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Stranger than Fiction
If books could kill...
Plagiarism was an ugly word. And Tony Nichols kept repeating it. Could Claire Kennedy's reclusive bestselling author have stolen her latest mystery novel from one of Tony's students? Was Claire's reputation, and the future of struggling Cauldron Press, in jeopardy? Or was Tony masterminding a vicious hoax?
Evidence disappeared. People vanished. And the mystery behind the mystery took a nasty turn when uneasy allies Tony and Claire stumbled upon a corpse. No longer was Claire worried about her reputation. For the novel that could make or break her career now threatened her life.
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1989
About the author
Emelle Gamble
18 books267 followersEmelle Gamble was a writer at an early age, bursting with the requisite childhood stories of introspection which evolved into bad teen poetry and attempts at 'real literature' all copies of which she has since, very sensibly, shredded. She took her first stab at romantic fiction in an adult education writing class when her kids were in bed, taught by fellow writer Carolyn Haines, in Mobile, Alabama. As M.L. Gamble, she published several romantic suspense novels with Harlequin. She is now contracted with Soul Mate Publishing for Secret Sister, summer of 2013, and Dating Cary Grant, an early 2014 release.
Always intrigued by the words ‘what if’, Emelle’s books feature an ordinary woman confronted with an extraordinary situation. She most enjoys reading stories that surprise and amaze her, and hopes her readers will enjoy the challenging and exciting journeys her characters take.
Emelle lives in suburban Washington D.C. with her husband, Phil, her hero of thirty years, and two orange cats, Lucy and Bella. Her daughter, Olivia, and son, Allen, are happily launched on their own and contributing great things to society, which has always been their mother’s fondest wish.
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Always intrigued by the words ‘what if’, Emelle’s books feature an ordinary woman confronted with an extraordinary situation. She most enjoys reading stories that surprise and amaze her, and hopes her readers will enjoy the challenging and exciting journeys her characters take.
Emelle lives in suburban Washington D.C. with her husband, Phil, her hero of thirty years, and two orange cats, Lucy and Bella. Her daughter, Olivia, and son, Allen, are happily launched on their own and contributing great things to society, which has always been their mother’s fondest wish.
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December 5, 2015
Stranger than Fiction by Emelle Gamble is a 2015 publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Claire is a dedicated, hardworking, and loyal editor for her publisher firm, until she is stunned by the accusations by a professor that one of her authors is a plagiarist. Vowing to get to the truth, Claire agrees to keep an open mind about Tony Nichols and his claims. But, as the couple spends more time together, it becomes clear that someone doesn’t want the truth discovered.
I loved the spotlight on the world of publishing, giving readers a little insight about the behind the scenes machinations of publishers and authors. Of course, times are a little different now, but the basics are still the same. The competition is brutal and authors can be a handful, which creates a very plausible scenario. Plagiarism is always a huge fear, and when it involves a cornerstone of your publishing firm, then the situation could damage reputations for years to come. With the prospect of losing out on a multi-million dollar deal, the stakes become extremely high, and in this case, it turns deadly.
Is Tony telling the truth or does he have his own agenda? Did Claire’s client actually steal someone else’s manuscript? Can she trust Tony, a man she feels inexplicably drawn to? Could her rival be behind the accusations?
The suspense builds slowly as a true, guessing game emerges and the reader is unsure who to trust or who to believe. Claire is a modern woman who would fit in with any present day protagonist just fine. She’s smart and careful, follows her instincts, and has many admirable qualities. I really liked her and felt concern for her as it becomes apparent she is in a no win situation, and is bound to be hurt in one way or another.
Naturally, Tony is not the warmest person on earth, in the beginning, and is perhaps a little unbending and overly confident in his accusations. He remains an enigma throughout much of the story, but in the end I grew to like him.
This story is the type of romantic suspense, I cut my teeth on, so to speak, and reminded me of stories written by Victoria Holt, Dorothy Daniels, and Dorothy Eden, authors who wrote back in the 1960’s and 70’s, where the hero was often dark, brooding, maybe a little bit dangerous, and at times a suspect, someone the reader couldn’t quite trust initially. The heat level is also quite tame, with little or no explicit content. Naturally, as the years pass, styles change and these days it’s all about the hot, inked, military hero, with lots of steamy scenes, which is fun too, but I often wish for more stories like this one.
This book was originally published back in the 1990’s, which brings me back to my mantra concerning e- books and the digital age. Now that we have e books, it is possible to reissue older titles and introduce them to new audiences or even provide us longtime fans with the chance to read older titles we love, but have a hard time finding in print.
New updated covers give these books a fresh face, but the content is still the same as when they were originally published. So, if you are reading this book for the first time, you will definitely notice some things are missing, like computers and cell phones, and there might be a few outdated references here and there too. Some older titles that find their way into the digital age do not translate well over time, but this book made the transition quite seamlessly.
The dialogue, action, and suspense were not affected by time, and was a compelling story without all the modern day bells and whistles. The story stands on its own merits quite well, and I found it to be evenly paced, and well plotted. This is my favorite type of romantic suspense novel, and I'm so happy I got the chance to read it this second time around!
Overall this one gets 4 stars
Claire is a dedicated, hardworking, and loyal editor for her publisher firm, until she is stunned by the accusations by a professor that one of her authors is a plagiarist. Vowing to get to the truth, Claire agrees to keep an open mind about Tony Nichols and his claims. But, as the couple spends more time together, it becomes clear that someone doesn’t want the truth discovered.
I loved the spotlight on the world of publishing, giving readers a little insight about the behind the scenes machinations of publishers and authors. Of course, times are a little different now, but the basics are still the same. The competition is brutal and authors can be a handful, which creates a very plausible scenario. Plagiarism is always a huge fear, and when it involves a cornerstone of your publishing firm, then the situation could damage reputations for years to come. With the prospect of losing out on a multi-million dollar deal, the stakes become extremely high, and in this case, it turns deadly.
Is Tony telling the truth or does he have his own agenda? Did Claire’s client actually steal someone else’s manuscript? Can she trust Tony, a man she feels inexplicably drawn to? Could her rival be behind the accusations?
The suspense builds slowly as a true, guessing game emerges and the reader is unsure who to trust or who to believe. Claire is a modern woman who would fit in with any present day protagonist just fine. She’s smart and careful, follows her instincts, and has many admirable qualities. I really liked her and felt concern for her as it becomes apparent she is in a no win situation, and is bound to be hurt in one way or another.
Naturally, Tony is not the warmest person on earth, in the beginning, and is perhaps a little unbending and overly confident in his accusations. He remains an enigma throughout much of the story, but in the end I grew to like him.
This story is the type of romantic suspense, I cut my teeth on, so to speak, and reminded me of stories written by Victoria Holt, Dorothy Daniels, and Dorothy Eden, authors who wrote back in the 1960’s and 70’s, where the hero was often dark, brooding, maybe a little bit dangerous, and at times a suspect, someone the reader couldn’t quite trust initially. The heat level is also quite tame, with little or no explicit content. Naturally, as the years pass, styles change and these days it’s all about the hot, inked, military hero, with lots of steamy scenes, which is fun too, but I often wish for more stories like this one.
This book was originally published back in the 1990’s, which brings me back to my mantra concerning e- books and the digital age. Now that we have e books, it is possible to reissue older titles and introduce them to new audiences or even provide us longtime fans with the chance to read older titles we love, but have a hard time finding in print.
New updated covers give these books a fresh face, but the content is still the same as when they were originally published. So, if you are reading this book for the first time, you will definitely notice some things are missing, like computers and cell phones, and there might be a few outdated references here and there too. Some older titles that find their way into the digital age do not translate well over time, but this book made the transition quite seamlessly.
The dialogue, action, and suspense were not affected by time, and was a compelling story without all the modern day bells and whistles. The story stands on its own merits quite well, and I found it to be evenly paced, and well plotted. This is my favorite type of romantic suspense novel, and I'm so happy I got the chance to read it this second time around!
Overall this one gets 4 stars
November 25, 2015
Claire had the feeling something was wrong…and she was right.
Claire is a buyer at a publishing house. Mr Harrison, her boss, sent her to investigate an accusation that a book they were getting ready to publish had been stolen, printed under another name. The dreaded word…plagiarism has reared it’s ugly head.
Claire considered herself boring, but to me she was one of us. You know, we are not rich, nor are we famous. We are just the average Joe helping the world go round. We all have a life and living it is not always exciting or adventurous.
The mystery grows the more I read. I’m not sure which characters are good or bad. Emelle Gamble is not giving me many clues to help me either, but I did know who the killer was early on. That’s okay, it’s all about the journey for me.
Hmmm…could we have the beginnings of a romance? I think so. But, is the player being played? Their affection in the office almost made me burst out in laughter. Love it.
The suspense is there and I am afraid for Claire. My only complaint is that when the suspense built, the pacing would slow, interrupting the flow.
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Claire is a buyer at a publishing house. Mr Harrison, her boss, sent her to investigate an accusation that a book they were getting ready to publish had been stolen, printed under another name. The dreaded word…plagiarism has reared it’s ugly head.
Claire considered herself boring, but to me she was one of us. You know, we are not rich, nor are we famous. We are just the average Joe helping the world go round. We all have a life and living it is not always exciting or adventurous.
The mystery grows the more I read. I’m not sure which characters are good or bad. Emelle Gamble is not giving me many clues to help me either, but I did know who the killer was early on. That’s okay, it’s all about the journey for me.
Hmmm…could we have the beginnings of a romance? I think so. But, is the player being played? Their affection in the office almost made me burst out in laughter. Love it.
The suspense is there and I am afraid for Claire. My only complaint is that when the suspense built, the pacing would slow, interrupting the flow.
To see more visit http://www.fundinmental.com
September 24, 2015
Oh boy…Ms. Gamble’s suspenseful writing just keeps getting better and better (I didn’t know “who dunit” until the very end)! There was just the right amount of romance in this mystery that takes place in the authorship/publishing world. You kinda knew from hints in the thought processes of Tony and Claire that they were interested in each other, but that didn’t interfere with the suspenseful events and action that led up to the final conclusion of this terrific story. I really loved this story and I’m grateful to the author for writing it.
November 5, 2015
This is a book that was written in the 1990s and is somewhat refreshing. I was just wondering this past weekend how we used to live without cell phones and Tony and Claire reminded me how in this cozy mystery.
Claire works for a big NYC editor and her biggest author contract is ready to publish, when they are confronted with someone claiming that her book was stolen by this said author. Tony's has read the book, supposedly written by a former student, in snatches along the way and is sure that Sarah Winesong stole it. Together, Claire and Tony work hard to solve this mystery, as crimes and murders are being committed at every turn. Everyone seems suspect in this tricky case.
I failed to feel a connection between Claire and Tony, yet they were declaring their deep feelings for one another quite quickly. I've heard it said that love and hate are two very closely related emotions and that seems to be the case with these two. Both have a stubborn streak and are very quick to judge. I never felt that I really got to know who these characters truly are.
The way the story played out, especially the mystery element, is great! I love trying to guess who the villain is and had a hard time guessing in this story. For me, the elements of suspense and the setting are the highlights of the book. As with a lot of mystery books, the climax came to a head quite quickly, in a very suspenseful way, but I was satisfied with how it all wrapped up. This is a little edgier than most cozy mysteries I've read, but still fun.
Content: moderate language; mild-moderate violence (murders, crimes--not too graphic, but some details); moderate romantic elements (kissing; innuendo; two instances of characters being touchy, one scene right at the very end, but it's not too detailed)
*I received a copy through the tour host in exchange for an honest review*
Claire works for a big NYC editor and her biggest author contract is ready to publish, when they are confronted with someone claiming that her book was stolen by this said author. Tony's has read the book, supposedly written by a former student, in snatches along the way and is sure that Sarah Winesong stole it. Together, Claire and Tony work hard to solve this mystery, as crimes and murders are being committed at every turn. Everyone seems suspect in this tricky case.
I failed to feel a connection between Claire and Tony, yet they were declaring their deep feelings for one another quite quickly. I've heard it said that love and hate are two very closely related emotions and that seems to be the case with these two. Both have a stubborn streak and are very quick to judge. I never felt that I really got to know who these characters truly are.
The way the story played out, especially the mystery element, is great! I love trying to guess who the villain is and had a hard time guessing in this story. For me, the elements of suspense and the setting are the highlights of the book. As with a lot of mystery books, the climax came to a head quite quickly, in a very suspenseful way, but I was satisfied with how it all wrapped up. This is a little edgier than most cozy mysteries I've read, but still fun.
Content: moderate language; mild-moderate violence (murders, crimes--not too graphic, but some details); moderate romantic elements (kissing; innuendo; two instances of characters being touchy, one scene right at the very end, but it's not too detailed)
*I received a copy through the tour host in exchange for an honest review*
November 26, 2024
The story set in Manhattan and Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island in 1993 revolves around Claire Kennedy, a successful mystery novelist suspects that her novel "The Poison Pen might have been plagiarized by another author, Tony Nichols. Claire and Tony discover the body of Tony's former college student who had disappeared years ago. As Claire and Tony reluctantly team up to investigate the truth, they realize they are attracted to each other. Claire realizes that the truth behind her novel's creation not only threatens her career but her life as well I really enjoyed this romantic suspense mystery novel with all it's twists and turns.
January 24, 2017
Emelle Gamble is one of my go to authors when I want an entertaining mystery. Her book, Stranger Than Fiction, gets five enthusiastic stars from me! This book about plagiarism, pulled me in from the very first chapter and kept me consistently turning the pages and reading late into the morning! Gamble has a way of putting a lot into a story and then tying all the loose ends up neatly at the end. Once again she kept me busy trying to figure out the "who done it" mystery and once again she surprised me! Her writing is so good!! I highly recommend this book!
September 27, 2018
A Great Book!
I enjoyed this mystery and love story. I liked the characters and how the author made you feel their emotions. I got excited to finally see them figure out who the killer was. I liked the drama of how the main characters got to know one another and trust each other. A great story well written.
I enjoyed this mystery and love story. I liked the characters and how the author made you feel their emotions. I got excited to finally see them figure out who the killer was. I liked the drama of how the main characters got to know one another and trust each other. A great story well written.
December 17, 2017
Loved
Emelle Gamble has to be one of my favorite writers. Each of her books, including this one, are page turners. Could not put it down.
Emelle Gamble has to be one of my favorite writers. Each of her books, including this one, are page turners. Could not put it down.
December 29, 2015
This had all the elements to make it a good intriguing classic suspense story. You have twists, turns, indecision, intrigue, murder, deception and a wee bit of romance. The culprit is hard to figure out and the reveal is one that is a little shocking and why is even more crazy. You start to have a inkiing as to who it is but than the author throws you back into a twisty loop with a different direction.
The story and plot is fascinating. You have a professor Tony who was once a author trying to help his student. A student feels is in danger but also knows isn’t telling him the whole story. His student’s book was taken and placed under another author’s name. And now he wants her to get the credit she deserves. Unfortunately this comes with a price. Meeting Claire sends his heart in a whirlwind and brings him back to his past and if he can trust her. He feels she isn’t involved but isn’t sure especially since Billings is involved in trying to purchase the publishing house Claire works at. This is up that mans alley.
In the meantime Claire is trying to defend her publishing house, find the truth behind the book, figure out what is going on with the sale of where she works and is falling in love. These two are quite the pair. They don’t fully trust each other because of their path but also don’t believe they are trying to dupe the other or cause harm to the other. They both believe that they are doing what is right. As they dig into the story behind the manuscript, danger comes their way.
Tony is attacked, Claire is shot at and murder is afoot. People go missing and more deception about the book, tony and the sale of the publishing house is taking place.
Tony who is a honest decent guy, didn’t tell Claire his past. He was afraid she would think that helping his student was about greed and revenge when it isn’t. It is about making sure the girl gets the credit she deserves. Unfortunately though his past puts him high on the suspect list and having his gun stolen when his house and office was broken into doesn’t help. Claire does at first turn on him but than realizes the type of person Tony is and goes back to help him. Actually he goes to find her again against the law might I add.
Claire is a decent person. She just doesn’t always trust her instincts when it comes to men. In this book she is twisted in many directions by all the tales she is told by others as she tries to solve the mystery of who is killing people over this book, who wrote the book and what is going on around her while she tries to let go of her past and love someone. She shows love but not trust and it is Tony and his patience and honesty that helps turn the tides. He knows when to back away and when to pursue. He also knows when Claire must learn the truth on Eher own and in the end he does this.
The story is fascinating and intriguing. The writing alluring in how it grabs you with the first plot mystery of who wrote the book really and than adds the twist of why go after Tony and take things from his home and office, follow this by murder and placing the blame on Tony. Now we have some reveals about pasts that send trust out the door. This is built up again only to have a fire and more murder occur. Now blame is placed in the wrong place and one that is bad is getting away. Or is he? when we find out the truth, it isn’t revealed in a big way it slowly matriculates leaving us wanting it all at once. Emelle Gamble does a great job at giving us just enough to know something but keep us wanting more. The writing is one in which you are kept in the moment and the danger the whole time feeling as if you are right with the characters in their pursuit of the truth behind the book and all the deaths. With the ending really leaving you going wow. Just wow.
A great story from beginning to end that leaves you hanging on throughout the book trying to see what is next for these two and what danger lurks around the corner to end with the perfect twist and curveball with a little romance added in to help us forget the troubles of the characters for a moment and see them for who they are. A wonderful mystery suspense book that will engulf you into its trap and not let you go until you are finished with the last page and honestly you won’t want to put it down because you will want to know why this is happening and who is behind it all.
The story and plot is fascinating. You have a professor Tony who was once a author trying to help his student. A student feels is in danger but also knows isn’t telling him the whole story. His student’s book was taken and placed under another author’s name. And now he wants her to get the credit she deserves. Unfortunately this comes with a price. Meeting Claire sends his heart in a whirlwind and brings him back to his past and if he can trust her. He feels she isn’t involved but isn’t sure especially since Billings is involved in trying to purchase the publishing house Claire works at. This is up that mans alley.
In the meantime Claire is trying to defend her publishing house, find the truth behind the book, figure out what is going on with the sale of where she works and is falling in love. These two are quite the pair. They don’t fully trust each other because of their path but also don’t believe they are trying to dupe the other or cause harm to the other. They both believe that they are doing what is right. As they dig into the story behind the manuscript, danger comes their way.
Tony is attacked, Claire is shot at and murder is afoot. People go missing and more deception about the book, tony and the sale of the publishing house is taking place.
Tony who is a honest decent guy, didn’t tell Claire his past. He was afraid she would think that helping his student was about greed and revenge when it isn’t. It is about making sure the girl gets the credit she deserves. Unfortunately though his past puts him high on the suspect list and having his gun stolen when his house and office was broken into doesn’t help. Claire does at first turn on him but than realizes the type of person Tony is and goes back to help him. Actually he goes to find her again against the law might I add.
Claire is a decent person. She just doesn’t always trust her instincts when it comes to men. In this book she is twisted in many directions by all the tales she is told by others as she tries to solve the mystery of who is killing people over this book, who wrote the book and what is going on around her while she tries to let go of her past and love someone. She shows love but not trust and it is Tony and his patience and honesty that helps turn the tides. He knows when to back away and when to pursue. He also knows when Claire must learn the truth on Eher own and in the end he does this.
The story is fascinating and intriguing. The writing alluring in how it grabs you with the first plot mystery of who wrote the book really and than adds the twist of why go after Tony and take things from his home and office, follow this by murder and placing the blame on Tony. Now we have some reveals about pasts that send trust out the door. This is built up again only to have a fire and more murder occur. Now blame is placed in the wrong place and one that is bad is getting away. Or is he? when we find out the truth, it isn’t revealed in a big way it slowly matriculates leaving us wanting it all at once. Emelle Gamble does a great job at giving us just enough to know something but keep us wanting more. The writing is one in which you are kept in the moment and the danger the whole time feeling as if you are right with the characters in their pursuit of the truth behind the book and all the deaths. With the ending really leaving you going wow. Just wow.
A great story from beginning to end that leaves you hanging on throughout the book trying to see what is next for these two and what danger lurks around the corner to end with the perfect twist and curveball with a little romance added in to help us forget the troubles of the characters for a moment and see them for who they are. A wonderful mystery suspense book that will engulf you into its trap and not let you go until you are finished with the last page and honestly you won’t want to put it down because you will want to know why this is happening and who is behind it all.
December 28, 2015
3.75 stars
“Stranger Than Fiction” by Emelle Gamble is a mystery set in the relatively recent past, i.e. a bit more than two decades ago, in a society less enslaved to electronic devices. Allegations about a soon-to-be published novel that has a definite chance of being the answer to a struggling publisher’s prayers starts a domino effect that may not end just the company, but also put a number of lives at risk, both figuratively and literally. It is up to editor Claire Elizabeth Kennedy to refute Professor Tony Nichols’ claims of plagiarism of his promising young student’s manuscript, but their relationship gets entangled by their mutual attraction and a network of lies and secrecy. Danger looms, and it is possible that neither one of them will escape unscathed.
This story provides a startling reminder of how much things have changed in less than a quarter of a century, and how much more quickly things move now that there are electronic transmissions of manuscripts and devices such as cellphones and text messages facilitate communication.
The mystery itself unfolds with ever-increasing levels of violence even as an attraction tries to build between the two main characters. I felt that their connection was a little forced at first, and the horrific events that unfold make me feel very sorry for any innocent bystanders when this couple is around, because there is definitely the possibility for collateral damage. It was particularly fascinating (not to mention potentially horrifying) to see the machinations behind the scenes in the publishing world and there are some lovely twists and turns to the mystery, which keep one guessing. I wasn’t quite convinced that all of the actions and reactions were reasonable progressions, but there definitely are plenty of tension-filled challenges that ratchet up the tension until the exciting climax to the story. Those who are disturbed by rapidly changing points of view or who are extremely squeamish may not appreciate this story but overall this is an entertaining
“Stranger Than Fiction” by Emelle Gamble is a mystery set in the relatively recent past, i.e. a bit more than two decades ago, in a society less enslaved to electronic devices. Allegations about a soon-to-be published novel that has a definite chance of being the answer to a struggling publisher’s prayers starts a domino effect that may not end just the company, but also put a number of lives at risk, both figuratively and literally. It is up to editor Claire Elizabeth Kennedy to refute Professor Tony Nichols’ claims of plagiarism of his promising young student’s manuscript, but their relationship gets entangled by their mutual attraction and a network of lies and secrecy. Danger looms, and it is possible that neither one of them will escape unscathed.
This story provides a startling reminder of how much things have changed in less than a quarter of a century, and how much more quickly things move now that there are electronic transmissions of manuscripts and devices such as cellphones and text messages facilitate communication.
The mystery itself unfolds with ever-increasing levels of violence even as an attraction tries to build between the two main characters. I felt that their connection was a little forced at first, and the horrific events that unfold make me feel very sorry for any innocent bystanders when this couple is around, because there is definitely the possibility for collateral damage. It was particularly fascinating (not to mention potentially horrifying) to see the machinations behind the scenes in the publishing world and there are some lovely twists and turns to the mystery, which keep one guessing. I wasn’t quite convinced that all of the actions and reactions were reasonable progressions, but there definitely are plenty of tension-filled challenges that ratchet up the tension until the exciting climax to the story. Those who are disturbed by rapidly changing points of view or who are extremely squeamish may not appreciate this story but overall this is an entertaining
December 28, 2015
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Stranger Than Fiction from Emelle Gamble in exchange for an honest review.
It is my pleasure to offer a review of Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble.
I love a good romantic suspense novel and Ms. Gamble has offered one of the best I’ve read in some time.
Stranger Than Fiction adds the extra element of wonderful for me as it is about the book publishing world!
Ms. Gamble is an extraordinary writer and crafts her characters with a very fine-tipped pen. Claire and Tony become as real and as easy to get wrapped up in as any of the great whodunit pairs I’ve had the pleasure to read.
The story is very perplexing as the “who” wasn’t apparent to me until I’d reached the end, and I must admit I was caught quite unawares!
Ms. Gamble continues to write books that are very worthy of reading!
I highly recommend Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble and give Stranger Than Fiction five steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.
©November 29, 2015
Patricia RoomWithBooks
It is my pleasure to offer a review of Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble.
I love a good romantic suspense novel and Ms. Gamble has offered one of the best I’ve read in some time.
Stranger Than Fiction adds the extra element of wonderful for me as it is about the book publishing world!
Ms. Gamble is an extraordinary writer and crafts her characters with a very fine-tipped pen. Claire and Tony become as real and as easy to get wrapped up in as any of the great whodunit pairs I’ve had the pleasure to read.
The story is very perplexing as the “who” wasn’t apparent to me until I’d reached the end, and I must admit I was caught quite unawares!
Ms. Gamble continues to write books that are very worthy of reading!
I highly recommend Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble and give Stranger Than Fiction five steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.
©November 29, 2015
Patricia RoomWithBooks
December 28, 2015
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Stranger Than Fiction from Emelle Gamble in exchange for an honest review.
It is my pleasure to offer a review of Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble.
I love a good romantic suspense novel and Ms. Gamble has offered one of the best I’ve read in some time.
Stranger Than Fiction adds the extra element of wonderful for me as it is about the book publishing world!
Ms. Gamble is an extraordinary writer and crafts her characters with a very fine-tipped pen. Claire and Tony become as real and as easy to get wrapped up in as any of the great whodunit pairs I’ve had the pleasure to read.
The story is very perplexing as the “who” wasn’t apparent to me until I’d reached the end, and I must admit I was caught quite unawares!
Ms. Gamble continues to write books that are very worthy of reading!
I highly recommend Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble and give Stranger Than Fiction five steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.
©November 29, 2015
Patricia RoomWithBooks
It is my pleasure to offer a review of Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble.
I love a good romantic suspense novel and Ms. Gamble has offered one of the best I’ve read in some time.
Stranger Than Fiction adds the extra element of wonderful for me as it is about the book publishing world!
Ms. Gamble is an extraordinary writer and crafts her characters with a very fine-tipped pen. Claire and Tony become as real and as easy to get wrapped up in as any of the great whodunit pairs I’ve had the pleasure to read.
The story is very perplexing as the “who” wasn’t apparent to me until I’d reached the end, and I must admit I was caught quite unawares!
Ms. Gamble continues to write books that are very worthy of reading!
I highly recommend Stranger Than Fiction by Emelle Gamble and give Stranger Than Fiction five steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.
©November 29, 2015
Patricia RoomWithBooks
November 17, 2015
This is a wonderful mystery suspense with a bit of romance that harkens back to the days of very little as we know it communication. No cellphones or texting and very little else with which to have instant connections. Made the story a trip down memory lane for me with that aspect. I adored the two main characters and the plot. Having done a bit of newspaper column writing and other work like that, I found this especially enthralling and wondered how I would have felt had someone been stalking me and wanting to kill me and my dearest friend.
This was a reprint of a book published 25 or so years ago and I cannot tell you how glad I am that this series of books was brought to the public once again.
This is one of my very favorite authors of this genre and I hope that there will be many more books written by her for years to come.
Five plus stars.
Cynthia Blain
This was a reprint of a book published 25 or so years ago and I cannot tell you how glad I am that this series of books was brought to the public once again.
This is one of my very favorite authors of this genre and I hope that there will be many more books written by her for years to come.
Five plus stars.
Cynthia Blain
July 31, 2016
The story in this book had me hooked from the very beginning – so much so that I sat up and read ‘til the wee hours of the morning so I could find out whodunit! The setting and timing of this story is before the internet and cell phones so I’d say you have to remember that when you read it. Tony and Claire have a ton of issues to work thru, the basic and largest of them is trust in each other, but there are some very deep, hurtful things that happen to these two so there is a lot to overcome. The ending surprised me, in a good way, and I’d recommend the book…when you want to get lost in a story and not surface until you are done.
September 6, 2015
A Great Mystery!!
This is the first book I've read by Emelle Gamble, but it won't be my last!! From the very first page until the last it kept my interest and now I have a book hangover!
Tony Nichols is trying to help a friend who thinks the book she wrote was stolen and is being published under another author's name. He goes to see Claire Kennedy, the editor assigned to publishing the book in question.
From then on it's a rollercoaster of intrigue and secrecy and murder! Absolutely loved it!!!
This is the first book I've read by Emelle Gamble, but it won't be my last!! From the very first page until the last it kept my interest and now I have a book hangover!
Tony Nichols is trying to help a friend who thinks the book she wrote was stolen and is being published under another author's name. He goes to see Claire Kennedy, the editor assigned to publishing the book in question.
From then on it's a rollercoaster of intrigue and secrecy and murder! Absolutely loved it!!!
December 7, 2015
Stranger Than Fiction is a real page turner!!
The plot is fast paced, with mystery, suspense and full of twists and turns. The characters are wonderful, extremely credible and likeable. The book its excellent written, with clever dialogues and intense situations that keep you wanting more until you found yourself at the end!!
This is my first book of Emelle Gamble, and it wont be the last one, she's a fantastic writer.
Highly Recommended to all type of readers.
*I received a Free copy in exchange for an Honest Review*
The plot is fast paced, with mystery, suspense and full of twists and turns. The characters are wonderful, extremely credible and likeable. The book its excellent written, with clever dialogues and intense situations that keep you wanting more until you found yourself at the end!!
This is my first book of Emelle Gamble, and it wont be the last one, she's a fantastic writer.
Highly Recommended to all type of readers.
*I received a Free copy in exchange for an Honest Review*
January 7, 2016
The setting for this book is the publishing world, which I found interesting, and the lifestyles of the main characters were fun to read about. For me, the mystery was slightly difficult to get my head around in the beginning, although perhaps I wasn't paying enough attention to the early setup. Later on, it became easier to follow and, I must say, kept me guessing till the very end.
The book is well-written with clearly-distinguished characters and a punchy ending. Not as deep and exploratory as "Secret Sister" by the same author, but a good holiday read nonetheless.
The book is well-written with clearly-distinguished characters and a punchy ending. Not as deep and exploratory as "Secret Sister" by the same author, but a good holiday read nonetheless.
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November 21, 2015Claire Kennedy is an editor for Cauldron Press, a publishing house having financial trouble. The new book about to be published by author Sarah Winesong can save the company. That is, until Tony Nichols walks into her life with a story of plagiarism.
Stranger Than Fiction takes you on a journey of mystery, murder, betrayal, and suspense. If you like a "who done it" story, this is a good choice..
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock!
4 out of 5 fangs.
Stranger Than Fiction takes you on a journey of mystery, murder, betrayal, and suspense. If you like a "who done it" story, this is a good choice..
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock!
4 out of 5 fangs.
April 3, 2016
A who done it that keeps you guessing!!!
You know you found a great mystery when you know how the book will end and it does a 360 on you. A scandal is brewing in the book world. Exactly who the author is, is just one of the many questions that need answers.
You know you found a great mystery when you know how the book will end and it does a 360 on you. A scandal is brewing in the book world. Exactly who the author is, is just one of the many questions that need answers.
August 28, 2016
Would have given a 4 star except for the typos.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2018
Top notch fiction! The characters are multidimensional and realistic. A must read!
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