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Before I Go
Some roads, there are no turning back from.
Fed up with his dead-end life, Michael travels to Mexico to get his hands on a drug known as, death in a bottle.
His plan is simple, spend whatever money he has left, and enjoy his last days in style, that is until he meets someone at the hotel bar. A girl who came to Mexico in search of her missing sister who was kidnapped a year ago and was never seen again.
Deciding this could be his one last good deed before he dies, Michael agrees to help her in the search to discover the truth, but as the unearth more than they bargain for, Michael may not be the only one with death in store.
Fed up with his dead-end life, Michael travels to Mexico to get his hands on a drug known as, death in a bottle.
His plan is simple, spend whatever money he has left, and enjoy his last days in style, that is until he meets someone at the hotel bar. A girl who came to Mexico in search of her missing sister who was kidnapped a year ago and was never seen again.
Deciding this could be his one last good deed before he dies, Michael agrees to help her in the search to discover the truth, but as the unearth more than they bargain for, Michael may not be the only one with death in store.
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296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2020
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November 29, 2020
Michael takes a trip to Mexico with one thing on his mind. Josie also takes a trip to Mexico with one thing on her mind. These two young people meet in a bar and they are not your usual tourist or traveller. Anyway they get talking and become involved in each other’s lives.
I found this thriller very different from the usual boy meets girl. Before I Go is very dark in places and is full of tension, all the way to the end. The character development is good and I loved how Marie got the atmosphere and impressions that visitors form when staying in Mexico. I liked how she explored the “ships that pass in the night” and “passing through” themes that holiday makers share with each other.
I found it very easy to engage with Michael and Josie as they moved around Mexico where everything was new and unexplored to them. The plot was fine and very different from run-of-the-mill thrillers. Where Before I Go really shines is the relationship that developed between Michael and Josie. This is not a tale of a glamorous romantic affair between head turning good looking people but a camaraderie often found between foreigners holidaying abroad, a shared experience.
Although Before I Go is basically a crime thriller, I prefer to consider it as a character driven novel. Michael and Josie both have a very strong purpose to be in Mexico. I was impressed with the quality of Marie’s storytelling and surprised to discover that Before I Go is her debut novel. Marie crafted a great suspense into her novel that lasted to the end. I think Before I Go is a GOOD 4 star read which demonstrates Marie has the talent to become a successful author.
I found this thriller very different from the usual boy meets girl. Before I Go is very dark in places and is full of tension, all the way to the end. The character development is good and I loved how Marie got the atmosphere and impressions that visitors form when staying in Mexico. I liked how she explored the “ships that pass in the night” and “passing through” themes that holiday makers share with each other.
I found it very easy to engage with Michael and Josie as they moved around Mexico where everything was new and unexplored to them. The plot was fine and very different from run-of-the-mill thrillers. Where Before I Go really shines is the relationship that developed between Michael and Josie. This is not a tale of a glamorous romantic affair between head turning good looking people but a camaraderie often found between foreigners holidaying abroad, a shared experience.
Although Before I Go is basically a crime thriller, I prefer to consider it as a character driven novel. Michael and Josie both have a very strong purpose to be in Mexico. I was impressed with the quality of Marie’s storytelling and surprised to discover that Before I Go is her debut novel. Marie crafted a great suspense into her novel that lasted to the end. I think Before I Go is a GOOD 4 star read which demonstrates Marie has the talent to become a successful author.
September 18, 2022
Typos many typos story was choppy flows like cold molasses,
Typos many many typos poor editing poor story. Not for me please edit this book TTFN story is very scattered
Typos many many typos poor editing poor story. Not for me please edit this book TTFN story is very scattered
February 5, 2021
A good story
I enjoy mysteries and thrillers and this book did not disappoint as far as the story line went. The author needed to have someone proofread the book. There were many places where wording made no sense, spelling was incorrect and names were mixed up. It is still worth reading. You just have to overlook those things.
I enjoy mysteries and thrillers and this book did not disappoint as far as the story line went. The author needed to have someone proofread the book. There were many places where wording made no sense, spelling was incorrect and names were mixed up. It is still worth reading. You just have to overlook those things.
February 2, 2023
Great thriller
This story kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of drama and action. Shows you don't go messing around in foreign countries. Sad Michael didn't make it. Loved the twist with Josie's sister. Good read.
This story kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of drama and action. Shows you don't go messing around in foreign countries. Sad Michael didn't make it. Loved the twist with Josie's sister. Good read.
November 3, 2021
A long slog
Never been so desperate to reach the end of a book. I wish I had given up. Too ridiculous for words.
Never been so desperate to reach the end of a book. I wish I had given up. Too ridiculous for words.
May 9, 2022
A great read
Fast-moving. Gets and keeps your attention. Realistic characters. Not 5-star like the greatest book you ever read, but for a brief escape from reality, it's excellent.
Fast-moving. Gets and keeps your attention. Realistic characters. Not 5-star like the greatest book you ever read, but for a brief escape from reality, it's excellent.
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