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Look Closer
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bookshelves: mystery, thriller, psychological-thriller, audiobooks, suspense, favorites
Aug 14, 2022
bookshelves: mystery, thriller, psychological-thriller, audiobooks, suspense, favorites
David Ellis … you are a freaking magician. Look Closer, you say? You played the ultimate shell game. I watched you put the ball under one of those shells and switch them all around before my eyes, but your sleight of hand was masterful and I never ONCE guessed where that ball ended up, no matter how closely I looked.
So who are the “shells” in this game? You have married couple Simon Dobias and his wife Vicky Lanier Dobias, a law professor and victims advocate, respectively, wealthy socialite Lauren Betancourt, and financial planner, Christian Newsome. What is the “ball” being played? Well, on the surface I’d say it’s Simon’s $21 million dollar trust fund that’s due to become his without strings in just a matter of days, and all four of these characters are keenly aware of it.
Small change to the game, though: one of them won’t make it through Halloween night. That’s one shell out of the game, but I promise it won’t matter. Ellis is going to mess with your head with the remaining three, so buckle up.
Normally I’d give a longer rundown of the story and plot, but this is definitely an occasion where the less said the better. I personally think even the blurb says way too much, so I’d recommend going in as blind as possible for ultimate enjoyment.
I listened to this on audiobook, narrated by a full cast: Will Damron, Hillary Huber, Elizabeth Garrett, and Steve West, all of whom did a stellar job giving voice to these characters.
It says something when I tell you that I don’t even like magic, but I’d watch Ellis play this game all day long, just so I could walk away with a smile on my face at how many times and in how many ways he fooled me! If you want to read a murder mystery/thriller done right, I recommend you look closer at this one. I know I’ll be eagerly watching for what else he has up his sleeve!
★★★★★❤️
So who are the “shells” in this game? You have married couple Simon Dobias and his wife Vicky Lanier Dobias, a law professor and victims advocate, respectively, wealthy socialite Lauren Betancourt, and financial planner, Christian Newsome. What is the “ball” being played? Well, on the surface I’d say it’s Simon’s $21 million dollar trust fund that’s due to become his without strings in just a matter of days, and all four of these characters are keenly aware of it.
Small change to the game, though: one of them won’t make it through Halloween night. That’s one shell out of the game, but I promise it won’t matter. Ellis is going to mess with your head with the remaining three, so buckle up.
Normally I’d give a longer rundown of the story and plot, but this is definitely an occasion where the less said the better. I personally think even the blurb says way too much, so I’d recommend going in as blind as possible for ultimate enjoyment.
I listened to this on audiobook, narrated by a full cast: Will Damron, Hillary Huber, Elizabeth Garrett, and Steve West, all of whom did a stellar job giving voice to these characters.
It says something when I tell you that I don’t even like magic, but I’d watch Ellis play this game all day long, just so I could walk away with a smile on my face at how many times and in how many ways he fooled me! If you want to read a murder mystery/thriller done right, I recommend you look closer at this one. I know I’ll be eagerly watching for what else he has up his sleeve!
★★★★★❤️
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March 24, 2022
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Aug 14, 2022 05:26AM
Oh, I'm anxious to read this now! Fantastic review Kat!
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Carol wrote: "Oh, I'm anxious to read this now! Fantastic review Kat!"
I don't think you'll be disappointed, Carol! Thank you! 💗
I don't think you'll be disappointed, Carol! Thank you! 💗
Holly wrote: "On my favorites shelf too! I'm thrilled to see all the stars Kat!"
Thanks, Holly! It was pretty darn brilliant! 💗
Thanks, Holly! It was pretty darn brilliant! 💗
He is PHENOMENAL! I remember how excited I was to read this and it just kept getting better and better as I went along…I’m glad the audio was fantastic too. Stellar review, Kat! 💕👏
What an enthusiastic review, Kat! Loved the analogy in your first para. This definitely goes on my TBR. So glad you enjoyed this! ♥
Catherine wrote: "He is PHENOMENAL! I remember how excited I was to read this and it just kept getting better and better as I went along…I’m glad the audio was fantastic too. Stellar review, Kat! 💕👏"
Agreed!! I haven't seen writing this smart for awhile, which is so refreshing in a sea of lackluster thrillers this year. Thanks, Catherine! 💗
Agreed!! I haven't seen writing this smart for awhile, which is so refreshing in a sea of lackluster thrillers this year. Thanks, Catherine! 💗
Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! I feel confident this will take top spot for best thriller this year on my list!!"
Thanks, Jayme! Another author would have to try hard to top this for sure! 💗
Thanks, Jayme! Another author would have to try hard to top this for sure! 💗
Marge wrote: "Your review just bumped this book to the front of my TBR! 📚🙋🏻♀️"
Yay! I hope you love it, Marge! 💗
Yay! I hope you love it, Marge! 💗
Fariha wrote: "Wow fantastic review Kat! 💖 You have me very excited to look closer at this one 😊"
Thanks, Fariha! It's a good one to check out! 💗
Thanks, Fariha! It's a good one to check out! 💗
Srivalli wrote: "Fantastic review, Kat. Sounds like a very satisfying book."
Thanks, Srivalli! In a sea of ho-hum thrillers lately, it definitely stands out! 💗
Thanks, Srivalli! In a sea of ho-hum thrillers lately, it definitely stands out! 💗
Tina wrote: "Oh my I need to read this one! A superb review Kat❣️"
Thanks, Tina! It's a lot of super twisty fun! 💗
Thanks, Tina! It's a lot of super twisty fun! 💗
Rosh wrote: "What an enthusiastic review, Kat! Loved the analogy in your first para. This definitely goes on my TBR. So glad you enjoyed this! ♥"
Thanks, Rosh! A lot of people praised it, which is why I even picked it up, but I can see why. It's very smart writing! 💗
Thanks, Rosh! A lot of people praised it, which is why I even picked it up, but I can see why. It's very smart writing! 💗
Terrific review Kat! I have the audiobook on hold and am so glad it’s a good one! This sounds fantastic and I’m glad you loved it!
Margaret M wrote: "I will look closer at this one Kat 😍 thanks to your wonderful review"
Thanks, Margaret! I hope you'll love it! 💗
Thanks, Margaret! I hope you'll love it! 💗
JaymeO wrote: "Terrific review Kat! I have the audiobook on hold and am so glad it’s a good one! This sounds fantastic and I’m glad you loved it!"
Thanks, Jayme! I think the audio was really nicely done, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of it! 💗
Thanks, Jayme! I think the audio was really nicely done, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of it! 💗
NZLisaM wrote: "Incredible review, Kat. Excited to read this one. 💙"
Thanks, Lisa! I can't wait to see what you think of it! 💗
Thanks, Lisa! I can't wait to see what you think of it! 💗
Terrific review Kat! I love seeing five stars for this - I admit that I was taken in by the "shell game" and was happy about it!
Lori (on semi hiatus during summer) wrote: "Fantastic review, Kat! This sounds intriguing!"
Thanks, Lori! 💗
Thanks, Lori! 💗
JanB wrote: "I’m delighted that this was a 5 star read for you too! Such fun. Terrific review Kat!"
Thanks, Jan! It was a lot of fun indeed! 💗
Thanks, Jan! It was a lot of fun indeed! 💗
Susan - on semi hiatus wrote: "Terrific review Kat! I love seeing five stars for this - I admit that I was taken in by the "shell game" and was happy about it!"
Thanks, Susan! I agree. It was a game worth playing! 😉💗
Thanks, Susan! I agree. It was a game worth playing! 😉💗
Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Yay! I am so glad you loved this too, Kat! Fabulous review!"
Thanks, Meredith! Now I understand what all of you friends were raving about! 💗
Thanks, Meredith! Now I understand what all of you friends were raving about! 💗
Fabulous review, Kat, I have the audiobook on hold that the library and I can't wait to listen to it. 🎧💕
MarilynW wrote: "Fabulous review, Kat, I have the audiobook on hold that the library and I can't wait to listen to it. 🎧💕"
Thanks, Marilyn! I'm so glad you got the audiobook. I think you'll really enjoy it! 💗
Thanks, Marilyn! I'm so glad you got the audiobook. I think you'll really enjoy it! 💗
Claude's wrote: "Oooo, all the stars out on display here, Kat! Great review ❤️📚"
Well deserved stars! Thanks, Claude! 💗
Well deserved stars! Thanks, Claude! 💗
Agree with all you said. This is a favorite thriller for me this year as well. He's truly a master. Wonderful review, Kat! 💛