The Space Between

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Summary: Worth Your While
Review: I had to read this book for a book club and was worried because I thought it was a science fiction book and I do not do science fiction. Maybe my predisposition to not liking the book freed me to really enjoy it--and enjoy it I did. It is really a book about relationships with a sci-fi-like plot twist. It is also a suspense novel and a love story. All of this wrapped up neatly in quick read book. I am very impressed with this young author and will keep my eyes out for more from him. I highly recommend making the minimal time and cost investment to read this fascinating story.

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Summary: This book would keep Alfred Hitchhock in Suspense!
Review: I must confess that I grew up down the street from the author, so I don't know how objective I can be. But I must say that I honestly couldn't put this book down once I had started reading. Ron Malfi has the unique ability to keep a story moving quickly while not giving away the secrets he needs to keep the reader guessing. One reviewer noted that Malfi is like Stephen King and Hemingway; I completely agree. But unlike both of those writers, Malfi doesn't take pages and pages to "set the scene." Each page is the scene. I wanted to read every word, not so I would be prepared for the action to come - but for it's own entertainment value. Much like John Steinbeck, Malfi has a way of working every detail into the story - every tiny grain of information seems essential to the reader. I can't wait for his next book!

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Summary: ++Hmmmm...just OK++
Review: I thought this book was just OK, not bad but not terrific. I guess I'd read another one by this author.