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“Excellent…Donlea tells a propulsive tale.” – The New York Times
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2 authors picked Twenty Years Later as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
"Wow!" becomes an understatement in this story. I enjoyed the challenge this author issued to the investigators called to a murder scene where more than enough DNA evidence to convict the suspect shouts, “Collect me and solve the case.” Not so fast. Twenty years later, the case remains unsolved.
I liked this story’s multiple secrets, but how might Avery Mason, a TV show host in search of a ratings boost, find the killer when the person of interest died in one of the Twin Towers on 9/11? The answer: a twist of fate.
From Steve's list on crime thrillers I've read as a chief forensic investigator.
The premise of Twenty Years Later takes time to come fully into focus, with the narrative switching between crimes spaced twenty years apart.
Author Charlie Donlea utilizes September 11th as a plot device. He handles it with admirable respect, and uses it to provide one heck of a clever twist. As always, the author has a lot going on in this book, all of which he juggles well and ties up brilliantly.
There are times in a Donlea novel when I’ll feel as if there is too much going on, but I’ve learned to trust him; in the end, it’s…
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