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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
In Specimen by Lisa Towles, Thea Riggs becomes entangled in a dangerous game after receiving a text inviting her to meet her friend at home. Upon arrival, Thea discovers her friend's mother lifeless on the kitchen floor and takes a photograph. Thea hears a noise in the house and calls her best friend, Fergus Wilde, to come and get her while hiding in the basement. Thea begins to receive threatening text messages and finds herself unwillingly involved in the Dead Sevens Club game. As the next target of a crime syndicate, Thea, along with Fergus and an Uber driver named Bharat, must uncover the secrets behind the game and track down the syndicate's leader. To clear her name and uncover the truth, Thea must rely on her instincts and her friends.
Specimen by Lisa Towles was a fantastic thriller. I was captivated by the opening page and found myself turning the pages as fast as I could. The plot was fast-paced and compelling. Due to all the unexpected twists and turns, I was unable to predict what would happen next. I was fully engaged throughout and eagerly anticipated the next events. The writing style was exceptional, and I was hooked throughout the story. It was easy to immerse myself in the plot and join the friends in their quest for the truth. The characters felt genuine and relatable. Each one had a backstory that helped me better understand them. It has been a long time since I lingered with a story so long after I had finished reading.
