Book Review: The Chalkman by C.J. Tudor

I want to thank NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate this opportunity and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

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In 1986, Eddie and his friends are just kids on the verge of adolescence. They spend their days biking around their sleepy English village and looking for any taste of excitement they can get. The chalk men are their secret code: little chalk stick figures they leave for one another as messages only they can understand. But then a mysterious chalk man leads them right to a dismembered body, and nothing is ever the same.

In 2016, Eddie is fully grown and thinks he’s put his past behind him, but then he gets a letter in the mail containing a single chalk stick figure. When it turns out that his friends got the same message, they think it could be a prank–until one of them turns up dead. That’s when Eddie realizes that saving himself means finally figuring out what really happened all those years ago.

Man, what a BOOK!!! I just loved this riveting and suspenseful thriller!😍 This story untold by alternating from the 80s to the present and I loved that aspect of this book. I picked this book up because I have always been intrigued by cold cases and I was so glad I received this through NetGalley!

This is a fantastic read that had me on the edge of my seat. From the first chapter you are sucked in with some crazy intensity and the plot continues to hold you throughout. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming especially the ending TWIST! WOW!

The characterisation was great all around. I can’t sing enough praise for this fast paced and intense thriller! Highly recommended!

Responses

  1. Glad you enjoyed it too Dani! The book reminded me a lot of Stephen King which I always enjoyed. 🙂

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    1. You’re right! It definitely had some Stephen King feels to it! Thanks Carrie!😄

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  2. I have this book waiting on my shelves NEED TO READ IT ASAPP 🤣🤣 Super love your review my love ❤️❤️😍👌

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    1. Thanks so much sweetheart! 💙💛💖💚💜I hope you enjoy it!😁😍

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  3. Whoa! Four reviews in one day…or I should say, half a day! You are on a roll today Dani. Wonderful to see 😘😘❤️❤️ Out of all the reviews from today, this is the book that appeals to me the most. It is set in part in the 80’s which as you know I love, and the premise of the chalk men sounds seriously cool. This really sounds like an amazing novel! 😀😀
    Terrific review by an amazing lady 😘😘❤️❤️

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    1. Thanks so much, Michel! You are so thoughtful!😄💙💛💖💚💜 Like Carrie said this had a Stephen King feel to it and I definitely think you would like this one. It was crazy for sure!😉

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      1. Really no thanks are necessary at all 😘😘❤️❤️ It’s very easy to be thoughtful to such an amazingly kind soul that you are 😘😘❤️❤️
        I’m definitely adding this one to my timeless list…this is a book that I’m pretty much convinced that I would love 😊😊

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        1. You would LOVE it! XOXOXOXO 🌹💜🌹

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  4. Glad you enjoyed it, Dani! ❤

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  5. It’s on my wishlist! So happy to hear you loved this one too!

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    1. I hope you enjoy it as well when you get to it!😍

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  6. Great review! It’s on my TBR mountain. Just gotta get to it.

    What is the list gif from? Looks familiar but I can’t place it.

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    1. I am not sure. LOL 😂 found via Google!😍

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    2. Thanks so much as well! Yay for TBR mountains!😍

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  7. I have heard so much about this book, and now it’s Dani approved, I’m going to have to get my hands on a copy!

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  8. Now this sounds good indeed. I can already see the TV mini-series or film adaptation, just from the synopsis.
    Best wishes, Pete. x

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    1. I think this would make an excellent film adaptation, Pete!😍XOXOXOXO This was one you would definitely like! I think it would do great as a mini-series as well!😘

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  9. Yes I’m in with this one too!

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    1. Yay! It was really suspenseful and twisty! LOVED it!

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  10. This sounds amazing. I have seen a few reviews of this book lately. I am going to investigate this one further, Dani.

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    1. Thanks Robbie! I really enjoyed this one! What an intense thriller!😄

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  11. Ohhh I’ve seen this cover a lot but too lazy to read what was it about (Yes, i was totally waiting for a review to fall on my lap) 😂 Sounds gooood 😱

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    1. It’s really good, Alicia!!!!😱😱😱

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  12. Love your exciting review!! ❤

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.