The Short Drop - Matthew Fitzsimmons - A Short Summary & Review
The Short Drop - Matthew Fitzsimmons - A Short Summary & Review
By: a.d. elliott | Take the Back Roads - Art and Other Odd Adventures
A Rite of Fancy Book Recommendation and Review
The resolution to a decade-long disappearance.
A short summary:
A decade after a young man vanishes without a trace, long-buried secrets begin to surface. What appears to be a cold case tied to privilege, power, and political ambition slowly unravels into something far more dangerous.
As investigators close in on the truth, connections between the disappearance and elite institutions come into focus. The past refuses to stay contained, and every revelation raises the stakes. The Short Drop is a tightly constructed thriller that exposes how far people will go to protect status, and how expensive that protection can become.
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My review:
This was edge-of-your-seat reading from start to finish.
Matthew FitzSimmons delivers a suspense-driven thriller that wastes no time getting to the point and never lets up once it does. The pacing is sharp, the tension sustained, and the plot unfolds with a confidence that keeps the reader guessing.
It’s suspenseful without being convoluted and serious without sacrificing fun. Every chapter pushes the story forward, making it difficult to stop “just one more page.”
A smart, fast thriller that balances intrigue, momentum, and payoff, and is a thoroughly entertaining read.
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About the Author
a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller traveling through life
She shares her journeys at Take the Back Roads, explores new reads at Rite of Fancy, and highlights U.S. military biographies at Everyday Patriot.
You can also browse her online photography gallery at shop.takethebackroads.com.
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