Bad Review

A romantic getaway turns into a chilling psychological spiral in this slow-burn suspense thriller about perception, judgment, and the dangerous power of online voices.When a man checks into a hotel hoping for a quiet night away, the last thing he expects is to feel more exposed than ever. Noise echoes through the inward-facing balconies. Strangers watch from behind glass doors. And a simple online review, written out of frustration, pulls him into a digital crowd that refuses to stay silent.What begins as a few harsh comments quickly becomes something darker.As the conversation spreads across social media, people begin to disappear from the online thread, leaving behind unanswered questions and a growing sense that someone is watching from the edges. Detective Hale follows a trail of digital footprints, uncovering a psychological game where truth is shaped by perspective and silence can be more dangerous than words.Bad Review is the first novel in John Douglas Pritchard's Detective Hale Series, a gripping psychological thriller filled with quiet tension, atmospheric suspense, and unsettling realism, perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn crime fiction, dark emotional storytelling, and modern suspense shaped by the digital world.Because in a world where everyone has a voice... you never know who is listening.