Charlie Donlea

Long Time Gone

This one was a better read than the first book I read by Charlie Donlea. I find the concept of this book to be really interesting. And honestly wished I enjoyed the subject of science to be able to learn more about it. I think a lot of true crime junkies would love this book because it did remind me of a case that I had seen, but it’s so cool seeing how far DNA genealogy has come and what it can be possible today. The negative I do have is the third person omniscient but that’s because it adds so many different POVs to the book with it that I don’t see as important when they could just be with one of the main characters or not in it at all. Then the audio does drag in areas so that is known ahead of time in case you listen but is an interesting story that I assumed would happen but didn’t have all the details right.

Priscilla Stanfield

4/5⭐️

This one was a better read than the first book I read by Charlie Donlea. I find the concept of this book to be really interesting. And honestly wished I enjoyed the subject of science to be able to learn more about it. I think a lot of true crime junkies would love this book because it did remind me of a case that I had seen, but it’s so cool seeing how far DNA genealogy has come and what it can be possible today. The negative I do have is the third person omniscient but that’s because it adds so many different POVs to the book with it that I don’t see as important when they could just be with one of the main characters or not in it at all. Then the audio does drag in areas so that is known ahead of time in case you listen but is an interesting story that I assumed would happen but didn’t have all the details right.

Cortni Bell

"Long Time Gone" by Charlie Donlea is a gripping tale that seamlessly blends elements of mystery and thriller. The protagonist, Sloan, embarks on a journey to unravel a thirty-year-old murder, showcasing her evolution from a determined doctor to a relentless pathologist. Donlea masterfully crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, skillfully weaving together past and present timelines to build suspense. As Sloan delves deeper into the case, uncovering long-buried secrets, readers are drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. With its expert pacing and intricate plot twists, "Long Time Gone" is sure to captivate fans of crime fiction until the very last page. Thank you to the author, Charlie Donlea and NetGalley for plowing me to read this early!

Long Time Gone

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