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Chloe Dolls
A man is about to commit suicide late one night in a park when he witnesses a girl being attacked. He shoots her assailant with the gun he was going to use on himself and shelters her. The girl named Chloe vanishes the next morning and does not want to be found. Yet he can’t help himself, it was love at first sight and he must find her. Thus begins a journey of bizarre discovery. Like pulling on a loose thread and unraveling a new mystery with each tug, he doesn’t find just one Chloe, he finds many. Are they twin sisters, identical triplets or a case of multiple personalities?
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2021
About the author
Ed Morawski
39 books46 followersMy books do not always fit into established genres - most of them have elements of sci-fi, mystery, crime, action, and especially - romance. I will warn that my idea of 'romance' is not typical, but more along the lines of strong women and men making sacrifices for them.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
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January 9, 2023
My favorite genre is Speculative Fiction and realistic SciFi, so I was excited to read this book and had high expectation from the beginning.
The opening gets me because Vincent is my favorite song, and it's very fitting with the scene from the first chapter. I read through the book easily as it kept me interested, although I stumbled here and there because some, perhaps it's not accurate to describe them as expositions, maybe lengthy explanations were distracting to me. I love it when authors do their thorough research, but Imo, for this genre and the story's context, those explanations could be briefer. For example, DID is fitting, but love at first sight and anxiety don't need that many explanations. However, this is IMHO because some readers actually love them.
The plot is easy to follow (more on that later)
Now to the possible spoiler part.
As mentioned, I am a Sci-Fi fan; I watch and read what others might categorize as nerdy stuff for fun. So I wonder if I could speak for other readers, but I know the 'secret' just by reading the blurb. This is fine if only it is not only revealed when it hits 80% of the book. It takes away quite a lot of enjoyment for me, especially when the main character is portrayed as very knowledgeable about everything. This secret is one of the things he knows well, yet, it never enters his mind even though he has considered every scenario. I find that quite unbelievable, and making the character know about everything backfires here.
I remember a couple of years before, and in early 2000, that theme was everywhere. My favorite movie of all time, which I refrain from saying in case of spoiling it to others, is based on that. The entire series, Orphan Black, is based on that. It was revealed pretty early, so I mentioned it. Secret and 'twist' work when it's not glaringly obvious and when the story mentions everything but that. It's almost like you consider everyone in detail in a locked room murder mystery except one person that turns out to be the killer. It's much more intriguing when it's not obvious or, if there is no way around it, to bank more on the premise after the revelation, just like the series I mentioned earlier. But again, it could work better for other readers.
Based on that, I find it hard to believe the ending as well. I wouldn't let the protagonist go with a slap on the wrist, let alone reward and submission if I were the villain of the story, based on what the story tells me.
End of possible spoiler
If you are looking for a well-research easy-reading Sci-Fi, Chloe Dolls has it all, including the ability for readers to follow the journey to uncover the mystery.
Round this up from 3.5
The opening gets me because Vincent is my favorite song, and it's very fitting with the scene from the first chapter. I read through the book easily as it kept me interested, although I stumbled here and there because some, perhaps it's not accurate to describe them as expositions, maybe lengthy explanations were distracting to me. I love it when authors do their thorough research, but Imo, for this genre and the story's context, those explanations could be briefer. For example, DID is fitting, but love at first sight and anxiety don't need that many explanations. However, this is IMHO because some readers actually love them.
The plot is easy to follow (more on that later)
Now to the possible spoiler part.
As mentioned, I am a Sci-Fi fan; I watch and read what others might categorize as nerdy stuff for fun. So I wonder if I could speak for other readers, but I know the 'secret' just by reading the blurb. This is fine if only it is not only revealed when it hits 80% of the book. It takes away quite a lot of enjoyment for me, especially when the main character is portrayed as very knowledgeable about everything. This secret is one of the things he knows well, yet, it never enters his mind even though he has considered every scenario. I find that quite unbelievable, and making the character know about everything backfires here.
I remember a couple of years before, and in early 2000, that theme was everywhere. My favorite movie of all time, which I refrain from saying in case of spoiling it to others, is based on that. The entire series, Orphan Black, is based on that. It was revealed pretty early, so I mentioned it. Secret and 'twist' work when it's not glaringly obvious and when the story mentions everything but that. It's almost like you consider everyone in detail in a locked room murder mystery except one person that turns out to be the killer. It's much more intriguing when it's not obvious or, if there is no way around it, to bank more on the premise after the revelation, just like the series I mentioned earlier. But again, it could work better for other readers.
Based on that, I find it hard to believe the ending as well. I wouldn't let the protagonist go with a slap on the wrist, let alone reward and submission if I were the villain of the story, based on what the story tells me.
End of possible spoiler
If you are looking for a well-research easy-reading Sci-Fi, Chloe Dolls has it all, including the ability for readers to follow the journey to uncover the mystery.
Round this up from 3.5
August 12, 2022
This unique romance / mystery / thriller, told in first person, had me hooked right from the beginning. And it didn’t hurt that the author quoted the lyrics to “Starry, Starry Night”, a favorite song of mine. The blurb perfectly describes the story premise, so I won’t try to paraphrase here, but will say that it’s all that and more.
Elements I liked:
The author has a talent for making the extraordinary seem not only plausible but probable. The plot is creative and intriguing and has so many pieces to it that it kept me reading wondering how, and if, it all connected.
I loved how Mike, the main character, worked through the mysteries surrounding Chloe, intelligently considering many possible scenarios and explanations, and exploring the plausibility of each. And he even questioned himself and his assumptions during the process, something that helped make the character so real.
There’s so much in the story… considerations of mental health, security, morality, religion, and more. It includes facts that enhance the story: details such as statistics around suicides, the story of relevant scientific advances, and cultural/societal happenings, even right down to a recent news story. Full of twists, turns, and surprises, this mystery presents multiple plausible answers as it develops, keeping the reader wondering at the truth behind the situation and reading to find out.
Elements I struggled with:
I found the abrupt tense changes and some typos distracting, making for some rough reading, especially early in the book. But the story was so compelling that these issues did not impact my enjoyment.
Overall:
At one point in the story, it says, “It was an absolutely incredible and unbelievable situation.” That’s this book: an absolutely incredible and unbelievable tale that’s yet very believable and well worth reading!
Elements I liked:
The author has a talent for making the extraordinary seem not only plausible but probable. The plot is creative and intriguing and has so many pieces to it that it kept me reading wondering how, and if, it all connected.
I loved how Mike, the main character, worked through the mysteries surrounding Chloe, intelligently considering many possible scenarios and explanations, and exploring the plausibility of each. And he even questioned himself and his assumptions during the process, something that helped make the character so real.
There’s so much in the story… considerations of mental health, security, morality, religion, and more. It includes facts that enhance the story: details such as statistics around suicides, the story of relevant scientific advances, and cultural/societal happenings, even right down to a recent news story. Full of twists, turns, and surprises, this mystery presents multiple plausible answers as it develops, keeping the reader wondering at the truth behind the situation and reading to find out.
Elements I struggled with:
I found the abrupt tense changes and some typos distracting, making for some rough reading, especially early in the book. But the story was so compelling that these issues did not impact my enjoyment.
Overall:
At one point in the story, it says, “It was an absolutely incredible and unbelievable situation.” That’s this book: an absolutely incredible and unbelievable tale that’s yet very believable and well worth reading!
February 4, 2022
Chloe Dolls is a recent (2021) addition to Ed Morawski’s rather extensive list of books. This is the first one I’ve read, but I will definitely explore others based on my experience with this one, which intrigued me from page one and kept my interest all the way through.
Chloe Dolls opens on a starry night in a park in Orange, CA, where Mike Horvath sits alone, about to end his life with the gun he brought along. But before he pulls the trigger, a woman appears, fleeing from a male pursuer who tackles her. Mike instinctively rises to her defense and ends up killing the attacker with his intended suicide weapon. He then shelters the woman, who will only say her name is Chloe, overnight before she disappears without a trace. Mike’s life, which seemed meaningless only the day before, now has a purpose – finding Chloe. As the story unfolds through many interesting twists and turns, Mike finds more than one woman who appear to be Chloe, but have different names and no recollection of him or the killing in the park. (I won’t go any further with description so as not to spoil the plot.) As a final note, I especially enjoyed the subtle way in which Morawski promotes his own books, as if they had been written by his protagonist, Mike Horvath.
Based on the way the book engaged me and maintained my interest throughout, I would have given it a solid five-star rating. However, I was bothered by some writing issues, including occasional odd tense shifts, peculiar punctuation, and word choices, so I can’t quite say it was perfect. But those were relatively minor things that could easily be fixed with more editing. For now, let’s call it a 4 +.
Chloe Dolls opens on a starry night in a park in Orange, CA, where Mike Horvath sits alone, about to end his life with the gun he brought along. But before he pulls the trigger, a woman appears, fleeing from a male pursuer who tackles her. Mike instinctively rises to her defense and ends up killing the attacker with his intended suicide weapon. He then shelters the woman, who will only say her name is Chloe, overnight before she disappears without a trace. Mike’s life, which seemed meaningless only the day before, now has a purpose – finding Chloe. As the story unfolds through many interesting twists and turns, Mike finds more than one woman who appear to be Chloe, but have different names and no recollection of him or the killing in the park. (I won’t go any further with description so as not to spoil the plot.) As a final note, I especially enjoyed the subtle way in which Morawski promotes his own books, as if they had been written by his protagonist, Mike Horvath.
Based on the way the book engaged me and maintained my interest throughout, I would have given it a solid five-star rating. However, I was bothered by some writing issues, including occasional odd tense shifts, peculiar punctuation, and word choices, so I can’t quite say it was perfect. But those were relatively minor things that could easily be fixed with more editing. For now, let’s call it a 4 +.
February 5, 2022
Chloe Dolls is a very intriguing story that revolves around a guy named Mike, who ends up saving someone's life (a girl named Chloe) when he was trying to take his own life. But when Chloe leaves him without giving much information about herself, he finds an urge to look for her again. This is where a big twist in the story comes. He finds not just one, but two of Chloe's look-alike, and that's not it..., there could be more. As the story unfolds, the veil dividing this story between a big coincidence and a planned scheme gets thinner and thinner until the mystery is resolved.
Though I found the story somewhat predictable, it was a good read. I usually don't like the stories that objectify women, but this one was unique with a sci-fi edge to it. The writing has a good flow to it, and the element of mystery keeps the reader hooked to the book.
Though I found the story somewhat predictable, it was a good read. I usually don't like the stories that objectify women, but this one was unique with a sci-fi edge to it. The writing has a good flow to it, and the element of mystery keeps the reader hooked to the book.
November 17, 2023
"Chloe Dolls" is an intriguing book that intertwines mystery, fate, and a quest for love. The story dramatically begins with a man saving Chloe, a girl in distress, only to discover she mysteriously disappears the next morning. His search leads to the revelation of multiple Chloes, weaving a complex narrative about identity and perception. Without spoiling anything, the twist becomes quite apparent. Although I can see this book appealing to others, it didn't resonate well with me, primarily due to certain harsh topics. I would rate it 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 4.
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