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Helena Hollister was a New York City gold digger who latched onto her father-in-law's fortune by seducing a Hobbs Creek 24 yr old who suffered from motor slowness. Helena got away with murder and the money, while two backwoods lawmen failed to unravel the mystery of who killed Elmer Kane. The case went unsolved from 1958 until early in the cyberspace age, when Helena Hollister surfaced in Right Bank, Paris as Anna Ward.
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Kyle Keyes
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Older Americans often come from whistle stop towns painted by Norman Rockwell. Kyle Keyes grew up in Clayton, a South Jersey borough first founded as Fislerville. Clayton had a small urban district with street lights, but no indoor plumbing. Farmland and outhouses were a sign of the times.
Clayton was so small, that Keye's aunt doubled as his Sixth Grade school teacher, who once said that Kyle lived with his nose between the bookends. She must have known something.
Keyes went to Temple Tech for concrete and steel design in 1956 and 1957. He never became an engineer, but still has a red, tinker toy motor and his World War II, Erector Set.
The early Sixties found Kyle in the U.S. Army where his top sergeant would daily bark, "You just say morning, trooper. I'll decide if it's good or not !"
Keyes wholesaled bakery products to food chains for thirty years,and wrote odd items for local newspapers. He is widowed and currently lives in Florida. He has two children, Kathleen and Daniel. Grand children are now grown and too old for tales about railroads and yesterday's America. This leaves Keyes no option but to write books.
Se la ve.
PS: Should you need a book autographed, Kyle can usually be found rooting through neighborhood trash cans, one block ahead of the recycle truck.
Older Americans often come from whistle stop towns painted by Norman Rockwell. Kyle Keyes grew up in Clayton, a South Jersey borough first founded as Fislerville. Clayton had a small urban district with street lights, but no indoor plumbing. Farmland and outhouses were a sign of the times.
Clayton was so small, that Keye's aunt doubled as his Sixth Grade school teacher, who once said that Kyle lived with his nose between the bookends. She must have known something.
Keyes went to Temple Tech for concrete and steel design in 1956 and 1957. He never became an engineer, but still has a red, tinker toy motor and his World War II, Erector Set.
The early Sixties found Kyle in the U.S. Army where his top sergeant would daily bark, "You just say morning, trooper. I'll decide if it's good or not !"
Keyes wholesaled bakery products to food chains for thirty years,and wrote odd items for local newspapers. He is widowed and currently lives in Florida. He has two children, Kathleen and Daniel. Grand children are now grown and too old for tales about railroads and yesterday's America. This leaves Keyes no option but to write books.
Se la ve.
PS: Should you need a book autographed, Kyle can usually be found rooting through neighborhood trash cans, one block ahead of the recycle truck.
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October 23, 2019
A masterful novel!
Discovering Florida author Kyle Keyes is a rare pleasure. Having read and enjoyed his QUANTUM ROOTS diptych, the man’s gifts are a known treasure. His perfect blend of wry humor and vivid scene painting and character creating make his books addictive. Perhaps his experience as a journalist assists his reportage of events in such a credible and involving manner that his ‘novels’ seem real – very real.
Having been fascinated with Kyle’s craft in molding historically suffused science fiction/fantasy aligned with science and fact, it is equally impressive to read his mystery works. Being a master storyteller, Kyle opens his book with a Prelude that hints at the action to come –‘She wanted to take the easy way out at first. She went to see a divorce lawyer whose hollow blue eyes come to life at the name, Hollister. The wavy haired attorney was the junior partner of Dawson, Dunn and Pierce, a highly touted New Jersey law firm. He scrutinized case related facts, heard probable causes and told Helena to forget it. Tapping a cardboard folder that contained her background data while staring at her pointy sweater, he said, ‘in a blood and guts court battle, I’m afraid your husband’s boyish flush will beat your one pair.” She left Camden City law office on angry heels, and jaywalking through car horns at Broad and Federal, the second Mrs. Rodney Hollister plotted an alternative course to grab the family fortune. The chaotic Labor Day adventure would lead to a Hobbs Creek homicide, destined to go unsolved from 1958 until early in the cyberspace age [aka The Pandarus File], when Helena Hollister surfaced in Right Bank, Paris as Anna Ward.’
Clues, seductive clues, and they suggest the plot as the author’s summary details: ‘The novel depicts a yesteryear murder that goes unsolved until post 911, when Helena Hollister shows up in Right Bank, Paris as Anna Ward. The story rolls back to 1958. They are not Happy Days. Russia beats Uncle Sam into space. Rock & Roll takes a hit as federal indictments levy payola charges against some big name disc jockeys. Across a troubled ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet fights off a Communist invasion threat at the Quenoy Islands. Locally, the Hollisters of Delaware Township keep a date with death in Lower Elks County, where menfolk wear bib overalls and tell campfire tales of the Jersey Devil. Ms Hollister commits a cold blooded killing in front of her millionaire husband, Rodney Hollister - and gets away scot free, while two backwoods lawmen named Walker Thomas and Bo Brennan fail to solve the crime. Thomas is a county detective and all but cracks the case in 1958, but cannot locate the weapon. Hobbs Creek Police Chief, William Bo Brennan is more concerned with fishing poles and catfish. The victim is a 23-year-old boy who suffers from "motor slowness." His father is wealthy bank president, John Kane who can match Rodney Hollister, dollar for dollar. Thus, the unseen battle pits money against money. Eventually, a rookie agent named Jeremy Wade tracks down Ms Hollister's accomplice who holds the missing piece to the Elmer Kane, murder mystery.'
Succinctly stated, this is a blisteringly fine novel – dark mystery related with a keen eye for humor. Kyle Keyes is an important author, hopefully producing more books of this caliber. Highly recommended.
Discovering Florida author Kyle Keyes is a rare pleasure. Having read and enjoyed his QUANTUM ROOTS diptych, the man’s gifts are a known treasure. His perfect blend of wry humor and vivid scene painting and character creating make his books addictive. Perhaps his experience as a journalist assists his reportage of events in such a credible and involving manner that his ‘novels’ seem real – very real.
Having been fascinated with Kyle’s craft in molding historically suffused science fiction/fantasy aligned with science and fact, it is equally impressive to read his mystery works. Being a master storyteller, Kyle opens his book with a Prelude that hints at the action to come –‘She wanted to take the easy way out at first. She went to see a divorce lawyer whose hollow blue eyes come to life at the name, Hollister. The wavy haired attorney was the junior partner of Dawson, Dunn and Pierce, a highly touted New Jersey law firm. He scrutinized case related facts, heard probable causes and told Helena to forget it. Tapping a cardboard folder that contained her background data while staring at her pointy sweater, he said, ‘in a blood and guts court battle, I’m afraid your husband’s boyish flush will beat your one pair.” She left Camden City law office on angry heels, and jaywalking through car horns at Broad and Federal, the second Mrs. Rodney Hollister plotted an alternative course to grab the family fortune. The chaotic Labor Day adventure would lead to a Hobbs Creek homicide, destined to go unsolved from 1958 until early in the cyberspace age [aka The Pandarus File], when Helena Hollister surfaced in Right Bank, Paris as Anna Ward.’
Clues, seductive clues, and they suggest the plot as the author’s summary details: ‘The novel depicts a yesteryear murder that goes unsolved until post 911, when Helena Hollister shows up in Right Bank, Paris as Anna Ward. The story rolls back to 1958. They are not Happy Days. Russia beats Uncle Sam into space. Rock & Roll takes a hit as federal indictments levy payola charges against some big name disc jockeys. Across a troubled ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet fights off a Communist invasion threat at the Quenoy Islands. Locally, the Hollisters of Delaware Township keep a date with death in Lower Elks County, where menfolk wear bib overalls and tell campfire tales of the Jersey Devil. Ms Hollister commits a cold blooded killing in front of her millionaire husband, Rodney Hollister - and gets away scot free, while two backwoods lawmen named Walker Thomas and Bo Brennan fail to solve the crime. Thomas is a county detective and all but cracks the case in 1958, but cannot locate the weapon. Hobbs Creek Police Chief, William Bo Brennan is more concerned with fishing poles and catfish. The victim is a 23-year-old boy who suffers from "motor slowness." His father is wealthy bank president, John Kane who can match Rodney Hollister, dollar for dollar. Thus, the unseen battle pits money against money. Eventually, a rookie agent named Jeremy Wade tracks down Ms Hollister's accomplice who holds the missing piece to the Elmer Kane, murder mystery.'
Succinctly stated, this is a blisteringly fine novel – dark mystery related with a keen eye for humor. Kyle Keyes is an important author, hopefully producing more books of this caliber. Highly recommended.
December 12, 2019
In The Pandarus File by Kyle Keyes the story rotates back and forth between the time Helena Hollister lived in New Jersey and the years later when the law caught up with her. Her devious mind sets up the perfect crime to frame her wealthy husband. She loves his money, just not him. The law knows something is off with the murder, but just can't seem to place what. Years later Helena is found in Paris by special agent Jeremy Wade. Wade is gifted in many areas, but it is always surprising when he catches his mark.
I loved the mounded suspense woven within The Pandarus File. Kyle Keyes keeps his novels centered around similar characters and places, building a fan base of Jeremy Wade and Delaware Township. Through an intricate weaving of characters, circumstances, and unusual special agent; the author creates an enticing novel. I am looking forward to reading more about special agent Jeremy Wade.
I loved the mounded suspense woven within The Pandarus File. Kyle Keyes keeps his novels centered around similar characters and places, building a fan base of Jeremy Wade and Delaware Township. Through an intricate weaving of characters, circumstances, and unusual special agent; the author creates an enticing novel. I am looking forward to reading more about special agent Jeremy Wade.
December 10, 2019
Am I really referencing a murder-mystery novel with words like 'expressive' and 'uplifting'?
Not every murder comes with doom and not every author portrays the murder as the characters being scoundrels.
Keyes has his own bravery and expression with the vision of murder mystery. Throwback to historical Pop Culture in 1958 - Rock & Roll, slavery, injustice, payolas to certain superstars and celebs. The world then was different and a learning curve to all we have today in 2019. Though this last sentence is my interoperation of the progression of the world. Elmer Kane, murder mystery!
Small town murder affects the outcome of policing. Found Keyes to be descriptive with how the murder play out and careful not to lend too many clues of who dunnit until absolutely necessary. Vengeance and spiteful detectives railroad the progression of the case until Thomas doesn't let anyone push him around!
Purchase audiobook for clear comprehension and enjoyment especially while travelling.
Just d o n ' t fall asleep. Happy Holidays.
Not every murder comes with doom and not every author portrays the murder as the characters being scoundrels.
Keyes has his own bravery and expression with the vision of murder mystery. Throwback to historical Pop Culture in 1958 - Rock & Roll, slavery, injustice, payolas to certain superstars and celebs. The world then was different and a learning curve to all we have today in 2019. Though this last sentence is my interoperation of the progression of the world. Elmer Kane, murder mystery!
Small town murder affects the outcome of policing. Found Keyes to be descriptive with how the murder play out and careful not to lend too many clues of who dunnit until absolutely necessary. Vengeance and spiteful detectives railroad the progression of the case until Thomas doesn't let anyone push him around!
Purchase audiobook for clear comprehension and enjoyment especially while travelling.
Just d o n ' t fall asleep. Happy Holidays.
November 19, 2019
After discovering him by chance, I have become a huge fan of Kyle Keyes and his unusual writing style and completely unique plot lines. With 'The Pandarus File' I was expecting a thrilling mystery with Sci-Fi elements and a touch of humour, and that is just what I got...and more.
'The Pandarus File' is a murder mystery that spans generations and yet there is little mystery in who the killer is - eccentric Ms. Hollister - but there is oodles of mystery in how the crime was committed. I love how Keyes can weave these very contemporary and futuristic time anomaly and time travel elements into the very traditional murder mystery.
You always go on a real journey in a Kyle Keyes novel and in this one you will travel from USA in the 1950s to France in the modern day, with so many twists and turns on the way. Another brilliant book from Keyes.
'The Pandarus File' is a murder mystery that spans generations and yet there is little mystery in who the killer is - eccentric Ms. Hollister - but there is oodles of mystery in how the crime was committed. I love how Keyes can weave these very contemporary and futuristic time anomaly and time travel elements into the very traditional murder mystery.
You always go on a real journey in a Kyle Keyes novel and in this one you will travel from USA in the 1950s to France in the modern day, with so many twists and turns on the way. Another brilliant book from Keyes.
January 25, 2018
Kyle Keyes has created a wholly immersive world as a backdrop for this book. We are transported back to ‘50s America, populated by wise-cracking, larger than life characters with shady intentions, then just as we get used to that, we are whisked to a more current timeline (described as post 9-11) and find ourselves in France.
This is a murder mystery detective case that goes unresolved for generations. We see snippets of what happened at the time of the crime, but all is not what it at first seems, as we gather from and piece together multiple character’s viewpoints. Kyle Keyes pays great attention to detail and his use of dialogue is superb. This could very well be made into a screenplay, with little adaptation required.
This is a murder mystery detective case that goes unresolved for generations. We see snippets of what happened at the time of the crime, but all is not what it at first seems, as we gather from and piece together multiple character’s viewpoints. Kyle Keyes pays great attention to detail and his use of dialogue is superb. This could very well be made into a screenplay, with little adaptation required.
December 12, 2017
I found The Pandarus File to be a quirky book that demanded my attention. The characters seem to jump out and shout from the pages, all jostling to tell their sides of the story (some more persuasively than others). By far the loudest character is Helena Hollister, who we learn the intentions of right at the very beginning of the story. This story has a lot going on – murder, motives, blackmail, clandestine liaisons, cover ups, secret identity, time period shifts, multiple perspectives and an absconding criminal. A rich mix of characters that don’t hold back on conversation, darting off into all manner of tangents and covering all manner of details, sets a very naturalistic and believable setting for this crime thriller.
December 28, 2017
Good all-round, fast-paced detective story. This book started as it meant to carry on. No pre-amble; straight to the nitty gritty of the story and into the heart of the scenes. Keyes is very good at writing conversation and observations on the minutiae of life, both in a great, entertaining way. I could totally imagine this book being read out aloud, narrated with a New Jersey or Bronx accent. The story concerns an international police case, flitting between late 1950s and early 2000s, involving murder, subterfuge and hidden identity. The story is mainly written from the point of view of the main murder suspect, but don’t be sucked in by her, she isn’t necessarily as much of a reliable narrator as she might appear!
November 25, 2019
Prolific author Kyle Keyes delivers once again with the thrilling The Pandarus File. The book’s central narrative device is a murder mystery, and it’s an absolute thriller. Keyes instantly hooks the reader in within the first few pages and does an excellent job of building the tension and the level of intrigue as the novel wears on. As the novel begins to reach its thrilling conclusion, you will find yourself totally unable to put the book down.
He creates a fully lived-in world with three-dimensional characters that will further grab your attention and pull you into the mystery at the heart of the novel.
Those who are looking for a book that they will not be able to look away from may have found the perfect solution in The Pandarus File.
He creates a fully lived-in world with three-dimensional characters that will further grab your attention and pull you into the mystery at the heart of the novel.
Those who are looking for a book that they will not be able to look away from may have found the perfect solution in The Pandarus File.
December 5, 2017
The Pandarus File of the title refers to a murder investigation spanning decades. Pandarus is not however a character in this novel, but a clever literary reference to a renowned archer from Greek mythology. So there is a murder, a murder weapon and a suspect but things are more complex than that. Kyle Keyes takes readers on a journey, keeping essential details just out of reach for long enough to create intrigue and mistrust of characters. There are red herrings in the case that readers as treated to the inside knowledge of, as well as those we aren’t immediately privy to. The essential plot of the story takes place in the USA in the fifties, however the story reaches its denouement in France in the ‘noughties’. Secrets can be carried for a very long time…
January 3, 2020
The Pandarus File by Kyle Keyes
What I like about this book is that there is so much to it: murder, mystery, locations, investigations and link to it all.
What I didn't like from the start was all the different locations and years, felt like I lost a few decades at times)
Story is from the 2011's and even further back to 1950's and til you hear all the missing years the story gets your attention.
Helena entices the men at the bar with strips and it gets them to not only order more but tips are good.
Elmer Kane is a very young man-for her and he's a bit on the slow end but she loves the family money.
1950's and we find Helena with Rodney but she's blackmailing Martin...
Pre 911 we find Jeremy investigating in Paris to find Helena but that's not her name...
What I loved was the things he discovers while investigating and how it all fit together and how-I saw things differently when explained this way!
Love the descriptions of what's right in front of you, as if you are RIGHT there.
What I like about this book is that there is so much to it: murder, mystery, locations, investigations and link to it all.
What I didn't like from the start was all the different locations and years, felt like I lost a few decades at times)
Story is from the 2011's and even further back to 1950's and til you hear all the missing years the story gets your attention.
Helena entices the men at the bar with strips and it gets them to not only order more but tips are good.
Elmer Kane is a very young man-for her and he's a bit on the slow end but she loves the family money.
1950's and we find Helena with Rodney but she's blackmailing Martin...
Pre 911 we find Jeremy investigating in Paris to find Helena but that's not her name...
What I loved was the things he discovers while investigating and how it all fit together and how-I saw things differently when explained this way!
Love the descriptions of what's right in front of you, as if you are RIGHT there.
November 10, 2019
I have been reading Kyle Keyes’ Quantum Roots books and I have to say, he’s a pretty good storyteller. Now this one is not a Q.R. novel but it also features his signature character Jeremy Wade. The reason why I have compared this to THE Sidney Sheldon of decades ago is because their stories mirror in terms of mystery, murder, and a beautiful but deadly female character who is connected to a bunch of male friends and enemies. It is the story of a couple by the names of Rodney and Helena Hollister who are rich (Rodney that is) and also a distinctive Black police detective who goes on to solve the biggest and hardest case of their hometown. But unfortunately, it just so happens that the husband gets landed in jail while Helena, surprisingly, goes free. But not for long, because Emmett Walker (the Black dude) soon puts the pieces of the puzzle together and comes to the conclusion (and the truth) that Helena and her partner in crime, Abel Johnson, did have something to do with the death of a seemingly disabled guy called Elmer Kane with whom Helena had been caught by Rodney being naked with at a bar.
I found this novel to be very brilliantly done. There is humor and that keeps the reader (like me) interested in it even more. There are no boring moments, every event flows so well. I did not like Helena Hollister one bit and I wanted to see her behind bars simply because she was cunning and a temptress. She has a dangerous mind and it got her, her fortune and her dream. The sad thing about this book though is that her innocent husband did not fare well and that he was jailed for a crime he had nothing to do with. Another thing about this book that was interesting was the genius mind of Emmett Walker. He was the one who prevailed in his detective work, who connected the pieces of the puzzling crime with the help of his Caucasian police partners. The novel’s formula is however similar to all other mystery stories in which the spouse of the wrongfully convicted is the real criminal.
As a closure, Kyle Keyes is a must-read author and you should read this book to find out for yourself what I was talking about above. If you aren’t familiar with Sidney Sheldon, then you are missing out. I recommend this pretty novel (the front cover is so romance novel-like) to those who are craving a book with all the spicy elements of small-town murder and a murderous witch who escapes prosecution for a long time. The book is an easy read so anyone from a teenager in high school to the aged reader can devour it in two days or even one. One last thing I should tell you about this book is that it’s got zero sexual content so you should be good to go.
I found this novel to be very brilliantly done. There is humor and that keeps the reader (like me) interested in it even more. There are no boring moments, every event flows so well. I did not like Helena Hollister one bit and I wanted to see her behind bars simply because she was cunning and a temptress. She has a dangerous mind and it got her, her fortune and her dream. The sad thing about this book though is that her innocent husband did not fare well and that he was jailed for a crime he had nothing to do with. Another thing about this book that was interesting was the genius mind of Emmett Walker. He was the one who prevailed in his detective work, who connected the pieces of the puzzling crime with the help of his Caucasian police partners. The novel’s formula is however similar to all other mystery stories in which the spouse of the wrongfully convicted is the real criminal.
As a closure, Kyle Keyes is a must-read author and you should read this book to find out for yourself what I was talking about above. If you aren’t familiar with Sidney Sheldon, then you are missing out. I recommend this pretty novel (the front cover is so romance novel-like) to those who are craving a book with all the spicy elements of small-town murder and a murderous witch who escapes prosecution for a long time. The book is an easy read so anyone from a teenager in high school to the aged reader can devour it in two days or even one. One last thing I should tell you about this book is that it’s got zero sexual content so you should be good to go.
December 24, 2019
Am I really referencing a murder-mystery novel with words like 'expressive' and 'uplifting'?
Not every murder comes with doom and not every author portrays the murder as the characters being scoundrels.
Keyes has his own bravery and expression with the vision of murder mystery. Throwback to historical Pop Culture in 1958 - Rock & Roll, slavery, injustice, payolas to certain superstars and celebs. The world then was different and a learning curve to all we have today in 2019. Though this last sentence is my interoperation of the progression of the world. Elmer Kane, murder mystery!
Small town murder affects the outcome of policing. Found Keyes to be descriptive with how the murder play out and careful not to lend too many clues of who dunnit until absolutely necessary. Vengeance and spiteful detectives railroad the progression of the case until Thomas doesn't let anyone push him around!
Purchase audiobook for clear comprehension and enjoyment especially while travelling. Just d o n ' t fall asleep. Happy Holidays.
Not every murder comes with doom and not every author portrays the murder as the characters being scoundrels.
Keyes has his own bravery and expression with the vision of murder mystery. Throwback to historical Pop Culture in 1958 - Rock & Roll, slavery, injustice, payolas to certain superstars and celebs. The world then was different and a learning curve to all we have today in 2019. Though this last sentence is my interoperation of the progression of the world. Elmer Kane, murder mystery!
Small town murder affects the outcome of policing. Found Keyes to be descriptive with how the murder play out and careful not to lend too many clues of who dunnit until absolutely necessary. Vengeance and spiteful detectives railroad the progression of the case until Thomas doesn't let anyone push him around!
Purchase audiobook for clear comprehension and enjoyment especially while travelling. Just d o n ' t fall asleep. Happy Holidays.
November 6, 2019
The Panderus File by Kyle Keyes is a great mystery novel by this prolific author. The book gets off to a quick start, there is no deviating from the grit of the story here. Keyes is adept at pulling the reader right into the story. Going back and forth between the 1950's and the early 2000's, this book is mostly written from the point of view of the murder suspect. However, she may not be the most reliable person in the novel, and off we go into this mesmerizing novel. Of course there is subterfuge, murder, and chaos as only Keyes can write it, and you are left wanting more of this writing and this crazy story as it races to the end. Filled with detail, clues, and the seductive use of clever language, this book is one that you shouldn't miss. Highly recommend for a one of a kind read.
March 8, 2020
First of all let me say that this book was a pretty nice surprise. The author really keeps us interested in the story along the book.
A crime committed in the past, a cold case that new investigators are trying to solve; but it is until a new clue of a woman appears, that they are able to dig a little deeper and what they find is an interesting criminal mind of a woman that had everything planned.
This is my first book of this author, I finished this one in one night so you can see that the writing is really easy and the story is so full that there's never a dull moment , the characters are also quite interesting, specially the relationship between the husband and the wife, there's something there that doesn’t quite match and that's what keeps us on the edge to find more.
A crime committed in the past, a cold case that new investigators are trying to solve; but it is until a new clue of a woman appears, that they are able to dig a little deeper and what they find is an interesting criminal mind of a woman that had everything planned.
This is my first book of this author, I finished this one in one night so you can see that the writing is really easy and the story is so full that there's never a dull moment , the characters are also quite interesting, specially the relationship between the husband and the wife, there's something there that doesn’t quite match and that's what keeps us on the edge to find more.
January 23, 2020
This mystery novel has been well written in its own unique style, the plot is very interesting and it gets straight to the point as I found myself completely hooked after reading the first few pages. The most interesting characters of this book are of course Helena and Jeremy. Kyle keeps you on the edge of your seat in this book and left me wanting to read more.
The Pandarus File was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad I read it. For anyone looking for a book that they will not be able to put down I would highly recommend The Pandarus File.
The Pandarus File was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad I read it. For anyone looking for a book that they will not be able to put down I would highly recommend The Pandarus File.
March 3, 2020
First of all let me say that this book was a pretty nice surprise. The author really keeps us interested in the story along the book.
A crime committed in the past, a cold case that new investigators are trying to solve; but it is until a new clue of a woman appears, that they are able to dig a little deeper and what they find is an interesting criminal mind of a woman that had everything planned.
This is my first book of this author, I finished this one in one night so you can see that the writing is really easy and the story is so full that there´s never a dull moment, the characters are also quite interesting, specially the relationship between the husband and the wife, there´s somenthign there that eosn´t wuite match and that´s what keeps us on the edge to find more.
A crime committed in the past, a cold case that new investigators are trying to solve; but it is until a new clue of a woman appears, that they are able to dig a little deeper and what they find is an interesting criminal mind of a woman that had everything planned.
This is my first book of this author, I finished this one in one night so you can see that the writing is really easy and the story is so full that there´s never a dull moment, the characters are also quite interesting, specially the relationship between the husband and the wife, there´s somenthign there that eosn´t wuite match and that´s what keeps us on the edge to find more.
June 13, 2024
This is the second book I read by the author. This one is a murder mystery.
It's a multi-generational murder mystery, but there's little uncertainty about who the perpetrator is. Maybe quirky Ms Hollister, but plenty of mystery about how the crime was committed. Keyes' ability to incorporate present and futuristic temporal anomalies and time travel into a typical murder investigation is phenomenal.
The novel is with multiple characters and plot threads that are skillfully linked. It's one of those books where the lives of several characters appear to be parallel at first, but later become entwined, reinforcing the notion of six degrees of separation. This was a story full of intrigue and deception. Many of the characters come from various backgrounds, but they are all connected in some way.
The novel is intriguing and holds your interest until the very end. I am amazed at how precise yet impactful the story is. The suspense element was built from the start until the end, making the story quite intriguing. There was a scope for more character development but then that was not needed since the story itself has its turns and twists. if you are into crime-solving, mystery, thrillers, etc. you can definitely go for it.
You might like to check out more similar books here.
It's a multi-generational murder mystery, but there's little uncertainty about who the perpetrator is. Maybe quirky Ms Hollister, but plenty of mystery about how the crime was committed. Keyes' ability to incorporate present and futuristic temporal anomalies and time travel into a typical murder investigation is phenomenal.
The novel is with multiple characters and plot threads that are skillfully linked. It's one of those books where the lives of several characters appear to be parallel at first, but later become entwined, reinforcing the notion of six degrees of separation. This was a story full of intrigue and deception. Many of the characters come from various backgrounds, but they are all connected in some way.
The novel is intriguing and holds your interest until the very end. I am amazed at how precise yet impactful the story is. The suspense element was built from the start until the end, making the story quite intriguing. There was a scope for more character development but then that was not needed since the story itself has its turns and twists. if you are into crime-solving, mystery, thrillers, etc. you can definitely go for it.
You might like to check out more similar books here.
June 23, 2020
One of those rare, and pleasurable reads that not many people know about. 5/5
December 22, 2022
There is a lot to like about this book although it is tonally odd. Chiefly a 50's era noir-ish thriller, it also has a sly humour. However, it did feel like it needed some better (or, possibly, just some) editing, particularly given the numerous grammatical and formatting errors. An editor would probably have tightened up (or removed entirely) the modern sections, which never really felt like they added anything to the story (which was good enough on its own). So, in summary, a good story that maybe could have done with a bit more work.
June 5, 2022
I used to read murder mysteries all the time, and I would have loved reading this during high school and/or university. I love the idea of a cold case or unsolved case, so this was right up my alley. How can they solve the mystery many years later? If you enjoy a good mystery, this is a must-read.
The author does an excellent job with his writing. I am curious about his newer books as well. I got confused a little bit in the beginning but appreciated that the chapters wrote the year of the events happening.
The author does an excellent job with his writing. I am curious about his newer books as well. I got confused a little bit in the beginning but appreciated that the chapters wrote the year of the events happening.
June 16, 2022
Don’t judge this book by its cover - it’s a wild ride from start to finish that you’ll enjoy every moment of. Keyes does an amazing job of bringing the colorful characters to life. A murder mystery set in two distinct time periods, this book has enough suspense and twists to pull you through cover to cover. The world is so different between when the crime is committed and when the murderer resurfaces, decades later. It’s not so much a whodunit as a howdunit. It’s fairly obvious from the outset who committed the murder - the question is how, and what has happened in the intervening years. This was a brilliant mystery, and I’ll defniitely be reading more of this author’s works in the future!
May 20, 2022
In 1956 the Hollisters are married, but Anna doesn’t want to be. She’s actually conspiring with the shadow man on the phone to get rid of her husband, who acts like a petulant child. She tried to get a divorce but that was a Knogo also. Then the book jumps to the present in 2001 A lady name out of foster has crashed her car, her real name is Anna Hollister. This book is intertwined with historical facts and historical fiction. Kyle keys does a masterful job weaving the two. I read this book, because I loved Kyle Keyes‘s book under the bus and these are two totally different worlds. This should quickly become a classic it is so good I can’t say enough great things about it. You really see the authors talent shine through on this one what a great freaking book! Please forgive any grammar or punctuation errors as I am blind and dictate my review but all opinions are definitely my own.
May 9, 2022
The Pandarus File is another of Kyle Keyes “must just read another chapter” books. I started thinking I’d get through a chapter before bed and before I knew it I was way into the story and burning the midnight oil. I thought I knew what was going to happen at the end, but I was wrong, and pleasantly surprised. Keyes has never let me down, and I’ve gotten through a number of his books now, but it does cause me to have few hours sleep at times. The twists and turns in his stories are very entertaining, and The Pandarus File is one of my favorites.
A murder Mystery novel that had me hooked, the character building is excellent and the the tension build up was awesome! its fast paced and full of action. Recommended.
A murder Mystery novel that had me hooked, the character building is excellent and the the tension build up was awesome! its fast paced and full of action. Recommended.
May 26, 2022
I have read several of Kyle Keynes’s other books and enjoy his writing for his quirky character and unique and complex plots. Pandarus File did not disappoint. The story jumps between two timelines, one set in 1958 and the other post 9/11, and besides that, the story also changes between several different perspectives as you see those involved in a crime and those trying to solve it. The book is juggling a lot of pieces but does a wonderful job of pulling it all together in a satisfying conclusion. I found Helena to be a lot of fun to read about as she strives to play those around her both in the past and present of the story. This book is filled with murder, mystery, blackmail, dark secrets, and much more. I really enjoyed this suspenseful murder mystery and would recommend it.
February 9, 2023
LOVE this book!!!
August 18, 2024
“T’was” the feeling of having been punk’d.
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