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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Smile
By: Allan Evans
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Wow! Allan Evans did it again and upped the Ante this time! Killer Smile absolutely blew me away, great sequel to Killer Blonde! I absolutely loved Evans’ use of humor in this book. It really contradicted the gruesomeness of the murders and worked really well for the overall tone! I was completely enthralled and dying to know the ending! One of my favorite things about these books is trying to guess who the killer/killers are! I love Cade Dawkins’ dangerous detective life and really hope for another book to continue his journey! Such an intriguing read that will get your heart pumping!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Blonde
By Allan Evans
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

My heart was racing the whole time! Killer Blonde was a great fast paced thriller that had me turning pages faster than I could even read them! Allan Evans’ writing is so vivid I could picture everything very clearly and feel the fear of the victims and even Cade Dawkins! The emotions of the characters and the situations completely came through! I really enjoyed Cade, he was a well developed character all around. His relationship with the killer kept me on edge, with so much anxiety! I am looking forward to his next book! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quicker read that you won’t be able to put down!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Angela Hayes

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Killer Smile by Allan Evans is a gripping and fast paced story that takes us on a tense ride with high stakes, hidden agendas, drama, danger, politics, crime and investigation, mystery, murder, intrigue, and a game of cat and mouse between a seasoned cop and a serial killer/s with an agenda.
As with his other book, Killer Blonde, there is quite a lot going on in it- with plenty of dramatic developments that kept me flipping the pages to find out how everything played out in the end. I think this is a little grittier and darker than Killer Blonde, which I loved. We return to watch as Cade Dawkins is caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as serial killers use him as the ultimate challenge. An online, dark-web serial killer chat site has targeted Cade after his involvement in the Killer Blonde (serial killer) case- Cade is being targeted as a ‘challenge’ that he has no control over. He and his task force will need to outwit and out ‘play’ their sinister opponent/s if they have any chance of keeping their city safe. What happens makes for an intriguing read.
Looking forward to seeing what Mr. Evans does next.

Thank you, Allan Evans!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a great book!! I really enjoyed Killer Blonde but this story had me at the edge of my seat! While you can read this as a standalone I recommend reading Killer Blonde….and Detective Cade is back!! Cat and mouse, mystery, suspense/thriller, crime….

Detective Cade Dawkins is back after stopping a serial killer….but the tides are turning after he is notified of a website that has Cade on their radar….this website is serial killers now targeting him. Once this notice is out whom will outsmart whom? Will Cade be more in danger or will the killers get him before it is to late!!

Another great read and I cannot wait to read more!!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a very good cat and mouse crime thriller that felt like this could happen in real life. Murder, mystery, mayhem, danger, twists and turns and some intense moments….the thrill of the kill by this mystery serial killer and the detective whom is out to track them down…..

Someone is out to and has their eyes on tall, beautiful blonde women and to make a statement and end their life. Planning, stalking and the methods…one by one, women are dying. Detective Cade Dawkins is highly known and out to put an end to this killer. Will Detective Cade find this serial killer before more it is to late or will the killer outwit the law.

Great read and highly recommended….looking forward to more from this author!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I rated this a star lower than the first book, 4 stars instead of 5, because I personally didn’t care for the brutal descriptions of the murders, and felt it wasn’t needed in parts to allow the story to keep on moving. I felt the story dragged at times; for example, it was obvious from the get go there were two killers, but the time it took to get there was slow.

I did enjoy the comical name and reoccurring jibes of the task force name (Five Below). My favorite quotation from the book was”The other two grad students grinned. One said, “Murder vacation: band name.” because it comically relieves a relatively dark book (I felt this one was darker than book #1). I did think the reoccurring stereotypical cop jokes got old after the first few references to donuts. Although I did connect with Cade in his dislike of elevator music.

All in all, I would read book #3 of the series when it comes out and see where it is going.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From right off, the cover builds suspense and intrigue- whom is the attractive woman in the red dress, and why is she standing on a parapet off a building?

First impression of the book was this was one I was going to stick with, because it was well written and fast-paced, and in a style that I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. For characterizations, I loved how the governor gives Investigator Cade Dawkins the hardest time, only in order to build his own importance and build confidence in his constituents for the next election. I felt for the citizens of Minnesota as Cade works to find the killer.

I enjoyed the soccer-loving authors’ reference to the game, although dislike his taste in the English Premier League and his key players, but thought he wrote about the passes/plays in soccer quite effectively. For whatever reason, I laughed over the line “The killer goosed the gas pedal,” I don’t know if that is regional slang or not!

I can’t wait to read book #2 of this series, and I would recommend this one to anyone that enjoys fast-pasted, thriller-style mysteries.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is like watching Criminal Minds – if you like that series, you’ll enjoy this read. Out on the dark web, there is a challenge for serial killers to come and outsmart the detective that took down the Blonde Killer. I wasn’t sure I was going to get into the story at the start, but I kept reading and was glad I did – the ending took me by surprise! I didn’t read the first book in the series, but was able to get up to speed in this sequel pretty quickly.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fast paced suspense book is just what you need. I loved the story line. Murders, cops, blondes! It was action packed with some romance thrown in too! I can’t read the second book!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Allan Evans did it again. Another great action packed story following Cade and others. There are some new characters but they blend in well with the original ones. Who is this new killer? Will Cade survive an attack?

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down.  Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down. Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading and look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I enjoyed his attention to details that made his story feel realistic and easy to read. A well written story where a detective is in a race against time to find some serial killers. Cade has found a web site for serial killers, not only that but they are targeting him as well. Find out what happens to him. He is a great character that is strong and determined. He is relatable and my favorite of the story. The characters add so much to this story’s entertaining value. I found this book to be fast paced and hard to put down. An engaging story that is full of mystery and suspense. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

He’s back. Cade is on the hunt for another serial killer. Oh, this one is just as good as book 1 was. This has become one of my favorite series. The action is palpable. The story and writing are just as fantastic. This is one great journey to find the killer. I could not put this down. I had several moments of finding I had held my breath during those exciting moments. This is another absolute must read. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This is a heck of a thriller. Cop chasing a psycho serial killer. The adventure kept me glued to this one. I love this kind of book. Any book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and grateful that you don’t fit the killer’s type, is a great mystery. The writing is top notch and kept me engaged all the way. I couldn’t put it down. The characters are memorable and were perfect for this mystery. This is definitely an author I’ll be adding to my favorites list.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Allyson Ware

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great episode of crime TV! This author truly knows what they are talking about when it comes to crime. Just like Killer Blonde, these killers are very stereotypical. Cade is a great detective, and the author does a great job depicting his personality in this novel. I love how developed the characters are and that the author does not cut corners when it comes to the plot and the characters. I cannot get past the predictableness of the novel, which is why I rated it four stars rather than five.

Also, I want to talk about Reynolds. She is a great character, but Cade had to have known better than canoodle with a news reporter. I am glad that Cade found a new person that will hopefully treat him the way he deserves to be treated. Overall this book is so good and if you love a good crime novel then this series is for you!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Allyson Ware

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you enjoy crime shows, this book is for you. Reading this book was synonymous with watching a crime TV show. I was not necessarily surprised by any of the actions of the plot/characters. Both were very well developed, just predictable. It also stereotypes both serial killers and detectives/police officers.

Overall I definitely enjoyed the book. The author is a fantastic writer and reels you in from the first sentence. Even though it was predictable, I cannot wait to dive into the next book in this series to find out what comes next for this detective!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans

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 After famously stopping a serial killer, a detective makes a disturbing discovery: a dark website for serial killers has targeted him.

Summoned to a mysterious meeting, detective Cade Dawkins is confronted with his past. A University of Minnesota computer science professor has discovered a disturbing website on the dark web. Made up of serial killers, they use the site to share exploits, brag and offer challenges to one another. But it gets worse. After Cade famously stopped a serial killer in the Twin Cities—and nearly lost the two women closest to him—a new site-wide challenge is issued: Come to Minnesota and outsmart the detective who stopped the Blonde Killer. Come and kill here.

With two killers from the site terrifying the public, the media turning on him, and the governor threatening to fire him, time isn’t Cade’s friend. But then, neither are the serial killers.

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Author Allan Evans has been finding success of late. His debut novel, Abnormally Abbey, was published in 2020, and the follow-up, Class Clown, came out in 2022. Silent Night, a short story, was in the Haunted Yuletide anthology (2020) and a serial killer thriller, Killer Blonde (the first in this series), was published in 2021.

Son of famed jazz musician Doc Evans, Evans has written advertising and marketing for nearly two decades. A soccer coach, he can often be found on the field teaching kids about soccer and life. Evans lives in the Twin Cities.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The cover art on this book gives you a good idea of what the story is about. Creepy ghost clowns mixed with teenage uncertainty make this story a page turner. The supernatural twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat! The author did well with the high school drama and wrote an incredible story. Happy reading!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Heather Watson

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not sure why I picked this book because the cover art was of a chess board and I don’t really follow chess. I knew it had to have some kind of clowns in it from the title. I was intrigued by this one. I couldn’t put it down once I started. I had to keep reading to see what this girl was going to intel. Abbey goes to extensive ends to give you all you hope for in a book. If you scare easy by clowns I wouldn’t read this one.

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Class Clown by Allan Evans – Review by Erin Vosters

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ghosts, circuses, clowns, why not a psycho clown and ghost clowns?

This book was a serious page-turner! Horror mixed with suspense mixed with teenage high school uncertainty, this book has it.

Personally, I really enjoy horror but I know that’s not up everybody’s alley. There are definitely some turns and some good scare factors. Definitely not good for someone that gets spooked in the dark.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Lape

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Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a series I can’t seem to put down. This is the third book from Amy McKinley that I have read, and not in order. This makes it a bit more difficult but the story lines are very easy to follow. I definitely plan to read all the other books in this series.
Hailey, the girl on the outside seems to have it all but when she gets kidnapped by a ski masked man her life doesn’t look so perfect.
Trey, a member of the Five Families and a steamy surgeon, can’t bring himself to think about having a relationship. When Hailey gets kidnapped her step dad hires Trey to find her. But little did Hailey and Trey realize that they would be more than captor and captee.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Faith Jackson

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so unexpected that it blew my top off! There are points I didn’t know what I was reading but the deeper I got into it, the more it made sense. I loved and was instantly drawn to Abbey, the main character rather than the story itself. She alone carried this book. The fact that this is a book you won’t soon forget: get your copy and you won’t be disappointed!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic paranormal young adult novel. Paranormal and suspense is my favorite genre and this met both. Abbey who has seen ghosts since she was 7 has found herself suddenly attracting ghost clowns after going to the circus with her parents. Can Abbey along with the help of her friends solve the mystery? This was a story that instantly pulled me in and I found myself having a hard time putting the book down and read it in a couple of days. You felt the fear as the characters encountered the ghosts and the hope that all would be resolved. The ending was sureal but perfect. My only complaint, I wish there was a list of all the 80s song Abbey refers to so I can make my own play list … I guess I’ll just have to read the book again.

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Class Clown by Allan Evans-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Class Clown by Allan Evans

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Class Clown sure didn’t cure my fear of clowns but it was funny. The author knows what to do to make readers stick around.

Abbey isn’t the normal everyday girl. She attracts ghosts and now something has followed her home. Who knew clowns could be a pain in the butt? Now she’s got clowns taking over school. The quote I chose for Abbey is: “Have fun. Let me know how many clowns they fit into that little car.”

Highly recommended for YA Paranormal lovers.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Ashley McMillon

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abbey is the most lovable quirky character in this breathtaking novel about these scary clowns. This book was a really fun read, and as a girl COMPLETELY AFRAID of the movie IT, I am taken aback by this fact. I have been reading many types of books lately, including books about the history of racism…so I was not afraid while reading this book. I recommend not picturing what is going on to deeply, this certainly kept me safe while reading this entire book. The author is fantastic at telling the story, so much so I read all the way through to the acknowledgements, and it did not disappoint. The great thing about this book is it felt so realistic and haunting, and you truly believe Abbey, and feel like this could happen to you if you had this hidden strength she possesses. Here is another book on my highly recommended list of reads. I will say this, I am SUPER happy I did not see this in a movie, though it is movie worthy. I promise myself I won’t even try to see it in the theaters! Happy reading everyone!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Angela Packard

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I first took notice of this book when I saw the cover. Reading the blurb on the back I knew I needed to read it. Abbey can see ghosts and I will be the first to admit that I am addicted to the show “Ghost Whisperer”. Going to a circus with her family, she runs into some uneasiness with people but what follows is even worse. She is seeing ghost clowns at her new high school. Her friends are going missing. Can Abby help? Is she the reason? The 80’s nostalgic soundtrack is still playing in my head.
This is the second book in the Ghost Girls Series. I have not read the first one but did not feel like I was missing anything. I am curious to go back and read how it started but is a want not a need.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must first start this off by saying if you are not a fan of clowns proceed with caution on this one.
While I want to jump right in with my review of the story I HAVE to say i LOVED the 80’s music choices in this book!

Ok to the book, I had no idea Abbey has a book before this and it did not take away anything in this book so it isnt needed to read and appreciate this story.
Whats worse than clowns, ghost clowns and now her friends are disappearing and they may be to blame.
Oh I forgot to mention, abbey can see and talk to ghosts!
I cant Just pinpoint one favorite thing of this book it needed each part to make it the great story it is. Highly recommend.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Class Clown is the second book in this set. I didnt read the first book, and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can be read as a standalone. However I just couldnt get into this book. It sounded so good an I am a fan of creepy clowns showing up in the locker room unexpectedly an soccer field. Beyond that I just had a hard time staying interested.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Courtney Surface

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading a book of this particular genre, and all I can say is wow!! It is absolutely thrilling; I couldn’t put it down!
Abbey always knew something was different about her, not that she was particularly happy about that, but she can’t exactly change it. However, it proves to be a particularly useful gift when she has to use her gift, as well as having to discover her own inner strength, to figure out why students at her new school keep going missing. This book is full of mystery, and the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat! This book is an amazingly fast paced and thrilling with surprised when you’d least expect them, yet the plot flows perfectly!! If you like young adult teenage angst, plenty of drama, clowns, and even ghosts, this is perfect for you! Allen Evan’s created a wonderful experience when writing this book, and I’m so glad I stepped out of my normal comfort zone to try it! Though it is the second book of the ghost girl series I was able to read it and not feel like I was missing any information I needed despite having not read the first book featuring out fourteen-year-old heroine.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Ashley Showalter-Bourgeois

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off I’ll have to say I hate clowns. I think that they are creepy and most definitely belong in a horror novel. That being said, this book was marvelous. Horror stories have always been one of my go to genres, and this one proved that even young adult ghost stories can make me jump. The characters were likeable, the plot unique. Scary clowns, spooky ghosts, and a read that can’t be put down. Bravo 🙂 can’t wait to read more

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