Toyer

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Summary: Don't Waste Your Time
Review: A mediocre story, poorly written and horribly read (by the author).The monotone of the reader is so bad that it takes a while to realize the shortcomings of the actual story. The characters are one-dimensional, and the items that might make them more interesting are only hinted at, never explored. There are far more well-written thrillers out there. Take the time to find one of them, and leave Toyer on the shelf.

Rating:
Summary: Don't Waste Your Time
Review: A mediocre story, poorly written and horribly read (by the author).The monotone of the reader is so bad that it takes a while to realize the shortcomings of the actual story. The characters are one-dimensional, and the items that might make them more interesting are only hinted at, never explored. There are far more well-written thrillers out there. Take the time to find one of them, and leave Toyer on the shelf.

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Summary: Complete Waste
Review: After 50 pages, I just skipped to the end, more in the hope the cat was unharmed than any of the characters. The plot was totally unbelievable, the writing was unprofessional, and the story was a joke. Newspaper articles about a serial maniac, who has already maimed 10 women appearing on page 3?? A DA who could care less? A doctor who foolishly allows a strange man access to her home, without any clue whatsoever that he might be stalking her? I could go on and on----bottom line: don't bother with this book. 2-9-02.

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Summary: A non-stop read
Review: Don't plan on getting anything else done until you've finished this book! I picked it up on Saturday afternoon and read the last page on Sunday night! Here it is 2 days later and I'm still thinking about it...loved the ending...did she or didn't she? I truly enjoyed McKay's "screenwriting" style because it's short and to the point without a lot of descriptive prose. This book is for the intelligent reader who loves crisp dialogue, a believable plot and villan and lots of surprises along the way. I loved the cat - he added great visuals to the Maude scenes. This book is sexy and horrifying at the same time. Bravo, Garner!

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Summary: Give Away
Review: Fantastic book! Hats off to this author! Hard to put down even from page 1. Just when you think you can breathe easily and the horror has ended, it jumps right back up! A must read for suspense lovers!

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Summary: I love it!!
Review: First of all it was the picture on the cover that got me to pick up the book. Sad to say I waited a whole a year to read it. (I'v been busy.) Anyway, I had a difficult time reading the first chapter. But as I turn the pages I noitce I started to like it more and more. And, the fact that Toyer (Peter) is 6'2, about 165 lb and seems to know how to use his rod, really help a lot. Anyway, I hope McKay turns this novel into a movie. It will be a rated "R".

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Summary: 3 stars so far, if not more.. 1 chapt enough to Impress.
Review: I am a bookworm. I love books & read them daily. RARELY do I come across a book that intrigues me simply because it is original. Because the author's view is distinctive. It isn't the same old stew your mother/"authors" has(ve) been feeding you. It's different. On another level. Sometimes difficult for even a word-hungry person like me to understand. Even if the ending "fizzled out" as another critic put it (which I've yet to come to that chapter), the beginning shows more than enough promise. There is talent. I'm more than willing to read through mistakes while this author finds his writing perfection. I read the obit for a Gardner McKay. I hope it is another person.

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Summary: Toyer
Review: I am a long time fan of Gardner McKay the author, I met him when he performed a play back in the early 1960's when I was a teenager. This story scared me so much I was afraid to even reply but I enjoyed the book very much. It is beautifully written and so real. The characters are very believable and seem to come alive on the written page. I want to read more of the author's books, anything he has written or performed. I have been writing all my life and wrote the last chapter of a murder mystery. The main character of the book sort of reminds me of the character in my book, but more intense and frighting. I hope this book becomes a movie.I'm am thrilled that Mr. Mckay has made such a success with his writings. Also the audio cassette is very dramatic and well performed. A must for all old time fans and new ones as well.

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Summary: This is a book you can't get out of your mind...years later.
Review: I read this book a few years ago. It was gripping from the start. It was so terrifying that I had to put it in a draw between reads. The author paints a perfectly frightening picture so clear that it is still haunts me. I gave the book to a friend to read. She too had the same reaction. We both get shivers talking about this one two years later! I can't help but wonder why "Toyer" wasn't turned into a movie. This is fear Factor. Don't read this one on a dark and stormy night...alone!

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Summary: Well-written,suspense/thriller,addicting
Review: I think that this book was beautifully written, and deserves ever single star it gets. I picked it up, and I had it finished in 2 days. I'll admit, at first I thought it was slow, but then once I got into the plot,I felt like I was a part of it. Every chance I got to read, my nose was buried in it. I couldnt put it down. Bravo to McKay. I think a sequel would be ideal. It was a very believable story, with great characters. McKay involves the reader. Very high sexual content, very sexy. Very good imagery, one feels like they're a part of the story. Recommended to anyone who loves psycho-thrillers.