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Toxic

By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: Paul Will
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Summary

Connor Ryman thought he had it all--a successful career as a mystery novelist, a condo with stunning views of Seattle's Lake Union, a supportive and long-term partner, Steve, and a loving daughter, Miranda, who was following in her father's creative footsteps.

It all went bad when Steve left the family suddenly. Jilted and heartbroken, Connor begins to search for love online. So long off the market, he enlists his daughter's help in crafting a dating profile.

His prayers are answered when Trey Goodall, smart and handsome, answers his ad. He's witty, urbane, a wealthy attorney, and his sex appeal is off the charts. But he's a liar, a monster under a pretty mask. Miranda sees through the red flags and senses something very wrong beneath the façade.

Can she convince her father to save himself before it's too late? Or will Trey, a master manipulator with a very tainted history, play upon Connor's innocence to ensnare him in a web of deceit, intrigue, and ultimately, murder?

©2022 Rick R. Reed (P)2022 Rick R. Reed Genre Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Heartfelt Fiction Witty
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"Rick R. Reed's Toxic is a smart, nuanced novel of dark and compelling relationships with sparks of wicked humor - all hallmarks of a writer at the top of his game. Toxic is an unmitigated triumph by a master of twisted suspense." (Gregg Olsen, number one New York Times best-selling author)
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I read the warnings & summary, thought I knew somewhat what to expect. I got more - and less - than I expected. The overall story was okay, tho it had some holes, but I definitely felt rushed through the end. I was shaking my head and often mentally screaming at the characters, reminded of horror movies - not necessarily a bad thing, but these characters acted outside of their defined/intimated personalities, which was a tad jarring. I did like the audiobook,
Paul Will is a new to me narrator, and he gave a very good performance - I'm kinda picky with my narrator choices. I liked the style, intonations, inflections, pacing. Good job

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I am a fan of mystery and thrillers and this blurb made me curious. Rick R. Reed has written a gritty thriller that had me riveted. The author has built up incredible suspense and as a reader you are dying to know what happens next in the story.

It quickly becomes clear that something terrible is going to happen to Connor and his daughter Miranda. The book jumps ahead in time as the villain takes advantage of Connor's good nature and plays charming with him. As a reader, you sit there knowing that bad things are going to happen in the future. I was inclined to yell at Connor as I listened. But at the same time, I really wanted to know what Trey had come up with and what else was going to happen in detail. The author did a great job of that.
The story is gritty, suspenseful and exciting.

The narrator Paul Will was new to me, but he did a terrific job. He brought the story to life and did a great job portraying the emotions. I liked his version of Connor best, who he gave incredible depth.

What a thrill!

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I don't read horror very often but this sounded really great and it was absolutely brilliant! I was hooked from the beginning and very invested in the story and the characters. I'm glad we got many POVs, I thought that they helped with the suspense a lot. I loved it and I thought that the ending was perfect. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the story to life.

Brilliant!

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What a thriller!!! I was pulled into the story and not disappointed. All around, well done.

Toxic

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Toxic is a suspenseful thriller that had my heart in my throat. It’s clear from the start that something horrible has happened to Connor and his adult daughter Miranda, and soon we know who the culprit is. What we don’t know is how this all unfolded. The story jumps back in time to the beginning moments that introduce the fatal decisions that start the disaster ball rolling.

We, as the readers, know that something terrible is in store for the main characters, and that tension just keeps escalating as the charming villain plays Connor and preys on his good nature. I love this kind of suspense in a thriller because I get sucked in and HAVE to know the details of what happened. I found myself yelling at Connor and Miranda despite knowing it was futile, but that kind of investment into the characters is what made this book riveting.

The audiobook was narrated by Paul Will who does a great job voicing Connor. His voice for Miranda was consistent, but the real emotional depth was with Connor’s performance. The audiobook production was well done.

Riveting

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