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Mysteries, Thrillers to Keep Pages Turning
Books reviewed: Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings, Hold Tight by Harlan Coben, Adam by Ted Dekker
A woman on the run meets a wounded soul to connect to in Elizabeth Jennings’ “Pursuit.”
Charlotte Court stumbles upon her wealthy father’s murder by a business associate. Now she is blamed for the crime and on the run, not only from the police, but from Robert Haine, the real murderer, and his assassin, Barrett. Fleeing to Mexico, Charlotte finds solace there under an assumed name and buries her sorrows in her painting and people-watching on the beach. One day, she sees a man on crutches at the beach, pushing himself to swim laps and do pushups and is entranced by his drive. She learns his name is Matt and they begin a long-distance flirtatous relationship and finally meet when Charlotte is injured and almost drowns.
Matt only wants to love Charlotte, but the pain from her past keeps her distant. And little does she know, but Barrett is closing in on her. Will Charlotte take a chance on Matt before it’s too late?
A suspenseful romance, readers of Julie Garwood will enjoy this, and the vacation-like atmosphere also makes for a great beach read.
“Pursuit” is published by Grand Central Publishing. It is $6.99 and 352 pages long.
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How much do you really want to know what you’re kids are doing? That is the subject of bestselling author Harlan Coben’s “Hold Tight.”
Tia and Mike Baye are finding their son, Adam, is more and more disconnected with them. Trying everything and failing, they are afraid he could go the route of a friend who recently committed suicide through an overdose. They decide to track his email and messages as a way of keeping an eye on him. Then a message from an unknown friend and then a note about a party cause them to worry. As Mike attempts to track his son, he ends up disappearing and Mike is badly beaten. Where did Adam go and why?
Meanwhile, the boy next door is in need of a kidney transplant, and Mike is his doctor. Trying to save his son and this boy is proving difficult, especially when a family secret comes out about the neighbors. And his daughter’s best friend, the subject of abuse after a teacher makes a stupid comment, is unraveling fast, and no one seems to know what to do. Take all of that and the body of woman beaten to death and links begin to occur for Mike and his friends and family.
A tale of twists and turns in suburbia, Coben brings mystery close to home.
“Hold Tight” is published by Dutton. It is $26.95 and 416 pages long.
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A Special Agent goes to extremes to track down a serial killer in New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker’s “Adam.”
Daniel Clark has spent much of his career tracking down the killer of many young women through a rare strain of menegitis who leaves only one clue behind - the name Eve. His obsession has cost him his marriage, but he finally may be closing in on the Eve killer. One night he actually does uncover a living victim and in attempting to save her, sees the killer’s face - right before he is shot in the head.
Daniel is clinically dead for twenty minutes, and when he comes back finds that he cannot remember the identity of the killer. With the help of his new partner, Lori Ames, Daniel tries to shock his mind back into remembering - through drugs and even death. What Daniel uncovers might be a trick of his injured mind or something much more terrifying.
And then his ex-wife is taken by Eve.
Dekker is a master of thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat or up all night reading, and this book is no exception with its blend of crime investigation and supernatural horror.
“Adam” is published by Thomas Nelson. It is $25.99 and 379 pages long.
Contact Amy Mendenhall at amendenhall@newsandsentinel.com or visit her blog at www.newsandsentinel.com
Charlotte Court stumbles upon her wealthy father’s murder by a business associate. Now she is blamed for the crime and on the run, not only from the police, but from Robert Haine, the real murderer, and his assassin, Barrett. Fleeing to Mexico, Charlotte finds solace there under an assumed name and buries her sorrows in her painting and people-watching on the beach. One day, she sees a man on crutches at the beach, pushing himself to swim laps and do pushups and is entranced by his drive. She learns his name is Matt and they begin a long-distance flirtatous relationship and finally meet when Charlotte is injured and almost drowns.
Matt only wants to love Charlotte, but the pain from her past keeps her distant. And little does she know, but Barrett is closing in on her. Will Charlotte take a chance on Matt before it’s too late?
A suspenseful romance, readers of Julie Garwood will enjoy this, and the vacation-like atmosphere also makes for a great beach read.
“Pursuit” is published by Grand Central Publishing. It is $6.99 and 352 pages long.
?
How much do you really want to know what you’re kids are doing? That is the subject of bestselling author Harlan Coben’s “Hold Tight.”
Tia and Mike Baye are finding their son, Adam, is more and more disconnected with them. Trying everything and failing, they are afraid he could go the route of a friend who recently committed suicide through an overdose. They decide to track his email and messages as a way of keeping an eye on him. Then a message from an unknown friend and then a note about a party cause them to worry. As Mike attempts to track his son, he ends up disappearing and Mike is badly beaten. Where did Adam go and why?
Meanwhile, the boy next door is in need of a kidney transplant, and Mike is his doctor. Trying to save his son and this boy is proving difficult, especially when a family secret comes out about the neighbors. And his daughter’s best friend, the subject of abuse after a teacher makes a stupid comment, is unraveling fast, and no one seems to know what to do. Take all of that and the body of woman beaten to death and links begin to occur for Mike and his friends and family.
A tale of twists and turns in suburbia, Coben brings mystery close to home.
“Hold Tight” is published by Dutton. It is $26.95 and 416 pages long.
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A Special Agent goes to extremes to track down a serial killer in New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker’s “Adam.”
Daniel Clark has spent much of his career tracking down the killer of many young women through a rare strain of menegitis who leaves only one clue behind - the name Eve. His obsession has cost him his marriage, but he finally may be closing in on the Eve killer. One night he actually does uncover a living victim and in attempting to save her, sees the killer’s face - right before he is shot in the head.
Daniel is clinically dead for twenty minutes, and when he comes back finds that he cannot remember the identity of the killer. With the help of his new partner, Lori Ames, Daniel tries to shock his mind back into remembering - through drugs and even death. What Daniel uncovers might be a trick of his injured mind or something much more terrifying.
And then his ex-wife is taken by Eve.
Dekker is a master of thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat or up all night reading, and this book is no exception with its blend of crime investigation and supernatural horror.
“Adam” is published by Thomas Nelson. It is $25.99 and 379 pages long.
Contact Amy Mendenhall at amendenhall@newsandsentinel.com or visit her blog at www.newsandsentinel.com
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