Lilah

by Marjorie DeLuca, M.M. DeLuca

SOME SECRETS ARE WORTH DYING FOR

Journalist, Nick Hendricks is coasting on auto pilot with his job, his relationships and his life. But all that changes one snowy night when the beautiful and mysterious Lilah arrives in sleepy little Silver Narrows, Minnesota. Driven by her encouragement, Nick begins to investigate a string of tragic disappearances from the town’s past. Soon he realizes that dark secrets lurk beneath its cozy exterior. Secrets some of the town’s long-standing citizens want to keep buried. Nick’s investigation sets off a string of disturbing and violent events that stir up painful memories from his own past.
Nick is drawn into an affair with Lilah, but he can’t help wondering where she came from, why she's there, and how she’s connected to the unexplained disappearances of four teenagers. But he’s unprepared for the shocking discoveries he makes about the town he thought he knew, his own past and ultimately about Lilah.

283 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 14, 2015

About the author

Marjorie DeLuca spent her childhood in the ancient cathedral city of Durham in North-Eastern England. She attended the University of London, became a teacher, and then immigrated to Canada. There she also studied writing under her mentor, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Carol Shields. She writes in many genres, including historical, suspense and YA sci-fi. She also writes for screen and TV..
Also writes as M.M. DeLuca.

Reviews

[Susan Ballard (subakkabookstuff) · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡… beautiful and mysterious; when she breezes into Silver Narrows she captures Nick Hendricks's heart in an instant.

Nick, a journalist, is investigating a series of unsolved cases involving disturbing disappearances of teens when Lilah comes into town. Although he knows nothing about Lilah, where she's from, and why she has come to Silver Narrows, Nick can't help but fall for her.

Now Nick is in deep. His investigation uncovers ugly secrets this town has been hiding, and could his heart be clouding the truth about Lilah?

This is slow-burning suspense, but it has excellent, although creepy, elements that add intrigue and twists. The shadowy romance that Lilah and Nick are constantly dancing around also pushes the plot forward. Something will be nagging at you …how does Lilah play into all of this?

Thank you @mmdelucaauthor for a gifted copy.

[Bee Shoe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book as I found The Perfect Family Man a gripping read. This one not so much. The storyline was fine, and the author did a great job of relaying the love obsession the reporter had for Lilah but for me there wasn't convincing grounds for those feelings. The twists were OK, and I actually really like the wedding scene but I found it a very slow burner and it didn't really do it for me.

[Marlene Shofner-Daves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic.

I was really intrigued with this story. once I
got into this story I could not let go. superb ending.

[Ayça · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5
Was actually a wattpad book

[Janet Scarth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much. The mystery surrounding Lilah was very well done and kept the reader in suspense. Where was she from, why did she come to this town, what was she up to, were all questions I asked myself when I was reading this book. The love affair between the two main characters was magical and kept my interest throughout the book. Was she stringing him along, did she really love him, these questions kept my interest throughout the book.

I would recommend this book, a very good read.

[Kay]

As I said, I loved it! I like the characters, the mystery and the romance. It ended on a high note!