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Darcia’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Darcia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Darcia Helle
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in Bridgewater, MA, The United States
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June 2009
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Enemies and Playmates
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2009
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No Justice (Michael Sykora #1)
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2009
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8 editions
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First Kill: A Short Story (Michael Sykora Novels)
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2010
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3 editions
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Hit List
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2009
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6 editions
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Beyond Salvation (Michael Sykora #2)
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2009
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6 editions
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The Cutting Edge
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2010
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6 editions
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Into The Light
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2011
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5 editions
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Killing Instinct (Michael Sykora #3)
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2013
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4 editions
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Bestseller Bound Anthology (Volume 1)
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2011
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Miami Snow
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2010
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A Haunting, Powerful Read — ON THE SAVAGE SIDE by Tiffany McDaniel
Six women—mothers, daughters, sisters—gone missing. Inspired by the unsolved murders of the Chillicothe Six, this harrowing novel tells the story of two sisters, both of whom could be the next victims, from the internationally best-selling author of Betty.
Arcade and Daffodil are twins born one minute apart. With their fiery red hair and thirst for escape, they form an unbreakabl
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Full disclosure: When I was offered an ARC of YOU’LL BE SORRY, I shrieked like a child who’d been given an entire toy store for Christmas. I love Lisa Gardner’s writing. So while I might be a little biased here, I’m also right. 😉 This complex, dark, s ...more |
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I’m sad to say that this book was just okay for me. WISDOM CORNER is book two in a series that doesn’t appear to have a name. The first is WINTER COUNTS, which I loved. I think this second one reads fine as a stand alone, though you’ll get a better se ...more |
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Historical horror with a sapphic twist! The horror here is, in large part, the realism of The Thirty Years War setting. I felt what it was like to be on the run through the Bavarian Forest, dirty and hungry and terrified. Add a powerful saint’s skull ...more |
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I loved the premise but not the execution. My issues: ➛This story leans heavily into the miscommunication/lack of communication trope, which is overused. In fairness to the author, I don’t like this trope at all, so it’s a me thing. ➛The magic system ne ...more |
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While I have no doubt this will be the perfect book for a lot of readers, I wasn’t one of them. My problems: ➛Not enough character development for me to feel connected to or care about any of them. ➛Too many competing themes, including: abuse, stalking, ...more |
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A Mexican pop superstar and a teenage sex cult! How had I not heard about this case before reading the book? STARSTRUCK is exceptionally well researched and written, but it’s not an easy read. The victims were children, lured away from their families ...more |
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I tried, but I just couldn’t do it. So here I am, once again the outlier. This story, for me, is slow, bordering on tedious. Despite the book opening with the discovery of a body, the murder investigation doesn’t begin until we reach the 15% point. We ...more |
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“She had one of those goofy smiles that made you wonder if she was too stupid to know that life sucks most of the time.”
― Hit List
― Hit List
“What's your name?" Jesse asked.
"Go to hell," the man muttered.
"Interesting name. Your mother must have been thrilled with your birth.”
― Enemies and Playmates
"Go to hell," the man muttered.
"Interesting name. Your mother must have been thrilled with your birth.”
― Enemies and Playmates
“No, when I was a kid I had big plans.” A hint of playfulness crept into Jesse’s eyes. “I was going to be the next Superman. But my sisters got sick of me stealing their tights and I could never figure the damn things out anyway.”
― Enemies and Playmates
― Enemies and Playmates
Topics Mentioning This Author
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| Goodreads Authors...: No Justice | 1 | 5 | Dec 15, 2009 10:41AM | |
| Goodreads Authors...: Beyond Salvation | 1 | 7 | Dec 15, 2009 10:44AM | |
| Goodreads Authors...: Hit List | 1 | 8 | Dec 15, 2009 10:46AM | |
| Goodreads Authors...: Enemies and Playmates | 1 | 12 | Dec 15, 2009 10:49AM | |
| 100+ Books in 2026: Mike's personal drive for 125 | 110 | 168 | Jan 03, 2010 11:03AM | |
| Stephen White - A...: Goodreads Authors | 88 | 55 | Jul 02, 2010 11:20AM | |
| Book Nook Cafe: What I read in July 2010 | 159 | 200 | Oct 03, 2010 01:20PM | |
The Seasonal Read...:
Winter Challenge 2010-2011 Completed Tasks (do not delete any posts)
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2578 | 1116 | Feb 28, 2011 09:05PM | |
| The 104 Book Chal...: Amanda's Booklist | 116 | 58 | Dec 17, 2011 06:38AM | |
| The Next Best Boo...: February Group Reads are.... | 67 | 448 | Jan 27, 2012 09:07AM |
“Writing... is like putting a message in a bottle, and casting it into the evening tide... It is a container of yourself, bled through your fingertips, and it travels the world in your place.”
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Jennifer wrote: "Happy birthday, Darcia! "
Thank you, Jen!
Mum's The WordHi Darcia,
Thank you so much for joining friends with me on goodreads. I wondered if you had a moment if you might like to read my new exciting crime thriller? It would be a great honor.
Thanks,
Sian
Michael wrote: "Hope things are going well. I've gotten a busy schedule for the next few weeks, as baseball season began, the interest in "Three Strikes and You're Dead," has zoomed up. But to be sure, my wife's b..."Great to hear that things are going well for you! I have been *slightly* overwhelmed with life. Sorry I haven't gotten to your book. I will attempt better organizational skills so I can read it soon!
Hope things are going well. I've gotten a busy schedule for the next few weeks, as baseball season began, the interest in "Three Strikes and You're Dead," has zoomed up. But to be sure, my wife's book club assured me that you don't have to be a baseball fan to enjoy the book.I like seeing it on your "to read' list and look forward to your review.
Sincerely, Mike
Dustin Adrian wrote: "Howdy Darcia!This here Texas cowboy appreciates the friendship.
Thanx darlin'.
Dustin Adrian Rhodes"
You made me smile this morning, Dustin. Thank you for that, and for the friendship!
Andrea wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request - So far I have only read Enemies and Playmates but it was one of my most memorable 2012 reads (mainly because I tend to forget books as soon as I've read ..."I'm happy to include you as a friend, Andrea! And I'm honored you found E&P a memorable read! Like you, I also tend to forget books soon after reading them. I like to blame it on the number of books I read, rather than the black hole in my memory! Now and then I read one that sticks with me long after I've read the last page, and I'm humbled you feel that way about one of mine.
Thank you for accepting my friend request - So far I have only read Enemies and Playmates but it was one of my most memorable 2012 reads (mainly because I tend to forget books as soon as I've read them, unless prompted; E&P I can actually remember of my own accord!). I'm really looking forward to reading more of your work and seeing from your reviews what kind of books you enjoy too!
Robert wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Darcia."My pleasure, Robert!
Thanks for accepting my friend request, Darcia.
Jason wrote: "Hey Darcia, Thanks again! You are awesome. Just wanted to tell you again."
I think I just felt my ego inflate! :)
Thanks, Jason. But I am all for telling the world when I find talent and the world should know about you.
Carol wrote: "Hi Darcia!Just saw our friend 'Sue' today and she kindly lent me your book "Emenies and Playmates" and am so looking forwarding to reading it! You just blow me away with your stories and I so lo..."
Thank you so much, Carol! I hope you enjoy Enemies and Playmates - and that you get lucky in my contests soon!
Hi Darcia!Just saw our friend 'Sue' today and she kindly lent me your book "Emenies and Playmates" and am so looking forwarding to reading it! You just blow me away with your stories and I so love it when I win your books! (Haven't been lucky yet, but my fingers are crossed!) I tried for 'Into the Light" to no avail and 'The First Kill". Just wanted you to know that I'm still your most loyal fan. Have a great day. Carol
hi darcia! i prefer to think of it as a coven! much more fun that way! :)
