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The Front Range Butcher
A Jarvis Mann Private Detective HardBoiled Mystery Novel (Jarvis Mann Detective Book 7)
R Weir
2019 Gold Medal
405 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
Jarvis Mann is an old-fashioned private eye facing today’s world of murder and bedlam. A twenty-two-year-old horrific serial killer case has resurfaced and Jarvis is hired to find the new “Butcher” and discover what the relationship is to the old one. Jarvis is being kept busy on other cases too and he faces death, bodily harm and threats to his loved ones before the cases can be closed. Jarvis matches wits with the now wheelchair-bound Simon Lions, whom some believe is the original Front Range Butcher, hoping to find clues and dig deeper into the mystery. Jonas, Doris and FBI agent Alegre are there to offer both opposition and support; Belinda and her son Darren for secrets and information. April is a member of the Colorado Police Department and Jarvis’ love interest. Melissa is studying to be a lawyer, and the old love interest that still has a very special place in the heart of Jarvis. All of these factors combine to create a mysterious sleuth story that is hard to beat. It is a 'must read for yourself' kind of book that you don’t want spoiled by any pre-knowledge.
The Front Range Butcher by Randy Weir will keep you reading and unable to stop. I have read many mystery/sleuth/detective stories but this is the best one in a very, very long time. While there is some strong language (not very much) and sex, it is done tastefully and without details. The Front Range Butcher is a true example of a thriller with all of the twists, turns and psychological surprises very well presented. Just when I was sure that I knew the ending, there was a surprising twist and turn, and I was back to not having a clue. Randy Weir has written six previous Jarvis Mann Detective Mystery novels. I have not read any of them but it in no way affected my enjoyment of book number 7. It is my intention, however, to go back and read them, just because Weir is that good a writer. The Front Range Butcher is a winner; do not pass it up.
Jarvis Mann is an old-fashioned private eye facing today’s world of murder and bedlam. A twenty-two-year-old horrific serial killer case has resurfaced and Jarvis is hired to find the new “Butcher” and discover what the relationship is to the old one. Jarvis is being kept busy on other cases too and he faces death, bodily harm and threats to his loved ones before the cases can be closed. Jarvis matches wits with the now wheelchair-bound Simon Lions, whom some believe is the original Front Range Butcher, hoping to find clues and dig deeper into the mystery. Jonas, Doris and FBI agent Alegre are there to offer both opposition and support; Belinda and her son Darren for secrets and information. April is a member of the Colorado Police Department and Jarvis’ love interest. Melissa is studying to be a lawyer, and the old love interest that still has a very special place in the heart of Jarvis. All of these factors combine to create a mysterious sleuth story that is hard to beat. It is a 'must read for yourself' kind of book that you don’t want spoiled by any pre-knowledge.
The Front Range Butcher by Randy Weir will keep you reading and unable to stop. I have read many mystery/sleuth/detective stories but this is the best one in a very, very long time. While there is some strong language (not very much) and sex, it is done tastefully and without details. The Front Range Butcher is a true example of a thriller with all of the twists, turns and psychological surprises very well presented. Just when I was sure that I knew the ending, there was a surprising twist and turn, and I was back to not having a clue. Randy Weir has written six previous Jarvis Mann Detective Mystery novels. I have not read any of them but it in no way affected my enjoyment of book number 7. It is my intention, however, to go back and read them, just because Weir is that good a writer. The Front Range Butcher is a winner; do not pass it up.
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The Scream Behind Her Smile
Athena Daniels
2019 Silver Medal
284 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Amanda Rofe for Readers' Favorite
The Scream Behind Her Smile by Athena Daniels is a romantic thriller. After reluctantly agreeing to accommodate her husband's old school friend until she finds a job and place to stay, Claire finds herself increasingly sidelined in her own home. While Claire is a successful designer, she previously suffered a breakdown after the couple lost their four-year-old child. Derek uses his wife's mental health issues as leverage to manipulate her, increasingly calling into question her state of mind. Claire's friends side with her husband and, when she attempts to leave and cut all ties with him, she finds herself completely isolated with no money and no access to her business. However, there is a glimmer of light on the horizon. She attracts an unlikely proponent in the form of Zach Argos, a brooding local artist, famous for his art and rather shady lifestyle.
Athena Daniels has created a gripping novel full of heart-stopping drama and suspense. She has a natural ability to portray myriad emotions including grief, fear and passion. The way Claire is manipulated by her husband is well depicted and I felt a great sense of injustice on her behalf. Claire is incredibly likable and I immediately felt a fondness for her character. Derek, the villain of the piece, is played to perfection. He gives a chilling performance of an intense and controlling husband. The powerful hero of the hour is portrayed as a bad boy, brim full of raw sexuality, but this is tempered with a strong sense of honor. The Scream Behind Her Smile is a great contemporary psychological thriller with a solid plot line which had me reading late into the night. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
The Scream Behind Her Smile by Athena Daniels is a romantic thriller. After reluctantly agreeing to accommodate her husband's old school friend until she finds a job and place to stay, Claire finds herself increasingly sidelined in her own home. While Claire is a successful designer, she previously suffered a breakdown after the couple lost their four-year-old child. Derek uses his wife's mental health issues as leverage to manipulate her, increasingly calling into question her state of mind. Claire's friends side with her husband and, when she attempts to leave and cut all ties with him, she finds herself completely isolated with no money and no access to her business. However, there is a glimmer of light on the horizon. She attracts an unlikely proponent in the form of Zach Argos, a brooding local artist, famous for his art and rather shady lifestyle.
Athena Daniels has created a gripping novel full of heart-stopping drama and suspense. She has a natural ability to portray myriad emotions including grief, fear and passion. The way Claire is manipulated by her husband is well depicted and I felt a great sense of injustice on her behalf. Claire is incredibly likable and I immediately felt a fondness for her character. Derek, the villain of the piece, is played to perfection. He gives a chilling performance of an intense and controlling husband. The powerful hero of the hour is portrayed as a bad boy, brim full of raw sexuality, but this is tempered with a strong sense of honor. The Scream Behind Her Smile is a great contemporary psychological thriller with a solid plot line which had me reading late into the night. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
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Why She Lied
A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story
Julie Coons
2019 Bronze Medal
183 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Why She Lied is a work of thriller fiction penned by Julie Coons, described as ‘A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story.’ In a story fictionalized and dramatized from real events, we follow central character Julie as she experiences first-hand trauma that stays with her a lifetime. Finding out that her boyfriend is guilty of molestation, Julie aborts their unborn child rather than have the child exposed to a monster. Five years later, her now ex-boyfriend is a wanted man for exploits in trafficking, and Julie is sucked back into his world when she gets involved in an investigation to bring him down.
Part memoir, part fictionalized thriller read, this true story has its ups and down, but ultimately delivers an important message and a harrowing account of what its author went through during this turbulent time in her life. The writing is direct and often autobiographical, personalized to Julie’s experiences as a central character, though some of the other characters she meets are built up in a more fictionalized style. What really succeeds is the unique insight which she is given into the world of human trafficking, as well as the heartfelt emotional turmoil that she goes through when recovering from the abortion, and considering her own past as a survivor of child abuse in the past. As an author, Julie Coons is a relatable figure who readers with similar experiences can lean on. As a novel, Why She Lied presents the contemporary issue of human trafficking with a personalized viewpoint.
Why She Lied is a work of thriller fiction penned by Julie Coons, described as ‘A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story.’ In a story fictionalized and dramatized from real events, we follow central character Julie as she experiences first-hand trauma that stays with her a lifetime. Finding out that her boyfriend is guilty of molestation, Julie aborts their unborn child rather than have the child exposed to a monster. Five years later, her now ex-boyfriend is a wanted man for exploits in trafficking, and Julie is sucked back into his world when she gets involved in an investigation to bring him down.
Part memoir, part fictionalized thriller read, this true story has its ups and down, but ultimately delivers an important message and a harrowing account of what its author went through during this turbulent time in her life. The writing is direct and often autobiographical, personalized to Julie’s experiences as a central character, though some of the other characters she meets are built up in a more fictionalized style. What really succeeds is the unique insight which she is given into the world of human trafficking, as well as the heartfelt emotional turmoil that she goes through when recovering from the abortion, and considering her own past as a survivor of child abuse in the past. As an author, Julie Coons is a relatable figure who readers with similar experiences can lean on. As a novel, Why She Lied presents the contemporary issue of human trafficking with a personalized viewpoint.
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The Girl in Red
A Chilling Psychological Thriller
John Nicholl
2019 Honorable Mention
202 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller by John Nicholl is a novel with strong psychological underpinnings, a novel that explores the depths of an abusive relationship and what it takes to make difficult choices. Kathy finds herself in a fix, for what began as a beautiful relationship with Police Inspector Michael Conner quickly turns into mental slavery. Conner’s behavior suddenly changes after their wedding and he becomes a control freak. Life becomes unbearable for her and when she tries to run off, Conner convinces everyone that she is mentally ill. But her twin sister Anna thinks differently and she knows her sister needs her help. The two sisters execute a plan to end Kathy’s suffering, but will they succeed against a man as ruthless and as controlling as Conner?
John Nicholl hasn’t only plotted this novel expertly but has written it in a masterly manner. It is engrossing, psychologically exciting and with characters that are hard to ignore. Kathy Conner is the perfect example of what many women experience in abusive relationships. And her policeman husband is very manipulative. Kathy has reported the abuses, but the husband convinces his superiors that she is mentally unstable. It is interesting to follow her through the mental torture and to see her find a great ally in her sister. The emotional level of the novel is excellent. The prose is exciting and the conflict so well managed that it escalates at a great pace, without letting readers lose interest in either the characters or the storyline. The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller is a fantastic read with gorgeous characters.
The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller by John Nicholl is a novel with strong psychological underpinnings, a novel that explores the depths of an abusive relationship and what it takes to make difficult choices. Kathy finds herself in a fix, for what began as a beautiful relationship with Police Inspector Michael Conner quickly turns into mental slavery. Conner’s behavior suddenly changes after their wedding and he becomes a control freak. Life becomes unbearable for her and when she tries to run off, Conner convinces everyone that she is mentally ill. But her twin sister Anna thinks differently and she knows her sister needs her help. The two sisters execute a plan to end Kathy’s suffering, but will they succeed against a man as ruthless and as controlling as Conner?
John Nicholl hasn’t only plotted this novel expertly but has written it in a masterly manner. It is engrossing, psychologically exciting and with characters that are hard to ignore. Kathy Conner is the perfect example of what many women experience in abusive relationships. And her policeman husband is very manipulative. Kathy has reported the abuses, but the husband convinces his superiors that she is mentally unstable. It is interesting to follow her through the mental torture and to see her find a great ally in her sister. The emotional level of the novel is excellent. The prose is exciting and the conflict so well managed that it escalates at a great pace, without letting readers lose interest in either the characters or the storyline. The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller is a fantastic read with gorgeous characters.
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All The Broken People
Amy Rivers
2019 Finalist
312 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
All the Broken People by Amy Rivers is a suspenseful story that explores the brokenness in the characters, which are poignant and deeply human. Alice Bennett has finally let the pain of her past go, forgetting her abusive childhood and rebuilding her life around the perfect gentleman. But it is as if pain can’t leave her alone as her past catches up with her and this threatens her marriage. Alice decides to travel to north Georgia to take care of her mother-in-law, injured in a bad fall. But things aren’t what they seem, for her mother-in-law’s fall wasn’t an accident. Alice is thrust into a family with deadly secrets and a world where everyone seems to be hurting deeply. Can she survive the threats and attacks from an unknown enemy and can she reconcile with her husband’s past?
You know a good writer from their ability to offer important background information that deepens character and plot without taking the reader’s attention from the present moment, and Amy Rivers is good at that. She combines streams of consciousness with succinct commentaries to add flesh to the story. Right off the bat, she offers: “Over the years, Will and Alice’s visits to his hometown had been infrequent, and each time she felt like she was entering an alien world. Having grown up in a city in the dusty Southwest, Alice was taken with the Southern landscape, the friendly people and especially the kudzu.” All the Broken People is filled with realism, a riveting story with rich characters, delightful prose, and a setting that unfolds vividly in the mind of the reader. The story is emotionally rich and psychologically engaging.
All the Broken People by Amy Rivers is a suspenseful story that explores the brokenness in the characters, which are poignant and deeply human. Alice Bennett has finally let the pain of her past go, forgetting her abusive childhood and rebuilding her life around the perfect gentleman. But it is as if pain can’t leave her alone as her past catches up with her and this threatens her marriage. Alice decides to travel to north Georgia to take care of her mother-in-law, injured in a bad fall. But things aren’t what they seem, for her mother-in-law’s fall wasn’t an accident. Alice is thrust into a family with deadly secrets and a world where everyone seems to be hurting deeply. Can she survive the threats and attacks from an unknown enemy and can she reconcile with her husband’s past?
You know a good writer from their ability to offer important background information that deepens character and plot without taking the reader’s attention from the present moment, and Amy Rivers is good at that. She combines streams of consciousness with succinct commentaries to add flesh to the story. Right off the bat, she offers: “Over the years, Will and Alice’s visits to his hometown had been infrequent, and each time she felt like she was entering an alien world. Having grown up in a city in the dusty Southwest, Alice was taken with the Southern landscape, the friendly people and especially the kudzu.” All the Broken People is filled with realism, a riveting story with rich characters, delightful prose, and a setting that unfolds vividly in the mind of the reader. The story is emotionally rich and psychologically engaging.
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Silent Victim
Caroline Mitchell
2018 Gold Medal
333 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Silent Victim by Caroline Mitchell is a psychological thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone. Emma and Alex are happy; they have a beautiful boy, Emma has her own business and Alex has just been offered the chance of a promotion but it means moving. And moving means selling their house. Emma has a past full of dark secrets that Alex knows nothing about. And if they sell that house, those secrets are bound to come out. You see, Emma killed a man and buried his body in her garden. She needs to move the remains before they move, but they’ve gone – there is no trace that a body ever lay there. In a panic, she tells her husband, but this is just the start. As things go from bad to worse, Alex learns things about Emma ... some he wishes he’d known earlier and others that he wishes he could forget.
Silent Victim by Caroline Mitchell is a fantastic story, one that left me with shivers down my spine. The story is told from three points of view – Emma, Alex and Luke ( you’ll have to read it to find out who Luke is!) and Caroline cleverly flits between each narrative and back and forth in time, gradually unfolding the entire story in short chapters that leave you needing to read on to find out what happens. You won't want to put this down. There are a couple of stories entwined here – no spoilers – but each time I thought I knew in which direction the story was heading, each time I thought I’d got it, the story twisted off and went a different way and I really didn’t see the ending coming. The suspense builds as you read and culminates in an explosive finale. Be prepared for your mind to be played with; you won’t know the truth until the very end – if that is the end. Excellent book, and I will definitely be looking up more from Caroline Mitchell, one of my new favorite authors.
Silent Victim by Caroline Mitchell is a psychological thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone. Emma and Alex are happy; they have a beautiful boy, Emma has her own business and Alex has just been offered the chance of a promotion but it means moving. And moving means selling their house. Emma has a past full of dark secrets that Alex knows nothing about. And if they sell that house, those secrets are bound to come out. You see, Emma killed a man and buried his body in her garden. She needs to move the remains before they move, but they’ve gone – there is no trace that a body ever lay there. In a panic, she tells her husband, but this is just the start. As things go from bad to worse, Alex learns things about Emma ... some he wishes he’d known earlier and others that he wishes he could forget.
Silent Victim by Caroline Mitchell is a fantastic story, one that left me with shivers down my spine. The story is told from three points of view – Emma, Alex and Luke ( you’ll have to read it to find out who Luke is!) and Caroline cleverly flits between each narrative and back and forth in time, gradually unfolding the entire story in short chapters that leave you needing to read on to find out what happens. You won't want to put this down. There are a couple of stories entwined here – no spoilers – but each time I thought I knew in which direction the story was heading, each time I thought I’d got it, the story twisted off and went a different way and I really didn’t see the ending coming. The suspense builds as you read and culminates in an explosive finale. Be prepared for your mind to be played with; you won’t know the truth until the very end – if that is the end. Excellent book, and I will definitely be looking up more from Caroline Mitchell, one of my new favorite authors.
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Tangled
James W. Lewis
2018 Silver Medal
348 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Tangled by James W. Lewis is a tale of suspense and mystery. The Monte Clara High Class of 2005 ten-year reunion has been set. It will be the biggest party of the decade. It should be a place to meet up with old friends and old flames. It should be a place to have fun and to reminisce about what once was. But it won’t be. One classmate has a surprise in store. One classmate has been plotting something very sinister. The class starts to wonder who is masquerading as the high school mascot and who is posting odd videos all over social media? Just who is the Blue Devil? The reunion numbers go far beyond what was expected as everyone wants to find out, but before the party is over a deep dark secret will be revealed, an old flame will come into someone’s life once again, and there just might be a body.
Tangled by James W. Lewis is billed as ‘gripping psychological suspense’. It’s that and much more. It’s a story of revenge, a real tangled web of deceit, desire, and death. This is one book you will not put down; you won’t want to. Mr. Lewis has written this in a way that doesn’t just draw you into the story, it drags you in head first and holds you there until the surprising ending – you won’t guess it. Normally, I have a pretty good idea of who the baddie is, but not this time; I was kept guessing all the way through and that is the mark of an excellent author – it's no fun when you can second guess everything that happens. This is an action-packed story, with loads of twists and turns, and absolutely no dead spots and no red herrings; every chapter lent something to the ending. The characters were wonderfully developed, so much so that I felt as if I knew them personally and the whole story felt as though it were alive on the pages and in my head! This is one edge-of-the-seat thriller you won’t want to miss.
Tangled by James W. Lewis is a tale of suspense and mystery. The Monte Clara High Class of 2005 ten-year reunion has been set. It will be the biggest party of the decade. It should be a place to meet up with old friends and old flames. It should be a place to have fun and to reminisce about what once was. But it won’t be. One classmate has a surprise in store. One classmate has been plotting something very sinister. The class starts to wonder who is masquerading as the high school mascot and who is posting odd videos all over social media? Just who is the Blue Devil? The reunion numbers go far beyond what was expected as everyone wants to find out, but before the party is over a deep dark secret will be revealed, an old flame will come into someone’s life once again, and there just might be a body.
Tangled by James W. Lewis is billed as ‘gripping psychological suspense’. It’s that and much more. It’s a story of revenge, a real tangled web of deceit, desire, and death. This is one book you will not put down; you won’t want to. Mr. Lewis has written this in a way that doesn’t just draw you into the story, it drags you in head first and holds you there until the surprising ending – you won’t guess it. Normally, I have a pretty good idea of who the baddie is, but not this time; I was kept guessing all the way through and that is the mark of an excellent author – it's no fun when you can second guess everything that happens. This is an action-packed story, with loads of twists and turns, and absolutely no dead spots and no red herrings; every chapter lent something to the ending. The characters were wonderfully developed, so much so that I felt as if I knew them personally and the whole story felt as though it were alive on the pages and in my head! This is one edge-of-the-seat thriller you won’t want to miss.
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When a Stranger Comes...
A gripping psychological thriller
Karen S. Bell
2018 Bronze Medal
224 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
When a Stranger Comes by Karen S Bell is a gripping psychological thriller. Born Gladys Lipschitz, Alexa Wainwright is thrilled to pieces to have her debut novel published, especially when it shoots straight to the top of the bestseller list. She never expected the fame or the money that went with it, but her next work doesn’t reach the same dizzy heights. Fearing the loss of the fame, she vows to do whatever is needed to stay at the top. A lightning bolt strikes, spreading eerie tendrils across the sky and the streets. Unaware that her vow may be seen as greed, she is taken to another reality where her story characters come to life. King Blakemore – publisher or devil? Or both? The lure of a lucrative book deal proves too much for her and she finds herself trapped, unable to escape. Her book contract seems to keep changing its wording, so she can't get out of it, leaving Alexa trying to find a way to get back to her real life. Will she escape or is she stuck with the devil for life, paying for her greed?
When a Stranger Comes by Karen S Bell is a compelling story. It is a gripping thriller, but it's also got the fantastical side to it as well as the paranormal touch, a rare mix that Karen has really made work. This is so original, a truly clever plot that seamlessly blends reality with an alternate reality. It dips and dives, taking you on a journey you will never forget. Karen has developed her characters flawlessly, to a level where you feel as if you know them inside out. Although the story is set partly in an alternate reality, you feel as though it is really happening, as though it could happen to you at any time. More than just a fictional novel, this story takes us on a journey through real-life issues, like greed, like being careful what you wish for. Not everyone is cut out for a life of fame and fortune and some people get taken in – it’s a dangerous world as protagonist Alexa finds out! Fabulous story, so different, so original and so refreshing.
When a Stranger Comes by Karen S Bell is a gripping psychological thriller. Born Gladys Lipschitz, Alexa Wainwright is thrilled to pieces to have her debut novel published, especially when it shoots straight to the top of the bestseller list. She never expected the fame or the money that went with it, but her next work doesn’t reach the same dizzy heights. Fearing the loss of the fame, she vows to do whatever is needed to stay at the top. A lightning bolt strikes, spreading eerie tendrils across the sky and the streets. Unaware that her vow may be seen as greed, she is taken to another reality where her story characters come to life. King Blakemore – publisher or devil? Or both? The lure of a lucrative book deal proves too much for her and she finds herself trapped, unable to escape. Her book contract seems to keep changing its wording, so she can't get out of it, leaving Alexa trying to find a way to get back to her real life. Will she escape or is she stuck with the devil for life, paying for her greed?
When a Stranger Comes by Karen S Bell is a compelling story. It is a gripping thriller, but it's also got the fantastical side to it as well as the paranormal touch, a rare mix that Karen has really made work. This is so original, a truly clever plot that seamlessly blends reality with an alternate reality. It dips and dives, taking you on a journey you will never forget. Karen has developed her characters flawlessly, to a level where you feel as if you know them inside out. Although the story is set partly in an alternate reality, you feel as though it is really happening, as though it could happen to you at any time. More than just a fictional novel, this story takes us on a journey through real-life issues, like greed, like being careful what you wish for. Not everyone is cut out for a life of fame and fortune and some people get taken in – it’s a dangerous world as protagonist Alexa finds out! Fabulous story, so different, so original and so refreshing.
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Duplicity
A fast-paced thriller with a brilliant twist
Sibel Hodge
2018 Honorable Mention
314 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite
Duplicity is described as “a fast-paced thriller with a brilliant twist”. Well, you can say that again! Sibel Hodge will make your skin crawl at the beginning, and your head spin for the rest of the book as you try to figure out who murdered the very wealthy Max just two weeks after his wedding to the beautiful Alissa…and why. When the newly appointed and self-important acting lead detective on the case quickly narrows the murder down to one of Alissa’s ex-boyfriends, D.S. Carter disagrees. But trying to figure out who else would have done it proves nearly impossible and gets him suspended. Then, just when you think, “Well, that was an interesting twist”... get ready for the real twist at the end. Talk about a head trip!
What’s not to love about a thriller that challenges readers’ own sleuthing skills? And for those who not only enjoy solving puzzles but are into trying to understand why good people turn bad enough to want to murder others, Duplicity offers even more to think about. To tell you too much of the plot line here could truly spoil your enjoyment. So that’s not going to happen. But once you’ve read Duplicity, you will understand why Sibel Hodge’s books have sold over one million copies and are international bestsellers in several countries. What a talented writer!
Sibel Hodge’s characters are realistic and several touch our inner core with their loves, hates and needs. You will find yourself relating to many of them. Others, you will despise. That’s the kind of emotional connection many of us want with a book’s characters. Dialogue is expertly handled, allowing the book to move along at a fast pace. You might, when you’re finished, do what I did: immediately check out Hodge’s other books. If they’re as good as this, her success is well-deserved.
Duplicity is described as “a fast-paced thriller with a brilliant twist”. Well, you can say that again! Sibel Hodge will make your skin crawl at the beginning, and your head spin for the rest of the book as you try to figure out who murdered the very wealthy Max just two weeks after his wedding to the beautiful Alissa…and why. When the newly appointed and self-important acting lead detective on the case quickly narrows the murder down to one of Alissa’s ex-boyfriends, D.S. Carter disagrees. But trying to figure out who else would have done it proves nearly impossible and gets him suspended. Then, just when you think, “Well, that was an interesting twist”... get ready for the real twist at the end. Talk about a head trip!
What’s not to love about a thriller that challenges readers’ own sleuthing skills? And for those who not only enjoy solving puzzles but are into trying to understand why good people turn bad enough to want to murder others, Duplicity offers even more to think about. To tell you too much of the plot line here could truly spoil your enjoyment. So that’s not going to happen. But once you’ve read Duplicity, you will understand why Sibel Hodge’s books have sold over one million copies and are international bestsellers in several countries. What a talented writer!
Sibel Hodge’s characters are realistic and several touch our inner core with their loves, hates and needs. You will find yourself relating to many of them. Others, you will despise. That’s the kind of emotional connection many of us want with a book’s characters. Dialogue is expertly handled, allowing the book to move along at a fast pace. You might, when you’re finished, do what I did: immediately check out Hodge’s other books. If they’re as good as this, her success is well-deserved.
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Autumn of Fear
Glede Browne Kabongo
2018 Finalist
346 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Autumn of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo is the long-awaited sequel to Game of Fear. Waking up in a hospital after being assaulted, Abbie has no idea what happened. She isn’t going to let it get her down though and, full of guts and determination, she sets out to find out what happened and why she was chosen as the victim. Going back over events of previous weeks, Abbie wonders why Spencer Rossdale, a total charmer, took such an interest in her to the extent that he wouldn’t take no for an answer. And what did Justin Tate, her study partner, want to tell her? With her best friends, Abbie begins to put it all together, uncovering deceit and lies that go back many years. With a predator watching her every move, waiting to finish her off, dare Abbie tell the truth?
Autumn of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo is an excellent sequel to Game of Fear. I read the first book and it had me hooked – this one even more so. This is a deep and terrifying psychological thriller, twisting and turning with an ending that kind of leads me to believe that there is another story here, just waiting to be told – I hope so, anyway! I couldn’t put this down; every time I thought I had it sussed, something else happened to make me think again. There is a certain amount of creepiness to this story, it will have you questioning and second-guessing yourself when certain things happen (no spoilers!), and it will have you on the edge of your seat. The character development continues from book one, with plenty more details about the main protagonists coming out, and the plot is sheer poetry and highly creative. Read book one first and then read this; you won’t be sorry! One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
Autumn of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo is the long-awaited sequel to Game of Fear. Waking up in a hospital after being assaulted, Abbie has no idea what happened. She isn’t going to let it get her down though and, full of guts and determination, she sets out to find out what happened and why she was chosen as the victim. Going back over events of previous weeks, Abbie wonders why Spencer Rossdale, a total charmer, took such an interest in her to the extent that he wouldn’t take no for an answer. And what did Justin Tate, her study partner, want to tell her? With her best friends, Abbie begins to put it all together, uncovering deceit and lies that go back many years. With a predator watching her every move, waiting to finish her off, dare Abbie tell the truth?
Autumn of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo is an excellent sequel to Game of Fear. I read the first book and it had me hooked – this one even more so. This is a deep and terrifying psychological thriller, twisting and turning with an ending that kind of leads me to believe that there is another story here, just waiting to be told – I hope so, anyway! I couldn’t put this down; every time I thought I had it sussed, something else happened to make me think again. There is a certain amount of creepiness to this story, it will have you questioning and second-guessing yourself when certain things happen (no spoilers!), and it will have you on the edge of your seat. The character development continues from book one, with plenty more details about the main protagonists coming out, and the plot is sheer poetry and highly creative. Read book one first and then read this; you won’t be sorry! One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
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