A top 20 Amazon bestseller. A mysterious killer who calls himself The Artist is assassinating wealthy lawyers. When photo-journalist Jake Wolfe accidentally takes his picture during a murder, The Artist adds Jake to his kill list and he becomes a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive. How far would you go to protect your family and friends from a killer?
Mark Nolan is an Amazon bestselling novelist who writes exciting action-adventure thrillers about the reluctant assassin Jake Wolfe and his adopted war dog, Cody.
She saw something she shouldn’t have. Now she’s running for her life.
All Emery Foster wanted was a quiet moment to herself after the party. Instead, she witnessed cybersecurity guru Rudolfo Manetti murder a woman. After a narrow escape during a brutal assault on a U.S. Marshal’s safe house that leaves everyone dead, Emery realizes she’s no longer a witness – she’s a target.
Desperate and out of options, Emery turns to Javier Escarra, former Navy SEAL and owner of Shadow Defense Security. Together, they unravel a sinister web of corruption that reaches beyond a single murder, revealing Emery isn’t the only one marked for death.
As the enemy closes in, Emery and Javier are thrust into a sinister charade of secret alliances, backed by powerful players who will stop at nothing to silence them. But are they prepared for the ultimate betrayal?
If you love high-octane twisty thrillers laced with romance and humor that will keep you hooked to the last page, Shadowed Alliances is a must-read. Dive into Mavery Ellscott’s world of deception and intrigue!
Scroll up, click “buy now” and grab your copy of Shadowed Alliances. Warning: Side effects may include a sudden urge to binge-watch action films.
Each novel in the Shadow Defense Security series is a stand-alone; however, the overarching conspiracy plot is present in each book and characters cross over.
Mavery Ellscott’s first foray into writing was not romantic suspense. She wrote and published a neighborhood newspaper. A pretty big endeavor for an eight-year-old armed with scrap paper and her dad’s old typewriter. Total circulation—two. Fortunately, her later publications fared better. She’s even made it beyond the first round in a contest or two.
A conservationist, Mavery has won a few environmental awards. So, it’s no surprise she yearns to write a high-speed chase with eco-friendly cars.
Welcome to Branson Academy, where secrets can kill, trust is a dangerous game, and the deadliest lessons aren’t taught in the classroom. When tech prodigy Mackenzie Fleming disappears, her best friend Lucas Rambally is determined to find her. But the deeper he digs, the darker it gets. Blackmail, death threats, secret societies, corporate espionage… This is way bigger than a missing person case. As his search intensifies, Lucas uncovers a web of dark secrets that could bring Branson Academy to its knees. Then Branson insider and chess master Ivy Ishihara starts dropping sinister chess metaphors. And they’re not just clever wordplay—they’re dire warnings. Lucas has stumbled into a game he was never meant to play, and one wrong move could prove fatal. The clock is ticking, and to find out what really happened to Mackenzie, Lucas must answer one simple question: Is his friend running for her life, or is her disappearance a mind-blowing con that conceals something far more shocking than anyone could have imagined?
Gledé Browne Kabongo is a multiple award-winning author of eight psychological thrillers that keep readers at the edge of their seats from the first page to the last.
Readers have described Gledé’s work as “unbelievably addictive,” “brilliant,” “captivating,” “unputdownable,” “spellbinding,” “deliciously duplicitous,” and “haunting and complex.”
Gledé has spoken at multiple industry events including the Boston Book Festival, Sisters in Crime (SinC) New England Crime Bake, and the Women in Publishing Summit. When she’s not torturing her characters, she’s hosting webinars and workshops on the craft of writing fiction and working as a Content Marketing Manager for a high-tech start-up. Gledé lives outside Boston with her husband and children. You can reach her at glede@gledekabongo.com or her author website.
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In the winter of 2020, a young man demands that the Bay City Daily News investigate his father’s violent death. Almost 20 years ago, the Galveston police attributed the death of his father, a beloved high school teacher, to a shark attack. After reviewing the evidence, Chris Hill, editor of the paper, agrees that the cold case deserves a new investigation.
Dr. Louise Finnerty is drawn into the case by the unexpected death of her patient, a detective with ties to Galveston’s criminal underground. She enlists the help of her close friend, Dr. Marnie Liccione, to find the truth.
The twists and turns of the investigation threaten the lives of both doctors and their families as it leads the reader deeper into the underbelly of Galveston, a Gulf Coast destination with a troubled past and rumored secrets.
Breaking News is the third book in the prize-winning Finnerty-Liccione series. Rae and Venters were finalists for the Colorado Book Award for Break Bone Fever in 2022 and winners of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for best thriller for Breaking Apart in 2024
A native of Oklahoma City, Wanda Venters, M.D. attended Yale for her undergraduate studies and returned to Oklahoma City for her medical degree. She completed her pediatric residency in San Antonio with the US Army. Retiring from her pediatric practice after three decades, she began her second career as a writer in 2019.
She lives in Colorado with her husband, two labradoodles and a Siamese cat. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. She is an avid gardener, golfs with more enthusiasm than skill and enjoys a craft beer.
The Denver Post has published several of Wanda’s articles, but she is proudest that the Post ran a feature on her garden. She has self-published a series of children’s books, The Unicorns.
In 2021, she and her co-author, Mary Rae, published their first mystery novel, Break Bone Fever, with the small publisher, Written Dreams Publishing. This novel was a finalist in the 2022 Colorado Book Awards, mystery division.
Mary Rae grew up in the New York city suburbs. She graduated from Colgate University before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After residency, she moved to Texas where she practiced Emergency Medicine for twenty years. She then changed course to practice Primary Care until her retirement in 2020. Soon after her retirement from medicine, she and her husband moved to Oakland, California.
During her time in Texas, she and her husband raised two children. While living in Houston, she enjoyed exploring the Gulf Coast. Her fascination with the area led to the idea of writing a murder mystery set in Galveston in collaboration with her friend, Wanda Venters. Break Bone Fever, published in 2021, was the result.
Retirement has allowed Mary to spend time with her two grandchildren, to continue her lifelong quest for proficiency in Spanish and French, and, of course, to write.
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Sixteen-year-old Summer Ellis is terrified of ice. But there’s a valid reason. Ten years ago, she lost her childhood best friend on frozen Winterberry Lake. Returning to the remote New Hampshire town, she stumbles upon another young victim claimed by the lake. It appears the past is repeating itself.
After her gruesome discovery, newcomer Summer is dubbed the town outcast. While she comes to terms with two tragic losses, she meets beguiling blue-eyed Tate, who quickly sweeps her off her feet. The problem? He is not just charming, but Winterberry High’s star ice hockey goalie. Which means only one thing: MORE ICE.
With a town full of suspects and tensions as thick as January ice, Summer’s detective mom reassures the residents that the killer will soon be brought to justice. But just as the lake drew Summer to its dark icy depths so many years ago, she now feels compelled to solve its next chilling mystery.
Like the memories of her childhood, Summer is FROZEN IN TIME.
Growing up immersed in beloved “Teen” novels, Kelly Swan Taylor now crafts her own sweet stories that bridge the gap between middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) fiction. From friendship adventures to chilling mysteries and thrillers, all with a sporty twist and a dash of romance, her contemporary novels ignite the imagination while championing the everyday hero.
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Jake Wolfe must search for a narco submarine that smuggles military-grade weapons to criminals. He cruises his motor yacht to the Sea of Cortez, where he’s asked to assist local law enforcement in stopping a violent killer’s one-man crime spree that’s terrorizing the Baja Peninsula. With help from his war dog, Cody, and his First Mate, Sarah Chance, he challenges the crazed criminal to a standoff where the only rule is kill or be killed.
Mark Nolan is an Amazon bestselling novelist who writes exciting action-adventure thrillers about the reluctant assassin Jake Wolfe and his adopted war dog, Cody. He is now busy writing his next book.
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A MACABRE THRILLER For Those Who Love POE, Clive BARKER, and The TWILIGHT ZONE.
San Antonio Del Tequendama
Cundinamarca, Colombia
November 1938
‘My front door is broken, bleeding guts of shadows…’
‘…how do I find new skin…’
‘…among my desolate bones…’
“But this is nothing, right?” whispered Tatiana. “I’m still alive.”
These were her abstract thoughts as she stared like a saucer-eyed cat confronting a deluge––stared into her emerald green eyes in the large, heart-shaped crest-mirror hanging above the vanity table in her bedroom suite at Hotel “Bochica”, Salto del Tequendama.
Tatiana Marita Ospina has run away from her forced marriage to an aristocratic philanderer, and sought sanctuary at “Bochica”, a retreat for the rich and famous. The last thing she expected, however, was to discover a convoy of Nazi SS soldiers arriving at the hotel under cover of night, led by Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess.
In the darkest hours of the morning, Tatiana’s sleep is disrupted by strange, ghostly music and voices, which grip her imagination and compel her to explore the lower levels of “Bochica”, where she stumbles onto the true secret the hotel has been hiding: the occult mystery behind the rising Axis powers. Openly confronted by this insurmountable horror, she must decide if she can make the sacrifice necessary to accept her role in the secret history of World War II. But will it be destiny or damnation for Tatiana Marita Ospina, as well as for the rest of the world?
Weaving together psychological horror and alternative history with theater of the absurd, A CATCH IN TIME marks the triumphant and genre-defying return of dark fantasist Christopher Alan Broadstone following last year’s SUICIDE THE HARD WAY: AND OTHER TALES OF THE INNERZONE.
A CATCH IN TIME also includes two short stories from SUICIDE THE HARD WAY––SMILEYS’ GRAVE and ROSEBLOOD––and also “CHAPTER 19” from the novel PUZZLEMAN.
Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas, Texas, Christopher Alan Broadstone toured and recorded independent records and CDs (during the 1980s and 90s) with his bands About 9 Times and The Judas Engine. He is also the author of the macabre-thriller Puzzleman; the collection Suicide The Hard Way: And Other Tales From The Innerzone (short stories, screenplays, lyrics/poetry); the collection Notes-To-Self: Accumulated Thoughts, Transferred Into Word Form (early short stories, screenplay, lyrics/poetry); and the novella A Catch In Time (a dark alternative-history thriller), of which the relative short film A Catch In Time: Chapter One is available on the Human No More (Trash-Can Virus Limited Edition) Blu-ray. Currently, he is completing his second novel, the macabre-thriller Heather’s Treehouse (due Christmas 2024). Also, Broadstone has written & directed the feature film Human No More: A Macabre Thriller and the feature-length Human No More: A Making-of Documentary: Reinventing Perspective. All are available via Texas POĒtrope (Books – Films – Music) @ www.poetrope.com.
Serving as writer and director, C.A. Broadstone previously produced three award-winning short films: Scream For Me (Best Short Film: NYC Horror Film Festival, Best Underground Short: B-Independent), My Skin! (Best Horror Short: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.], Creative Vision Award: International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival [Phoenix, AZ], Best Film/Director: Cinema Edge Awards), and Human No More (Best Horror Short: The Indie Gathering Film Festival [OH]). Also, he has completed two feature length screenplays, Color Of Flame, an erotic ghost story, and, with actor/writer John Franklin (Isaac from Children of the Corn), R (Best Horror Feature Screenplay: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.]). In total, C.A. Broadstone’s films have been showcased on several horror compilation DVDs, have screened at 30 international film festivals, and have won 15 ‘Best Of’ awards. All three films are currently available on the anthology DVD, 3 Dead Girls! from Texas POĒtrope (Books – Films – Music) @ www.poetrope.com.
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Each chapter of this book is from the view point of a character. This brings the backstory of the characters together. I was so engrossed in the story that I forgot about the mystery it started with! Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Inn has a strong female lead that I enjoy connecting with. There are several phrases and words that I had to look up due to not knowing the meaning. When reading the novel, I wasn’t sure what time period the seeing was in. There were some hints with fashion and some character actions that reminded me this is more of a historical cozy mystery. I read the novel in one sitting and enjoyed it.
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Please make sure you read trigger warnings or look into trigger warnings. Your mental wellbeing is more important. As the cover says small town, and small town indeed. We have all driven through a small town in which we do not feel welcome. This is that story. This story is almost 400 pages as well. It kept my attention and made you physically tense. It also made me turn the light on that stands next to my bed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Marlowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Marlow2024-10-02 19:26:562024-10-21 13:51:46Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Michelle Marlow
I’m so happy that The Discoveries of Julia Xero got a book 2 and I finally got to read it! What an amazing main character! Following Julia through her perilous journey has kept me on the edge of my seat! Gloria Oliver has such a fun and engaging way of writing that makes you feel so close to the action! Here’s to hoping for a book 3 and more adventures with Ms Xero!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Ratchfordhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Ratchford2024-10-01 07:53:352024-10-01 10:22:15The Secret Aftermath (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Series) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Susan Ratchford
What a great time of the year to read this book. Midnight Falls is about werewolves, shifters, monsters, suspense, survival, evil, and a good all-around horror book. It kind of gives off the old 1980s horror vibe. The author has a descriptive way of telling the story that keeps you engaged throughout the whole book and takes you on a wild ride. I liked all of the characters, but I think my favorite character was Josh’s dog Nimrod.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rita Whitehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRita White2024-09-26 22:12:382024-10-01 08:29:46Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Rita White
A fast-paced edge of the seat thriller, this book is about James Sheldon, a former detective who has fallen into a pit of deep despair. He has lost everything in his life, his career, his family and his home. Lady Luck keeps evading him quite a bit until one fine day she changes her mind. James Sheldon wins a lottery involving a substantial amount of money. But does money solve all his problems or in turn add more to his woes? Things turn worse when he has to battle enemies who emerge out of the blue for his money. This book is a very fast paced read, I enjoyed every bit of it. Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2024-09-25 21:08:182024-10-01 07:37:32Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Anantha Rusum
Josh returns home after several disappointments growing up only to find his new home isn’t what it seems. Small towns are always slow to welcome newcomers but this town has it’s own secrets to be discovered. Moving in to a small town 10 years ago we have always had our own outsider experiences so this book is relatable; however, I’m grateful that those lurking in our town aren’t looking at us like a meal. This book was well written and kept me engaged. The vivid details were like watching a horror movie in the middle of the night then trying to sleep!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amy Deanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmy Dean2024-09-25 06:28:532024-10-01 07:41:31Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Amy Dean
Josh Blevins had high hopes and big dreams of being a writer, however, when he took his adorable husky and headed off to college at NYU, things didn’t quite go as planned and because of this and other bad luck, he had to head back home. Unfortunately for Josh, he cannot stay with his parents forever and instead ups sticks again and moves to Midnight Falls, another small town to settle into a less busy life.
At first, everything seems to be going well, he finds a job writing for the local paper and makes friends with his neighbours, all while fixing up his rental and meeting a young woman who makes him feel safe. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy to make his acquaintance and he soon becomes caught in the gaze of the local Sheriff and not in a good way. He seems to be the recipient of pranks, side eyes and whispers whenever he visits one of the local premises and gets the feeling that he is being constantly watched, but things soon escalate and secrets which were long buried bubble to the surface.
The town has the usual lack of appreciation of those who are not local, those who are different and those who don’t conform to the norm of a mid-western small town, but these secrets are bloody and dangerous, haunting and beastly and as he becomes more of an outsider than any local should be, the mask starts to slip and Josh begins to see what lies beneath, but what will happen when the town finds out that he suspects what the dark secrets truly are and will he survive long enough to reconcile with it? This is a fantasy horror which leads you down the rabbit hole of small town life and attitudes into the warren of secrets and lies which lie beneath it in this fast paced and gripping tale.
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Josh Blevins has come home to Midnight Falls after failing to make his career aspirations come true in New York. This is a small town where everyone knows one another and outsiders aren’t very welcome. Although he grew up in Midnight Falls he is treated as if he had never lived there at all. He befriends his neighbors and even gets himself a girlfriend. One night as things were starting to get steamy for the couple, Josh saw red eyes staring at them through the window and then heard gun shots. Outside was a creature that he had never seen before. What was it? Where did it come from? Midnight Falls holds many secrets and there are people that don’t ever want them to see the light of day. If you’re into spooky this will be right up your alley.
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-Alba2024-09-24 22:57:432024-10-23 12:09:55Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Midnight Falls by John Evans was a uniquely horrifying read. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, as I am not familiar with this author. I was pleasantly surprised, and drawn in by the authors writing style. The prologue was intense, and set the table for the entire thing, keeping you entertained and on the edge of your seat with every turn of a page. I was genuinely enthralled the deeper I got into this story, and couldn’t help binge reading it. I look forward to seeing more from John Evans in the future!
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Josh Blevins is tired of being hunted by creatures out for revenge. He has decided enough is enough and is done running. Before he goes out with a bang, he decides to write his story. We are then transported back to the beginning of the end for Josh.
After he fails at his career plans, Josh decides to move back home. After living in New York in a small apartment, he thinks it is time for him and his trusty husky, Nimrod, to go back to his country roots. He settles into a life in the small town of Midnight Falls. Everything seems calm and dull but in reality, it’s a town filled with secrets.
Being an outsider, Josh has no one he can trust except for Nimrod and a few other outsiders; Lizzie, Joey and Brad. Things start heating up between Josh and Lizzie when Nimrod gets outside and there is a gunfire sound. They come across a creature they have never seen before and it all goes downhill from there.
I was afraid this would not be my jam as I don’t normally read horror (I scare easily) but the cover intrigued me. I am a fan of werewolves and the monsters resemble them. I found the book to be more like a thriller than horror which was perfectly fine by me. The author did an amazing job bringing the characters to life and keeping you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. I also loved the detail the author went into writing Nimrod. He was so goofy and stubborn. It reminded me of my dog who is part husky. She is also a stubborn goofball.
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This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the last. Suspense is personally a lot for me to handle, but if you like that feeling, this is the book for you. The writing is clear and easily understood, great descriptions of the environment and scenes, as if you are there.
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Grief does strange things and when Detective James Sheldon looses his family in a hit and run everything falls apart for him and he’s living on the streets and he’s hit rock bottom , then his luck changes , or does it , when he wins the lottery he attract the unwanted attention of some shady characters ….
He’s in for the fight if his life and he’s got to dig deep to win this fight for survival and he’s got to deal with the ghosts of his past ….
This started a little slow but it does get sone body as the story progresses so be patient you’ll be rewarded for your patience 😉
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Midnight Falls by John Evans is a great horror book
Josh Blevins reluctantly settles back in his little hometown with his devoted dog by his side following a string of setbacks and blunders during his time in college. Despite feeling like a failure and at a crossroads in his life, he has met new people and even fallen in love. However, the charming exterior of Midnight Falls that he recalled from his youth conceals a malevolent force. One that reaches far deeper and more terrifying depths than the hate that is carved in the streets and festers within the boundaries. Anyone can be a monster hiding behind a façade of friendliness.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2024-09-24 06:32:192024-10-01 07:48:41Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
This was a gripping horror with twists and turns that I couldn’t see coming. It was a very unique read and had me thinking of old horror movies with plenty of jump scares along the way. The authors writing style is descriptive which really brought the creatures to life for me. As I read you also got to feel the tension, isolation and fear that our main character goes through in this story. When Josh returns home and settles into a little town called Midnight Falls, he feels he maybe able to start and rebuild his life. However things aren’t that easy. Right from the start he is treated as an outcast and has the constant feeling of being watched. Of course having a run in with the towns Sheriff and his son didn’t help him any in winning over the town. But there is something more. Something dark and dangerous that lurks in the town and around the people their. Something that could turn deadly. Now Josh finds himself in a situation he can’t really understand or comprehend. All he knows is that the towns people aren’t what and who they seem and that by uncovering this secret he may have signed his death warrant. Will he escape the town of Midnight Falls or will his discovery change the course of his life forever.
This story was gripping and I couldn’t put it down. It had everything you would want from a horror read.
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 Carr2024-09-24 04:56:272024-09-24 20:10:23Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Kerry Carr
As the first book in the Trentbridge series, Mr Lucky is told through a multi-character point of view focusing mainly on detective James Sheldon. James experiences hard times following an accident involving his family, as life gets more difficult it is the kind actions of others that help James’ life turn around. If you are looking for a crime thriller appropriate for all ages, this is a must read book for you. I am interested to see what happens in the next books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Beadleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Beadles2024-09-23 22:56:222024-10-01 07:48:28Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Crystal Beadles
This book really kept me on the edge and was a real page turner, I couldn’t put it down, I needed this book. This book really flowed really well with the story and was so easy to follow and really get into the story line. This book was filled with the unknown, secrets, werewolves, danger, suspense, thrills and chills, and horror. A small town with its secrets that don’t like newcomers and try to push them away. John is a wonderful, developed character that this story really made it feel like you know him. this was an incredible read that I can’t wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-09-23 20:28:322024-10-01 07:47:52Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Jennifer Reimer
This is the second book in this series. I absolutely loved the first one and I wasn’t disappointed with this one. There’s so much mystery, action, friendship, and just overall greatness that it was so easy to read and left you wanting more. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2024-09-23 20:28:302024-10-01 07:47:44The Secret Aftermath (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Series) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Heather Goodman
I have never been much of a true crime reader, but Mr. Lucky was a fantastic introduction into the genre! At first I had a hard time keeping everything together and straight in my head, so much so that I almost gave up on it, but I pushed through and I am glad I did! Details and voice guided the story along and kept the reader engaged. This was an intense and gripping tale, and each character was well introduced to the reader. The only thing I wish about this book is that it hadn’t been such a slow start, but definitely worth the read in the end! I’ll be looking out for the second book 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Dunavinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Dunavin2024-09-23 19:44:582024-10-01 07:47:30Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Samantha Dunavin
This was an incredible second book to this series and you will want to read them in order too. Once again, this author spun a story that was captivating, had so many twists and turn that was so hard to put down or not enjoy. It was filled with magic, the supernatural and so much more that this book was honestly a no brain for me to read. This book was fast paced but easy to keep up with as Julia grows into who she, and a journey of self-discovery. The characters are so well done that it felt like you could get to really know them and understand who they are. I enjoyed this book and really can’t wait for the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-09-23 06:25:132024-10-01 07:44:25The Secret Aftermath (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Series) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Jennifer Reimer
Detective Sheldon is a well developed character. I know and understand (maybe better than most due to my career) that profanities are used after every word. Comparing this to reality, it is acurrate. When I read a book, however, that is not all I want to read.
As a crime thriller, I enjoyed the plot of the story. Primarily I loved the development of the main character, Detective Sheldon. There are a lot of plot twists that keep you turning the pages. If you love a good mystery, this book 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 W2024-09-23 06:00:142024-10-01 07:30:38Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Allyson Ware
Being the first book in the series, I was not really sure what to expect with Woods book. I have to say I was impressed. I really enjoyed the writing style of the author. The world building and character development was well done, which made the story flow well. I would recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2024-09-23 01:44:362024-10-01 07:30:21Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Sarah King
I wasn’t sure how much I would like this story when I first chose to read it. The prologue sucked me right in and I couldn’t put it down. Midnight falls was full of horror, action and thrills. The author did a great job creating this town and telling the story. I cannot wait to read more from him.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2024-09-23 00:05:142024-10-01 07:30:13Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Amber Howard
Detective James Sheldon is devastated when he loses his family in a hit-and-run. A year and a half later he finds himself living on the street begging for money. He has all but given up on life when he happens to win the lottery. James has hit the big time but rather than make his life easier he becomes a target of dangerous people. His past is starting to catch up with him and it’s going to take everything he has to survive. I enjoyed this book and characters both good and bad. At first I was a bit daunted by the many chapters and afraid the book would drag on. However once I started reading and got drawn into the story that quickly changed. I am glad to have found a new series to get into and I am eager to start book two.
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-Alba2024-09-22 23:53:262024-10-23 12:10:30Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
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