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“Grist Mill Road” by Author Christopher J. Yates started off as a dynamic, powerful, intense and captivating novel. The genres for this book are Psychological Thriller, and Mystery and Suspense. The timelines for this story are 1982 and 2008. Hannah, Matthew and Patrick start off as young teenagers when a suspenseful terrible crime happens. Twenty six years later in 2008, the three characters meet up accidentally with devastating consequences.
The author describes the characters as complicated, and complex. The characters all have a dysfunctional background. There are betrayals, and deep secrets that go back to 2008. The author alternates the chapters by characters, and the timeline goes back and forth. The puzzles, clues, and twists and turns stop towards the end of the book.
I felt let down and disappointed at the end of the story. The very last chapter is somewhat confusing. Towards the end of the book, the character development is sloppy, something is missing. I can not bring up many of the things that concern me, because I don’t want to give away any spoilers. There are some major holes in the story that I feel the author should be accountable for, and I just feel frustrated. That being said, the first two-thirds of the book are well written, and are entertaining. I do recommend that readers of psychological thrillers take a chance and read this book to come to their own conclusions. I received this Advanced Reading Copy for my honest review.
Linda's Book Obsession: 
Hey, I liked your review and I felt the same way, but I didn’t understand what happened exactly.
Patch shot Matthew and killed him? But they made it seem like Patch was dying. Did the detective shoot him? Or did he just pass out? That really frustrated me.
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Hi Scott, I want to revisit this in the book. I will get back to you, in a few days. Thank you. Linda
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Woops, just realized I posted a spoiler, feel free not to post, but could you reply to me at least? THanks!
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Hi Scott, Just saw your message, and I am reflecting on your question. Thank you. Linda
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HI Scott, I am thinking about your question, and actually want to revisit this in the book. I will get back to you, not immediately, but as soon as I can. Thank you for commenting. Linda
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I really was into the first 2/3rds of this book. I went back and reread the ending feeling I’d missed something. Still doesn’t make sense to me. I agree that the ending is confusing. Who shot whom?
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That is a really good question. Someone else asked me, and I had said I would go back and revisit. Linda
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Glad I wasn’t the only one!
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I also am glad I am not the only one who felt this way!!!
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