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By Kazz Moss on January 31, 2017 Format: Paperback This was a very engrossing story with a bit of everything in it. The mystery of who killed Desiree, if it wasn't our hero Kort, who was it? Why were people quick to accept that he was the killer? And why those who had doubts hadn't spoken they spoken out? Norma was there to welcome Kort home, but did she have an agenda? Why was the Police Chief, Butch, also Desiree's boyfriend, following Kort? There are so many questions at the start of this book and that's what keeps the reader going. Little by little, the story starts to unfold and this is where the author cleverly draws in the readers. The town of Riddle is brought to life and I built up a picture of it as the characters moved between the diner, the hotel, Kort's mum's house and The Timbers, where Kort worked and grace lived. I particularly enjoyed the relationship between Kort and his mum, how it had changed and the back story to his relationship with his mum and deceased dad. It didn't turn out the way the reader would expect and I liked it for that. 5.0 out of 5 stars
By Lorraineon 3 August 2015 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase A well-written book, with an intriguing storyline and a great cast of fleshed-out characters. The book has believable romance and unpredictable mystery. A true riddle with many twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end. 5.0 out of 5 stars
By jcgruit on 29 November 2015 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase You know you have read a really great book when a month after reading it you are still missing the amazing characters and the intriguing town of Riddle. Kort, Grace and Norma will have you hooked from the beginning as life in Riddle begins to twist and turn with exhilarating speed. It's rare that I read a book twice, but I don't think I can avoid it with Riddle! 5.0 out of 5 stars
By lurcher on 7 November 2016 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Great book, really enjoyed it. 4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
By Spike on 14 November 2016 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Enjoyable read. 5.0 out of 5 stars
By Teresa on 21 Dec. 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Fantastic story from the beginning till the end of the book. Easy to read . very well written. Could not put it down once starting reading. Highly recommended. Great story about sick love and true love. 4.0 out of 5 stars Romance, Mystery and Social Commentary...in One Dynamite Package!
By AF on December 19, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase This is the second book I’ve read by Newton and like the first (View from the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale), it did not disappoint. Riddle is the story of Kort, an outcast even among outcasts and Grace, a young lady running from a hurt-filled past. A chance meeting at a small town diner kicks off the fireworks of this story. The couple moves tenuously toward a friendship, then onto a romantic relationship as the plot thickens around who killed Kort’s high school sweetheart and who is now trying to kill Grace. In the end, the killer’s identity is revealed but missed clues direct the police, Kort and Grace to the wrong person. The true killer remains free, while Kort and Grace enjoy a happy, promising future together. Or, do they? Hmmmmm…sounds like a sequel is to follow, and I would be first in line to read it. Newton is adept at creating large characters in small settings. She is very thorough (and fair with the clues for those who like to figure out the identity of the killer before the end) in laying out the mystery of her books. She is especially skilled in planting details (sub-plots) designed to interest yet throw off the reader. In the case of this book, she does this by creating interesting pasts for Kort and Grace and by piling on present-day work, financial and love challenges. Newton even throws in social commentary on the issue of the forced adoption of native American Indian children. The pacing for this book was steady; the minor characters well defined; and the romance steamy. If you enjoy reading well written stories that include romance, mystery and social issues, Riddle is the ticket. Happy reading! 5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Entertaining Read
By Linda H. Widzowski on December 18, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase While being a classic boy meets girl story, it has enough twists and turns to satisfy. The way of the two protagonists meeting, the small town mentality, and a good assortment of characters makes for a very interesting read. The final revelation was a surprise, but made perfect sense. The underlying theme of children being placed in a foreign environment, with no thought as to the emotional cost of estrangement from their heritage is also a very strong theme throughout the book. 4.0 out of 5 stars‘
By Amazon Customer on December 2, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Engaging with the characters from the very first page, I couldn’t wait to read more and see how this story developed. ‘Riddle’ didn’t disappoint. In fact, in some ways it exceeded my expectations. The characters are realistically portrayed and believable, so much so I became quite attached to them. Also, the locations were sufficiently described for me to be there with them as the story is acted out. Just as all good books should do, it kept me interested right until the end even though I’d guessed early on how it would play out. Despite my accurate prediction, the author still managed a little surprise at the end making ‘Riddle’ an excellent read. |
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