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Lost Things: A Novella (Kindle Single) [Kindle Edition]

John Rector
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Praise for Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author John Rector:

”John Rector piques our curiosity at every page turn and leaves us hanging at each chapter ending.” -New York Journal of Books

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”A bestselling author who doesn’t make us embarrassed to have his books on our shelves.”- The Nerd of Noir

”Rector brings some really impressive writing and strong characters into a genre that is often teeming with contrived, cringe-worthy dialogue and flat, unoriginal characters.”- Baltimore Reads

”(Rector’s) consistent excellence in storytelling is already proving his calling card.”- Books and Writer’s

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”If Rector came out with a book tomorrow, it would be at the top of my “to-be-read” list by nightfall! He has refined his craft, opening new possibilities for the future. Wherever he goes, I’ll follow.”- Grift Magazine

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2013 International Thriller Award Nominee

Evan Teller has everything going for him: a good job, a beautiful fiancée, and the prospect of making partner at his firm. But it all comes crashing down one dark night on an empty street, when one bad decision turns his dream life into a nightmare of cover-ups and lies.

What begins as a celebration with his old college friend, Peter, ends with a deadly confrontation so heinous the two make a pact to never tell anyone about it—especially the police. The truth has a way of getting out, however, and when the trail of bodies doesn’t stop at just one, Evan realizes the truth about Peter may be far more dangerous than he could have ever imagined.

Lost Things is a taut, suspenseful tale of secrets, lies, and murder that builds to a shattering, surprising climax.


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 509 KB
  • Print Length: 113 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1469227975
  • Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (10 July 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007SNLLYG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #47,932 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars superb 10 July 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is described as a short story, but doesn't fit that bill by any criteria I use. This is a good-length novella. Not that the quantity matters when a work is this good. It's superb.
The opening is straightforward enough. A couple of young guys are walking home after a night out when they ate attacked. In an act of self-defence one of the muggers is killed. Evan and Peter spend a while working out whether they should call the police or not. Thing is, they both have plenty to lose.
From this point on Rector really turns the screws and sends his main character through the mincer. It's tight, uncomfrtable and tense and puts me in mind of some of the best noir writers of all.
Outstanding.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story 17 July 2012
By gailpz
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this novella - it was just the right length to read in a sitting and kept me interested from the first few words. The storyline is superb, as is the writing, showing how you never know someone fully and how a friendship can become toxic very quickly.

Disturbing but very, very readable and I would recommend it highly. I'm just disappointed that John Rector hasn't written more!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling 20 July 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
I don't normally read short stories, this one captured my imagination. Right from the start I was hooked and was desperate to get to the conclusion. Definitely worth reading.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not my kind of Book.
Not my kind of plot at all despite the descripion. I would certainly not recomend it, but others might find it ok.
Published 2 months ago by Russell J. Sanders
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Although a very short story, this novella gave a fun day of reading. It certainly gave me a tempting taster of John Rector.
Published 2 months ago by whatachef
4.0 out of 5 stars Grat Book
Keeping me on the edge of my seat, wanting to know how it will all work out in the end..
Published 3 months ago by S. Weitz
3.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Thriller
Could not put this down. Great little thriller about two ordinary guys whose lives change forever after a confrontation with a stranger after a night out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tony88
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of 'Lost Things'
Excellent story; gripping from the first and of course had a twist in the tail. This is the first John Rector I've read but will certainly read more now.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. Ford
2.0 out of 5 stars Review of Lost Things by John Rector
I didn't enjoy this story. The story line lacks credibility for me..It was difficult to empathise with the protagonist and his demise.
Published 5 months ago by Gemma
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
I enjoyed this. The character growth was interesting to watch, and the ending was full of suspense. Struggled to put this one down!
Published 6 months ago by Lauren
4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful who you choose for a friend.
I bought this story as a special offer but having read it I would have been perfectly happy to pay full price for it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Poetry Lover
3.0 out of 5 stars Over hyped
Both the blurb and the majority of reviews here made this story sound fantastic, and right up my street. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nick Devonald
2.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointing
The blurb sounded interesting but the book sadly didn't live up to the pitch. A good start that went downhill with the lead character's life in tow.
Published 8 months ago by Angiem
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