Thriller Praise, The Round Robin Death Match, Round 1

1.
Genius. . . on par with
VS
Worthy successor to





2.
Non-stop thrill ride
VS
Unputdownable



3.
… has done it again
VS
… has solidified his reputation as

4.
surprisingly / thought provoking / nuanced / thoughtful / compelling / sophisticated (any combination of)
VS
dizzying / nail-biting / spell-binding / edge of your seat / cliff hanger (any combination of)


5.
readable
VS
breathtaking





6.
New breed of thriller writer
VS
Indisputably joined the ranks of….







7.
Doesn't get any better than this
VS
Chockablock with thrills








8.
Brainy
VS
Electrifying



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