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Stripper!

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This was a good read, but it did have moments of nonsense. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on my review.

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Thomas A. Burns Jr. makes us dizzy with all of the twists and turns as if we had just kept spinning on a pole in Spinner! (2018). I want to ride this pole again. (laugh)

Natalie McMasters is feisty and a risk-taker sometimes to her own detriment and our entertainment. Burns has created a heroine to root for. Some of the side characters are very disagreeable, but maybe they are supposed to be (laugh).

The mysteries are good and yes, I wrote mysteries as there is more than one. Burns keeps us entertained and the story moving fast. I do not want to give anything away other than you need to start this series. Nattie is a hoot and watching her will make you want to take a spin on the pole too.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.

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This book was a little hard to get into. It wasn't horrible but it seemed like the same old same old. The pacing was choppy as was the story. And all in all I think this one just wasn't for me at all.

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The title and cover of this book is quite misleading. It's a great book telling the take of a student called Natalie whose friend is murdered. She works part time in a detective agency and so with the death of her friend she embarks upon a trail of investigation. Her friend worked in the internet sex trade, so the sex trade is the focus of her enquiries. She encounters strip clubs, web cams and she herself becomes employed in the heart of this seedy industry. She uncovers all sorts of corruption along her path while questioning her own choices and values along the way. This is a great read. It certainly won't disappoint.

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This is a fresh and relevant digital age murder mystery angle. I thought that the concept of digital sexual content and the possible dangers linked to them was an untapped angle that is interesting to readers who may or may not be both familiar with it.
There were unique elements mixed in with the different characters, their side stories and the character building was strong. I liked the mix of the modern and traditional sleuthing techniques which made it fun to read.
The only heads-up I'd give to the the reader is be aware that there are a lot of exclamation marks throughout this story to the point where it can be distracting.

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A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I enjoyed this story very much and felt like I knew each character personally due to the description of them. I enjoyed the storyline. This is not my usual genre but in this instance I am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different. Thanks again.

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Stripper is the first book in the Natalie McMasters series and the debut novel for Thomas A. Burns. Stripper is a captivating suspense novel about a twenty-something pre-law college student, Natalie McMasters that works part-time for her Uncle Amos’ detective agency, 3M Detective Agency. Everything is somewhat typical for Natalie until she meets a classmate name Becca, that could be her twin. However, Becca isn’t your average college student; she lives in luxury townhouse and drives an expensive sports car. Becca quickly informs Natalie that she is an online stripper, and she wants Natalie to join her. Before Natalie could decided, Becca ends up dead as Natalie investigates Becca’s murder, her Uncle Amos to shot. Natalie is determined to find the killer; however, it may cost her life.

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I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An old story kept fresh by good character development, action and multiple plots threaded together almost seamlessly.

I usually read female authors as I find female characters are a bit more believable at their hands and the sex is not (usually as much) gratuitous.

This story -written by a male author - has a young college student working her way through school by traing as a PI. Natalie goes under cover and discovers a dark, seedy side of life. She makes friends who lead her further into the mystery/case she is working on. Natalie learns quite a bit about loyalty, curiosity, sexuality.

I look forward to the next installment.

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Very entertaining book with lots of action and great characters. I really like the main character's moral compass, but there is just too much stupidity for the book to be top notch.

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Stripper by Thomas A Burns jr.
A very good read. Likeable story and characters. This is my first book by this author. A good pageturner. 4*.

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