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SLASHTAG (Max Larkin Detective Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Todd M. Thiede (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
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KIRKUS REVIEW

Thiede (Miss Me?, 2015) weaves a gruesome tale of suspense in the fourth book of his Max Larkin series.

This story picks up just where the last adventure left off. Max’s life and career are on a tremendous upswing. He’s just solved yet another challenging case, this one bringing both local acclaim and national media attention to him and his best friend/partner, Jesse. Newfound fame and a job offer with the FBI would be more than enough to keep many gumshoes occupied, but Max finds himself catapulted into a new case almost immediately when, on live TV, an anonymous killer murders an old flame of his, threatening more to come if Max can’t find and stop him. What’s more, the killer holds the entire town hostage, using expertly planted bombs and cameras to force Max to play his twisted game, all while charging strangers for the privilege of watching it unfold on a live webcast. The killer’s sick humor and gamesmanship aren’t particularly novel, but as signs begin pointing toward someone connected to Max’s past, the story takes on new depth, peering into the life of the boy who would become a hero. It’s during these glimpses that the book is at its most complex, revealing sordid details lurking behind small-town living and Max’s personal history. The present day also features some strong character moments. Although there’s not much relationship development between Max and Jesse, that can be attributed to how solid the dynamic has become over the last few books rather than a lack of thought in this episode. Additionally, there’s plenty of development for many of the major romantic relationships, adding some color to a generally grim story. New readers will certainly want to pick up previous installments, but this volume has enough of the breakneck pace and grisly murders—hallmarks of the series—to make it a gripping read even for the uninitiated. Some readers may be put off by the extremes of what Max witnesses, but those with stronger stomachs will feel right at home.

A dark, bracing volume in a series that’s making it a habit.

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KIRKUS BOOK REVIEW
Thiede (Miss Me?, 2015) weaves a gruesome tale of suspense in the fourth book of his Max Larkin series.
This story picks up just where the last adventure left off. Max's life and career are on a tremendous upswing. He's just
solved yet another challenging case, this one bringing both local acclaim and national media attention to him and his best
friend/partner, Jesse. Newfound fame and a job offer with the FBI would be more than enough to keep many gumshoes
occupied, but Max finds himself catapulted into a new case almost immediately when, on live TV, an anonymous killer
murders an old flame of his, threatening more to come if Max can't find and stop him. What's more, the killer holds the
entire town hostage, using expertly planted bombs and cameras to force Max to play his twisted game, all while charging
strangers for the privilege of watching it unfold on a live webcast. The killer's sick humor and gamesmanship aren't
particularly novel, but as signs begin pointing toward someone connected to Max's past, the story takes on new depth,
peering into the life of the boy who would become a hero. It's during these glimpses that the book is at its most complex,
revealing sordid details lurking behind small-town living and Max's personal history. The present day also features some
strong character moments. Although there's not much relationship development between Max and Jesse, that can be
attributed to how solid the dynamic has become over the last few books rather than a lack of thought in this episode.
Additionally, there's plenty of development for many of the major romantic relationships, adding some color to a
generally grim story. New readers will certainly want to pick up previous installments, but this volume has enough of the
breakneck pace and grisly murders--hallmarks of the series--to make it a gripping read even for the uninitiated. Some
readers may be put off by the extremes of what Max witnesses, but those with stronger stomachs will feel right at home.
A dark, bracing volume in a series that's making it a habit

About the Author

Todd M. Thiede Perhaps you wouldn't characterize the Finance Manager of your local automobile dealership as an Amazon best-selling author-until you get to know Todd Thiede. He has worked for the past decade at Elmhurst Toyota, but Thiede is in the driver's seat as the writer of a murder mystery series featuring his hero Detective, Max Larkin. "Time Killer," which Kirkus Reviews deemed "a fast-paced thriller" that will "keep crime and thriller fans wrapped up in its twisting plot, fast pace and memorable detective," "Lies To Die For" ( the second book in the series which reached No. 1 on Amazon in the "Murder Mystery and Serial Killer" categories) and "Miss Me?" (the third book in the Max Larkin Detective Series and highest rated murder mystery on amazon.com) are available on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Kobo.com. Go to www.toddthiede.com for more info on Todd and his books.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013RKZ7SY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CREATE STPCE (August 10, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 10, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1267 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Todd M. Thiede

Perhaps you wouldn't characterize the Finance Manager of your local automobile dealership as an Amazon best-selling author--until you get to know Todd Thiede. He has worked for the past decade at Elmhurst Toyota, but Thiede is in the driver's seat as the writer of a murder mystery series featuring his hero Detective, Max Larkin. "Time Killer," which Kirkus Reviews deemed "a fast-paced thriller" that will "keep crime and thriller fans wrapped up in its twisting plot, fast pace and memorable detective,", "Lies To Die For" (which reached No. 1 on Amazon in the "Serial Killer" category), Miss Me? (3rd in the series) and Slashtag (4th in the series) are available via Amazon Kindle.

Go to www.toddthiede.com for more info on Todd and his books.

According to Kirkus reviews (the toughest book reviewer in the business):

A fast-paced thriller centered on a brutal, time-obsessed serial killer.

The expression "killing time" rarely means murder, but here, the victims of a serial killer must pay for time they've wasted, often with both their money and their lives. In a brutal scene from the opening chapter, an entire family is murdered after a stranger invades the family's home and accuses the patriarch of wasting his time. Veteran cop Max Larkin is on the case. Unfortunately, he's also been assigned a new partner; though she's green in the field--she has "very sad eyes" and prays upon arriving at the first crime scene--she gives the hardened old detective a new perspective he never knew he needed. But as the serial killer claims more victims, a pattern emerges that neither Max nor his new partner can ignore. With brisk pacing, Thiede's debut brims with action, violence and, occasionally, emotion. Though the book takes a while to find its heart, procedural fans will feel right at home. Larkin feels like a guy worth rooting for, despite filling the shoes of the beaten-down, grizzled, old loner cop trope a little too well. His interactions with his new partner, plus the twists and revelations regarding his past, give him enough of a pass to get readers invested in the story

and looking forward to his next outing. Larkin's story doesn't break any boundaries, but it'll keep crime and thriller fans wrapped up in its twisting plot, fast pace and memorable detective. Plenty of shock value and a charismatic, if formulaic, male lead.

www.toddthiede.com

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stephanie sheets
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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Slashtag has been a really intriguing book. The way the killer thinks is very evil and sadistic. In the beginning I was so excited for detective Larkin then I started feeling so sorry for him. I became so emotional in this book which is something I usually don't do. It id full of surprises and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is very full of suspense. I received this book as a discount and I would definitely purchase it again and also read it again. This book is still interesting no matter how many times I read it.
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White123
4.0 out of 5 stars This book provided a different twist, totally did not ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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This book provided a different twist, totally did not expect what I got. More than one twist and it kept me in suspense till the end, thumbs up Todd.
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Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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Great book!!! I found the author has a really great voice and can tell a story that will grab your interest from the start and never lets go. You want to read and read and read, yet you aren't ready for it to end. I shall definitely be getting more books by this author because he has a well-developed plot and his characters are full of life and are as complex as humans naturally are. I'm really glad I discovered this book!
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Kim Page
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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Another gripping and exciting suspense for Todd M. Thiede!! Somehow I think the stories are getting better, more twisted. Max, Jesse, Jim and the rest of the character are spectacular and make the story that much more interesting to read. I will wait with baited breath for the next in the series...what can possibly happen next? Looking forward to finding out!!
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Lindsay Lea Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars I like the characters in this series
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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I like the characters in this series. They keep me interested and wanting to read more books by this author.
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Jeanie B. Clemmens
5.0 out of 5 stars Slashtag thriller is highly readable
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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Despite my personal dislike of gory or graphic violence, I found Slashtag an engrossing read. The characters are believable, the plot is sound and the gore is kept to a minimum. A good detective thriller.
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Big Apple
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book 4
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
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Awesome book 4. Time Killer is one of my all time favorites. This is another cool and compelling dark investigation featuring Det. Max Larkin.
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irene lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
Slashtag is a fantastic book, the twists and turns are great,as you are surprised at every turn, I wouldn’t want to read it at night!!! A true horror book!!
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Brian Russell.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brian' review
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2016
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This was an excellent book, I have read all four of this series by the author. I found this book to be as interesting as the first three. I really enjoyed the development of the main characters, particularly Max Larkin. Am looking forward to more books in this series.
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Book Worm
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2016
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I love all the Max Larkin books. They are full of action, suspense and twists, although the twist in this one was too sad. This is a great series and I can't wait for the next installment. There were a lot of mistakes in the text with words missing or the wrong word used but I still enjoyed the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2017
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Another great book. Hopefully there will be more to come for Max, and the other detectives now that he has been promoted
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