Book Review: "Halfway" by B.E. Jones – A Chilling Crime Thriller Set in a Remote Inn
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Summary
A book review of "Halfway" by B.E. Jones, a crime thriller set in a remote inn called The Halfway Inn. During a blizzard, two women seek refuge at the inn, but the landlord is suspiciously unwelcoming. Meanwhile, at a local police station, PC Lissa Lloyd is handling the aftermath of a brutal murder at a farmhouse while a dangerous fugitive remains at large. The review discusses the novel's atmospheric tension, character development, and gripping plot.
Key quotes
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The Halfway Inn is closed to customers, side-lined by a bypass and hidden deep in inhospitable countryside.
One winter's night, two women end up knocking on the door, seeking refuge as a blizzard takes hold.
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