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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-09-12 05:57:512023-09-14 09:21:09Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell
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!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2023-09-12 05:48:432023-09-14 08:59:08Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Allyson Ware
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!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2023-09-12 05:40:062023-09-14 08:58:48Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Allyson Ware
Bells are ringing, people are singing and Christmas is coming. The family is planning a wedding for Christmas Eve. They are all working to make it an event to remember.
Before that can happen an invitation arrives to a party. Emma is immediately suspicious-why were they invited, why was it in Chicago and not New York City? Is Emma overreacting or is something up at the party?
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her stories are based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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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.
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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This book is the second in the series and.l is just as good as the first. I was easily pulled into the story and the characters. The boom was gull of Suspense. It certainly keeps you guessing as it progresses and I couldn’t wait to see how things would end. It was great to get to know more about rhe main character. You could see the development from one book to the other. Although I would suggest reading these books in order, this can be read as a standalone and is a book inwould definitely recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-09-11 15:18:292023-09-14 08:57:16Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Kerry Baker
Mystery. Art. Murder. Once again, the talented Lee Wood has a way to pull you into the mystery and keep you until the end. Lucky Break is the second book in the incredible Trentbridge Tales Series, while it can be read as a standalone, I personally feel the best way to fully get immersed in the world of Trentbridge you must read the first book to fully understand the growth of the characters and what they have overcome to reach their current position, as well as to better understand the subplots. The journey is well worth the read. As with the previous book we are given the story through several perspectives that help give background, understanding and depth to the story. Peter gives insight to a different world, one of art and beauty but also one of suspense, murder, and mystery. All Peter ever wanted was to find his “lucky break” so that he could live a better life, and in his eyes a fuller life. After months of grieving after the loss of his mother things start to get slightly better when he finds Norman. Norman says whatever happens Peter will always have him. Then everything changes, with the discovery of a lost Picasso. The murder of an art dealer and a growing suspect list where the secrets get darker the longer, they dig. The world of Trentbridge is based around real towns, giving more of a foothold in the mind, making it easier to envision the places and people that live there. Like in the first book the characters are everyday people even if they have moments more in the extreme than the average person. What the characters experience with their hope, loss, fears and wants are very real for most people in the world. Being able to relate to the characters gives the reader a deeper understanding and hope that they can overcome all that they face. After all we are all just looking for a lucky break. I cannot wait to start book three, Dead Lucky, to see what happens next in the world of Trentbridge.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-09-10 21:45:142023-09-14 09:02:55Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Ayla Phipps
What a supercharged read. The Rollercoaster this book had me on was a wild ride. I love the author and can always lose myself in one of her novels. As always the emotions and suspense were High and had me flipping pages to see the outcome! Another novel and not one complaint from me!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2023-09-10 20:51:382023-09-14 09:01:21The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by April McCoy
I finished this book in one reading stint. The need to know what was happening next kept me fully engrossed in the story. It follows our main character Violet who has started her own security company. A protest in town is the task at hand for her company and one of the leaders of the protest just happens to be her mother. The atmosphere and tension of the story that unfolds leaves you feeling like you are in the protest. This book has both the suspense and the family drama.
This is the second book in the Trentbridge Crime Series. This definitely functions as a standalone, but there is some overlap in characters, so I do recommend reading the first one to really get a feel for all of these characters because both are such amazing books. Peter Winston-Moore is such an interesting character. He is one who really just “steps in it” big time. However, the real character I enjoyed the most is James Sheldon who works as a private investigator whose case is way more complicated than he ever would have suspected on first glance. This author does a fantastic job developing characters, but more importantly he does an absolutely amazing job developing the setting. Everything is described in such a way that you feel like you can absolutely visualize where the story is taking place. Given that this book deals with murder and a private investigator this is a talent that should not go unnoticed. As a reader you feel like you are discovering clues with James Sheldon, not just reading about James Sheldon discovering leads and clues. I really truly cannot recommend this book, and this whole series enough!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-09-10 18:50:052023-09-14 08:45:40Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Christine Baranek
Susan Specht Oram has become one of my go to authors for thrillers. This one definitely was exactly what I love about her writing, it is entertaining, suspenseful, and full of twists and turns. The Mother’s Threat features a female main character named Violet Cleveland who was incredibly relatable. She was a woman who listened to what I call her “spidey senses”. Her parents definitely were an added part to the twists and turns in the story. They were definitely a distraction for Violet but I definitely related to her worry for them. Violet (and this whole story) was emotionally charged and I found that as a large part of what I loved about the story. It kept me reading and wondering how Violet was going to handle certain situations. There were many times where I thought I would have lost my cool only to see Violet continue to try to keep a calm head and her new business open and in tact. This book was legitimately so good and I definitely loved all the twists and turns in this story. Violet was the perfect main character and her parents were the perfect opposite to her. I definitely recommend this story for anyone who loves a good thriller or anyone who loves a good strong female lead with a complicated family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-09-10 18:44:272023-09-14 08:45:16The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Christine Baranek
This is a cozy mystery. Which is short and quick to read. I found it to be the perfect mystery to read one rainy night where I really just wanted to sit and read and be cuddled up with my favorite blanket, a warm drink, and a good book that I can be absorbed in until the rain stops. This story focuses on Eve who begins to wonder how Murder Creek got its name. She begins to research and finds herself deep into a 20 year old missing person case. She soon finds herself obsessed. She ends up writing a term paper on this case and decides to spend some time trying to solve a case that had been unsolved for 20 years. Eve becomes an amazing investigative journalist and begins to get the locals to warm up to her and begin talking. I truly enjoyed Eve as a character. I know I have become hyper fixated on something to the point that I can’t let it go. I feel like this is Eve with this case. But I also feel like its why some of the locals start to open up, because they can tell shes just intrigued and in college so no one really thinks she will solve anything. I definitely enjoyed this story. I thought that is was exactly as it was described – a cozy mystery. I loved it and definitely want to read more written by Jane Suen soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-09-10 18:37:012023-09-14 08:44:54Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Christine Baranek
The Mother’s Threat is advertised as a standalone thriller, but I feel like the characters are crossover from one of the author’s previous books….The book followed over Violet over an intense couple of days. She has recently opened a small security agency, and has her first big job. There is rumor of a protest, that the local police and politicians have blown off, assuming it will be a small peaceful protest. Things escalate quickly, and Violet is thrown off guard when she realizes her mother is one of the leaders of the protest. Emotions get muddy when the mother daughter duo face off. Violet is struggling to seperate work and family when they have overlapped. While the book kept me very engaged, the ending was a little Meh for me. It was a little anticlimactic after such a series of events. I still enjoyed the book, and will read others by the author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-09-09 22:11:012023-09-14 08:51:33The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram. I have loved this series and this book is no exception. You can read each of these as a standalone but I always recommend reading them in order. This is the continuing story of Violet and her mom. Violet owns a security company in the small coastal town of Millersville, Washington. When she gets her first big client, Bettermed, she is so excited. They service the medical field and they are coming to MIllersville for a conference and Violets job is to keep it safe. The only problem is Violet’s mom. She is a peaceful (usually) environmentalist and is getting together a group to protest Bettermed. When this “peaceful” protest turns into much more Violet is worried she can’t handle it. She even calls in the local sheriff but he doesn’t believe that it is a big deal. Will Violet be able to keep everything safe for Bettermed or will the protesters win? Read this fast paced thriller to find out.
I must say I did not see this coming. Violet Cleveland has a security business, one she is very happy to run. After all she has been through, you would think things couldn’t get any harder. Wrong! When your own family attacks, what is a person to do? The betrayal is so hard to imagine, as well as believable. Violet and her crew are pushed to the limit in this story. This author has once again brought forth strong independent characters. Added an unexpected host and kept me flipping the pages of this story. Forget sleep, forget snacking, forget the chocolates. If you are like me you will dive in and be stuck reading as this story has many events that will shock you. I. Really enjoyed reading this story. I hope you do too. No Spoilers!
4.5/5 stars I didn’t read the first book but I wish I would have. Not that it took away from the experience, but it would have enhanced it. This was a very intriguing thriller that kept me engaged from start to finish!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Daryian Lucashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDaryian Lucas2023-09-07 21:11:062023-09-14 08:30:53Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Daryian Lucas
This book is an interesting and intriguing story. And for a Thriller, I thought it had an unusual but likeable focus on the characters and their relationships. It added a depth to the story that I don’t often see in this type of book. I thought the story itself was well written. It was dull of mystery and suspenseful and really knew how to keep the pages turning. This book can ties in with a series but can easily be read as a standalone..this is a great story that I would recommend reading.
I can’t get enough of this series! This starts off as a typical who-done-it, however it is anything but typical. The author weaves characters and motives throughout the tale with the deftness of a master weaver. I like the policeman who went the extra steps to make certain that justice was done rightly. I like the glimpses of the protagonist from the previous book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-09-06 20:14:532023-09-14 08:21:08Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Alison Risher
The Mother’s Threat was interesting and the 4th book in this Millersville Series. I’ve read them all, and nothing beats the first one but this was a close 2nd. Each book is different, though based in the same town. They can be read in succession or as a standalone novel. This book brings Violet and her mom head to head. Violet has booked her first client and she’s excited. When one starts a new business it’s sometimes hard to get off the ground. She’s contracted to protect Bettermed while they are having a nationwide conference. One problem: her mother and a bunch of other people who want to save the planet and go after corporate juggernauts are coming to protest and cause trouble. Second problem, the police chief and mayor don’t think it’s a threat. That all reports are false. Third problem: there’s 100s more than they expected and they are wreaking havoc on this coastal town. What does Violet and her team do? Will her mom be a problem that prevents Violet from seeing everything clearly? Those questions and so many more as you navigate this novel. This author is a wonderful writer and keeps your mind going throughout. Edge of your seat type writing. It’s well worth it, so check not just this book out but all of them!!
The Mother’s Threat is a tense standalone by Susan Specht Oram. This story weaves a tale of complex family dynamics, drama, tension, challenges, emotion, and more. Violet Cleveland has a lot riding on the outcome of an important security contract that gets more challenging as the hours go by. She certainly never expected that her own mother would pose a threat to her safety and the success of her mission – and we get a front-row seat as it all goes down. When the tension mounts and agendas are revealed, the stakes get much higher. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-09-05 23:54:252023-09-14 08:20:42The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Angela Hayes
Another fantastic book from this author…I loved this story right from the start. Fast paced, suspense, intrigue, secrets, crime drama that had me at the edge of my seat of what will happen next…
Violet Cleveland is owner and head of a security business that she is proud to start up. When Violet is approached to be security for a big corporation and their big meeting will take place right in their small town, but this meeting is also bringing out people whom oppose to this meeting. Talks about protests coming..but the Violet’s surprise the ring leader is her own mother, Daisy. Violet wants to not only protect her client but the town as well and lets the mayor and chief of police in on what may happen only to get ignored multiple times. Daisy brings mayhem at every corner and Violet desperately tries to stay ahead that no one is hurt. Will Violet be able to protect her client like she promise or will Daisy and her followers protests turn an ugly corner?
This is a fantastic read and I highly recommend. The characters are fantastic and I loved how strong Violet was even when her own mother took advantage of her….and the relationship they had. Can I just say I also loved the bar owners in this story as well…….made me smile…..
A must read for any book sleuth! Don’t start until you have the time and space to read in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down, I was too invested. A very quick engaging read, right from the start. I was truly transported right into this book, it seemed almost interactive. If you love solving mysteries and coming up with your own theories while reading, this is certainly for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin DeRomahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin DeRoma2023-09-05 21:39:412023-09-14 08:19:44Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Erin DeRoma
“A Picasso in a junk shop A murdered art dealer A growing suspect list Time is running out All they need is one Lucky Break…”
Lucky Break is the second book in the Trentbridge Tales series by Lee Wood. This is a gritty mystery with crime and investigation, tension, murder, the ‘art’ world, dark secrets, danger, drama, and plenty of intrigue. I enjoyed meeting Detective James Sheldon in the first instalment of this series, so I was excited to see what he would be getting up to here. Mr. Wood didn’t disappoint, and along with an engrossing story, he has crafted a cast of well-developed complex characters who really helped to bring this whole story to life. This intriguing cast and interesting situations that Mr. Wood had created (in his book/series) would definitely make a great movie or television series. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-09-05 20:54:302023-09-14 08:19:24Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book #2) by Lee Wood – Review by Angela Hayes
Violet’s new company has been tasked with protecting a company in town with protestors heading their way. One big problem arises…Violet’s mother, Daisy, is one of the lead protesters. Enjoyable book that made me think about bye mother/daughter relationship.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2023-09-05 20:17:342023-09-14 08:19:16The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Paula R Sayers
My first thoughts were this was a “must read” because I really enjoyed the first book of the Trentbridge series. I enjoyed how the new storyline and characters were introduced before reintroducing the main characters from the previous books, for example, James Sheldon. It hooked me right away to see where this story was heading. Like the initial book, this one was full of action, a plausible story line, and a resolution that was thought out (as opposed to “just ending” the book, which a lot of books within a series tend to do, in my opinion).
Right away, the cover art drew me in- I really enjoyed the juxtaposition between the stylized eye (symbolizing the lucky break?) and the realistic city scene, portraying the newly introduced character Peter Winston-Moore.
Throughout this sequel, I appreciated how the character development of recurring characters, such as James, remain the same. At the same time, some of the new characters have some far-fetched schemes, but made for a great story!
I really enjoyed the recurring theme in this book, of each of the characters, new and old, getting, in their viewpoint, “lucky breaks,” it really helped with keeping the pacing of this book fast and fresh. This time, the action centers around not a lottery winner, but art forgery and selling art, with great world building as the characters visit fairs, antique stores, and auction houses.
I read a lot of mystery novels, but not much crime novels, so I appreciated the novel’s ending surprising me to some degree. As with the first book, the chapters are on the shorter side, and the writing style is simple and refreshing, not overly flowerly or elegant, which I think depicts the world of art forgery to a tee. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-09-05 19:49:462023-09-14 08:18:06Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Jennifer Crain
3.5 stars The Mother’s Threat is another psychological drama from Susan. It is a standalone book so there is no need to worry about missing out from a previous storyline. This story is about a woman that is trying to build her life and her ever dramatic relationship with her unstable mother is complex to say the least. The twisty tale is driven by the rocky road mother/daughter relationship. There were many times throughout that I wanted to do away with the vile woman who was supposed to love and care for her daughter. So, to say I had a hard time connecting with this woman was an understatement. Susan also includes contentious themes within the driving of the story. This emotionally charged tale is full of pain, frustration, heartbreak, betrayal and a lot more as one woman is ignored whilst trying to stop an all-out war. If you like a story that is a fast-paced quick read thriller with lots of action, protests, threats and some intense moments this book may just be for you.
I picked up “The Mother’s Threat” because I have read other books from Susan Specht Oram and have enjoyed them. Like all of her books, the cover gives little away, which I appreciate, with simply a chain link fence, which makes me question- whom or what is being kept in? Or out?
We soon find out the main character, Violet, is a recurring character from the book Shore Lodge, whom has set up her own security service company she set up to try to right the wrongs done to her as well as fellow employees. All goes well until her mother comes to town as part of a huge environmental anti-government protest movement in the quaint town of Millersville. Throughout the book, I appreciated how both of the main characters learn to forgive and move on, as well as grow their mother/daughter relationship- to an extent. I thought the ending was highly predictable, but this book was still worth reading to discover how Violet solves her maternal issues.
The most memorable part of the book was the tension and atmosphere created by the author- I really felt like I was in the middle of a protest, at times. The vivid descriptions of the actions of the protestors, the police, and Violet’s company were highly realistic and fearful, as they were, what would happen next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-09-05 19:33:292023-09-14 08:17:43The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Crain
This is the second book in the Trentbridge Tales series. While this can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading in order to get the backstory on the people involved.
This book is just as riveting as the first one, with twists and turns that no one would see coming. This book kept me engaged throughout and I was not expecting the culprit at the end. Lee Wood has a way of weaving a story together that will have you guessing and second guessing throughout. This is set “over the pond” so there is some terminology that I had to look up but it was not distracting to the overall read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-09-05 19:26:212023-09-14 08:17:35Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Julie Johnson
This book will grab you and won’t let up until the words “the end” come up!
Violet is setting up her own security company after years of working for others. She’s amassed a team that has experience covering all the major facets of security. When a prominent business owner approaches her for her services, she’s thinking that this will be a very easy first job. The contracts are signed and everything suddenly changes.
Violet finds herself in the midst of a battle to save not only her client, but the town in which she lives. Rioters find their way to town and just about do them in. Violet and her team are on the case, even if other officials are not.
This book has strong political undertones dealing with corruption in some of the highest local offices. It was almost impossible to put this down as the story just grew more complex with each chapter.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-09-05 19:24:272023-09-14 08:17:24The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Julie Johnson
Who can you trust if not family? This story takes place in a familiar small town on the West Coast where nothing much happens. New business owner Violet dreams of thriving in the private security world and even has her first job lined up…but soon finds her mother standing on the opposing side when a peaceful protest gets chaotic. The author always shows complex characters in her books and even more complex relationships between them. I love the fast pace of the book and the thrilling psychological aspect to the story! I’m looking forward to the next novel written by Susan Specht Oram!
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