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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by JD Spero. When reading thrillers i stick with authors and R L Stein and Stephen King, but wow! I am glad that I branched out and took a chance with this author! This was a fast paced thriller focusing on two brothers Hen and Tyler. It’s a double perspective going back and forth between the two brothers. I was not expecting the plot twist at all! It kept me reading into the night wanting more. I had to know what was going to happen next. She is a very well written author and I’m very excited to read book two! I’m going to add JD on my list of thriller authors to keep track of and buy!

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels tells the story of Robert Jake, Disc Jockey and former military man. Having survived an attack that killed 18 of his men in a war zone all Jake is trying to do is live a normal life, doing his job and taking care of his teenaged daughter. Unfortunately, the death of a District Attorney and two women change the course of his life. Is the killer trying to pin the murders on Jake or is the killer trying to protect Jake using a sadistic game of chess?
Moves is the first book I have read by this author and while I was confused in the beginning this story dragged me in to it in no time flat. I’m glad I took a chance and now I have one more author to add to my one click buy list.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Maura Harper

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MOVES is the first book I’ve read by John Michaels. I picked it up and put it down a few times because of the space I was in; I didn’t feel like reading something I had to put too much thought into.

This is one of those stories that you think you know, you think you know how it is all going to flesh out and while reading, things change – just a tiny bit, but it changes the way you look at things.

This story is told in present and past pov so the story unfolds in a very non-linear way that makes total sense. The writing flows naturally and the character development is on point. This was a real page turner and I will go back and read it again to find the nuances and see if it changes my view point.

I absolutely recommend this story.
*****
Review by @mauraharper

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Heather Lovelace

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My knuckles are still clenched! This heart pounding thriller simply didn’t stop. Twists and turns, fantastic detail. I fell head first into the story and couldn’t tear myself away. What an excellent book! I hope to read more from this author very soon.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Robin Rankin

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels got me with the synopsis and refused to let me go. I knew I was going to like this book almost as soon as I started reading it, what I didnt know was how much I was going to like it. It exceeded all expectations.

There are lots of moving parts and people in this book, at first I was like, anothernew character? How many more will there be? But as I got deeper into the story I realized how important each and every one of them was.

Robert Jake is great but his daughter Rose was amazing, reminded me a lot of both of my girls. She was great at cutting the tension with a quick comment and made me laugh more than once.

This was a great suspenseful experience and I’m so glad I spent my time with these characters. I suggest you give it a read and keep an eye for more books by Mr. Michaels, I hope to see more from him in the future.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels was an amazing book that had me on the edge of my seat. I cannot believe this was his first book, it was a mystery thriller, that competes with top sellers in its genre. In the beginning, it was a lot of characters and stories that didn’t seem to fit together. I love how it was several pieces of the puzzle, and they slowly connected, until it was all one story by the end. The back story and connections with all the characters was done with precision. I was even more impressed that I didn’t figure out the killer until the very end. It kept me guessing and wondering all the way through. I didn’t want to put the book down. Highly recommend it, and hope Michaels continues writing!

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels
5-Stars

Moves by John Michaels is an excellent thriller with amazing characters. I was extremely impressed with the authors writing style and how well the story flows. I could not put this novel down. I was glued to the story from page one. I loved that the main setting was in the Dallas Texas area. John and Jake were amazing and wow how it ended. I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it!

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Chantelle Smith

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

John Michaels is a new author for me and what a brilliant introduction he has brought! Moves is suspenseful read, that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. John Michaels has created a read that is compelling to read, it has an epic storyline and brilliant characters that have depth. I was totally captivated by Robert’s story you couldn’t help but want the best for him after everything he has been through. This is a story that brings you twists and turns, you will never be bored while reading this!

I highly recommend you picking up this book. I can’t wait to see what else John Michaels brings, I’ll sure to look out for more books.

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Sara Oxton

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels a four-star read that will put the moves on. This is a totally new author to me, I will admit I was entranced by the cover, I know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but this one intrigued me, there is a lot going on it looked almost like a puzzle in itself, so I figured why not give it a try and it didn’t disappoint. Robert Jake will make you feel his everything, he is such a well written character that he makes the story, there were a couple of points that didn’t ring with me so I gave it a four, but I am not sure with another reading if this will be re-starred. I have put it on my re-read pile so who knows.

Review by @saraoxo

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Erica Fish

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels is my first book by this author. The summary is what intrigued me the most. The plot line is engaging as it keeps you on the edge of your seat at times. The characters are fully developed and personable. Michaels understands the single parent angle and what I enjoyed about this story is the relationship between Robert and his daughter. Little girls need their dads in the picture and that is what really sold me on the story. Robert has some demons in his closet from the tour in Iraq but nothing like being home and have your wife murdered. Robert has his young daughter to look after and if that is not enough, he will have to be strong for her. Will Robert prevail? Will Robert figure what is going on in time?

Moves by John Michaels – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t often go for thrillers but I found Moves by John Michaels totally gripping. Michaels sets up a mysterious and intriguing murder right at the start of the book and then launches into several chapters of character development that are seemingly only tangentially related. You KNOW it must all be linked in some way and have to keep reading to get more clues as to how.
The protagonist, Robert Jake, is a well developed and interesting character. He struggles with PTSD, depression and grief. He is also a popular radio host and a caring father. We encounter his story, and the stories of those around him, at several points at once as flashbacks and therapy fill in aspects of his past.
I also found the character John Assisi quite interesting. We get to see him develop through Jake’s flashbacks and then through his detective work in the present. Jake and Assisi balance each other well and I like the underlying respect they have from the start in spite of a less than friendly initial encounter.
For me, this is a five-star book. It’s a real page turner, and one you won’t be able to stop thinking about! It’s great if you’re after a bit of excitement and mystery – thoroughly enjoyable!

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Julie Lounello

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels is a five star novel. I loved how this novel took off right away and didn’t really take any time at all to get into the thrilling part of the novel. Everyone in this book are connected somehow and they all let you know in due time how they are all connected. When the district attorney is murdered along with two randomly seeming females, it is hard for everyone to connect the dots but because of who is on the case and his previous brushes with the law, he is able to figure it all out eventually. I loved how this novel really kept me on my toes and made me know that things aren’t always as they might seem and some people can change for the better.

Review by @julie-lounello
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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Liz Vrchota

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My goodness! ‘Moves’ by John Michaels was by far in my top ten mystery/thrillers of 2019 that I have had the pleasure to read! John Michaels was a completely new author to me, but when the stunning cover captivated my eye I just knew I had to know what story accompanied it. I am so glad that I scooped this up, and I look forward to now getting to read whatever else by Michaels that I can get my hands on in the very near future.

‘Moves’ literally gripped me from that very first chapter and refused to let me go well past my bedtime. I devoured this in one sitting and honestly it was a constant struggle between wanting to drag it out and savor the delight or scramble to finish in order to find out what will happen! Robert Jake is the kind of main character that you fall in love with and feel as if you know in real life by the time you finish the book. This man struggles with the grief and guilt of the loss of 18 of his soldiers while under his command and protection. He is also a single father and the host of a popular radio show. What doesn’t even seem fair is when the murders of two innocent women and the district attorney winds up coming connected to him! What will come of the situation? Will Robert find a way to live the remainder of his days in peace with his past so he can enjoy his future? You have to pick this gem up for yourself to find out. I can guarantee it is one story you do not want to miss!

Review by @lizaileen
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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Jenni Bishop

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels is a thriller that had my heart pounding and in my throat. John is a new author for me and he did well, with this story. Once I started I found it sooooooo, hard to put down, I was hooked and found myself thoroughly focused and enthralled in the story that I missed the world turning around me. It is one of those stories that you think about long after you have finished it. You know it’s good when that happens and I love stories that keep me guessing and on high alert. John has woven a world of mystery and murder, danger and lies, thrills and spill, intrigue and much more.

I will not spill the beans on the story but will tell you that if you like things that go bump in the night then this is a must read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Emily Walsh

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MovesMoves
By: John Michaels
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels was a heart pounding thriller that had me hooked, hard!

Wow, like, wow, I’m still trying to process everything that went on on this crazy good read. So much, like, as I was trying to piece everything together I kept thinking I was missing something, like a word you forgot, or a lost memory that just keeps slipping away from you. I love books like that, books that keep you guessing, on the edge of your seat, and just captures you fully, to the point were it’s 3 in the morning and you’re deciding if you’re going to call in sick to finish the book, or force yourself to stop and try and get your mind to rest. That my friends is this book.

It’s been awhile since I got this obsessed with a thriller, and as mush as I was happy for it to end, I’m sad that I had to leave that wonderful crazy dangerous world, that John Michaels has created. But all good things must end, so yes I will be checking out this authors other works.

So please take my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval, that this book is grip will you, break you, and have you second guessing everything.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels

4-stars

Moves by John Michaels had me highly entertained from start to finish. It’s intense, incredibly detailed, twisted, unpredictable and thrilling. From the very beginning I was hooked, I was so intrigued by the storyline and I was caught up in all the detail. Throughout the story I found myself trying to piece everything all together, however, I was always wrong! I never seen the ending coming which made me enjoy it even more.

I feel amazed by John’s attention to detail; everything is clearly described making it easy to picture everything in my mind. I enjoyed everything about this story and would absolutely recommend it to others.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Tausha Treadway

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels. I LOVED this book. This is my favorite type of book, murders, mystery and lots of action. Its the story of Robert Jake who is living with trauma from being in command in Iraq and losing several of his men. Then his wife passes away. He’s depressed and tired and now a single dad to a young girl. Robert is a well known radio personality in Dallas when the Dallas Prosecuting Attorney is murdered. There is also a murder of 2 young women and they all seem to be connected to Robert. What does the killer want with him and how can he keep his daughter safe. There are very defined characters in this book and I loved them all. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will be shocked at the ending! This book is one that will stick with you for a long time.

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