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  title: When a thriller trusts the reader to keep up
  slug: when-a-thriller-trusts-the-reader-to-keep-up
  published: 2026-05-13
  excerpt: I have a soft spot for thrillers that don’t explain themselves to death. Give me velocity, a little intelligence, and a reason to stay alert.
  categories: Book Reviews
  tags: none
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  > I have a soft spot for thrillers that don’t explain themselves to death. Give me velocity, a little intelligence, and a reason to stay alert.

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