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Who is the vicious killer—another heir methodically erasing rivals? Or is something even more sinister going on? If you decide this one's for you I would personally recommend the audiobook. The narration was great and definitely added to my enjoyment of the book. He held such positions as assistant city editor, chief copy editor, news editor, and Life section editor, before becoming the paper’s humour columnist in 1993. He was one of the paper’s most popular columnists before retiring from the position in 2008 to work exclusively on books. Somewhere out there, Miles has children who don’t know it, but they might be about to inherit the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister. With a truly unique and clever premise, best-selling author Linwood Barclay’s Find You First is an incredible thrill ride with non-stop action. It is full of smart and funny dialogue, plus Barclay is a master of ending chapters with a cliffhanger, so there is simply no putting this book down once you get started…Barclay has filled this thriller with well-drawn, memorable characters, fast paced action and unpredictable twists. There is a reason he has such a loyal fan base! In Find You First, Barclay has given us an exciting puzzle to solve, and tremendously interesting characters to solve it with.” – Nerd Daily
Miles Cookson is a very successful Tech billionaire and has more money than he can ever spend, but the one thing he can’t buy is a remedy for his illness. Miles is terminally ill and there is a fifty percent chance it can be passed on to his future generations. Although he has never had any children, twenty years ago, when times were tough he made a little extra money donating sperm. Apparently there are nine people out there who not only stand to inherit his fortune but may also have the disease that will end his life. A race against time. Mystery and intrigue that will blow your mind. Connections that steal your heart. Main character Miles Cookson, is an extremely affluent, bachelor tech magnate who has just been told by his doctor he has a terminal heredity disease. As a result, he First off prepare yourself for a slew of characters, some of which you will only know for a short time. There is so much going on and from different viewpoints that it’s best to start this when you can read it for long periods of time.Review originally posted on mysteryandsuspense.com on 2/1/21. https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/fi... Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairsis an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!”— Shari Lapena, New York Timesbestselling author of A Stranger in the Houseand The Couple Next Door on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS Find You First was definitely an amazing read. The humor was so good. I loved Travis’ view. He was so funny. I smiled so much reading his views. But overall, I enjoyed reading everyone’s views. The unexpected twists were awesome! So many people were involved that sometimes I wondered how they are connected. It’s a big puzzle to solve and as it turned out, I couldn’t guess who the killer was and why but it definitely made sense. Jeremy’s character will remind readers of who in real life he resembled to. So it was very interesting to read Dr. Gold’s view as well. If you have a love for bridges, Dr. Gold share your interest. This is actually the best thriller I have read this year and I highly recommend everyone to read this book!
The twists and turns in Find You Firstare nicely balanced with suspense, action, character development and a plot that demands that you read the story from start to finish with no pauses or excuses. Barclay, who has demonstrated with a long and impressive bibliography that he is incapable of writing badly, has penned the book of his (or anyone’s) career. The cinematic narrative makes it perfect for video adaptation, but don’t wait for the movie or the series. Neither could be better than what Barclay has given us in the here and now.”— Book Reporter As he begins his search for his biological children, he meets Chloe Swanson who is on her own journey to find her biological father. Chloe’s mother had used the same New York sperm bank that Miles has donated to, and her name is on Miles’ list. Their excitement at potentially being related is overshadowed, however, by a series of mysterious deaths. These deaths are included on Miles’ list of potential heirs. Who is eliminating these heirs, and why? Book ReviewMr. Barclay’s books are distinguished by wit and startling twists. In Elevator Pitch, he surpasses himself with a premise suited for the big screen, a plot filled with stunning surprises—and an ending that leaves the reader greatly satisfied.”— Wall Street Journal Miles remembers his sperm donation, wondering how many kids he has, he feels obligated to inform them of the disease that they might inherit and provide them with the funds for them to deal with it. Although it is not ethical, he gets his hand on the list of his genetic children, of which there are nine, scattered throughout the country. Having made up his mind to distribute the majority of his wealth to his children, for obvious reasons, there are some people who are not happy, like Gilbert. 22 year old Chloe Swanson is a waitress and aspiring film documentary maker, making a film about her 90 year old maternal grandfather and other elderly people about the lives they have lived. She wants to know more about where she came from, having come across a half brother she didn't know about, Todd, although her mom is reluctant for her to pursue this need. Chloe is the first of his children that Miles meets, and a visit to Todd's home reveals he has disappeared in strange, sinister, and suspicious circumstances, and he is not alone, one by one, Miles's children appear to be dying or disappearing without trace. Find You First is an enjoyable, taut thriller that never lets up on the intrigue as it races to tie everything together. What more could anyone ask for?” – Mystery & Suspense Magazine
There’s no getting around it,” Alexandra said. “Huntington’s . . . it’s like you take Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s and put them all into a blender. Your symptoms are very similar to any of those.” When Miles and Chloe eventually connect, their excitement at finding each other is overshadowed by a series of mysterious and terrifying events. One by one, Miles’s other potential heirs are vanishing—every trace of them wiped, like they never existed at all.Cookson’s list is nine names long and his nemesis has already erased two from the list. Cookson is determined to put a stop to the carnage. A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller—Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own.”— T. M. Logan, author of The Vacation and Lies I read a media release, or perhaps a comment by Stephen King, noting this book opens with a bang and it certainly does. And the pace pretty much keeps going until it’s done. I’ve read most if not all of Barclay’s books and this is probably fairly close to being a favourite. Find You First The doctor nodded. “There will come a point where you will need constant care. There is no cure. They’re working on it, and they’ve been working on it for some time. One of these days, it’ll happen.” While this may not be as riveting as Barclay’s earlier work ( No Time for Goodbye or Never Look Away), it is an enjoyable, taut thriller that never lets up on the intrigue as it races to tie everything together.
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