This was such a good read. The author takes you on a journey full of twists and turns that keeps you guessing from beginning to end. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen there is another surprise that you don’t see coming and changes the whole story.
The author does an amazing job with the characters and how they all twist and turn and link with each other in ways you don’t expect. What starts out as a story about a girl that goes missing 20 years ago turns out to be so much more and this had an effect on so many more lives. I really enjoyed this book and wasn’t able to put it down until I got to the end and found out the truth. Be prepared for a journey full of secrets and lies and people who aren’t who you think they are.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-06-20 06:52:042021-06-21 07:46:15House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall -Review by Kerry Carr
Intriguing and suspenseful A very well written and unpredictable thriller. Molly is easily relatable, at times I felt she was younger than her actual age but this was a deliberate execution by the author. The twists and turns kept coming and the story unravelling as the past and present collide. I really enjoy Jessica Aiken-Hall’s books and this is another that I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-06-20 04:42:112021-06-20 06:54:21House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rayne East
House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall is a book you will not be able to put down! This book is filled with so much fear, suspense, and love that you get sucked into the story. Several times I had thought I knew what the ending would be, but then had my theories thrown out the window as another clue was discovered by the main character, Molly. Molly is such a likeable character. From the moment we meet her, she is a kind-hearted woman. When she finds the flyer of a missing woman while searching for her ill mother, her curiosity to learn more of who this woman was draws the reader into the mystery. You will not be disappointed with this well written book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hailey Hophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHailey Hop2021-06-19 22:27:312021-06-20 06:48:46House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Hailey Hop
House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall a thrilling five-star read. This is one of those stories that will stay with me, it’s been a thrilling ride of a read, and I will be devouring more of this author as I was engrossed while reading. The characters we so well done, they have facets and are believable and deep. With a story that will keep you on your toes at every step, the details to the story are sublime and make it so you can picture the scene so clearly in your mind. I am so excited to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-06-19 06:15:192021-06-19 08:08:34House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Sara Oxton
House In The Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall is a tightly woven and very engrossing mystery jam-packed full of suspense. As expected, Ms. Aiken-Hall completely captured my attention- keeping me glued to the pages, avidly reading along to find out what happens. The story is full of intrigue, secrets, tension, emotion, and surprising developments that made the story quite unpredictable. This is very cleverly crafted- and made for another riveting read- I can always count on Ms. Aiken-Hall to deliver an unputdownable read! I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next!
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 Hayes2021-06-19 01:24:172021-06-19 08:05:34House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Hayes
Jessica Aiken-Hall has done it again with this novel. I can’t get over how much this resembles a true crime instead of fiction. When Molly comes home for the summer, she is in charge of taking care of her mother who is has dementia. When her mom comes up missing, she starts looking. When a missing flyer surfaces from 20 years ago, Molly decides to not only look for her mom, but to put the clues together about the other missing woman. Jessica Aiken-Hall is a wonderful author. I can not put her books down when I start reading them. From start to finish, you will be pulled right into the novel. This is one author that I can definitely recommend to readers of crime or any other novel for that matter.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emma Clawsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmma Clawson2021-06-18 16:02:112021-06-19 07:49:24House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Emma Clawson
House in the Woods was Ah-Mazing. I have read a lot of books by Jessica Aiken-Hall, but this was my all time favorite. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It is a mystery suspense, that I had partly figured out about half way through, but not all the details. The book is about Molly Jackson, college student, and how her life is turned upside down one summer. She decided to stay home for college, after her mother was diagnosed with dementia. Her dad is somewhat of a loose cannon, a hole, and she doesn’t feel right leaving her mom home alone with him. We start off thinking that will be the focus of the story- Molly’s mom and her wandering off, getting lost, the fear surrounding that. Then things take a whole new twist, when Molly sees a flyer hung at school for a missing person. She takes the flyer on a whim, curious why she never heard about this before… it is a small town after all… Then she realizes she looks a lot like the missing woman, who was the same age as her brother. From there, things just get stranger and stranger. This is so much going on in this book, I don’t want to give away any spoilers. But read it. Do it, you won’t regret it!
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 Sanchez2021-06-17 20:21:112021-06-18 10:06:19House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
They say not to judge a book by its cover but have you seen this cover?!? I was honestly hooked from the second I saw it and once I started reading it I could not put it down!
The story follows a college student named Molly who is home for the summer to help take care of her mom because she has dementia. If that isn’t enough on the young girl’s plate she finds a missing persons flyer of a girl named Lucy who went missing 20 years prior and happens to look just like her. From that point on the plot quickly thickens when she learns that her brother used to date Lucy before she went missing. Molly becomes so intertwined in the case that she has to ask herself if everything really is as it seems?
There were many times in the book when I thought I’d solved the mystery, but the plot twists just kept coming! The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole book and I could not put it down. Jessica Aiken-Hall did a beautiful job with this story and I can’t wait to read more of her work. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to go down a rabbit hole of mystery and suspense.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandra Leithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandra Leith2021-06-17 18:13:452021-06-18 10:02:42House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Alexandra Leith
This book had me gripped from the start. Amazing plot and character development. I love how real everything felt, like I was there. I was on the edge the whole time. The author’s attention to detail is astonishing. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-06-17 16:43:442021-06-18 10:00:56House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall—Review by Jerricka Brown
What a gripping read! Wow – I wasn’t 100% sure I was going to like this book but having read some of the author previous work I was interested in more so thought I would give it a go and I am so glad I did. I was completely hooked from beginning to end – it had me guessing, it had me on the edge of my seat and more. The characters were so well thought out they really were fantastic to read about. The descriptive language really brought the book to life. I loved the different twists and turns – it definitely kept me guessing the whole way through. It’s hard not to give away spoilers in this one, I really cannot recommend it enough and urge everyone to one click today!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-06-17 08:06:142021-06-17 12:31:23House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Katie Matthews
Oh my gosh. My head is still reeling from this book. The author just had a way of putting you straight in the story. The twists and mysteries will make you keep turning the pages. I was not able to put it down till I was finished. It had me think I had it all figured out when I had no idea. It has you right alongside Molly trying to figure out what is happening around her. The depth in the characters outside Molly was written so well. Plus, the spookiness was just right to have you sucked in. I LOVED this story!! I can not wait to read more from this author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-06-16 15:34:092021-06-17 12:15:29House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lydia Pelton
House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall. I LOVED this book and I LOVE Jessica Aiken-Hall. Psychological Thrillers are my favorite so I had high hopes going into this one and it exceeded my expectations! This is the story of Molly Jackson who has come home to Pine Grove, Vermont for the summer. She has just finished her first year in college and she has been asked to take care of her mom who has recently been told she has dementia. Shortly after getting there her mom starts disappearing and Molly has to call in reinforcements to find her. Her dad brings her back home one time but he’s very secretive about where she was. Molly finds this very odd. Molly also finds a flyer of a missing woman, Lucy, from several years back and the lady has a huge resemblance to Molly. Molly feels a strong attraction to Lucy and so she starts trying to find out what happened to her. This book will keep you guessing until the very last page! Its soooo good!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-06-16 09:05:072021-06-16 10:08:15House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Tausha Treadway
I loved this book! I could not put it down. I kept reading last night until I could not keep my eyes open and had to finish it this morning. It has so many twists and keeps you guessing throughout the whole book. Molly is an excellent lead character, with a great personality. The author has written all the characters very well and made them very believable and relatable. I would recommend House in the Woods to anyone who loves mysteries. It’s a wonderful mystery novel and I will definitely check out more by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Rosenberghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Rosenberg2021-06-15 20:15:012021-06-16 07:11:15House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Rosenberg
House is the Woods by Jessica Aiken Hall is a suspense that will pull you in and have you guessing until the very end. Molly Jackson is a college student who is home taking care of her mother with dementia and lives a sheltered existence. Molly soon sees flyers for a women who disappeared 20 years prior who looks very much like herself. This sends Molly down the path to discover who is this women and why does she looks so much like her. I could barely put this book down because I was so involved in the characters, the mystery and the house in the woods. I am so thankful to have picked up this book because the ending is a twist I did expect.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2021-06-14 08:00:582021-06-14 08:19:07House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Bethany Rollins
I read a lot of psychological thrillers, so a good chunk of the time I have an idea of what the bug twist will be or how a novel will end. That was absolutely not the case with this book. The author did a fantastic job of building an intricate plot where all the peices eventually came together and nothing was overlooked. This was my first book by this author, and I would definitely read more from her!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristy Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristy Nelson2021-06-13 22:59:412021-06-14 08:13:52House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Kristy Nelson
This is an author I have enjoyed from the first book I have picked up of hers. They are well written stories that the author’s use of attention to details make the stories pop. I am pulled into the story right from the first word. This book is no different. The characters gave the story a realistic feel and they are connectable. They really did make the story for me as well as fun and entertaining to read. This is a story about Molly and what she finds when she is searching for her missing mother. What she finds is not what is expected and how the mysterious missing woman is closer to her brother than she realizes. This is full of action and twists and turns that kept me turning pages to the end. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-06-12 06:21:192021-06-12 11:16:30House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Molly Jackson is home in Pine Grove, Vermont for the summer after her first year in college. She has been asked home to take care of her mother who has been diagnosed with dementia. Molly’s mom disappears again, so Molly calls her brother Marc. Marc decides to come back home but is traveling from Virginia. Their dad finds their mom and brings her back home, but he won’t share where he finds her.
While this is mysterious in itself, Molly finds a flyer outside the stadium at her old high school while she was out looking for her mom. The odd thing is she feels like she is looking in the mirror as she stares at the flyer of a missing girl, Lucy, who went missing 20 years earlier.
Molly feels an odd attraction to Lucy. Plus things aren’t always what they seem at home. Her mom acts lucid sometimes when she’s talking to Molly. There are strange things happening in Pine Grove. Can she solve this mystery before things get too dangerous?
What a great mystery! Until the truth is revealed, you will have no idea what is really going on.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-06-11 20:06:302021-06-12 08:24:44House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Ashley Dover
Molly Jackson, sheltered college student home for the summer, is faced with the harsh reality of her mom’s dementia. Tasked with making sure her mom is safe and stays at home, Molly panics when her mom disappears. Having nowhere else to turn, Molly reaches out to her older brother, Marc. When Marc returns to his small hometown, things quickly unravel as Molly becomes involved in the search for a local woman who went missing 20 years prior.
This story is so good. Full of unexpected twists and turns to the last page. House in the Woods leaves the reader guessing, even when it seems like everything has been wrapped up neatly. Molly is 19 but has led such a sheltered life her innocence and naivety really came through in her character. There were moments where the story was heartbreaking as everything Molly and Marc knew of their life has fallen apart. Great 5 star read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-06-11 07:49:382021-06-11 08:54:50House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Kayla Bullock
Oh my goodness, this book was amazing. I was captivated from start to finish. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because it deserves more. Jessica Aiken Hall is a literary wizard.
I simply cannot spoil this book because it was so good and was so fun to try to figure the mystery out, but I will make a few comments on it!
The characters were just amazing. They had so much depth and persona to them that I loved or hated them depending who they were! Her scene details were immaculate and gave me literal goosebumps. Reading it felt so realistic, it was like I was there, spooky! Without giving too much away, the way she weaved this intricate and amazing plot is simply astounding. It had me invested in this mystery and reading every and any opportunity I could. Just when I thought I had things figured out, BAM, another bombshell was dropped; but it all fit in perfectly. It wrapped up so nicely with a perfect and just conclusion.
10/10 will be stalking this author to fangirl over her work.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2021-06-10 19:10:522021-06-10 23:06:37House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Amanda Lundin
After finishing her second year of college, Molly Jackson is ready for a relaxing summer. Her only task is to look after her mom, who has been diagnosed with dementia. When her mom goes missing, Molly enlists the help of her older brother. As the search ensues, Molly stumbles upon a flyer for a missing woman from twenty years ago that bears an uncanny resemblance to herself.
Molly can’t ignore the nagging feeling telling her there’s more to the woman’s disappearance than what’s being reported. When she learns her brother and the missing woman were high school sweethearts, she knows she must keep digging. Something is forcing her to push forward and reveal the truth about why Molly feels such a strong connection to the missing woman.
With more and more at stake, Molly scrambles to solve this mystery before it’s too late. The life she knew hangs in the balance as clues come to the surface. What she doesn’t realize is she might uncover some truths she’s not ready to accept. Will she sacrifice everything she has for the chance to find out what really happened?
Jessica Aiken-Hall, author of her award-winning memoir, The Monster That Ate My Mommy lives in New Hampshire with her husband, three children, and three dogs. She is a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is a fierce advocate. Her mission is to help others share their story.
She has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with over a decade of experience as a social worker. She is also a Reiki Master and focuses her attention on healing.
When she is not writing, she enjoys listening to Tom Petty, walking along the beach, looking at the moon, and watching murder shows. To follow what she’s doing next check out http://www.jessicaaikenhall.com.
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This is a paranormal crime novel with lots of plot twists and suspenseful moments. It kept me guessing until the very end. This book could be a bit triggering, although I think the subject matter was handled sensitively. I felt like the characters were less developed than I hoped for and there were a lot of characters to keep track of. it got a little repetitive at times but overall it was an interesting read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2021-05-14 06:53:042021-05-14 10:08:15Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Netania Lim
Randy Fletcher and his boyfriend, Ben, are living a nice quiet life on Honeybee Lake in the small town of Murray, New Hampshire. He feels safe here and finds solace after getting out of an abusive relationship. While out enjoying the beauty of the lake Ben discovers a dead body. When the body is later identified as his ex-boyfriend Randy doesn’t want to believe it. How can that be his ex when his ex was supposed to have died a few years prior? When he is arrested for murder he doesn’t know what to do or who to call. His sister Mandy steps in and calls the last person Randy wants to see. Will he refuse the help and take his chances or will he accept the help and hopefully beat this charge? When Mandy hears the news about Randy she drops everything to prove her brothers innocence. But when her sister-in-law who can communicate with the dead points the finger at Randy who is she to believe? Will they be able to find the culprit before Randy has the book thrown at him?
This is the second book in the Shadow of a Doubt series. Just like with the first book in the series, Rebecca Remains, the main characters keep you invested. I have come to enjoy books by this author very much. Due to some of the content talked about in this book I would not recommend it to anyone under the age of 18. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series. I can’t wait to see what the author has up her sleeve.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-05-07 23:51:402021-05-10 11:16:35Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Due 5/7 Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt #2) by Jessica Akien Hall
This is another great series by Akien-Hall. She knows how to bring the stories to life. Her characters seem to come to life and I love that.
Mandy is an author who writes romance. Her wife Emily is supportive of the work. When she gets a disturbing phone call from her brother things get freaky. The quote I chose for Mandy is: “Well, it’s not like pre-baby Tessa, but you know how it is. She’s got her hands full. And now that Tommy’s back to work I bet she’s even more exhausted.”
Randy is finding himself after a horrible past relationship. When his boyfriend finds a dead body things go south. When things point back to him his sister steps in. The quote I chose for Randy is: “Of course. I love you Benjamin Davis. Everything is going to be alright. Don’t you worry.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-05-07 21:01:162021-05-08 08:34:00Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt #2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall-Review by Amanda Kimble
This is a book which is only for those over 18 due to the triggers it contains within.
Randy Fletcher is a best selling author of children’s horror novels and is celebrating the anniversary of his boyfriend Ben moving in with him as a couple together in a boat on Honeybee Lake, or at least they were until a knocking sound on the outside of the boat annoys Randy enough that he convinces Ben to have a look, however, when he finds a dead body attached to a rope underneath the dock, their plans are immediately forgotten and the police are called. Randy doesn’t want to believe what he is hearing but Ben’s reaction to the situation convinces him it must be true, so as they wait for the cops to show up, they go back down to the lake and support each other but they end up arguing, especially when Ben hides their relationship from the cops by saying that he is just a friend, it doesn’t help when the cop is dismissive of the whole situation and state that they can’t see as it is too dark and that they will have to come back in the morning to confirm it instead. Ben is stunned by their nonchalance and ends up taking it all out on Randy when all he wants to do is help, they manage to talk it through and spend the rest of the evening trying to forget about the body in the lake.
The next day the cops come back to the house and have the same bad attitude as the day before, but one is eventually convinced to get into the lake and take a look, when they do, it is confirmed that there is a dead body and that it is a crime scene so they have to call in a team to remove it, while they are doing that, they send Randy and Ben back up to the house to wait, but not before another argument. Meanwhile, Mandy Blake is having snuggles with her daughter when the phone rings and her wife brings it to her saying it is her brother Randy and he sounds awful and when he tells her what is happening at his house, her first thought is to go there and support him and Ben, but he delays that telling her there is nothing she can do, he just needed to talk to someone about it all, so she asks her sister in law Tessa if she has heard anything from Randy, but being busy herself, Mandy isn’t surprised when she doesn’t get an answer until later on. Five hours later and the body is on its way to the morgue but with no further information about who the person is, apart from it looks like they have been there a while, so with nothing else they can do, Randy and Ben try to take their minds off it and decide to try and get some sleep.
Mandy is still trying to get her head around what Randy told her over the phone and has a bad feeling about the whole situation, which is confirmed when she sees a bunch of missed calls and messages saying Randy has been taken in for questioning, Randy is waiting for her there in an interrogation room when two men in suits enter and start demanding that he tells them what is going on so that they can get on with their day, but when he clearly states multiple times that he has no idea what they are talking about, they reveal the identity of the body and Randy is completely taken aback and decides to ask for a lawyer before they go any further with their questions. When they leave and Mandy comes in, all the emotions he has been holding spill out when he tells her he has just found out that it is someone from his past better left forgotten and she is as dumbfounded as he is. They leave together and after everyone has returned home, this is when Tessa calls back, this is when she decides to communicate with the victim and see if they can help figure out what happened. When things take a turn for the worse and evidence is collected, fingers are pointed and confusion, temptation and betrayal reign, will Randy, Mandy and Tessa be able to unravel the mystery of the body found in Honeybee Lake, or will the past come back to haunt them all with deadly consequences? This is a triller with a paranormal twist which keeps you guessing all the way through, as you try to figure it all out as you go along the journey with them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-05-07 14:18:452021-05-08 08:06:03Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I swear all the best books have an author as the main character, maybe it’s because authors are so good at writing them having some serious first-hand experience of that stuff. Either way, I loved this read and I loved the main character. Once again Aiken-Hall writes brilliantly, keeping you gripping the edge of your seat all the way through. And can I just say that I adore the paranormal mystery genre, not enough books in it me thinks – or maybe there are, and I am just blind. But I’ve got to say I love it; it marries two of my favourite things and it’s just amazing. As previously stated, Randy Fletcher (got to love that name) is a writer and is looking to take his relationship with his boyfriend Ben to the next level. What better place to do this than a quiet lake called Honeybee, where he feels at peace? But a massive spanner gets thrown in the works in the form of a body being discovered and things that Randy thought were safely in his past, rear their ugly little heads and threatens to derail the quiet peace and happiness that he has found. Mandy, his sister, drops everything to help her brother, but even her loyalties are put to the ultimate test when the evidence severely implicates him. Get ready for some major twists and turns that will keep you guessing. Obviously, this has crossover from the previous books in the series with favourite characters making their appearance, but I don’t think you have to have read them to enjoy this, because this makes a super standalone that anyone who loves the paranormal and enjoys a good mystery should sink their teeth into. Also got to adore a good twist and this book does it nicely. Give it a go, you will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Danielle Dandohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDanielle Dando2021-05-07 13:11:362021-05-08 07:52:59Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Dani Dando
I really enjoyed this paranormal crime story. It is book 2 in the Shadow of A Doubt series. It can be read alone but if you read the first book you will already know the main characters.
In this story we follow Randy and Ben. After getting together they start to settle into their new life on Honeybee Lake. Things are good until a dead body turns up underneath the Dock of their home. Who is it and what is it doing under there?
Once the body is identified Randy is the prime suspect and is arrested for murder. While he is in prison he suffers homaphobic abuse but with the help of his sister Mandy and his lawyer father can he get out of prison. While Randy is inside Ben leaves. Turns his back and runs? Is Ben guilty of committing the murder? With Mandy trying to solve the murder and clear her brothers name she turns to their friend Tessa for help. Tessa is able to speak and connect to spirits so can she connect with this person to find out the truth?
The Book is full of twists and turns that leep you guessing and all the way through it points to the murderer being either Ben or Randy but you never know who.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-05-07 10:06:362021-05-08 07:47:52Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Kerry Carr
Aiken-Hall truly is a master at crafting a suspense filled page turner. This book stayed true to what I’ve come to expect – great character development, excellent plot pacing, and riveting suspense. I was kept guessing until the end. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-05-06 12:13:482021-05-06 12:13:48Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Heather Lovelace
This was such a an awesome follow up to a Rebecca Remains. Even though you don’t have to read it first I definitely recommend it. This was a great read to follow Randy’s story. I couldn’t wait to find out what really happened at the lake! You definitely don’t see the twist coming in this interesting suspense read. I will definitely be reading more from Jessica Aiken-Hall!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2021-05-06 00:17:462021-05-06 09:06:59Murder at Honeybee Lake ( Shadow of a Doubt Book 2 ) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Carla Clemmons
Murder at Honeybee Lake is the 2nd book in the Shadow of Doubt series by Jessica Aiken-Hall. I liked the first book better, as it was more intense, but this book was very good too. They should be read in order, as there are a lot of overlapping characters, without much background given. This book focuses on Randy Fletcher, who came to the rescue in book one, taking care of Tessa. This book is full of suspense from the very beginning. Randy and his boyfriend Ben are swimming in the lake outside their house, when they find a dead body. Everything gets tangled up, and Randy is soon in quite a pickle. His life is thrown upside down, and soon it is difficult to determine what is good and what is bad. I was glad to have the book be a true mystery, with the truth not being revealed until the end. I love how all the characters are connected in a mysterious way that are slowly discovered. Highly recommend this series, and cant wait to read more 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 Sanchez2021-05-05 21:01:392021-05-06 08:52:50Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Murder at Honeybee Lake is an enticing crime novel with paranormal elements. It’s the second in Jessica Aiken-Hall’s Shadow of a Doubt series and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed alongside the first book. Randy and Ben’s world is turned upside down when they find a body underneath the dock at their lakeside property. At first it seems like homophobic cops are their biggest problem, until the evidence starts pointing to Randy as the culprit. Their found family is convinced of Randy’s innocence but will have to fight to prove it, and to look after Randy and Ben. This is a real page-turner. I couldn’t put it down until I knew what had really happened, and why. There are plenty of developments along the way that kept me on the edge of my seat. There are some great side characters in this book as well. I particularly liked Dora, the nurse who befriends Randy. She’s such a warm, caring character and was a point of light in an otherwise dark book. I’d recommend this to fans of paranormal mysteries. If you want a story where the ghost gets involved in solving their own murder, this is the book for you! It gets five stars from me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2021-05-05 12:53:052021-05-05 13:00:19Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
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