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Sara Winthrop #2

Sara's Past

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The thrilling sequel to the former Kindle Daily Deal and USA TODAY bestselling novel SARA'S GAME...

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This is no game.

Eighteen months after Sara’s terrifying encounter with a demented kidnapper, life has finally returned to normal. Almost. Her memories of the game still haunt her dreams, and every day society appears to go a little bit crazier. Terrorist attacks are on television all the time, it seems, and ordinary people — people just like her — are dying.

All she wants is to live a safe, quiet life with her children.

On a damp fall morning, however, Sara receives news that's both chilling and unthinkable, plunging her family headlong into another terrifying world of fear.

“You’re the next target.”

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2013

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Ernie Lindsey

52 books183 followers
Ernie Lindsey grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia, working on the family farm and reading, and has spent his life telling stories to anyone that will listen. He currently works as a freelance writer and is the author of five Mystery & Suspense novels and numerous short stories. When he's not writing, you can find him tackling the gigantic To Be Read list on his Kindle or the never-ending stack of books in his office.

Ernie and his family live in Oregon, along with a multi-fingered Hemingway cat named Luna.

Head over to Ernie's site where you can pick up some free Kindle books. Join him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ErnieLindseyFiction.

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Profile Image for Tannaz.
733 reviews52 followers
September 30, 2020
"+یک چیزی، تو فکر می‌کنی بعضی آدم‌ها بدجنس به دنیا میان؟
-ممکنه.
+پس کدوم یکی بد تره، یک‌نفر بدجنس به دنیا بیاد یا یک نفر بدجنس بشه چون دیگران باعثش شدند؟"
)(گذشته‌ی مخوف- ارنی لیندسی)
Profile Image for Kristy.
129 reviews2 followers
January 25, 2014
A little disappointed in this one especially since I liked the first book.
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19 reviews23 followers
June 26, 2014
Sara's Past is book 2 in the Sara Winthrop series. I really liked the first book Sara's Game but thought that perhaps number 2 wouldn't quite live up to the first book and be able to hold the same suspense and thrilling action. I was glad to be proved wrong!

Sara's Past was just as thrilling as Sara's Game and brought a whole array of new villains into play. Even characters such as Teddy Rutherford were made to be liked in this second installment! No kidnappers this time but the story was still gripping with a whole new clan of anti-gaming terrorists operating right in Sara's home town of Portland!

I will definitely be reading more from Ernie Lindsey after the Sara series.
1,010 reviews3 followers
July 15, 2021
In the second book of the trilogy, Sara's life is in danger again. Have you ever done something when you were young and stupid that came back to haunt you?
"Eighteen months after Sara's terrifying encounter with a demented kidnapper, life has finally returned to normal. Almost. Her memories of the game still haunt her dreams, and every day society appears to go a little bit crazier. Around the world, from London to Rio to Moscow, a small terrorist group known as The Clan eliminates targets one by one. Are they really connected in some way, as the media claims, or is it simply coincidence?
All Sara wants is to live a safe, quiet life with her children.
On a damp, fall morning, however, she receives chilling news from Detective Emerson Barker that's both alarming and unthinkable, plunging her weary family headlong into another desperate fight for survival." Again? synopsis copied
Profile Image for Anna Stow.
19 reviews
January 4, 2020
I had my doubts when I picked this book up. Sara's Game was amazing with the plot and twists. I thought maybe this one wouldn't live up to it. Was I wrong on every page. I devoured this book. It kept me on the edge of my sit. It turned an unlovable character into lovable one. And you keep rooting for all the good guys.
56 reviews
February 9, 2022
Finding a great book

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed reading Sara's Past. I found
myself sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see how the characters were going go get out of their predicament. This was well written and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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160 reviews11 followers
June 10, 2022
Quick and easy read, but some of the subject material just made me a little uncomfortable. The book wasn't *bad*, but there were parts that had me physically cringing (i.e., what happened to teenage Patty, her advances towards Quirk, etc.) I'll finish the series out, but I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone
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476 reviews5 followers
September 2, 2018
Absolutely thrilling! Great story

Poor Sara doesn't seem like she can catch a break. Fast paced wild plot with twists and turns that will make your head spin. Loved it can't wait to read the next one
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202 reviews1 follower
September 15, 2018
Great Read

So glad I discovered Ernie Lindsey. His writing style covers all the bases. His stories are plausible, the plot rich and fast paced. The characters are well drawn and real as life. Now on to book 3 in this series.
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63 reviews3 followers
November 15, 2018
Once again fun, fast read!

Does not disappoint. I like the characters more and more and some of the twists, turns and endings I don’t see coming. I have an idea of how Sara’s Fear will play out but let’s just read it and see!
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333 reviews8 followers
March 6, 2019
Almost put it down

There’s a part in this book where I went “heck no”! It made me want to put it down but I kept reading and am glad I did. Good story. 3rd book looks like it may wrap up some “loose” ends.
2,001 reviews24 followers
March 8, 2019
Not quite as good.

Sara's Past was not as good as book one in this trilogy. This edition so a little far fetched and had less of a psychological under tone and more of a terrorist vibe. What if lacked in psychological factors was made up in the body count.
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53 reviews
December 24, 2019
I enjoyed this book more than the first.

This story was a nice fast roller coasters ride of tension and suspense. I loved that Teddy had been working on his self and was so loyal. Great ending.
956 reviews2 followers
December 29, 2019
Not a fan

I liked the first book so much better. With this book there were so many characters with alter egos, and I just couldn’t get into the plot....but did finish & hope for better in the third book in the series.
740 reviews2 followers
March 16, 2020
Pretty good

**Audio book Review**

I enjoyed the story. I was hesitant to read it because I didn't know what more the author could add, but I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed the suspense. Kept my interest all the way. Will have to read the next book to see what happens.
2 reviews
March 7, 2025
Great Suspense Stories

These books are great! Fast paced suspense with characters that you care about. No long, drawn out chapters on background and can easily be read in one day. Look forward to finishing the series.
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421 reviews1 follower
August 14, 2018
Disappointed. I liked Book 1 but the storyline in Book 2 was unbelievable.
14 reviews
November 17, 2018
The story continues fluidly from the first part of the series. Takes a different approach than the last book which seemed more James bondy.
4 reviews
September 27, 2019
Fun to Read

Plot simple but not well developed. Leaves many issues unanswered. Read to pass time while waiting. Fun to read in spare time.
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216 reviews9 followers
November 24, 2019
Good!

It wasn't as good as the first book but still good and not boring! Every minute something was happening. I hope the third you is as good or better!
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89 reviews
December 10, 2019
Definitely not as good as the first book, but it’s not an awful book. Less thrilling, less suspense but I feel like it was a builder book for the author to ‘finish’ the story in the 3rd book.
9 reviews
January 5, 2020
Great read!

Flies by quickly, could not put it down! Love this trilogy and looking forward to reading book # 3 tonight.
12 reviews
February 14, 2020
The story continues

I have enjoyed the on going story of Sara and the crew. Looking forward to the last chapter of her story.
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19 reviews1 follower
February 29, 2020
Great

Fantastic book with a great twist. If you like thrillers, this is the book you should be reading. Several plots so you got to pay attention. I recommend this book if you like a good thriller
Profile Image for Kevin Wo.
25 reviews1 follower
February 4, 2021
I will not continue with this book series, as it failed to induce me to continue reading.
14 reviews
June 30, 2021
Lola Blck

This book is amazing 👍. The story is a good suspense and i would recommend it to my friends to read
4 reviews1 follower
July 13, 2021
I really enjoyed the first book of this series. This one, not so much. It left me with no desire to read the rest of the series.
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