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Hidden (Ash Park, #4) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Emily Walsh

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Hidden (Ash Park, #4)Hidden
By: Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden (Ash Park #4) by Meghan O’Flynn was another dark, gritty, tale that will give me nightmares.

The fourth book in the Ash Park series, and I didn’t think it could get any more, sinnister. Taking place two years after Repressed, an old foe has reservice, or rather, got sloppy and is once again on Petrosky’s and Morrison’s radar. This time the stress, guilt, and addiction is taking its toll on Petrosky, will this be his last case, or simply be his last….?

There is only so much the mind can take, and I will tell you that binge-reading this series has put me on the darker side of humanity. As much as I love this series, I found myself putting this book down, to regroup, look at kittens, before I could continue on. They say real life is stranger than fiction, well then you haven’t read anything from Meghan O’Flynn yet. This book is up there with some of the darkest of Criminal Minds episodes; and frankly, this whole series would make one hell of a TV series, or movie collection.

Meghan O’Flynn again has captured me with superb writing, and the ability to keep the tension, and suspense high with every word that is written. And not just around the killer, but around Petrosky. His mind has always been in a dark place because of his daughters gruesome death, but in this book, he’s on the edge. Every victim is her, every missing girl is her, every little girl/child he can’t save is her. That subplot got me hard in the feels, I know what it’s like to lose a family member to murder, it’s a pain that never heals. Petrosky, as a parent, won’t let himself heal, and that’s driving him to be self-destructive and losing his fight to be apart of the world. This book is a hard raw emotional read, that rips out your heart, stomps on it, only to repeat the process over and over.

Overall I give this book and series my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval. It’s one for the ages, and one that will leave you wondering why cops do what they do, and if you should be locking your family up and throwing away the key.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Hidden (Ash Park #4) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review By Lisa Helmick

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Hidden (Ash Park, #4)Hidden by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden (Ash Park #4)
By Meghan O’Flynn
Rated 5 stars

When I started reading this it felt like coming home…back to where I am familiar. I get to hang out with Shannon, Morrison and Petrosky. The two cops have a great friendship and wit about them. They are enjoyable to read. I love their camaraderie with each other. Add Shannon in and they are an unstoppable team. Then after reading I couldn’t stop the OMG that kept coming to my head. This book…….Dang! It’s a tough read! So many emotions……mostly anger and devastation mixed in with WHY??….and WHAT?…..along with a smidge of humor and don’t forget the tears. This book deals with many of the demons that live within Petrosky as well as the evilness that his job enlists him to do. This is a stubborn case that in the past has affected all three of the main characters.
Many of the secondary characters discussed were in the previous books. So while you could probably get by without reading the first 3 stories I would recommend reading them to get insight into the main characters. Building relationships takes time and investment. These main characters have done that through the last three books and they continue in this one. That being said….I’m not sure how I’m going to read the last book…..Everything is changing.

Reviewed by @lisahelmick

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Hidden (Ash Park Series Book #4) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Angela Hayes

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Hidden (Ash Park, #4)Hidden by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Hidden is the fourth book in the gripping Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. This story has just taken this series to a whole new level of intensity. I am so impressed with Ms. O’Flynn’s ability to spin an intense thriller- her stories just get better and better as the series evolves. The amount of tension, suspense, and clever twists that she is able to instill into her story makes for excellent and mind-blowing reading. I picked up this book as soon as I had finished book #3 and didn’t come up for air until I had read every word. I was glued to the pages from beginning to end and absolutely loved every mind twisting minute.
This book could be read as a standalone, if you wanted to, but there is a recurring cast of characters and snippets of backstory and other information that pops up in this book- so reading all the books would give you a much bigger picture and provide a greater perspective- which will give you an even better reading experience. All the books are fantastic, intriguing and suspenseful, so you really have nothing to lose!
Detective Petrosky has been a favourite character of mine throughout the series so far, and knowing a little of what he’d been through made him so much more realistic and relatable. I felt for him and hoped he’d find some peace and resolution from the heart crushing event that haunted him. All through this series I’ve wanted to delve into his story a little more, and in this book, I got way more than I bargained for. I wanted to run, look away, hide my kindle and not read any further at times because it was quite dark and harrowing – but at the same time the gripping nature of the story, and the superb characters had me needing to know what happens- and so I read on, my eyes glued to every word. There were shocks, surprising developments and some clever scene setting by Ms. O’Flynn, that really amped up the intrigue, shock and awe. This investigation had Petrosky risking everything with this ‘latest’ case. All I could do was hang on to the edge of my seat as I was swept along for the ride.
I finished reading this book A while ago now, and I keep thinking about it still. I am wondering what the next book has in store for me?
Brilliant!

Thank you, Ms. O’Flynn!!!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Roxana Yoss

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know how I’m constantly saying that I love reading thrillers? Well, Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn doesn’t even begin to cover my whole adoration for this particular genre. To say that I literally sat on the edge of my seat while reading this book doesn’t even explain all that I felt while reading.

Like I said, I sat on the edge of my seat (figuratively biting my finger nails – I don’t do that, just in my head) and felt like I had to scream at everything and everyone that interrupted my reading.

This whole world building gets better and better with each book, and the fact that the author is able to maintain that suspense throughout the entirety of the book is what astounds me. I kept trying to figure out what was going to happen, but I’ve come to realize with O’Flynn that it’s just not possible.
As a reader, you kind of just have to go with the book and the flow of it, and see where everything settles. You will not be disappointed – not one bit. I seriously can’t wait to see where else she takes us! This was definitely another 5 Star Book for me!

Reviewed by @ryoss

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
Four Stars

Repressed is the third book in the Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. This series keeps getting better and better. This series can be read as stand alone books, but you really don’t want to miss any of this goodness. This book is full of twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This book and series is not for the faint of heart, some of the scenes are quite gory. The mind bending story will leave you with a book hangover for days to come. I highly recommend this chilling psychological thriller and can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Roxana Yoss

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2)Conviction by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really shouldn’t be surprised by anything that Meghan O’Flynn writes, but I am. She amazes me with every book that I pick up.

Conviction – the 2nd book in the Ash Park Series, and let me say that I was completely stunned by the material, writing style and characters. Meghan does an amazing job of keeping her readers at the edge of their seat, wondering with suspense as to what is going to happen. I couldn’t help but feel on edge, because the entire time that I was reading the book, I kept hoping that Shannon would be okay.

I’m glad that they had the opportunity to read this book, as the first one captivated me with everything that it offered. I can’t wait to read more books by her!

Reviewed by @ryoss

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Conviction (Ash Park Series Book #2) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Angela Hayes

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2)Conviction by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Conviction is the second instalment in the gripping Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. I am really enjoying this series, as it has all the elements required to make it a great thriller. This second book could be read as a standalone, but as it has recurring characters, and some backstory from the first book- I really recommend reading book one before embarking on this one, so you get the entire picture and the ‘complete’ experience. The story is quite suspenseful, and the author did a great job of creating tension and building anticipation. I was trying to pick up any clues and piece the puzzle together to figure out what was happening and solve the mystery.
Ms. O’Flynn has woven a compelling story, full of interconnected details, multiple layers, intrigue, danger, mystery, drama, thrills, and chills. She kept me guessing the whole way through. Conviction is set about a year after Famished and we get to catch up with Shannon Taylor, Eddie Petrosky, Curtis Morrison and a few other characters who we met in book #1. Ms. O’Flynn gave this story a flavour all its own- and it’s a fantastic follow up to Famished.
I can’t wait to dive into book #3!

Thank you, Ms. Flynn!!!

Review by @angelahayes
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Famished (Ash Park, #1) by Meghan O’FLynn – Review by Roxana Yoss

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Famished (Ash Park, #1)Famished by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I recently was able to read Famished by Meghan O’Flynn, and let me just say what an experience it was. I shouldn’t be surprised, seeing as this is my 2nd book by her. I was kind of ready for it, but then once I started to dive into the story – let’s just say that I was on the edge of my seat.

The book was full of suspense, with an intense plotline. I can’t wait to continue reading this series!!

Reviewed by @ryoss

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Michelle Austin

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Repressed was a great 5 star read and is book three in the Ash Park series.
All I can say is wow, after reading this book, it was disturbing, dark, intense and twisted. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down.

I was excited to get to know Morrison better in this book. He is newly married and a new dad on top of it. He had a serious addiction in his past that has caused some blank spots in his memory. When his family is kidnapped his past comes spiraling back.

Will he be able to save them in time?

This was a fast paced read that twisted me in so many directions. There is so much going on I don’t want to give anything away. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. I have to say I wouldn’t be disappointed if Roger fell off the face of the earth, I did not care for him at all. My emotions were all over the place and I was on the edge of my seat. Meghan does a great job with her writing and all the detail, she pulled me right in. You feel like your right there with the characters. If you love dark suspense this is definitely the book for you. This can be read as a stand alone. Warning: some scenes are gruesome and could be triggers for some.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Famished (Ash Park Series Book #1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

 

Famished is the first book in the Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. It in an intense, dark, gory, clever serial killer thriller/crime novel that had me completely gripped in its hold from beginning to end. There were times I thought I should have looked away, closed the book and stopped reading because it was quite shocking and disturbing in places- but I couldn’t, I was glued to the page, heart in my mouth, on the edge of my seat trying to piece everything together and figure it all out before everything was revealed. But, wow- I did not see THAT coming, at all!!! Ms. O’Flynn spun a brilliant web of intrigue, mystery and danger- cleverly choreographing everything into a riveting story and keeping me guessing right till the very end!!

I can’t wait to dive into book #2!

 

Thank you, Ms. Flynn!!!