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Book Review of Fear the Worst

Fear the Worst
Fear the Worst
Author: Linwood Barclay
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I usually have a great time reading Barclay's thrillers, but this isn't up there with the best in my opinion. He's done better. The divorced dad, though seeming to be going through a dry spot in his job of selling cars, manages to find never ending cash when he starts on his quest to find his missing teen daughter. He has an unbelievably hard time with the police who are as dumb as bumps on a log. And the ending is just too pat. Every little knot is tied. If you are a big fan of Barclay's, you may find this a bit disappointing. Is he becoming a hack? Gosh I hope not.