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A Friend Of The Family Paperback – September 27, 2022

by Stuart Field (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 978 ratings
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Families are dying. No matter how hard DCI Platt tries, he's not seeing a pattern; not even after his own wife and daughter are targeted.

Young Melanie has forgotten what life outside Larksford House was like. She's been in for so long. But when Toby joins the team, she starts to remember. She really shouldn't be there. Professor Hicks is delighted that Toby has made the breakthrough for him. It might actually allow Hicks to improve his own fortunes.

Bill Brown sells security; his business improves with every strike of the family killer. As fear in the community grows, Bill's ability to gain a stranger's trust comes to the fore. But what is he hiding?

As the clock ticks, can Platt get closer to the killer, and will Melanie remember the truth?
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    A Friend Of The Family
  2. Print length
    332 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 27, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8354913077
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGKLNXVV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8354913077
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ A Friend Of The Family
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 978 ratings

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Customers give mixed feedback about the book's storyline, with some praising the great plot while others note there's no ending. Moreover, the book receives negative feedback for its grammar, with multiple customers mentioning misspelled words.

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9 customers mention "Storyline"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the book, with some finding it great while others point out that it has no ending.

"While the premise or plot may be interesting, the execution is so full of errors (grammatical, spelling, incorrect names, etc.)..." Read more

"...The plot seemed to jump around and was hard for me to follow. With Melanie, the same thoughts and actions happened over and over without a direction...." Read more

"I like the plot, but REALLY pissed off that it ends in the middle with no closure. Have to buy the next book to find out what happens...." Read more

"Great story line, poorly edited. Small annoying errors distract from the story. A shame, really as it has the potential to be a good book." Read more

6 customers mention "Grammar"0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book's grammar problematic, with multiple instances of misspelled words and errors, making it confusing to read.

"While the premise or plot may be interesting, the execution is so full of errors (grammatical, spelling, incorrect names, etc.)..." Read more

"...The writing is fairly good but needs an editor -- too many errors in grammar and repetition which distracted me...." Read more

"...Also, misspelled words, misplaced words, and punctuation are an issue...." Read more

"Great story line, poorly edited. Small annoying errors distract from the story. A shame, really as it has the potential to be a good book." Read more

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  • Gail M. Nicholson
    5.0 out of 5 stars keeps me guessing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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    I think I’ve worked it out and then it confuses me again, and again. Is u have to read the follow on to find out. Can’t wait
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  • Parasol Associates
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cannot recommend 'as is'.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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    While the premise or plot may be interesting, the execution is so full of errors (grammatical, spelling, incorrect names, etc.) that it makes reading this book confusing and annoying. It took an effort to even pick it up to continue reading to the end. I kept hoping that, at least when it was finished, there would be some satisfaction to be found.

    Instead, the story continues in the NEXT book, without any type of resolution. This is a story that should have been completed in one properly proofread and edited book.

    I cannot justify the time or effort to continue this story, and would strongly advise the author to find a better editor or proofreader to bring his ideas to fruition in the future.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • tonytiger7
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a Standalone Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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    To find out the killer, you have to read Book 2, but I won't be reading it.

    The writing is fairly good but needs an editor -- too many errors in grammar and repetition which distracted me. The plot seemed to jump around and was hard for me to follow. With Melanie, the same thoughts and actions happened over and over without a direction. I thought about not continuing after page 100, but stuck with it to the end only to find the story continues in Book 2.
    36 people found this helpful
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  • hkgrandma
    1.0 out of 5 stars Full of errors
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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    This book needs an editor and proofreader. The author cannot decide on the age of the girl locked away and while the setting and characters are English he uses mom instead if mum amongst others.
    It was particularly annoying that he is so confused as to the age of the girl who.en she was locked up.
    I won't be reading any more books by this author.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Rosie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like a who Done it?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
    Think of Bond.. James Bond…Who is the culprit? You’ll have to wait and read in Book 2
    10 people found this helpful
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  • JaG
    3.0 out of 5 stars No ending unless you read the next book — not funny.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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    I like the plot, but REALLY pissed off that it ends in the middle with no closure. Have to buy the next book to find out what happens. I was not impressed.
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  • SanLynn 36
    2.0 out of 5 stars A 327 page book and you have to read the NEXT book to get a solution?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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    I started this book with confidence that it would hold my attention through to the end. More than half way in I realized it could be half as long. Then I discovered that after 327 pages there was still no solution to the mystery of murder and mayhem. The author is asking me to read the next book - assuming that one has a satisfying ending. No thank you.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • "pz"
    1.0 out of 5 stars There is no ending in this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
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    This is not book 1 of a two book series, this is half of a story. At the end of this book nothing is settled. I assume you must buy and read book 2 to find out what happens to the characters, not something I will be doing.
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  • Beecee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Needs revising
    Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2024
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    Could have been a great book but for the many mistakes. Characters are good but drags on a little too long especially when the storyline has not been completed.
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  • beenme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such an excellent book - but ...........
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2024
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    Oh Stuart, please get a proof reader ! This story is so very, very good but also, for me, so annoying, with its oh so many spelling and grammatical errors ! As it's set in England - we don't use 'gotten' - it's 'GOT'. Apologies for comments because - Its one of BEST READS I've had in a while ! ! !
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  • C Kemp
    4.0 out of 5 stars Most Cleverly Structured
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2023
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    A Friend of the Family is so cleverly structured as to keep the tension high and the reader (me) turning those pages. Oh, but I have to read the next book to discover who done it... though I do have an idea. Very good. Recommend.
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  • Kingfisher
    2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 1, 2024
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    Why did I not read all the reviews! I CANT STAND books which don't have an ending, and you have to buy the next one. This author is not for me. There were so many grammatical errors, it was annoying. I won't be buying any more from this author.
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  • TrishA
    1.0 out of 5 stars Gave up after 20 pages
    Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2024
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    So many errors, I couldn't read it without mentally going through the text with a red pen. Besides, I was bored and couldn't get into this novel. The characters are unlikeable (but mind you, I said the same about Vanity Fair).
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