Imagine coming home one afternoon after a normal, typical day and having your life turned inside out, upside down in a second. Well, that’s what happened to Gwen Proctor, formerly known as Gina Royal, the identity she had to give up so she and her two children, Lanny and Connor (also new names) could survive. A freak accident exposed her now ex-husband Mel Royal as a brutal serial killer and the court of public opinion viewed Gwen as an accomplice. She was tried and acquitted in the real court of justice but that didn’t reverse the public’s verdict. Now she’s forced to live a life of numerous moves to avoid discovery and her latest residence is on Stillhouse Lake in Tennessee, a remote location offering privacy and some level of normalcy…until now.
What an incredible ride! The first half of the story lays the foundation for what’s now Gwen’s life, as well as the character development. You could just feel Gwen’s vigilance and commitment to protecting her children and the tension was palpable, especially when there’s evidence of a threat. The few people she’s let in her life all become suspects and there are plenty of clues to assemble to figure it out, some more obvious than others but all pretty subtle and nuanced. The last half of the story left me breathless as it all started coming together at breakneck and perilous speed. I literally could NOT put this book down.
Let me warn you. Have the next book ready to load or be pulled from your bookshelf. This is obviously a series with a continuing story arc. It ends in a good place but with a shocker you’ll want to explore. I wasn’t fond of it but, yes, I’m very hooked. This was a Traveling Friends group read and it was so much fun discussing at pivotal points. I loved this book and am anxious to continue the series.
Book Info
- Release Date: July 1, 2017
- Page Numbers: 302
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Lovely review, Jonetta! This series sounds absolutely addictive! I am excited to read it some time.
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Thanks, Jennifer! Being able to discuss it in my group read made it even more remarkable.
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Great review, this sounds excellent! Love that eerie cover imagery too.
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Thank you! I also love it when the cover captures the essence of the book.
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So glad you loved this one, Jonetta. It was really top notch. Now you have to read Killman Creek…Superb view!
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Thank you, Marialyce! I can hardly wait to start the next book.
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Sounds like one for me! Great review 🙂
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Thank you and yes, I think it’s one for your shelf.
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Already downloaded, though goodness knows when I’ll get to read it.
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Great review! I still need to read this one!
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Thanks, Mackey! Fingers crossed you’ll enjoy it, too🤞
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Just the season for a book like this! 😀
I actually bought both books already, so i’ll be safe!
Great review!
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Thanks, Norrie and I really hope you enjoy both!
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Wonderful review! This was one of my favorite reads for the year. I did enjoy the first one a little more than the second one, but both are great for fans of thrillers. I can’t wait for book 3!
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Thank you! I understand we’ve got a bit of a wait for #3 (March 2019).
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Wonderful review! I love this as well and the follow up! March??? I thought it was December!🧡
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Thank you! Yes, the author has had some health issues and had to move back the date.
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Oh that is unfortunate, she is very talented she writes in multiple genres major props for that!
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I remember seeing reviews for this book when it first came out. I kinda forgot about it. Thanks for putting it back on my radar. It sounds so interesting. Great review.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
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Thanks, Melanie! I bought this book last year when I received a $3 credit for being an Amazon newsletter subscriber. It was selected as a group read recently and I’m so grateful.
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Yes…and to think this was a Prime Free Book. I upgraded for like 1.99 and love this audio series. I keep watching for the next one!
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Oh, that’s great that you enjoyed the audio version! I thought about switching but I’m so backlogged I stayed with the Kindle version.
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I’ve read the series so far and love the twisty, fast paced, crazy action. There is also a lot of mystery about people and how things happen as it goes along. I was tense but I loved it. I’m ready for more. Good review! Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thanks, Anne! You describe it perfectly.
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I really enjoyed this book and am glad to see you did as well. You are so right, it pulls you in and you need to have the next one ready.
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Yay! Glad you liked it, too.
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I have this book sitting on my kindle and you have me really wanting to get started on it now!
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Take the plunge! I had it sitting there for a really long time, too.
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