** Book Recommendation **
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I have been wanting to read The chalk man since 2018 and I'm so glad I finally did it.
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The chalk man talks about a series of murder and vandalism that happen in the quiet town of Anderbury which mysteriously involves figures of stickmen drawn everywhere near the murder place. The protagonist is a teenager Eddie who narrates the story under two timelines of1986 and 2016. Eddie and his friends, Hoppo, Metal Mickey and Gav were once carefree kids who indulged in pranks and the game of leaving messages using chalks. A murder changes their lives for good.
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Fast forward to 2016, Ed is still haunted by the murder of the girl Elisa, and has his own secrets to safeguard. His friends hold their skeletons in the closet from rattling but for how long can they keep the secret hidden? This book caused a phenomenal reaction amongst readers and I can clearly see why. The chalk man is the author's debut book but don't let that fool you. Her writing is so perfect that it keeps you hooked till the very last page. This book has suspense, horror, thrill and an aura of mystery around it.
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Concocting a perfect murder mystery is no joke but the author has nailed it just right. The characters are very well constructed and leaves no room for flaws. The story is hauntingly beautiful and I can almost see this book being made into a movie. Glad that I saved this book for 2019.
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I would rate this book 5/5. #thechalkman