Secrets at Crescent Point

Noble Island Mystery #2

by Raquel Byrnes

Leaving Noble Island amid scandal and accusation, Raven vows never to return, but when her sister's fiance goes missing, Raven has no choice. Shunned by the island, if she is to unravel the mystery of Niklos's disappearance, she must rely on the only man she's ever loved, Siyah Cavaler. Siyah was devastated when Raven left Noble Island, but as the clan's heir apparent, he has a responsibility to keep the families from falling into ruin and crime. To preserve the island's future, he agrees to a bride from a rival family, but Raven's return stirs his heart and jeopardizes his position in the council. Giving in to his love for Raven would mean turning his back on all he's ever known. When Raven's investigation uncovers a grisly discovery, a darkness is unleashed that threatens them both. Bizarre accidents, unexplained deaths, and strange apparitions shroud the island. Raven and Siyah struggle to save the families and their love as they race to stop another death and unveil the "Secrets at Crescent Point."

334 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 22, 2014

About the author

Raquel was a military brat who grew up on Marine bases throughout the United States. An avid stargazer, she often travels into the desert near her home to view the meteor showers or throws launch parties for major NASA events.

When she's not writing she can be seen geeking out over sci-fi movies, reading anything she can get her hands on, and having arguments about the television series Firefly in coffee shops. She lives in Southern California with her husband, six kids, and her beloved Huskies, Zena and Keanu.

Known for pulse-pounding fiction with a breathtaking pace, she continues to bring riveting characters and epic worlds to life in an exciting new technothriller series.

Twitter/Instagram: @raquelbyrnes

Reviews

[Wendy Sparkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

#2 Noble Island Mystery

I loved my return to Noble Island! I loved #1 ~ and so was delighted to be able to pick this 2nd book in the series for free during Pelican Ventures Book Group's Free ebooks for Lent promotion.

Get set for the storms rising and swirling over Noble Island...and they aren't all of the weather variety either!

A cryptic postcard from her sister sends Raven back to the one place she vowed she would never return.

However, her return seems to be causing more problems than solving them.

Where is Niklos?

Who keeps chasing her?

What are all those weird sightings and sounds all about?

Is she going mad?

And once again...is she still not enough for Siyah, or will their long lost romance be able to be rekindled?

Murders and mayhem abound on Noble Island in this gothic style, Christian contemporary suspense.

(Siyah being a Christian and owning a nightclub seemed to me to be two images that really shouldn't be together. He is a new Christian in this story, but it would have been nice if he could have come to an awareness that it wasn't a place he should be running, or had Simon mention it to him. Other than that, I loved this story.)

[Anne Evans]

In this captivating first person novel, Raven, a Romany gypsy, comes back to her home on the Noble Island fairgrounds. Five years ago, she left her first love Siyah and burned bridges with all of her family and friends to leave Noble Island. Now Raven’s sister is in grave trouble and Raven’s back to find out why. But the Romany and even her own father have turned against her for abandoning the clan. And she has to face Siyah, who is bolder, stronger, and just as capable of making her lose her heart as she remembered.
The secrets on Noble Island grow darker as murder piles on murder and even Raven’s life is endangered. Siyah may be the only one that can save her, but does he even want to after this many years?
A real page turner, I read all of this novel in one sitting. I loved the intrigue and how every time you thought you had things figured out the plot deepened. Raven is a very relatable heroine and Siyah’s tall, dark, and handsome enough to make any girl’s heart beat.

[Erin Spock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets at Crescent Point has that grainy, dark feel of an old horror movie in parts coupled with a true sense of hope and growth, a second chance for love. The immersion into Noble Island's Gypsy culture feels authentic, like a peek inside a secret society. The dynamic between Raven and her family, the understanding that a Mother's love surmounts all obstacles, is heartwarming. The dynamic between Raven and Siyah is intense. I both loved and hated them together because there was so much scaring from their past. The danger, which I won't go into, leaves you breathless and a little afraid to turn off the lights. Both Raven and Siyah's growth through their faith is emotionally satisfying and feels very real and not preachy. In fact, the whole story has an honesty to it that was touching, nothing felt contrived or forced. The ending had me gripping the book, white knuckled. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys sweet romance and suspense.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a great story! Gothic mystery and romance at its best!