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Bayu by Rozlan Mohd Noor

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5.0

It was in between 'sort of' vacation and a plot to retire with a massive kidnapping plan as his last. Bayu was great, he was absolutely The Planner. I was super nervous, super curious, super wondering on how it gonna be if they messed the plan up. Bayu is one crazy lovable guy and Sandra is one adorable adrenaline junkie-- as what they claimed. Bayu was quite 'daring' with the kidnapping stuff, very playful and naughty yet super calm, but he also gave you this whole frightening vibe. He was so meticulous, trustworthy too. I love how he personally picked up all the teammates.

The thing about the kidnapping game that I admiringly love was how it was not made secretive, there was no plot twist whatsoever-- Bayu was known, the team and their plan was wholly shown off since the beginning, the police was well informed (though they don't even know how to get to Bayu). I like that the plot making me go nervously waiting for the result. I love that the author telling me the story in a vivid descriptive narration, I get all the inputs, enough to make me enjoy the reading ride. The narrative was quite intense and suspense but glad the author keeping it within safely speed, nothing draggy and it was super fun actually watching how the police trying to solve the mystery and catch Bayu.

This gonna be my favorite from Rozlan Mohd Noor. A thrilled crime stuff with great characters and plot. Highly recommended!
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