Dead Echoes of the Past
Two killers, two detectives, two times59 total reviews
Comment from inkedone
It is quite apparent that a lot of thought went into this story. Your use of descriptions are excellent and make it very easy for the reader to visualize the settings.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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It is quite apparent that a lot of thought went into this story. Your use of descriptions are excellent and make it very easy for the reader to visualize the settings.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you, ink - what a fantastically encouraging review :-). I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.
Mike
Comment from c_lucas
WORD often makes a nuisance of itself when It feels something should be in a higher case. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
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WORD often makes a nuisance of itself when It feels something should be in a higher case. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thanks very much, C. I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend :-).
Mike
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You're welcome, Mike. Charlie
Comment from TammyGail
God damn Mike......whew i bet your mind is
just simply dead tired after that
this was such an amazing read
like always you bring it home and do so
very well.. i feel sorry for the others
i believe you will be kicking some ass in this
contest ...best of luck..I'll be voting you can count on mine ...
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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God damn Mike......whew i bet your mind is
just simply dead tired after that
this was such an amazing read
like always you bring it home and do so
very well.. i feel sorry for the others
i believe you will be kicking some ass in this
contest ...best of luck..I'll be voting you can count on mine ...
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you, Tammy :-). This took quite a while to get right, but I got there in the end. I'm so happy you liked it!
Mike
Comment from MENNIPLOSS
Marvellous writing, very interesting, catches the reader, thank you very much for sharing it. A good story, marvellous history and with everything necessary to enjoy it. A strong embrace and regards. GOOD WRITING!
MENNIPLOSS
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Marvellous writing, very interesting, catches the reader, thank you very much for sharing it. A good story, marvellous history and with everything necessary to enjoy it. A strong embrace and regards. GOOD WRITING!
MENNIPLOSS
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you, Menni! I'm so happy you enjoyed my story :-).
Mike
Comment from Scarbrems
I do like this, I love detective fiction and I like the idea of the ancestor. The only reason I haven't given this a six star rating is because it's a bit too close to ITV's Whitechapel. Copycat killings, a creepy advisor on the subject (albeit a dead one in your case). Not saying this is deliberate by the way, but it does look heavily influenced
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I do like this, I love detective fiction and I like the idea of the ancestor. The only reason I haven't given this a six star rating is because it's a bit too close to ITV's Whitechapel. Copycat killings, a creepy advisor on the subject (albeit a dead one in your case). Not saying this is deliberate by the way, but it does look heavily influenced
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Oh no! Really? I was aware of Whitechapel being on, but I never watched it. Ah well, I guess that happens sometimes. Thanks for the otherwise great review, and for pointing that out to me.
Mike
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It does happen, it is some kind of morphic resonance I think. I think things seep into our subconcious without us realising. Otherwise brilliant
Comment from Chris Davis
I did enjoy the read...though the generous 'cents' is a nice bonus. and it was very well done and creatively conceived of. Thank you for sharing. It was a pleasure.
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reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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I did enjoy the read...though the generous 'cents' is a nice bonus. and it was very well done and creatively conceived of. Thank you for sharing. It was a pleasure.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thanks very much, Chris. I appreciate the encouraging comments; mostly, though, I'm just thrilled you enjoyed it :-).
Mike
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I did. :) and you're very welcome... ~Chris
Comment from Gungalo
Your plot is heavy with facts and your scenario of the bench is brilliant. I cannot tell you enough how good this is. You were right to wait for posting as now it is perfect.
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Your plot is heavy with facts and your scenario of the bench is brilliant. I cannot tell you enough how good this is. You were right to wait for posting as now it is perfect.
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you so much, Gung :-). I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. You're right - it's always better to be happy with something before posting it, although I don't alays manage that.
Mike
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Nor do I. LOL.
Comment from ennahanid
I give you my 6 and a very loud cheer and a standing ovation for this absolutely top drawer work. It is worthy of far more than a 6 in my very humble opinion. I feel very honored to have read this today. I have read it twice and I am quite sure I will read it again.
Thank you very much, for your time you spent on this and for sharing it...Dinah
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I give you my 6 and a very loud cheer and a standing ovation for this absolutely top drawer work. It is worthy of far more than a 6 in my very humble opinion. I feel very honored to have read this today. I have read it twice and I am quite sure I will read it again.
Thank you very much, for your time you spent on this and for sharing it...Dinah
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you so much, Dinah - what a terrifically encouraging thing to say :-). It did take me a while to get the plot right, but I was pleased with the result once I managed it. I'm so happy you liked it!
Mike
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I have read a quite a few entries for this contest. This one is a WOW entry. I am extremely impressed. I wish I could write like this.
He sighed "Do you jest, with your colourful language?" (period after sighed)
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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I have read a quite a few entries for this contest. This one is a WOW entry. I am extremely impressed. I wish I could write like this.
He sighed "Do you jest, with your colourful language?" (period after sighed)
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Thank you so much, Barbara :-). I kept tying myself in knots trying to figure out how the plot would work for this, so I was relieved when I cam up with a plot that works (I think!). I also had trouble keeping it this short (5,000 words), since this could easily extend into a novel, I reckon. Maybe when November comes, I'll do that for the NaNoWriMo!
Thanks again, and for the timely punctuation catch, too :-).
Mike