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Redemption Road
Redemption Road: A Novel | John Hart
Over 2 million copies of his books in print. The first and only author to win back-to-back Edgars for Best Novel. Every book aNew York Times bestseller. Now after five years, John Hart is back with a stunning literary thriller. Imagine: A boy with a gun waits for the man who killed his mother. A troubled detective confronts her past in the aftermath of a brutal shooting. After thirteen years in prison, a good cop walks free. But for how long? And deep in the forest, on the altar of an abandoned church, the unthinkable has just happened... This is a town on the brink. This is a road with no mercy. Since his debut bestseller,The King of Lies, reviewers across the country have heaped praise on John Hart, comparing his writing to that of Pat Conroy, Cormac McCarthy and Scott Turow. With each novel Hart has climbed higher on the New York Times Bestseller list, with his last two books -The Last Child andIron House - landing squarely in the top ten. His masterful writing and assured evocation of place have won readers around the world and earned history's only consecutive Edgar Awards for Best Novel. After five years, John Hart returns withRedemption Road, his most powerful story yet.
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Suet624
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Thank you so much for taking the time to send this to me, @EadieB I look forward to diving in.

EadieB You‘re welcome! Enjoy! 3y
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EadieB
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#RedemptionRoad #JohnHart

@Suet624 Mailing this to you today! Enjoy!

Suet624 Thank you!!! 3y
EadieB @Suet624 👍🏻 3y
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EadieB
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#RedemptionRoad #JohnHart #BookSpinBingo #July2021

A boy with a gun waits for the man who killed his mother. A troubled detective confronts her past in the aftermath of a brutal shooting. After thirteen years in prison, a good cop walks free as deep in the forest, on the altar of an abandoned church, a body cools in pale linen. This is a town on the brink. This is Redemption Road.

EadieB It was my first John Hart book but will not be my last one. There are many plots that come together in the end. Even though I figured out early on what was happening, it doesn't take away from how good the book is. The plot and characters are very memorable and make the book hard to put down. The ending was surprising but I found the book to be dark and disturbing. If you love an author who is a great storyteller then you need to read this book. 3y
Suet624 Sounds great. Apparently I've already stacked it. Now I just need to find it. 3y
EadieB @Suet624 Do you live in the US? If so I can mail it to you. Send your name and address to: eadieburke@comcast.net (edited) 3y
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Suet624 Wow! Thank you! I'm sending it to you now. 3y
EadieB @Suet624 ok I‘ll mail it after the 19th as I am at my beach house until then. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y
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SitsWithaBook
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Read this a while ago. Dint recall much about it, I'm afraid. It was kind of a slog. I usually really like this author. #2018

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Headmarshall
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mrsann2000

Great book —- or I should say great listen on audible. Listened while driving, cooking, eating, walking the dog... pretty much any time I could get away with it!!

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Chelsea.Poole
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We did it! Everyone finished the book and discussed it before we left the beach house. This stack was returned to the library this morning. We all loved the book. Highly recommended if you need a thriller, of the more literary type! #bookclub #beachread

Kaye Such a neat idea. I‘ve never heard of anyone getting their whole family to read the same book on vacation. Great 👍🏼 6y
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Chelsea.Poole
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This is my first truly alcohol water. Some family members brought it to the beach house. Not bad 😊#bookandbeverage #beachreads

Cinfhen Drink sounds good!!! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @Cinfhen pretty light and refreshing! 😊 (edited) 6y
Cinfhen I‘m totally gonna look for them when I get to the States!! Happy vacation 🤘🏼😀 6y
Chelsea.Poole @Cinfhen hope you enjoy 😊 6y
Cinfhen How‘s the book?? It‘s available on BookOutlet for 97 cents!!!! I‘m thinking it‘s gotta be worth it!?? 6y
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Chelsea.Poole
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Once again, #currentstatus 🏖 📖 ☀️ 💦🐠🐚

Cinfhen 💜 6y
SinkLikeTheMoon Jealous 6y
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Chelsea.Poole
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You guys are going to get so tired of seeing my beach posts, but I‘m so excited to finally be on vacation and I just can‘t stop myself! The baby is sleeping in a wagon under the umbrella and the oldest is in the pool with his daddy, so Reading time for mommy! 😊🏖

CocoReads I never get tired of beach posts. Which reminds me-I need to think about what actual book I‘m taking with me tomorrow since I don‘t use ereaders at the beach. 6y
ReadingMeagan Enjoy your beach reading!!☀️🏖📚 6y
JHSiess Soooooo wish I was still there . . . 6y
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Slajaunie Enjoy! 🍹👙 6y
asiriusreader Enjoy! Looks like heaven! 6y
minkyb No such thing as too many beach pics! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @CocoReads it feels nicer to have an actual book at the beach, doesn‘t it?? I like to take an old paperback in case something happens! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @JHSiess hope you get to go this summer! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @minkyb I agree, tomorrow there‘s probably gonna be more 😅🏖 6y
JHSiess @Chelsea.Poole I'm just back from 2 weeks on Maui. Will return for another 2 weeks late Aug. I'd live there if I could. 6y
Chelsea.Poole @JHSiess omg, I so want to go!! So jealous...2 weeks is awesome! On my list to visit for sure. When the kids are older 🙃 (edited) 6y
JHSiess @Chelsea.Poole My kids are grown & I'm a couple years away from retirement. It's very different than when I was raising kids! I can lock the door & go! I only have to worry about myself . . . or take my kid if he wants to go. He's good company & we travel well together. 😎 6y
Chelsea.Poole @JHSiess that‘s sweet! Have fun on your next trip 😊 6y
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Chelsea.Poole
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😍🏖#beachread
I snuck away for a few minutes to myself with my book, beachside! We are all reading this one together for family book club on vacation.

Joanne1 What a lively idea! 6y
alisiakae That‘s so neat that you have a family book club on vacation! 6y
RadicalReader @Chelsea.Poole there seriously needs to be more family book clubs!! What was the best book you‘ve read? 6y
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Chelsea.Poole @Joanne1 thank you! It isn‘t always easy finding something everyone can agree on! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @4thhouseontheleft I sort of forced them into it at first because not everyone is a reader. Some were reluctant and some still don‘t participate, but most of us do! 😊 6y
Chelsea.Poole @RadicalReader I agree! We only read while on our big family vacations and just started 3 years ago, so we‘ve only read 3 books. We usually read mysteries/thrillers. Redemption Road (this current one) has been the best. The other two were one by Karin Slaughter and another was by Harlen Coben. 6y
SledgeReader @Chelsea.Poole Great idea! Hope I have the opportunity to steal it sometime! 6y
RadicalReader @Chelsea.Poole Harlan Coben is an incredible author always enjoyed all his novels I have ever so far 6y
Chelsea.Poole @SledgeReader I recommend just picking the books yourself and forcing it on the others! 😂 sounds heartless, but it‘s the only way I get it to work with my crew!! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @RadicalReader I‘ve read a few of his and enjoyed them as well. 🙂 6y
SledgeReader @Chelsea.Poole Books by force. 🤔I LOVE IT!!!!! 6y
Chelsea.Poole @SledgeReader hope it works for ya! 😅 6y
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A great, couldn't-put-it-down read. A bundle of extremely broken and damaged characters with lifetimes of infinite misery but somehow they all come together to make a stellar 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read. Never read John Hart before but will certainly be picking up some of his other books.
#AtY #book32of2018 #whichonenext

tomes4gnomes I love John Hart and this was 5⭐️ for me, too. I‘ve read all his books and my favorite is The Last Child (I‘m excited because his new book, The Hush, is the sequel). 6y
ShookBelf Thanks for the recommendation @tomes4gnomes - they'll both go on my TBR list then 😁 6y
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ShookBelf
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New book started this morning for my Around the Year in 52 reading challenge. This one covers the prompt 'A book published in the last three years by an author you've never read before'. Anyone else read this? Good/bad?
I'm going in!!

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Kappadeemom
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Working in Orlando today and then back to hotel for some reading time :)

TheBookKeepers Enjoy the warm weather that's finally returning! Lol!! 6y
BookMaven407 We hit 80 degrees today in O-town, the place I call home. I was loving the heat and the sunshine. Hope you are enjoy your time here even if it is work related. 🙂 6y
Kappadeemom @TheBookKeepers @BookMaven407 yep! It was nice, even though I was inside all day. I live in Valdosta GA, and it was rainy when I left home this morning. I‘m glad we re finally warming up to our “normal” winter 😂👍 6y
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BookMaven407 Wow! Small world my grandparents were farmers and lived right outside Valdosta. I have actually taken a day trip just to eat at the Wooden Nickel. I would love to open a bookstore downtown Valdosta! 6y
Kappadeemom @BookMaven407 wow! That‘s so cool. Yep, we eat at the Nickel quite a bit 😀 A bookstore opened downtown but it‘s really small. I‘m not sure how it‘s doing :( 6y
BookMaven407 I hope it does great. I will have to check it out next time I am in town. 👍 6y
FlowerFairy @BookMaven407 Hi! I‘m way late to the convo but I grew up in Valdosta! 6y
Kappadeemom @FlowerFairy- really? Small world. Where do you live now? 6y
FlowerFairy I live in North Florida now but ready to move closer to the east coast. 6y
FlowerFairy Also, haven‘t had them in years, but the fried mushrooms at Wooden Nickel - YES! 6y
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Kappadeemom
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Picked two winners outta here today to win a Mercedes 💰💰 We raised about $150,000 today for the American Heart Association in Columbus, Georgia. A good reason for me to be at work and not reading ❤️❤️ I will be back Home tonight and in my comfy chair tomorrow.

Bookladylinda 🎊🎉🙌🏾 6y
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Channeling @MrBook tonight 😜
On another note, I couldn't put it down 😉📚🐉

MrBook 😆😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻!!!! Adding the book 😎👍🏻. 7y
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DebinHawaii
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Today's thrift store mini-book haul at $1 each. I've not read John Hart before but I hear good things and I think I need to read The Kitchen House before Glory Over Everything. Also I think I am addicted to the new Strawberry Green Tea Infusion at Starbucks. (I get mine without the sweetener so it isn't too sweet) It just tastes so summery and refreshing on a humid day. 📚😋☀️🍓🍵

DivineDiana I need to try that tea! Thank you for mentioning! 7y
DebinHawaii @DivineDiana The Pineapple Black Tea Infusion is pretty good too. 🍍👍 7y
sirius.books I really enjoyed Redemption Road ☺️ 7y
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Bookish2
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Thinking of giving this one a try on a hot afternoon visiting the MS Delta, sitting on the fantastic porch @ TurnRow Book Co
😍📚🐉

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sirius.books
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I gave this book four (4) stars out of five (5). I love a good mystery book and this book did not disappoint. I had a problem with the main character's choices concerning her own legal issues and other issues. The ending wasn't that satisfactory. I would have enjoyed knowing the resulting effect on the community and how it impacted the main characters. Regardless, I liked this book and I would recommend it to people.

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sirius.books
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I still haven't started the books for my July challenge because I'm stuck on this book. It's a good book but it's taking forever to get through due to work and other commitments....

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julienaji
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What a great book. I didn't want to put it down. Dark, twisted. 6 stars out of 5.

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Erinreadsthebooks
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Somehow, I read John Hart's novels and think I've got it all figured out, and then another twist that's not even about the original twist pops up, and I'm enamored with love for John Hart all over again. I had the killer pegged early, but that's about all I had figured out. I may have shed a small tear while reading the epilogue, and then I question my emotional stability as I remind myself that the book is mystery/suspense 🤔😏 #johnhartforever

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emilygatlin
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Oh look I have my own sleepy book holder.

Suzze Handy! And soft. 7y
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Best epigraph ever or...

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emilygatlin
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I missed this during the crazy that was last summer, so I'm reading it now. If you've never read a John Hart book, I suggest you do! He's AMAZING. (The copper Mississippi bookmark was a special gift that recently resurfaced while packing! It makes me happy.)

Booknerd2 I've read all of his books. Highly underrated author in my opinion. Wish more people knew about him. 7y
emilygatlin @Booknerd2 He's the perfect blend of literary thriller. AND he's INCREDIBLY NICE. I'm pretty late to the party (this is my third) but I would read his grocery list. 7y
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If John Hart writes it, I will read it.

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MaleficentBookDragon
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💙💚💛my #springbreakbookexchange #buddyread gifts! The card and bookmark are so cool. I haven't heard of these books do it likes I'm discovering new authors (always fun).
Thanks @Reecaspieces !

LectricSheep That card is so cool! Is it handmade?! 😍 7y
BibliophileMomma Love the bookmark. 7y
Reecaspieces You are so welcome!! John hart book is super!! Enjoy! 7y
Lizpixie Robert Crais is brilliant! His Elvis Cole series is like Michael Connolly's Bosch but with humour! 7y
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LitHousewife
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Megan is behind the mic stand in my view - Boo! - but I'm loving the conversation and just might have to break down and buy a John Hart novel, too. I ❤❤❤ book festivals!!! #VABook2017

LitHousewife Okay. I officially love John Hart as a person. I'm buying his book. 7y
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NatalieR
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This book is incredible. The writing style is so classy and sophisticated that I was immediately engrossed in the story. The female protagonist is strong and admirable. This one will stay with me for a long time. 💙

Alfoster Love his books!😍 7y
NatalieR @Alfoster This is my first. Definitely need to check out his back list! 7y
Reecaspieces I love all his books!! 7y
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Booknerd2 Love all his books!!! 7y
MyNamesParadise I haven't read his yet even though he's my favorite author!! The Last Child will always be one of my VERY favorites!! And his next book comes out March 13th (my birthday) next year and I can't think of a better present 😍😍😍 7y
NatalieR @MyNamesParadise Lucky you! 🍀 7y
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Freefallinmissy
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Loved The Last Child so trying Redemption Road. Loving it so far. Love a good mystery/crime/thriller with lots of moving parts

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This deals with rape, kidnapping, murder, serial killer and police corruption. This was so twisty and suspenseful, I thought I had the 'whodunit' figured out. I was so wrong. 😁👍👍

Alfoster Oh, loved this one too!❤ 7y
MyNamesParadise He's my favorite author so I bought it when it came out and I haven't read it yet!!!! 😭 so many books, so little time! 7y
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Lucylovesreading
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Elizabeth is a detective who just shot and killed two men. The state police are investigating her for using 18 bullets, they're calling it torture.

Around the same time a former cop, Adrian gets out of jail after 13 years for murder.

Long held secrets come to light to change everything you thought you knew. Nothing is as it seems, and Hart will have you guessing until the bitter end.
4⭐️'s

Hreynolds This was a great book! 7y
FlowerFairy I have this same little glass bluebird. It belonged to my grandmother. 6y
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Getting some bad vibes from the warden. Creep-o alert! 🚨🚨

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amrsprout
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Quick read, quite a page turner.

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KimM
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Finally cooled off enough to go back outside. I'm trying to finish reading this one for book club so I can get back to reading The Fireman. The plot has finally picked up and tensions are mounting 😁. I'm about two-thirds of the way through. I think I know whodunnit 😮

[DELETED] 2232195534 I want to read that one soon! 8y
MyNamesParadise John Hart is my favorite writer. Well it's a tie between him and Tana French! Have you read Hart's The Last Child? 8y
KimM No I haven't @MyNamesParadise. I just finished this book and it was very good so I may give another of his a try. 8y
MrBook First my eyes see the book: "oooooh! ???". Then my eyes see the mug: "aaahhhh! ???". Then my eyes see the watermelon: "oh yeeaahh! ???". 8y
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KimM
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My haul from my local bookstore (and library) yesterday. 📚 If you are ever in downtown Wake Forest, NC check out the antique shops and the awesome indy bookstore Page 158 Books. ❤️

[DELETED] 2232195534 Lovely! I have heard good things about Redemption Road and love Tana French's books. 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings I am in NC and now I must do a search to see how far it is from me. Thank you! ;) 8y
MrBook Nice haul! And beautiful pic 😊👍🏻. 8y
Sudalu91 Kim you are the best 8y
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SurlyBooks
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When bad editing happens to good writers. #smh

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My Half Price Books haul this weekend.

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bookshopsc
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This book had me completely hooked by the end of the first chapter. Filled with morally ambiguous, damaged people fighting the various forces trying to bury them, plus some creepy bad guys and a serial killer on the loose, it had me totally engrossed in its blood-spattered pages. -Flannery

MrBook Nice! 8y
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Novelgossip
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Character driven novel of betrayal and loss with believable and surprising twists. Hart is an excellent storyteller who can captivate an audience. Full review on www.novelgossip.com

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Hreynolds
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Reading slump broken! Entertaining mystery. Strong characters with a variety of plot lines that twist, turn and keep you guessing.

MrBook That's what I like in a book. You've talked me into it. https://youtu.be/TV2em3YsNtk 8y
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Kathrin
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I know, it's kind of pointless to review a book, based on if this could happen in real life, but this book takes it waayyyyy too far. It's just way too much. Too many topics, too many subplots, too much of everything. On top of all of this: the narrator really bothered me.

SurlyBooks Exactly how I felt about it. Love his earlier books, but this was a stinker. 8y
Kathrin @SurlyBooks This is the first book that I read by him... What would you recommend to give him another go?? 8y
SurlyBooks A list of his earlier books is as the bottom of my review. ANY of them, but most especially the first three. http://thesurlybookseller.blogspot.com/2016/08/redemption-road-by-john-hart.html... 8y
Kathrin @SurlyBooks Thank you!! 👍🏻 8y
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Kathrin
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TBR Tuesday... This is my line up for the immediate future.

thebookmagpie What's on the top right? :) 8y
Kathrin @thebookmagpie Well, the library on hold line made a couple of decisions for me this week... Also some of the items could just be loaned for 2 weeks, so I have to get cracking on those first! :-) 8y
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Milehighbookguy
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One of my favorite books of the year. Hart is a master story teller.

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Suzi
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Could not put it down!

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flexnib
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I like John Hart's writing but again there were elements of the story I found unbelievable.