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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future is the debut mystery by Jane Suen. It is funny how I went back to the ‘beginning’ after having read couple of her later stories and you can see how a writer has grown with each book they have created. When you read the synopsis for the story, you ask yourself if this is an episode of X-Files where instead of Mulder and Scully we have Telly and Billy …
The writer takes us to a little town called Rocky Flats where 25 kids and 3 teachers have disappeared … who or what took them? You will need to follow the clues that the writer has given us and I promise you that whatever you think you know, you are completely wrong and you will get a profound aha moment when it all gets revealed …
You need to take your time when you start with the story, it is Jane Suen’s debut novel and it might seem as if it is her inexperience that you think you are encountering in seemingly unnecessary information and replays of earlier scenes and maybe it is so but at the same time if you slow down and get into the feel of the little town and its people you wonder that maybe it is all on purpose …

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Moriah Venable

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Children of the Future is a novel by Jane Suen. This is my first novel by this author.

In the small town of Rocky Flats, the weeks starts like any other but when 25 students and 3 teachers disappear, the town rallies together to solve this mystery. With help from the bus driver whose name is Telly and another student, follows clues in search of the missing people.

From the title of this novel, I thought the plot had something to do with the future like kids from the future coming to the past for an unknown reason. But the mystery is more than even I thought it was going to be.

The novel started out slow, but it did keep me interested. With the holiday, I wasn’t able to do a binge a read like I usually do, so I had to keep putting it down, but once it got into the story, I was reading it more quickly.

For anyone who wants to interesting and unique mystery, I would recommend.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Sarah Oakes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about mystery. Telly’s usual working week is altered when his school bus of children disappears. With only one child left, Telly panics and starts a search for the other children, one search turns into several as the whole town becomes involved. Can they find the missing children before its too late?
A great read, Well developed plot with twists and turns that just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Telly doing his best but with his worries underneath or Billy inquisitive but vulnerable underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the friendly and supportive Ray or the suspicious Steve.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like wit the school full of life and people made eerly empty wonderfully written. Or the clearing under the moon by the lake beautiful but still mysterious with the footprints in the mud. Also loved the small details like the watch and te footprints small but so vivid its as if you’re actually there.
I also liked the routine every day feel of the first few chapters contrasting with the unusual mystery of the situation beautifully written. I also liked the use of the days in the chapter headings giving the novel a fast paced feel was a great addition.I loved the use of mystery with suspense drawn out to perfection with details revealed slowly, making you want to read on to find out what happened Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suen has a gift for writing compelling, thought-provoking tales. This novella kept me engaged and quite frankly kept me guessing the whole way. I found the characters to be relatable, and the plot felt much bigger than the few pages it was contained within. This mystery is one I will most heartedly recommend to others. Just a wonderful book.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must start this review with the preface that I absolutely adore Jane Suen, and so every book of hers until this point has been a hit, 5 stars easily for me. I was a tad let down with ‘Children of The Future.’ Upon further looking at reviews and goodreads I found out this was Suen’s first novel and so things really made sense. This is on par with a first time novel from most authors and in the long run it made things easier for me to digest at the end of the day.

Children of The Future is a twisty and mysterious tale of a small town rocked by the sudden disappearance of a bus full of students and their teachers. All have gone without much of a hint as to where except one, Telly. A strong main character among many I still struggled to find his voice in this. The bus driver, also spared from the mysterious disappearing act, teams with Telly, the parents, and the police to try and figure out what happened and how to bring home the children. The trail is complicated and a tad slow, but intriguing enough to wonder what is going on and keep reading. Just as it seems they may have figured things out Telly disappears and even more shocking twists arise. Overall the ending seemed to round out the story and left me for the most part satisfied. While this isn’t a strong five star read for me I enjoyed it enough to give it a solid four stars. I look forward to seeing what else is available, as we await new stuff, from the talented Jane Suen.

Review by @lizaileen
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Children Of The Future By Jane Suen – Review By Stacey Baxter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this novel certainly plays with your mind your always left questioning thing’s but that’s why you end up being so eager to turn the page’s you just want to find out what is happening! The author has a magical way of pulling you in with the first few pages and then building up the story just enough to keep your on your toes within just afew chapters as well as the character’s you really get to know them just within a short time absolutely beautifully written! I really did enjoy this mystery read your trying to come up with theories while your reading which I find fun especially when you realise you were completely of track Haha!

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Children Of The Future by Jane Suen was not what I expected and the premise of the story was ok but it didn’t hit its mark with me but it is aimed with YA’s in mind. It is a YA suspense that is a quick and easy read. I note this was her first book and her writing has vastly improved with the other books I have read of hers. I found it hard to read due to the narrative but that is more my personal preference. There is a lot that I feel Jane could have written to make it even more suspenseful and give the story and characters more substance. The story starts off slow but then picks up and gains momentum but then it just stops, where I am left wondering what just happened.

Even though it wasn’t enough for me, I am sure others will enjoy it.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Mize

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and oh what a ride. Children of the Future is a book that is mysterious and scary at the same time. In this book you have the small town of Rocky Flats where a bus driver named Telly discovers all of the towns children have disappeared except for one child Billy. This book surrounds the anxiety and search for the children.This is a novella length book. I really enjoyed reading this book.

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Children of the Future by Jane Suen – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen
4 Stars!!!!

This is the third book from this author that I have read. I find that the author’s writing style is
refreshing. The genre of this book is out of my comfort genre but I found it to be quite an addicting read. The suspense and mystery really kept me glued to the pages. I don’t read mysteries often but this was a nice change.

I really love Telly’s character and the part he played in the story. The way he cares for the kids is really endearing. I was really at the end of my seat as the drama and mystery played out. I found that the author had a great way of drawing out the story and the intrigue. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely be reading more from this author in the Future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen was an awesome short read that I could not put down. Bus driver Telly, pulls up to a school and comes to find that all the children are missing, all but Billy who Telly finds hiding in a cabinet. Needing and wanting answers Telly and Billy set out to find out who took the children and where they are. Nothing like this has ever happened in Rocky Flats and the town is in a uproar but also rallies together in the search and only hope that it’s not too late to save them all.

I read this in one sitting and couldn’t put this down. The author did an amazing job with this, and the only thing I can say negative about it was I wish it was longer because I didn’t want the book to end. I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is a short story that will make you want more. I could not put this book down for anything. I wanted to know what happened. It only took me a couple of hours to devour this book.

Telly is the neighborhood’s bus driver and he loves it. He knows all of his kids on his route personally. Telly gets up and does his normal bus route and he then goes to his other job. He works for a nice man when the kids are in school. Telly comes back to the school to pick the kids up but no one comes out of the building. He parks his bus and goes into the school and there is no one there. Telly ends up finding one boy that was hiding. The town sends search parties to see if they can find the kids and teachers that just vanished. Telly finds some clues but will he be able to put them together? Where did all these people go and why are they missing?

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline had me hooked right from the beginning. It felt like you were trying to solve the mystery with Telly. This talented author kept you on your toes all the way until the end. This author is becoming one of my favorites for short stories. I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.
Review by @heatherbass
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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen, did not end the way I was expecting it to end. I gasped and had an aha moment at the exact same time.

Telly and Billy working together to find the kids was very sweet. Telly went above and beyond what you think a school bus driver would do, but then again it’s a small town and everyone knows everyone so it’s a bit different.

This is a fairly short story which seemed even shorter due to getting sucked into the story. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children Of The Future by Jane Suen
4-stars

Children Of The Future was an interesting read. A group of children and their teachers suddenly disappear and they are discovered missing by the school bus driver Telly. Telly discovers someone was left behind and they really together to try and find the kids and teachers. I found the story line to be very unique and I was shocked by the reasoning of the kidnapping. I did feel like the book ended on a cliffhanger. I loved how kind and thoughtful Telly was toward the kids. He was also extremely motivated to locate them and went out on a limb to follow a possible lead. I really enjoyed this short easy read.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Amber Lange

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen was an interesting and mysterious read. This is not my first book by her as I have read several. Jane has a way to pull you in and keep you interested. Her books are unique and a little quirky. This book was very different. Not bad just different. I did like it because with all Janes book she throws something in there that we aren’t expecting. Overall I think Jane does a good job and I like her books. I’d read others. 4 star rating.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Stephanie Dulac

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the future by Jane Suen is the first book that I have read by this Author and I thought it was a good book and even though it was a fast read I was not disappointed. Children of the Future is a short, mysterious read. This read kept me guessing on what was going to happen next. I loved everything about Telly and how involved he was. He was really concerned for the missing children. I would recommend this book for Teens its short enough to keep them interested and I think they will really enjoy this read. All and all this book was a really good read I like how it was a different story line then what I usually read and I look forward to reading more books by Jane Suen.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this story. Its full of mystery and makes an unlikely person a hero.

Telly is a bus driver for a school in a little village. One route day he turns up to collect the kids and everyone is missing. Everyone that is except Billy who hid in a cupboard.

Together Telly and Billy start a search for the rest of the missing children and Telly uncovers a secret mission that is looking to make the world a more peaceful place

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Children Of The Future by Jane Suen

Children Of The Future By Jane Suen is a story that grabs your attention from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the. I found myself lost in the pages trying to solve the mystery of the missing children. Telly is the town’s bus driver he loves his job and the children. What happens when Telly discovers all the children but one is missing? He really enjoys driving the kids to and from school. Telly and Billy go in search of the missing children. Billy is the one child that he found. Find out what happens next. Do they solve the mystery of the missing children? I truly enjoyed this mystery and at times was on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this short story. I can’t wait to read more from her.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Children of The Future by Jane Suen. This is such a good short mystery. Its the story of bus driver Terrance “Telly” O’Brian and student Billy. One afternoon Telly goes to his bus to find all the children missing and also 3 teachers are gone. How could all 25 children and 3 teachers disappear all of a sudden? Telly and Billy are determined to find them because Telly really cares for the kids and the whole town of Rocky Flats is in panic mode. As Telly and Billy follow footprints that stop suddenly in a clearing and find a creepy warehouse filled with black SUVs, the town has decided Aliens have abducted them! Police start search parties and everyone is genuinely doing everything they can. Just when they think they’ve got it figures out Telly goes missing! Read Children of the Future to find out if they find the children and Telly!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek
By Jane Suen
☆☆☆☆☆
Murder and a missing girl.

Eve Sawyer wants to find answers to the town of Murder Creek. Deep into her investigation, she discovers a girl who has been missing for many years. Eve needs to find out what happened to Lacey. She also gets deep in her voyeurism, and discovers so much more. Lets not forget someone wants to stop Eve from finding answers. Take the chance and read this story. I bet you will like it as much as I did.

Jane Suen has written this adventure, she included exciting twists and turns. Turning this book into a real page turner. Her writing is unique, in the way she puts you right into the investigation. I love her characters as well. Eve is a real go getter, she won’t stop until her case is solved. Well done Jane Suen. I am so happy I read Murder Creek.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Kandis Posey

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen was so much fun to read. It’s not too long for a weekend read. I wouldn’t say its for little children but preteens would like it. It’s a good mystery story with an unexpected ending.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek isn’t the first book that I have read by this author but it was one of the best in my option. I was sucked into the story from page one and even though it’s different than what I normally read, it was fantastic. Eve is our main character and she is great. She is dedicated and I enjoyed being able to see where her she was headed next and the clues she was following. The whole story is an investigation and I couldn’t wait to follow it to the end and solve the mystery. I am looking forward to reading more by this author!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen
5-Stars
Murder Creek is a suspenseful and mysterious read. I was immediately drawn into the storyline with Eve’s trip and but of research on Murder Creek. I was very curious and the author really drew me in with the missing girl. I loved this book and how easy it was to read and follow. I really enjoyed the variety of characters and scenery. The author was descriptive enough to easily picture each scene without being over the top. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future and I highly recommend this book!

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Children Of The Future
by Jane Suen

This is a short, mysterious, wonderful read. The author kept me guessing what could have possibly happened to the teachers and kids all the way up till the end. There is a good message in this book and I found it to be well delivered for all ages. I liked how concerned Telly was and how involved he got in the search and the fact that he took Billy with him and let him be a big part of the search. This was definitely a unique and interesting read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this book.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek – Jane Suen

5-stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen is a truly phenomenal murder mystery read! I have read and loved all of this author’s work but this book is my absolute favourite so far!! It’s detailed, intriguing, easy to follow, thrilling and captivating. Even though this is a shorter read the storyline still felt well rounded and it flowed seamlessly.

Like always when I dive into a book by this author I found myself unable to put it down, I couldn’t wait to get answers to all of my questions and I really enjoyed getting to know Eve, she was a great main character.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone, it’s one that should not be missed, and I look forward to reading more from Jane Suen in the future!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek is a murder mystery by Jane Suen. I have read quite a few books by this writer and I knew that I’d be in for a treat – the writing was smooth and the characters were intriguing and the story was compelling! On top of it all, Murder Creek is a standalone so if you are a lover of mystery stories then you don’t need to be concerned with whether there is a backstory etc. and you can simply grab a copy and enjoy yourself!
Jane Suen gives us Eve Sawyer who has a bit of sixth sense going on and she gets drawn to the unsolved disappearance of Lacey Walken. Eve is stubborn and even though Lacey disappeared years ago, she is determined to figure out what happened to her! We follow the clues along with Eve and meet all the additional characters that make as look up and ponder “I wonder what they are hiding”… The deeper Eve digs the more dangerous the situation turns and you will be biting your fingernails and hoping that she solves it before she becomes an unsolved case herself!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen is a short, quick mystery read. Lacey went missing 20 years ago. Eve is in town to work on a journalism report and gets drawn into Lacey’s story. Will she find out about the skeletons in Murder Creek’s closet?
This is an interesting read and I didn’t want to put it down. Eve is a good character and the story kept me intrigued. I wanted to figure out the mystery to Lacey’s disappearance and all the secrets of the town. I have enjoyed several other books by Jane Suen and was glad to read another of her stories.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen is an intriging mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Jane has done a great job at building the plot and the suspense that keeps you trying to put the pieces together. The story is told in the main characters POV as she is on the path to finding the truth of a mystery that surrounds Murder Creek.

Eve Sawyer wants to be a journalist, so when she stumbles across Murder Creek she knows she has to find the truth and what happened to Lacey Walken. This journey takes her to meet many people and find many clues but what she finds was far from what she expected.

I definitely recommended to all mystery fans.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a read! Jane Suen is a new author for me and I absolutely loved this book. It was fantastically written, flowed from chapter to chapter and completely and utterly pulled you into the read! It had you on the edge of your seat with the suspense and mystery that is weaved through this read. This read was written in such a way you could mentally visualise what was happening in the story, and it made you believe you were there alongside the characters living out the story. With not wanting to give to much of the story away, you will definitely not be disappointed you picked up this read!
I can’t wait to see what else this author brings, ill be eagerly waiting for whatever comes next!

Reviewed by @tillytillzz

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Bahm

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen is a great mystery despite the limited pages. Jane Suen’s writing ability is above par and it is evident in each and every story written. In Murder Creek, the author has created Eve who is an amazing lead character. The extent and depth she goes for something that drives her interest is remarkable despite the creepy chill of the events that occurred. The suspense was well paced to last throughout the story garnering reader interest, along with the overall story line. This is a must read author. Once you read one, you’ll want to read more!!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen a five-star read that is worth solving. This is my favourite of this author, there was just something special about it, it really takes you into the story, it gives you the brain itch, you need to figure it out alongside Eve. Eve was a surprise, she was almost like a dog with a bone at times, but it meant that her passion flew from the page. I must say don’t start this one when you don’t have time as you wont want to put it down, Jane Suen has a great way of pulling you in and making you care, Eve feels so well done.

Review by @saraoxo

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