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Agent Tori Hunter takes in the body of the beautiful young woman curled up in the trunk of the car. Knowing what she will find, Tori gently lifts the bottom of the victim’s blouse. Decorating her back are two small dots an inch apart. Just like the others.

Guilt has kept FBI Agent Tori Hunter away from her home in Manchester Bay, Minnesota for twenty years, ever since her twin sister disappeared on the Fourth of July, when the girls should have been together. But when she receives an anonymous newspaper clipping about another missing girl, Genevieve, Tori is dragged back to the past. Just like Tori’s sister, Genevieve vanished without a trace, her empty car abandoned on a lonely lakeside road as Independence Day fireworks lit up the sky overhead.

Returning to Minnesota lake country, Tori finds Genevieve’s distraught parents desperate for answers. How could their beautiful, popular daughter be snatched so near her own home? Under pressure to make an arrest, the police have no time for Tori’s theories. Besides, they already have a suspect for Genevieve’s abductor: a local man seen flirting with her the night she disappeared.

When the suspect is found dead in his isolated cabin, his apparent suicide confirms his guilt to police. But Tori’s instincts tell her otherwise. Digging into cold cases, she discovers four women over the past twenty years who were found murdered in their cars late at night. Each had two puncture marks on her back. And when another missing young woman is found bound and strangled in the trunk of her own car, the tell-tale dots prove Tori’s suspicions tragically right. A dangerous killer is still out there…

Can Tori stop him before Genevieve meets the same fate? And if her twin’s kidnapper is pulling the strings, will Tori be the next to disappear?

An absolutely addictive mystery thriller that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Tess Gerritsen.

No. of pages:- 478 pages

Date published:- will be published on 11th November 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC! This review is based on my complete honest opinion.

Agent Tori Hunter, returns back to her hometown, Manchester Bay, Minnesota after leaving behind the memories to start new life in Boston and New York. She returns with only one aim–she has received a newspaper article, reminding her of her twin sister’s disappearance, Jessie who disappeared twenty years ago. Now returning back along with a detective Will Braddock, she and Will get together to investigate the disappearance of another girl Genevieve Lash, who disappeared on the anniversary of Jessie’s disappearance and they are both doing a cat and mouse chase.

The story was good, intense and gripping that I was hooked into the book from the start! The plot line was good and many of the characters are likable. There were so many twists and turns, so many suspects that you don’t know which one of them is the actual serial killer and the ending was good and unexpected! This book is completely unputdownable and I couldn’t wait to see what the ending was going to be!

This is the first book of the series and I can’t wait to read more of Tori Hunter’s series!

Overall, this is a fast paced thriller that will keep you awake at night–completely worth five stars!

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I hope you’ll take a moment to download DEADLY STILLWATER – I offer it free to all my new readers as a quick way to get started in the series and it is one of the most reviewed and loved books in the series. I sincerely want to thank all of my readers for supporting me and my work over the years. What few people know is that I work full-time and write in the evenings and on the weekends. Writing has enabled me to help my son, who is dyslexic to attend a specialized school and over a long journey to finally graduate and head off to college. It’s an amazing moment to look over and see what was once a little boy that was teased and bullied for being “stupid”, and worked so incredibly hard over the years, to become a brilliant successful young man with so much depth and heart. So thank you again to all of the McRyan fans and I best be getting back to writing because now I have kids in college and lots of new storylines in mind (and I’d like to get in a golf game or watch some hockey once in a while!). Look for the next McRyan Mystery or FBI Agent Hunter Mystery or join my email list and I’ll let you know when it is ready…

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My author picture is in front of the historic Stillwater lift bridge and one of the major locations in the book DEADLY STILLWATER. The bridge raises on a set schedule to allow larger boats to travel up and down the St. Croix River. Stillwater is considered the birthplace of Minnesota and it is also a frequent tourist destination with its river bluffs, amazing scenery, paddlewheel boats, caves and historic buildings which made it an ideal location for the book. While a voracious reader of novels, I’m also an avid sports fan, particularly of the Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey team as well as the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Wild. If you can’t find me at a game, you might find me on one of Minnesota’s lakes, golf courses, or at a local hockey rink. I became a fan of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Tami Hoag, John Sandford and Vince Flynn. All of them in one way, shape or form have influenced my writing.

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BOOKS IN THE MCRYAN MYSTERY SERIES:

FIRST CASE – McRyan Mystery Series Prequel – An emotionally charged investigation full of unexpected twists and turns, Mac McRyan will need to follow a convoluted trail of evidence, secrets, and hidden agendas to help solve a murder mystery that is his first case.

THE ST. PAUL CONSPIRACY – MIPA (Midwest Independent Publishers) Merit Award Winner for Commercial Fiction, a MN Book Awards Nominee, and was the #1 e-book on Amazon in Germany (German translation). Readers will enjoy the compelling, gritty, and action-packed story that is set in and around historic St. Paul, Minnesota.

DEADLY STILLWATER – Downloaded over 1 million times worldwide! A pulse-pounding thriller that is set in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and Wisconsin. Mac McRyan and other characters return for this heart-pounding thriller in the series.

ELECTING TO MURDER – Ruthless killers and escalating stakes. A clandestine late-night meeting in Kentucky, a murder in a seedy motel, a mysterious investigator operating in the shadows and dueling political masterminds all collide to provide Mac McRyan with the ultimate test in Electing To Murder.

FATALLY BOUND… by one mystery with deadly results. A brilliant, methodical and vicious killer is on a mission leaving a trail of bodies in this suspenseful and nerve-fraying mystery with an ingenious plot.

BLOOD SILENCE… Tainted water. Dead Bodies. Blood Silence. A web of unsettling twists, startling turns and unforeseen redemption add a layer of intrigue with each chapter that will pull you in further.

NEXT GIRL ON THE LIST – A killer is silently stalking his victim… who is next on the list? A warped mind traps innocent souls in a deadly web of deceit and desire.

STAKEOUT: A Case From The Dick Files – In a daring heist worth millions, one man narrowly escapes. Mac and Detective Lich join forces to stakeout suspects in a case from The Dick Files.

FIREBALL – One murder unleashes a fireball of ruthless revenge and brutal killings in this gripping, hardcore thriller that will keep you glued to each page.

THE TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE – #1 New Release – Once you’re in, there’s no way out. So many secrets, so many tangled up in the lies. Oh, what a tangled web we weave.

Hey all! Yesterday I decided to take a break from blogging but today I am back with a book review! It’s Sisters by Michelle Frances

Is blood really thicker than water?

Abby and Ellie were never close as children. Now in their thirties, they each harbour deep-rooted resentment for the other – Abby for her sister’s looks and her status as their mother’s favourite. Ellie meanwhile is envious of Abby’s perfect husband and picturesque home, a villa on the sun-soaked Italian island of Elba.

When Abby invites Ellie to stay, both sisters see the break as a chance to relax and put aside their differences. But with their mother Susanna there too, all the simmering tensions of the past quickly rise to the surface. And Ellie suspects that Abby and their mother are keeping a dangerous secret . . .

But after a shocking act, the sisters have only each other to rely on. Vulnerable and scared, trusting each other will be the biggest risk of all . . .

No. of pages:- 312 pages

Date published:- July 23rd 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Abby and Ellie are sisters but they don’t get along well. Abby used to have a very successful job but at the age of thirty six, she retires, moves to Elba and lives with her Italian husband Matteo in a villa. Ellie is a struggling schoolteacher with mounts of credit card debt and she was invited by Abby to spend time with them as Abby wanted to get to know her sister. But their mother, Susanna tags along and then the drama begins.

I like the plot line of the story. I mean with Abby and Ellie, I get to travel around Europe, cruising through Italy, France and Spain with police on pursuit. The characters in the story are complex as well–Abby is a bit reserved and wants to make amends with Ellie but their mother, Susanna didn’t want the two sisters to get along–in fact Susanna is trying to pinpoint the blame on Abby that Abby was trying to poison Ellie. Then the arrival of Susanna’s grandmother Kathleen adds more drama into the story as we learn that Kathleen is cold person. Then of course, the ending was unexpected! I also like how the relationship with Abby and Ellie improved on their road trip around Europe.

Overall, this was a good thriller, quiet a page turner and will keep you at the end of your seat! Worth four stars!

Bestselling author Michelle Frances graduated from Bournemouth Film School, Bournemouth, and from the Masters program at the American Film Institute, Los Angeles. Returning to London, she has worked in film and TV for several years as a script editor and producer for both the independent sector and BBC Wales Drama, producers of Dr. Who, War and Peace and Sherlock. The Girlfriend, her debut psychological thriller, has been optioned by Imaginarium Studios and translation rights have sold in sixteen foreign territories.

DISCOVER A BRAND-NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR JANICE FROST.

Meet Jane Bell. After her husband dies she leaves her job as a teacher to volunteer as a special constable with the police.

On her very first shift Jane is called to the scene of a murder. A young man has dragged himself to the top of Greestone Stairs to die. Following her instincts, Jane finds herself becoming very involved in the case . . .

For Detective Steph Warwick, specials have no place in a murder investigation — and this upstart rookie is meddling where she doesn’t belong.

The victim ran a group at the university teaching men how to pick up women. Jane and Steph must venture into a dark and dangerous world of online misogyny.

Steph knows about abusive men. But can she work with Jane to put this killer behind bars?

No. of pages:- 245 pages

Date published:- will be published on 5th November 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book! This review is based on my complete honest opinion

Jane after her husband’s death leaves behind her teaching job and joins the police force. And while working on a shift, she discovers a body of a man name Mark Ripley who was being attacked and is dead. Detectives Warwick and her partner Elias are investigating this case and finds that Mark along with Adam and Phil are involved in some sort of a group where they train men on how to lure women. And while working on the case, Stephanie Warwick and Jane doesn’t seem to get along well…

The story was engaging and a bit fast paced though it was slow at first. I really like the character of Jane as she seems to be nice and friendly, getting along with everyone. However, to me, there was not much twists and turns you would expect in a thriller but otherwise, the story was OK and the ending was also OK. Not a bad thriller but a good one.

Overall, I would rate this book as four stars!

I am the author of five crime/mystery books featuring Detectives Jim Neal and Ava Merry. My novels are set in the fictitious East Midlands cathedral city of Stromford.

Dead Secret sees Jim and Ava pairing up to investigate the murder of a teenage girl. It is their first major case together and the two soon discover that they have very different personalities. Neal is intellectual and considered, Ava clever and occasionally reckless. Both are passionate about the job they do but have to work hard at being an effective team.

Dead Secret reached #13 in the Amazon Kindle Store, and the first sequel, Dark Secret reached #10. Both books spent several weeks in the Top 100. Her Husband’s Secret was published in November 2016, and the fourth book in the series, Their Fatal Secrets, in November 2017. The fifth book was launched in June 2018 and reached #55 on the day of its release.

I am originally from West Lothian in Scotland but moved to London in my early twenties. I lived and worked in the East End for ten years before moving to Lincolnshire where I currently live with my husband and two grown-up sons. When not reading or writing, I enjoy walking in the hills absorbing the scenery.

I am delighted to be published by the wonderful Joffe Books.

Hey all! I am back with a book review! A Mother Like You by Ruby Speechly

All mothers have secrets…some are unforgivable

Kate Marshall lives an enviable life. Married to handsome, charming, James, owner of a successful company, she seems to have it all.

But falling pregnant at 45 was never part of the plan. Especially as Kate’s hiding a devastating secret – one that she’s been running from for twenty years.

So when ex-boyfriend Paul comes back into her life, threatening to expose the truth about what Kate did, the clock is ticking. Can she keep her secrets and finally be the mother she always dreamed of – or will her past lies destroy her perfect life?

An unputdownable, complex and twisty psychological thriller about mothers and daughters – fans of Shalini Boland, Liane Moriarty and Jane Shemilt will love this gripping read.

No, of pages:- 255 pages

Date published:- will be published on 4th November 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and Hera for granting me this book! This review is based on my complete honest opinion.

Kate Marshall seems to be living a life–married to a handsome and charming man James for ten years and running a successful company with her husband. But when ex-boyfriend Paul comes into picture, demanding her to pay some money, her past comes back crumbling as Paul threatened to reveal a secret about her, leaving behind the threatening messages…

The story was interesting. The plot line was good and the author really drew the reader into the story. It was unputdownable as well as the reader wants to know what this secret that Kate was actually hiding and there were some intense climax building up in the chapter. Towards the end, Kate’s secret is revealed which is shocking and unexpected! Overall, it was actually a fast paced thriller. It had made me guessing until the end which was shocking!

Really a good fast paced unputdownable thriller where you will not be able to put down the book! Worth five stars!

Here’s the 2nd book review of the day!

I have three names: I was born Leigh-Ann. I became Cherrie. When I was a child, they called me Little Bones…

My father was Mr Bones – the notorious serial killer of 25 years ago.
As a child I witnessed his crimes.
Everything is different now. I have a new identity. I’m a mother. I am finally free.
Until that podcast. I should never have listened.
They’re linking a recent disappearance to the crimes of the past.
They know who I am. They’re calling me Little Bones again.
They say I’m a villain but I’m not. I’m a victim.

No. of pages:- 400 pages

Date published:- will be published on 31st October 2020

Genre:- Serial Killer/Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and the publisher for providing me the ARC!

Cherrie Forrester is having a dark secret. Her father was a notorious serial killer who murdered boys and her real name was Leigh Ann and she was nicknamed as Little Bones. She changed her name to Cherrie Forrester to start a new life. When a boy named Thomas Doncaster disappeared, the past comes back haunting her, especially when a podcast was aired talking about her past…

At first, the first few chapters were gripping and intense. The emotional trauma that Cherrie was going through seems realistic. I was hooked into the story that I couldn’t put this book down. However, towards the end, it kind of became lame and the ending to me was a bit confusing. Most characters are not very likable but the writing was OK. The author did a good job making the reader hooked into the story.

Overall, it was a good thriller, though not fast paced. Worth four stars!