this book the author has ensured a downright and thoroughgoing knowledge share about the vampires and their lifestyle. The story has protagonist Tim, who belonging to a vampire clan also awaits his destiny to live and fulfiill his life by reuniting with his dead family in the afterlife after they emerge from grave along with falling for an outlaw vampire. But things take a drastic turn when he is being hired by a powerful conflicting clan in the same vampire community who are involved in opium trafficking, vampire supremacy hunting, and other breeds of vampires belong to different North Eastern countries of the world. I am mesmerized with the clarity, the thought process and the relatable writing style of author J C Compton in which he has brought so much detailing and throroughness in the lives of vampire world and other powers that dwell there. Overall an amazingly articulated piece of fiction which is surely an entertainer and bang for each buck you spend. A must read for all, very excited to read more books from this author.
362 reviews18 followers
March 29, 2022
📚Undertakers Inc 📚

Tim Thompson is a youngster standing by just to join his whole family in the grave. Yet, when he is employed by a secretive funeral director business, he discovers that numerous things other than death can happen to him, from meeting and succumbing to a fugitive vampire, to being brought together with his family members after they rise out of the grave! Undead life is everything except straightforward, particularly when you are the child of a super predominant vampire. Opium dealers, vampire trackers, Japanese phantoms: the interests of the vampire court of England are complicated. "Funeral directors Inc." is a hair-raising excursion to the opposite side of the grave and into a sensational epic showdown between the powers that stay there.The substance of this book will make you go for this book and you can not move past to this anyplace soon.The storytelling is captivating, I loved the characters, and i pulled out of the story.The story pulled me in from the AMAZING first chapter and kept my interest throughout. I couldn't put it down, and I finished it in one sitting.Everyone can read this book, the stories will definitely interest the young readers and the avid readers. The characters will leave a long lasting impression on your head, you'll enjoy the backdrop. The book is worth sharing, so quickly get your copies and admire the authors amazing work.

THIS IS A MUST-READ.Written very carefully, this book is something that will be a delight to read and I absolutely recommend you to read it.This book is definitely worth the purchase and worth the read.
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200 reviews
Shelved as 'look-at-that-cover'
July 17, 2022
if you liked this, please ignore this review. i am a party pooper and you should keep enjoying it.

i... truly don't know.
this was a disappointment to be sure & felt like the spark note version of an actual book most of the times. things happened so quickly and were so underdeveloped. the twists happened, new info was revealed, characters reacted to them for like 0.5 seconds & then we were moving on like nothing happened. What.
i was told things, but never shown nor did i believed them. the characters were never allowed to be more than one thing: tim was sad (or angry?? without any good reason btw???), hanson was vivacious, the lady who owns the undertaking business was proper, cyril was... i genuinely have no idea what cyril was. soft? stupid? idk fam he has the depth of a kids' pool and that's saying something, since he was the character i liked best.
there was so much potential here & maybe i'll like it more upon a second re-read, but i am not sure i want to make myself read those info dump sections again.

on the brighter side, this gets a thumbs-up for the cover. i think there's a reason for the author changing them, but man. i am sad to see the original ones go since they are so simple, yet stunning and so appropriate for the subject matter.

anyhow. i am done here. dnf.
185 reviews2 followers
March 11, 2022
✍Pages are filled with hair-raising lgbt, vampire, romance, action, and mystery in this book. Discover how an unknowing undertaker becomes a vampire and is reunited with his relatives in the first part of the series, which begins in England. His relatives are vampires as well. And it was projected into the vampire court of England's crazy international intrigues.


✍This narrative begins in 1888 in Whitechapel, London, with a strange undertaker business owned by a vampire. Tim is a young man who only wants to join his entire family in the afterlife, but when he is hired by Undertaker Inc., he discovers that there are many things that can happen to you other than death, such as life begins after death for Tim, and in order to save his love life from a bounty, he is drawn into the dangerous intrigues of England's vampire court. Tim must overcome numerous obstacles in order to be free to live the life he desires with his love.


✍Overall, I enjoy this section. This story intrigues and entertains me greatly. The author done an excellent job on this narrative and employs simple English. The readers are drawn in by this story. Now I'm looking forward to reading the second series. I recommend it to any reader who is a great enthusiast of vampires.
209 reviews3 followers
November 17, 2022
Almost all of us have, at some point or another in our life may have wondered what happens after we die.

There are also some who may yearn for death because they feel like they will be meeting their departed ancestors and loved ones after they die.

However, what happens when we actually die and is the afterlife of what we actually deemed it to be are some of the questions that arise.

Like everyone else, our main protagonist Tim felt like he would meet his family once he died, and he did meet them, but there was a twist.

Now what further entails is a story of finding and unearthing the truth and embarking on a journey to remember.

This is one killer book for anyone who loves some good vampire and supernatural stories and is looking for a good book to devour.

I strongly urge anyone, not just supernatural lovers to pick it up because once you start it, you won't put it down for a moment.
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250 reviews4 followers
November 17, 2022
Supernatural beings, especially vampires, were a topic that were only associated with dread and fearfulness in the past.

However, as we all know, there has been this phase in the past few decades which showed us rather a humanized form of supernaturals.

The book, Undertakers Inc by JC Compton does deal with these mystical beings, but what makes is different that it has characters which we can relate with.

Not expecting it at all, but thrown into a completely new world to save the love of his life, Tim must do whatever it takes.

However, navigating through this all would not be an easy task, which in turn just makes it that much more alluring.

Initially, I have to admit that I felt like this was going to be another cheesy supernatural story just like its contemporaries.

However, I am glad to have been proven wrong as this is definitely a book that can be said to be one of its kind, with exceptional story line.
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674 reviews8 followers
November 17, 2022
There are certain times when we get a feeling of extreme sadness or melancholy because we feel like things are not going as per our liking.

We might feel like everything is over and that nothing is going to feel right ever again, regardless of how hard we might try.

It is during these times we must remember that if the ending is not as per our liking, then maybe it is not the end as we thought.

When Tim Thompson's entire family dies due to an unknown illness, he feels like everything is over for him and he waits for death.

However, soon we see how it was albeit not an end for all, and there would be some things which were kept a secret from him.

This was a book that has had a lot of hype recently, showing up on my various social media feeds and, thus, it certainly had a lot to live up to.

Regardless, I went in with a completely open mind, and it is safe to say that the book doesn't disappoint the readers at all.
696 reviews5 followers
November 18, 2022
Often we are seen to make certain objectives, draw a variety of action plan that we would be taking in the coming times.

However, the beauty of life is that it never goes according to what we want, what we desire or what we aspire.

But rather, it gives us what we need and exactly this is shown in the book, Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton.

Usually, vampires are the ones which are supposed to keep their distance from humans, as these are what can not be simply mixed.

However, what happens when our main protagonist, Tim comes face to face with vampires is an intriguing thriller that will take us on a journey to remember.

This was a fairly fast paced read and it simply does not take any time to get going, which is what I love in my books.

The ending was exciting, albeit a bit open ended for my liking, however there are other books in the series which will give some closure.
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363 reviews7 followers
November 19, 2022
Love is that one thing which has the ability to help us uproot ourselves and make us feel like we are on the top of the world.

But the downside of this love is that it also makes us do some crazy things, or some unwarranted ones which we might not have done otherwise.

In the book, Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton, we see the tale of how this same love pushes Tim Thompson into a darker life that will not only be risky, but also put him in danger.

Yet, the sense of accomplishment which one feels after they do things for their loved ones is unparalleled, so will Tim be successful in his mission or not remains to be seen.

There was a pretty good portion of romance in the novel, however the uniqueness of the book lies in the actual storytelling.

I loved how author has managed to give depth to so many characters and such vivid storylines were happening in the background simultaneously.
123 reviews2 followers
March 21, 2022
If you were able to match up to the hype of the popular show Vampire Dairies and if it interested you to that extent that you Bing watched then you might also enjoy this book which also caters to the Paranormal Fantasy stories lover.
Book 1 of the Undertaker Inc series is a vampire romance read which is a spine chilling story of Tim Thompson who is the son of one of the most unbreakable and dominant dead vampire. And after being indulging in suspicious Undertaker business, he got to know numerous secrets of the vampire world and reunite with his dead family.

The book wasn't too lengthy making it a well paced book with developed characters and especially the protagonist Tim's character was explored quite fine. I personally enjoyed the thrilling and goofy plot with apt narration. The storyline also explored LGBTQ community and their relationships which came up pretty much appreciable.
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323 reviews2 followers
November 17, 2022
Family is considered to be the support system that will stay with us through thick and thin times, our one anchor in this evil world.

So, after losing his family to an unknown illness, twenty five year old Tim Thompson feels like he has lost his way.

However, when a job opportunity presents itself via a way of advertisement in London Times, he is quick to grab it.

But, little does Tim know how joining Undertakers Incorporated was going to change his life in ways he never expected.

Now, where will this journey lead our main protagonist and what all hurdles he will have to face on the way was something to watch out for.

The story telling is definitely notch, and each and every single characters that were introduced were interesting.

The book was without a doubt compelling, right from start to finish and I simply can not wait to dive into the next in this series.
669 reviews6 followers
November 17, 2022
As it has been rightly quoted, Hope is the last thing which an individual can ever lose and once lost, it takes tremendous effort to get it back.

There are times when things don't seem to be going as per our wishes, but what we must all remember is that it is because there is something better waiting.

After thinking that he no longer has any hope for a bright future because he didn't have any of his family left, Tim Thompson is just trying to pass on his remaining days.

But destiny has some other plans for him, and thus starts the journey of Tim to slowly and steadily unfold what is in store for him.

The book is set in a completely different era than the present, yet it was so enchanting the way author has described it.

The narration of the book is something which is quite gripping, thereby making the readers completely engrossed in the story throughout.
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114 reviews1 follower
November 17, 2022
The first day at our new job or the place that we are supposed to work at may be among the most memorable, and perhaps stressful, of anybody's life.

There are many of us who remember their first days at every job because of the heightened pressure to impress.

For Tim, our main protagonist of the story, from the book, Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton, his first day at a new place brings him uncharted experiences.

Never in his wildest dreams when he first started working for Undertakers Inc did Tim think that he would be getting the experience of his lifetime.

Now how will he navigate through all his challenges and come out stronger in the end is the question that remains to be seen.

This was a pretty long read and I savored each and every single word of this so very well written book.
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347 reviews
November 17, 2022
There are many times when we are dealt with some circumstances that may end up making us feel like they are the worst of all.

During such times, we might get a sense of wanting to just end it all so that we are finally free of all the agony.

Tim Thompson, the main protagonist from the book, Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton feels the same way when he thinks that he has lost it all.

Seeing no way out of his misery, he just wants it to end, but then certain things ensue which give him a ray of hope.

This was such a beautifully written novel that shows us how we should always remain positive in our approach.

And regardless of how bleak our current situation might be, we should always keep in mind that tomorrow will be better and hence we should not loose out hope very easily.
15 reviews
November 18, 2022
Although there are more than sixty percent of us prefer to avoid the topic of death or all things related, it us simply unavoidable.

Death is an inevitable event that we must come to terms with, especially since we are mere mortals who come with a specific life span.

However, the book, Undertakers Inc by JC Compton shows us how for some, this death is not really a dreary subject.

But rather it is something that is what starts their opportunity to grow and become into something that is simply in their calling.

Tim Thompson from the story always yearned for death, but when he finally dies, he experiences a plethora of new situations when he comes face to face with reality.

This is his journey of adjusting to the new role which is written very meticulously by the author, making it so much interesting.
5 reviews
November 20, 2022
Undertakers Inc is the first novel of the Undertakers Incorporated series. And without any doubt, I can say that this was by far one of the best books I have read in a long time.

Tim Thompson lost all of his family to a disease and ever since, he has been all alone in this world, feeling that sadness deep within.

He joins new company by taking up work at Undertakers Incorporated and after that, we can see just how his life completely starts to change.

Now will he be reunited with his family and get what he wants or will he have to suffer all alone is the narrative of the plot.

This book seemingly has all the perfect ingredients that the readers look for whilst taking up a thriller or a suspense novel.

I would recommend this book to all the vampire and supernatural lovers out there to give it a try as it won't disappoint.
November 20, 2022
Undertakers Inc is the first novel of the Undertakers Incorporated series. And without any doubt, I can say that this was by far one of the best books I have read in a long time.

Tim Thompson lost all of his family to a disease and ever since, he has been all alone in this world, feeling that sadness deep within.

He joins new company by taking up work at Undertakers Incorporated and after that, we can see just how his life completely starts to change.

Now will he be reunited with his family and get what he wants or will he have to suffer all alone is the narrative of the plot.

This book seemingly has all the perfect ingredients that the readers look for whilst taking up a thriller or a suspense novel.

I would recommend this book to all the vampire and supernatural lovers out there to give it a try as it won't disappoint.
502 reviews9 followers
November 20, 2022
Even if we might feel like we are the own makers of how we want to shape our life, we must understand that it is a mere misconception.

Destiny plays an important role in each and every single individual’s life and we all have a purpose that we have to fulfill.

For Tim Thompson, from the book, Undertakers Inc by JC Compton, this purpose, or his true calling became clear after his so-called death.

It was in his afterlife that he found that regardless of what he may have done, no matter how much he may have tried otherwise, things were always going to happen this way.

There were so many things happening all at once, thereby rising the thrill and keeping the readers completely hooked on the story from start to finish.

The author has definitely managed to showcase some uncharted aspects which were certainly intriguing, as well as exciting to read.
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Author 2 books33 followers
August 8, 2021
Quick Stats:
Overall: 5/5 Stars
Characters: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Plot and Themes: 4.5/5
Awesomeness Factor: 5/5


A book is worth five stars if i am willing to sacrifice one of my favorite things - sleep.

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. Vampires, betrayal, romance and conspiracy, my love for this book is more than what I can put into comprehensible words.

I honestly knew from the first chapter of this book that it would be something I just adored and I was soooo right.

Beginning with the writing, JC Compton has excellent rhythm as well as structure. The author brings the novel through intense action as well as simple action, but through it all, creates witty dialogues and interesting moments.
177 reviews4 followers
November 19, 2022
Life is known to work in mysterious ways and there are times when we might feel like why this is happening to only us.

We are also left wondering if the consequences are a direct result of any action taken by us or is it something we did.

However, it is when we look back is when we get to know that it was all part of a plan and that no matter how hard we may have tried, it was bound to happen.

Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton is one such book which takes the readers on a journey that will make us introspect about many things.

At the beginning of the book, when we are initially introduced to the story, we are left wondering why so many bad things had happened with Tim.

But, the story soon unfolded and we find out that there was a reason why his family had died and that it was just the new beginnings.

An exceptionally well written story by the author, this is a book that will stay with me for a long time.
101 reviews1 follower
November 18, 2022
From a very young age, it has always been imbibed into our minds that we are born, we live life and then we die.

Naturally, owing to this, death becomes sort of a word that chills us to our bone and we start to fear it.

However, what most of us don't realize is that there can be numerous things that can be worse than death.

In the book, Undertaker’s Inc by author JC Compton, we see the journey of our main protagonist navigating through these hurdles.

Never in his wildest dreams did Tim Thompson ever predict that his life could take a turn the way it did, but when things start to fall in place, he is finally able to start believing.

This was a book that had a bit of every single thing that I enjoy in a good read and thus, it shows just how well drafted it really was.
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153 reviews7 followers
November 17, 2022
After the sudden emergence of so many vampire novels out there, we start to get a feeling that they are all the same.

But then, a book like Undertakers Inc by author JC Compton comes out and changes the perspective.

This was not a typical vampire romance book and Tim was certainly not a typical man. He isn't a typical vampire either. He was simply perfect.

The things which Tim did for his family and for his beloved is something that we don't see often now these days.

The book has an engaging plot and makes us keep guessing about what is there to come next when we turn the pages.

From mind blowing action, deep character development, passion, romance, this is the type of book that will leave us wanting more even several days after we read it.
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2 reviews
April 15, 2022
asily one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The author does a good job of keeping my attention (slim attention span, so few books can accomplish that), but moving the story along at a very good pace and having it make sense. There’s a constant feeling of intrigue for what will happen next, so much so that I’ve labeled this as a page turner, which I don’t say often. Plus you can tell the author has done their research very well on anything they write about. 5 stars is too low for this book!
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