Flashes: Tom

Flashes #2

by Tim O'Rourke

Risking his reputation and career, Detective Constable Tom Henson takes Charley to the scene of Kerry Underwood's death. Charley is still convinced that what she has seen in her flashes proves that Kerry's death was no accident but the work of a serial killer.

Genres: Young Adult

117 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

Tim is the author of over sixty books including the No 1 bestselling 'Kiera Hudson Series', 'Samantha Carter - Vampire Seeker Series', 'The Sydney Hart Mysteries', 'The Moon Trilogy, and 'The Mechanic' among other titles.

Tim is currently working on new Kiera Hudson books and other works.

Don't be shy; feel free to contact Tim at any of the following:

Email: Kierahudson91@aol.com

Website: www.timorourkeauthor.com

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Reviews

[A Book Vacation · Rating 5 out of 5]

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In this second part of O’Rourke’s serial, the focus shifts from Charley, the girl who can see past events through a succession of flashes, to Tom, the young police recruit intent on finding the truth in time to stop a killer. Struggling to fit in and make the higher ups believe him, Tom makes a series of rash decisions, which costs him both his credibility and his standing within the police force, and as the story unfold, readers once again find themselves wrapped up in the mystery of it all. While all evidence seems to point to a single suspect, knowing O’Rourke’s writing, it’s safe to say that all bets are off when it comes to the truth, and while it may seem like certain people are guilty, I know O’Rourke is going to drop a bombshell on readers in the third and final installment, and I can’t wait. This second portion of the serial was indeed great fun, and I’m beyond ready to find out what happens next.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what can i say. This is a great second part to the story of Flashes. This author is amazing with the way he twist and turns in his books . I was gutted when i came to the last page, as i wanted to know more. Who was really sending the messages and making calls ? Can it be from the dead or are we in for a surprise? Can not wait for the third book. I need to know who and why , but will i find out , that is the question lol .

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't you just hate it when you're that engrossed in a book that you don't see the ending coming. As this usually happens with Tim's books I should be use to it by now.

Finally people are starting to believe Charley, and even Tim's boss is almost a believer too, but unfortunately still not her dad.

It seems we're getting there as more pieces of the puzzle is slotting together, but it's nearly killing me, who is the murderer

Love love love, I can't wait for the next one to find out, June can't come quick enough!!

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhilarating to say the least... Read it Now... NO NOW!!!!

Another addictive series by Tim... I don't think I've disliked anything he has written... no scrap that.. I LOVE EVERYTHING he has written. So, I've finished part two of three... three coming out in June 2014... just when you think the killer will be discovered... DAMN IT, end of part two!

Thanks Mr Tim for keeping me wrapped up as ever in that crazy, mad head of yours!!!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

So there I am reading away and bam it ends! Again! Tom continues to meet up with charley to try and solve the train line murders, charley is beginning to see more about what's happened in her flashes. Tom ends up confiding in his boss, will he believe her and will they find the killer? Will charley and Tom finally get it on? Can't wait for the next installment.

[Kathy Brand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Awesome

Got sucked into another great Tim O'Rourke book. Thanks Tim for another great read. Now if only the next book was out.

[Jenn Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

*****5 -Brilliantly Creepy- Stars*****

It seemed to really matter to him that he found out what had happened to Kerry Underwood. Despite his cockiness, there was a part of Tom that cared or a part of him that needed to prove himself to someone. I understood all about that.

And the adventure continues....
We left off in Part One with Tom hearing Charley's screams in the distance and we pick back up right where we left off in Book Two.
Working together to solve the mystery behind Kerry Underwood's death, Tom and Charley navigate through her flashes and the facts- what they discover is more than either of them could have imagined and makes solving this mystery fast that much more important. Charley is determined to not only find the answers they are looking for, but to prove once and for all that she is not crazy. Tom is finding himself more conflicted than ever- he's drawn to Charley because of her ability to help him solve his case but he is also developing feelings for her and doesn't want her to feel like he is just using her. The biggest questions that still remain are 1) who is the man in Charley's flashes? and 2) what exactly can Tom do with the information she uncovers? how would he explain where his knowledge comes from?? and just when you think things couldn't get any creepier, Charley starts to receive text messages that will make your hair stand on end.

I didn't want my father to put doubts in my head about Tom. He did believe me. Tom had risked a lot to take me up to the scene again. He wanted to find the killer just as much as I did. He'd said we were a team.
'You're wrong about Tom. He does believe me, Dad. I just wish you did.'

once again Tim O'Rourke completely steals my attention right from the beginning and holds it in his death grip til the very last page and beyond. The twists in this story come at you from all angles and keeps you guessing the entire time. You may think you know what will happen next, but us O'Rourkians know only one thing is ever certain- guessing is pointless, the truth always has a way of sneaking up on you and biting you in the arse. Every. Single. Time. I cannot wait for the next book, once again Tim leaves me drooling for more and I am dying to see how this all ends- the possibilities are infinite.

'Tell him the truth.'
'No way.'
'Oh, okay, I see. Frightened he might think you're some kind of a Looney Tune? Well get used to it Tom. I've spent a lifetime feeling like that.'
'It's not that. If anyone in the police were to discover I'd brought you out here, I'd be in deep shit.'

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flashes: Part Two was another fast passed, heart racing addition to Charley and Tom's story. This part chilled me to the bone as we get a closer look at how demented the killer is through Charley's flashes. The man is freaking evil. All killers are, but this one doesn't 'get off' on the act of killing, but something else. He is not your average cookie cutter serial killer. He is one sick puppy!

'Please', she whispered, her voice floating around me like a chill wind. FLASH!
'You are going to die tonight,' the man said. His voice was soft, gentle, as if he were trying to sooth her.


Charley and Tom try to fit all of the jagged pieces of the puzzle together to catch the lunatic and keep him from killing again. One other, thankfully, joins their team after Charley proves her abilities are real. Charley is finally being recognized for her gift, not shunned. But I have a feeling the killer isn't going to be too thrilled that Charley is helping Tom. I'm afraid she may be his next victim.


'Every time her eyes opened, I could only see white, the pupils were rolled back into her skull. Her head snapped left and right as if she was watching something unfold, that only she could see.'


As with all of Tim's books, there is always one gasping surprise after another. I have chosen three suspects who could be the deranged killer, so far. I keep going back and forth in my mind who I think the killer is. I always go back to my original suspect, though. Tim has stooped me every single time with his other books. I hope I am right this time. Tim has a way of making me think outside of the box and to see things from a different perspective. Things that don't seem to matter, actually do. He makes me try to be like his beloved character, Kiera Hudson from his Kiera Hudson series. She sees everything in a different way than your average person. I wonder if I get some kind of metal if I get it right this time. lol We soon shall see. I can't wait to find out!


Here are two of my favorite quotes from Flashes: Part 2...

'Even if no one else believed in me, I need to believe in myself.'

'Didn't I have to believe in myself first before I could expect anyone else to?'


Beautiful words. Ones to take to heart.

[Nereid · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off I need to point out that I am not a huge fan of novellas as I get extremely frustrated with having to wait till the next one to find out what happened. Just when I get immersed in the story it is the end so I usually stick to a series as they are my favourites. Having said that I am a huge fan of Tim's and have read pretty everything he has written so that is why I am reading these books. Charley is such a great character and very different to his other series as she has the sight which is quite disturbing to literally see and feel the deaths of others. Tom is a good partner of sorts though he does have his moments where you just want to shake him but no one is perfect. I am really interested to see how this story progresses and as little titbits of information are revealed in each book, it keeps you guessing and playing amateur sleuth as to who the killer really is. I can't wait till the next one comes out.

[Em Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it! For goodness sake just read it....I beg you!
Continuing Charley and Tom's investigation into Kerrys death we are drawn deeper into the flashes and the penny finally starts to drop (for me anyway). As with all of Tims books....just when I think ive solved it, here comes the twist.......

[Louise Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, can't wait to read part 3

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome can't wait to read the next one

[Lisa fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this series gets better and better bring on the last one.