Reader Reviews from Readers Just Like You

This page is dedicated to fans of the Donald Youngblood Mystery series and the NEW Youngblood Stories.

Here’s what fans are saying about the latest works of Keith Donnelly!

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Keith Donnelly's The Christmas Stranger embodies all the usual Youngblood mysteries' clever story telling devices but focused on the Christmas season. Donnelly artfully weaves most of the past characters into this fast paced but genuine story of the spirit of Christmas with several surprising twists and turns before an upbeat and heart-warming ending. A great reading for the Season!

SSC DNP, RN-CS: DE

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DLS, Certified Lay Minister: TN

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Keith Donnelly writes outstanding mysteries. His latest book, Three Doorways Dark continues the saga of the ace detective, Donald Youngblood. Kicking off the latest mystery with the continuing cast of characters and entertaining settings brings back memories of his seven previous stories. Three Doorways Dark delivers new adventures, new characters and new perplexing cases and clues. I must add that as the characters grow, they become more real and enjoyable. Once again, as I read the last pages, I look forward to the next mystery.

DH: TN

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EDITORIAL NOTE: The following review of books 1 and 2 is written by a NEW Keith Donnelly reader. MR has since purchased Books 3, 4 and 5!

I am an avid book reader of mysteries to which [I recently purchased a set of [his] first two books], Three Deuces Down and Three Days Dead. As a former Law Enforcement Agent of 30 years and a fan of fictional crime/mystery novels such as those written by acclaimed authors David Baldacci and Clive Cussler, I was strongly riveted to your first book regarding the character Donald Youngblood. The book had me reminiscing of my younger years, while chuckling at times as I tried to maintain focus on the whodunit. I was impressed by how [he] subtly and not so subtly introduced each supporting character. I consequently found myself immersed in their lives and specific mannerism. I was compelled by the character Youngblood as well as the overall story. The chronicle of an investigator coupled with his relationships, activities and secretive past kept my attention, desiring more . . . The second book drew much from the first tempo . . . The story was good and the realism of Youngblood not being a superhero was well done. After reading it in its entirety, I see this book may be a catalyst for additional exciting story lines . . . [I] eagerly await to read what comes next.

MR: TN

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I did enjoy [reading] Three Doorways Dark . . . it was great to revisit all my friends in Mountain Center and fly in private jets again. Good job, Mr. Donnelly!

NF: UT

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The Christmas Stranger was a gift I gave myself. Being familiar with the main characters gave me a “visit with friends”. However, the story will carry a new reader- and you may want to read previous Keith Donnelly books. The town of Mountain Center is the backdrop for a wintry mystery. A “stranger” enters the lives of our characters. An unfolding story of this mystery man and his effect on the town and its people; I kept asking myself questions about this [new man in town]. As the story unfolds you’ll experience faith, hope and love along with the unexpected.

MAW: IN

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EDITORIAL NOTE: Although this was a Facebook post from about a year ago, it endorses Keith’s exhaustive research and the authenticity of his writing!

If you enjoy action- based plots with no boring moments, then you need to read this series. As a Criminal Investigator in the same area of East Tennessee where the author comes from, I can attest that although fiction, his descriptive writing and investigative methods make me feel I'm actually working the cases with Youngblood. A long-time fan of Patterson and Woods, I can state with joy that Donnelly has raised the bar on story telling. I bought the first book used, which is my norm...... Tomorrow I'm going to a buy the whole series new off the shelf, at retail price, and won't bat an eye.

HD: TN

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This page last updated on: 02/18/2022

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