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Perplexity
Madison is a high school senior who knows what she wants: to be a reporter. But the story that could make her career could also end her life. Is it possible that the conspiracy she's uncovered is actually cataclysmic? Can she reveal the truth before it's too late, while not getting herself killed in the process? With the help of her friends, she is sure going to try. Perplexity is a fast-paced Young Adult thriller about the next generation's struggle to save humanity from itself.
400 pages, Paperback
Published June 25, 2020
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Joshua Edward Smith
9 books56 followersJoshua Edward Smith is the author of five fiction novels in a variety of genres (the financial thriller ‟Singularity”, the award-winning contemporary women's fiction novel ‟Apotheosis”, and the erotic ‟Entropy” trilogy), several shorter works, and innumerable blog posts and tweets. He is also a technology executive, jazz musician, ballroom dancer, and father of three. He lives in central Massachusetts.
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July 6, 2020
Note: I received this novel in advance via complimentary scene-a-day email subscription.
Whoa. This novel took so many unexpected pivots; there is no way to predict what will happen or how it will end, right up to the last chapter. The plot is original, the characters are authentic, the mystery is suspenseful, and the humor is delightful. I always looked forward to the next scene, and I would recommend this book to young adults and older adults looking for a fun, interesting, easy, suspenseful read.
Whoa. This novel took so many unexpected pivots; there is no way to predict what will happen or how it will end, right up to the last chapter. The plot is original, the characters are authentic, the mystery is suspenseful, and the humor is delightful. I always looked forward to the next scene, and I would recommend this book to young adults and older adults looking for a fun, interesting, easy, suspenseful read.
August 24, 2021
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Perplexity
Author: Joshua Edward Smith
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
19 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
19 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“Cool book. I liked Madison a lot; She had the right mix of innocence and grit. The story is interesting too. I want to be a journalist myself so this was sort of up my street. I'd read another book by this author.” Female reader, aged 16
“I guess it's every reporter's dream to find the biggest story ever, but in this book possibly Madison has discovered more than she wanted! This is a fast paced thriller with interesting characters and a complex plot. I felt the author knew how to keep young adults gripped by his storytelling by not having too much lengthy description. There's plenty of dialogue in this story too which I like.” Male reader, aged 15
“I think the author is really good at writing speech. It sounds really authentic and I wish I could write that way. When I write speech all my characters sound like robots. I read this book in a week and I'm glad I did.” Female reader, aged 15
“I liked all the twists in the plot. As I read it, every chapter seemed to get better and better. I like books that end in an exciting way, and this did.” Male reader, aged 15
To Sum It Up:
‘A fast-paced young adult thriller packed full of twists and turns. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Perplexity
Author: Joshua Edward Smith
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
19 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
19 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“Cool book. I liked Madison a lot; She had the right mix of innocence and grit. The story is interesting too. I want to be a journalist myself so this was sort of up my street. I'd read another book by this author.” Female reader, aged 16
“I guess it's every reporter's dream to find the biggest story ever, but in this book possibly Madison has discovered more than she wanted! This is a fast paced thriller with interesting characters and a complex plot. I felt the author knew how to keep young adults gripped by his storytelling by not having too much lengthy description. There's plenty of dialogue in this story too which I like.” Male reader, aged 15
“I think the author is really good at writing speech. It sounds really authentic and I wish I could write that way. When I write speech all my characters sound like robots. I read this book in a week and I'm glad I did.” Female reader, aged 15
“I liked all the twists in the plot. As I read it, every chapter seemed to get better and better. I like books that end in an exciting way, and this did.” Male reader, aged 15
To Sum It Up:
‘A fast-paced young adult thriller packed full of twists and turns. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
July 4, 2020
Great read
I actually read this book scene by scene over quarantine. The author sent out one scene a day to your email. It was one of the firsts things I did every morning. I think I’m going to reread it now so that I can see how different it is to flow through it instead of waiting eagerly til the next morning for the next part to come.
I actually read this book scene by scene over quarantine. The author sent out one scene a day to your email. It was one of the firsts things I did every morning. I think I’m going to reread it now so that I can see how different it is to flow through it instead of waiting eagerly til the next morning for the next part to come.
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