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The Beneficiary |  | Author: Marshall Thornton
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1061
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B001R4C07O
Publication Date: January 30, 2009
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Product Description
Set in the ’90s during the Los Angeles riots, this contemporary noir follows a struggling real estate agent who’s cooked up a plan to make a big pot of money. Hanging around a Narcotics Anonymous meeting she finds a former addict struggling through the last stages of AIDS. Offering him support, she mortgages her home and uses the money to buy property in his name. Property she insures. As she waits for him to die so she can collect her big payday, she begins to suspect he may not be everything she thought.
10,000 words. Approximate reading time: 29 - 41 minutes.
"The Beneficiary did not turn out exactly like I assumed it would. There were quite a few unexpected twists that will make the story hard to put down. Like any short story though – I sure wish it had been longer! But I really think, in this case, length isn’t always better. It leaves off exactly where it should without any unnecessary filler fluff. The Beneficiary is a well recommended read." Allison, Well-Read Reviews
"The twists and turns were subtle, and in some cases, not obvious until you read the perfect ending. I like the way that this story came together, I was second guessing myself the entire time, wondering just what exactly was going to happen, and again, it is one of those stories that I can’t comment too much on, because then I will give it away!" Karen, e-Fiction Book Club
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 9
 Not even worth the .89 I paid. August 26, 2010
Evelyn Larsen
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really dont consider myself much of a book critic but man this was bad. The plot actually wasnt horrible but it was so poorly developed that it was almost like reading an outline of a junior high school lit project. No character development, no depth or background and no subtly, clear what the outcome would be. Really a very poor read.
 It' s Over? July 19, 2010
Diane H. (Baton Rouge, LA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just as I was getting into the story--it was over. It is literally a 10 minute read!!
 awesome April 20, 2010
Kai-ayanafoster (virginia beach, va)
what a great way to pass a few minutes. this is a short novella, but don't let that fool you. it keeps u turning the pages. and the ending is pretty clever. can't wait to read more from this author.
A Very Short Read But Worth The Money On Kindle April 9, 2010
Love Starbucks (NH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This author has talent. He puts this story together, ties up the ends with no excess fluff, and makes it work. Who needs to read about what this character had for lunch and what she wore, etc? Good twist to the story.
Beneficary April 7, 2010
Deborah Baumgartner (WOODSTOCK, GA, US)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This was a total piece of garbage. Novella my behind, I read it in ten minutes and was sorely disappointed. Even for .99 I expected a lot more. Won't make that mistake again.
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