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Joe After Maya Kindle Edition

by Marina Raydun (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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Joe is lost.
A sudden widower, he is alone in the trendy apartment he had earned at a great cost to himself. He has nowhere to look but back.
His wife Maya violently murdered, the next week of Joe’s life is a dizzying whirl of revelations and cigarette smoke as he reflects on their time together in the effort to uncover who killed her and why.
On his journey, Joe reluctantly finds and faces himself.
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    269 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    May 23, 2014
  5. File size
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"A psychological murder mystery, Joe After Maya by author Marina Raydun is something of an intriguing read. Following Joe through the week after Maya's death, Joe is plagued by images of his dead wife who delivers an incessant string of cryptic commentaries on all that is evolving around him. It's an interesting device that Raydun has employed, and it certainly keeps the reader guessing, whilst the clues she peppers throughout her plot are cleverly concealed. Joe himself is something of an enigma and a well-considered narrative brings his conflicted feelings to the fore as he struggles with memories he has long suppressed. Judiciously avoiding unnecessary complexity Raydun has limited her characters, but given each a distinctive voice and a perspective that will keep readers guessing as to their involvement in Maya's untimely end. It's certainly not your typical whodunit, but there is plenty to keep the most ardent of armchair sleuths on their toes. An undeniably original and a satisfying read, Joe After Maya certainly deserves your attention and is definitely recommended." Book Viral

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KJNK7D8
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1693 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Marina Raydun

Marina Raydun

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Marina Raydun’s published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One

Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride, a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya, as well as a two-

part series, Effortless. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn,

NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace

University. She is an avid music fan, a cat lover, and an enthusiastic learner of

American Sign Language. Whenever she is not writing, Marina enjoys spending time

with her family, catching up on Netflix, and baking.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Cid Herman
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth Shall Set You Free, Joe!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015
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This book is a view into class war and how it comes into play in a murder and the ultimate unmasking of the murderer. Everybody in it has a secret, slowly brought to light during the course of the investigation. The plot brings forth the guilt of the rich, the resentment of the poor, and the manipulation of the truth by both.! It is a thoughtful book where the dead woman is a fully fleshed out sarcastic mouthy and realistic character who lives on in the mind of her grieving husband, pushing him to see the truth that he has hidden from himself and to use it to break free of the bondage of class expectations and solve her murder. One thing that comes through loud and clear is that Joe, despite his questionable life choices, clearly loves Maya and deserves to be happy without her. A good mystery and a great story.
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Lilly
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
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The plot kept my attention, and while there was so much foreshadowing leading you to expect one ending, the author actually threw a bit of a curveball at the very end. Overall a quick read and I enjoyed the characters, although they could have been fleshed out a bit more to give a better understanding of the relationship dynamics. I think Maya's character was one of the best developed even though we never saw her alive except in Joe's memory. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
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Ray Melnik
5.0 out of 5 stars A book of twists
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2014
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I have to say that this is one of the most interesting books I have read in some time. As the story progresses, the author feeds in one twist after another. Each was unexpected, and I loved the almost supernatural element in it because it is explained through reason, making it believable and enjoyable. Without giving away the story, I will say that the characters, surroundings and situations are brought to life, but most especially Maya, through the visions of Joe. This added real depth to the story. All the while you believe you know what may have happened, only to have the author twist it again in the end. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging story; five stars, Ms. Raydun.
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Igor Shandler
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Written
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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"Joe After Maya" is by far one of the best books I have ever read. What I really enjoyed about this work is how well all of the characters' emotions are vividly captured. It doesn't feel like a book. It feels like you are watching, before your very eyes, all of the events unfold. Sort of like that one movie that you can watch over and over again because of its tremendous substance and beauty. It's a tremendous accomplishment by Ms. Raydun. All of the twists and turns were outstanding. I hope to see many many more works from this author in the coming years.
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Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars The characters were well developed and easy to relate to
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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It was a very enjoyable book that I didn't want to put down! It kept me up way past my bedtime for a few nights. The characters were well developed and easy to relate to; the mystery itself was very engaging. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a thoroughly thought out suspense storyline that's heavy on character development. Five stars from me.
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Madame J.
1.0 out of 5 stars Scoff vs. Sneer
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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I don't think I read the same book as the other reviewers. The storyline was promising but the editing was abysmal. A thesaurus could provide alternatives to the verb "scoff" which I saw used more in this book than in my whole life. Snot bubbles should not appear as frequently as they did. I finished the book just to find out who killed Maya even though none of the characters were likeable. That said, I understand that English is the author's second language and I applaud her for her aspirations.
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Stephanie A. Gillett
4.0 out of 5 stars Character Growth and Plot Twists Kept Me Reading!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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I enjoyed the book a lot, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good mystery. It's a quick and easy read. Some of the plot devices and "reveals" are not as surprising as I think the author hoped them to be, but at the same time there are characters you can root for, and they grow and change from beginning to end, and that's what I appreciate in a book.
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Starrymom
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
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From the beginning this book kept me wanting to read more and figure out who did it which is why I gave it 5 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick read. This book really made me picture all the events happening in my mind's eye. Well done Marina!
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