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Dying Thoughts #3
Dying Thoughts - Third Wish
Join Tara and Kaolin in the third book in the Dying Thoughts Series.
It’s finally summer and all Tara Leverton plans to do is spend the time sunbathing, hanging out with Kaolin and doing as little as possible. Her gift has kept her busy and now is the chance for some serious down time before her final year at school.
Her dad on the other hand has other ideas about how Tara should spend her summer. He’s desperate for her to realise that life in the real world isn’t all solving crimes and hanging out with friends. She’s about to discover that their definitions are complete opposites when her dad gets her a summer job at a local charity.
When a scary pattern emerges with the charity’s clients, Tara is thrown into the middle of a new case. Who is killing their clients? And can Tara find out before they come for her?
It’s finally summer and all Tara Leverton plans to do is spend the time sunbathing, hanging out with Kaolin and doing as little as possible. Her gift has kept her busy and now is the chance for some serious down time before her final year at school.
Her dad on the other hand has other ideas about how Tara should spend her summer. He’s desperate for her to realise that life in the real world isn’t all solving crimes and hanging out with friends. She’s about to discover that their definitions are complete opposites when her dad gets her a summer job at a local charity.
When a scary pattern emerges with the charity’s clients, Tara is thrown into the middle of a new case. Who is killing their clients? And can Tara find out before they come for her?
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Joey Paul
27 books588 followersJoey Paul is a multi-award-winning indie author, exploring the young adult genre. She has released twenty-three books in total so far, with one more due out in 2025. Her current works include the "Dying Thoughts" series, which is eight books, the "Lights Out" trilogy, the "Cramping Chronicles" series, the “Invisible” quartet, as well as several standalone novels. She writes across genres, with crime, mystery, paranormal, dystopian and urban fantasy being her usual genres. She is writing her next two books at the moment, having recently finished her last two.
Joey is disabled and a graduate from The Open University with a BA (Hons) in Health & Social Care. When not reading medical textbooks, she enjoys reading crime novels, medical dramas and young adult novels. When she's out and about, she likes doing weekly wheelchair walks occasionally challenging herself for charity. And when she's not doing THAT, she's sleeping! She's 43 and has been writing since she was retired from her job on medical grounds at the age of 19. She plans to write for as long as she has ideas or until someone tells her to stop!
Joey is disabled and a graduate from The Open University with a BA (Hons) in Health & Social Care. When not reading medical textbooks, she enjoys reading crime novels, medical dramas and young adult novels. When she's out and about, she likes doing weekly wheelchair walks occasionally challenging herself for charity. And when she's not doing THAT, she's sleeping! She's 43 and has been writing since she was retired from her job on medical grounds at the age of 19. She plans to write for as long as she has ideas or until someone tells her to stop!
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October 6, 2017
Since the first day of the new term Tara has eagerly awaited the end of year summer holidays. Six weeks of bliss, minimal study, and free time. She can barely wait for that final bell to ring, her mind was filled with visions of duvet mornings and joy. But her father had other plans. He decided, since next year is Tara's last year in high school, and she has no desire to go to college, she needed experience, she needed a summer job. Her days of comfort are quickly replaced with police work, her new job, and coursework. After all, working full time for a charity means she can't afford to slack off, otherwise she'll never get the work done for school, and despite not caring about her grades there are some boundaries she won't push with her father. The thing is this new job is with a charity that helps disabled and seriously ill children with conditions that affect their quality of life. By her second day she knows something is not quite as it seems, and if her latest vision is anything to go by, her instincts are right on the money.
This is another enjoyable edition to the series. Joey Paul gives the reader yet another thrilling adventure as Tara is dragged through her life with a gift that can feel more like a curse. From the first book as a reader you see growth, some of it reluctant on Tara's part, and great development. Joey Paul certain has a talent for this genre. Her writing style is immersive, to the point where I start reading and, what seems like moments later, I glance at the clock and realise a few hours have passed. I look forward to reading the next book in the near future.
This is another enjoyable edition to the series. Joey Paul gives the reader yet another thrilling adventure as Tara is dragged through her life with a gift that can feel more like a curse. From the first book as a reader you see growth, some of it reluctant on Tara's part, and great development. Joey Paul certain has a talent for this genre. Her writing style is immersive, to the point where I start reading and, what seems like moments later, I glance at the clock and realise a few hours have passed. I look forward to reading the next book in the near future.
April 3, 2017
Dying Thoughts: Third Wish by Joey Paul, is a Young Adult, crime solver thriller. Although, probably not my first genre of choice, I fund this book an interesting and satisfying read. Reading it, it became apparent that this story is just one of a series of tales, involving the two, young heroes, Tara and Kaolin.
Tara is a typical fifteen-year-old, who hates school, where she is mercilessly bullied for something she didn't even do. When the summer holidays rolls around, she looks forward to six weeks of sleeping in and having fun with her best friend. Dad has other ideas, though and determined to teach Tara some responsibility, he has secured her an unpaid, summer job with a "Make A Wish" style charity for terminally ill people.
Tara is none too pleased with this turn of events and makes sure her Dad is left in little doubt of her annoyance. With little choice, but to follow through, the fun starts.
You see, Tara has a gift, inherited from her murdered Mother. If Tara touches something owned by a dead person, she gets to see the last few moments of that person's life, horrific that that might be.
Tara secretly helps the local police inspector, solve crimes, with her special gift, but what does Tara discover when she begins working for the Charity?
This book is well written, with the characters, especially Tara, well developed. I found myself, as a parent, shaking my head, along with Tara's Dad at her rebellious nature and attitude at times. Always the sign of a good writer. The story was perhaps a little simplistic and predictable, at times, but nonetheless, for a Y/A audience, I'm sure it would be a damn, good, read.
I enjoyed the read and I can't say fairer than that. A good, well-told story and a solid four-star review, from me.
Tara is a typical fifteen-year-old, who hates school, where she is mercilessly bullied for something she didn't even do. When the summer holidays rolls around, she looks forward to six weeks of sleeping in and having fun with her best friend. Dad has other ideas, though and determined to teach Tara some responsibility, he has secured her an unpaid, summer job with a "Make A Wish" style charity for terminally ill people.
Tara is none too pleased with this turn of events and makes sure her Dad is left in little doubt of her annoyance. With little choice, but to follow through, the fun starts.
You see, Tara has a gift, inherited from her murdered Mother. If Tara touches something owned by a dead person, she gets to see the last few moments of that person's life, horrific that that might be.
Tara secretly helps the local police inspector, solve crimes, with her special gift, but what does Tara discover when she begins working for the Charity?
This book is well written, with the characters, especially Tara, well developed. I found myself, as a parent, shaking my head, along with Tara's Dad at her rebellious nature and attitude at times. Always the sign of a good writer. The story was perhaps a little simplistic and predictable, at times, but nonetheless, for a Y/A audience, I'm sure it would be a damn, good, read.
I enjoyed the read and I can't say fairer than that. A good, well-told story and a solid four-star review, from me.
October 11, 2015
Tara Leverton is a likeable 15-year-old who has had visions of people on their death beds since she was six. With her psychic ability, she works for the police to help solve disturbing and violent crimes often involving the most vulnerable. Tara has no interest in going to uni after her final year of school and wants to continue her psychic work. Tara’s dad has other ideas. He’s lined up holiday work for her during the summer break at Sunflower Wishes, a charity for terminally ill children—although Tara would rather spend her holidays with her best friend, Kaolin or sleeping in. At first the job seems to be a dull filing position, but it soon escalates into an opportunity for Tara to expand her psychic experience in a series of ugly but related crimes.
Joey Paul’s writing style is immediate, lively and very enjoyable. She makes you believe and love her character, Tara who acts and speaks like a witty 15 year-old with everyday concerns about study, work and life. I especially liked the fact she wasn’t perfect. She’s a feisty teenager with a mind of her own.
‘Dying Thoughts - Third Wish’ is an engrossing and entertaining murder mystery for teenage readers that is sure to appeal to a wider audience.
Joey Paul’s writing style is immediate, lively and very enjoyable. She makes you believe and love her character, Tara who acts and speaks like a witty 15 year-old with everyday concerns about study, work and life. I especially liked the fact she wasn’t perfect. She’s a feisty teenager with a mind of her own.
‘Dying Thoughts - Third Wish’ is an engrossing and entertaining murder mystery for teenage readers that is sure to appeal to a wider audience.
January 20, 2016
Another great book in the series by the talented Joey Paul! Third book was even more suspenseful and fast-paced than the first two, with the protagonist Tara facing real dangers at the place she never suspected to have problems with in the first place – the charity foundation. However, the job that her father forced her into during her summer break seems to have not such noble goals behind its innocent façade. Terminally ill patients die at the mysterious circumstances prior to the big charity events, and right after big sums of donations to the charity follow… Despite her father’s and the police inspector Mike Clifford’s protests, Tara continues her own investigation, and soon she realizes that who she trusts matters the most.
I loved the element of mystery that the author managed to keep throughout the whole story to reveal the murderer only at the last few pages, and an incredibly suspenseful finale! Brilliant work, as always!
I loved the element of mystery that the author managed to keep throughout the whole story to reveal the murderer only at the last few pages, and an incredibly suspenseful finale! Brilliant work, as always!
December 7, 2018
3.5/5*
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Third Wish was, like the other two previous books, a nice and funny read. However, in this third book, Tara irritated me a lot, constantly making wrong decisions (and clearly idiots) even after everyone warned her of the danger of her decisions.
So, and even tho I enjoyed this third book, and want to read the fourth, I did not find it as good as the previous one. However, I believe the next one will please me more! Good readings.
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Third Wish was, like the other two previous books, a nice and funny read. However, in this third book, Tara irritated me a lot, constantly making wrong decisions (and clearly idiots) even after everyone warned her of the danger of her decisions.
So, and even tho I enjoyed this third book, and want to read the fourth, I did not find it as good as the previous one. However, I believe the next one will please me more! Good readings.
April 11, 2019
I think this is my favourite in the series so far! A summer job as a teen is a bummer. It's even worse for Tara. It is at a home for the terminal ill and she can see how people die in visions. These patients aren't all dying of their diseases, though. Murder is on someone's agenda - the family donations after deaths the reward.
I'm still going through the whole series!
I'm still going through the whole series!
March 14, 2017
This was a refreshing read from a young writer.
Tara, a fifteen-year-old girl had a rare gift which she used to assist the police.
She enjoyed doing that job part time.
She had no plans to attend college or university.
Her Dad, therefore, felt that she should get real work experience during the summer vacation.
She hated the idea of working free for a Charity but agreed to take the job to satisfy her Dad.
Because of the nature of the job, and her psychic gift, she ended up doing more police work there.
This book is meant for young adults but I enjoyed it very much.
Tara, a fifteen-year-old girl had a rare gift which she used to assist the police.
She enjoyed doing that job part time.
She had no plans to attend college or university.
Her Dad, therefore, felt that she should get real work experience during the summer vacation.
She hated the idea of working free for a Charity but agreed to take the job to satisfy her Dad.
Because of the nature of the job, and her psychic gift, she ended up doing more police work there.
This book is meant for young adults but I enjoyed it very much.
June 3, 2021
4 STAR review from Readers’ Favorite
Reviewed By Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers’ Favorite
Dying Thoughts: Third Wish is the third installment of the Dying Thoughts series by Joey Paul. Tara, the psychic daughter of the famous singer, Colin Leverton, wants to spend her six weeks of the summer holiday lounging around and sleeping. However, her father arranges a non-paying summer job at a charity that will occupy all her weekdays. Once she settles down with all her paperwork, there is yet another problem. Whenever she comes across mementos of the deceased clients, they trigger her psychic visions. Watching someone’s dying moments is never fun, but Tara realizes a black-clad figure appears in all the visions to give the clients a killer shot. Who is killing the charity’s clients? Can Tara solve the mystery without endangering herself?
Having read the first book of the series, I could catch up with the storyline quickly. Although Joey Paul has included the necessary background information, I would still suggest readers go for the first two books before picking up Dying Thoughts: Third Wish. Here, Paul adopts a writing style slightly resembling a journal. Tara keeps grumbling and whining about her busy schedule and lack of sleep in a way that only a disgruntled teen can manage. While her sleuth-like instincts zero in on possible foul play astutely, her impulsiveness and trustworthy nature get her into some tight spots. With the help of her best friend, Kaolin, and her boss, Inspector Mike Clifford, she uncovers a deadly secret. As her investigation reveals sinister schemes, readers will wait with bated breath to find out the truth.
Reviewed By Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers’ Favorite
Dying Thoughts: Third Wish is the third installment of the Dying Thoughts series by Joey Paul. Tara, the psychic daughter of the famous singer, Colin Leverton, wants to spend her six weeks of the summer holiday lounging around and sleeping. However, her father arranges a non-paying summer job at a charity that will occupy all her weekdays. Once she settles down with all her paperwork, there is yet another problem. Whenever she comes across mementos of the deceased clients, they trigger her psychic visions. Watching someone’s dying moments is never fun, but Tara realizes a black-clad figure appears in all the visions to give the clients a killer shot. Who is killing the charity’s clients? Can Tara solve the mystery without endangering herself?
Having read the first book of the series, I could catch up with the storyline quickly. Although Joey Paul has included the necessary background information, I would still suggest readers go for the first two books before picking up Dying Thoughts: Third Wish. Here, Paul adopts a writing style slightly resembling a journal. Tara keeps grumbling and whining about her busy schedule and lack of sleep in a way that only a disgruntled teen can manage. While her sleuth-like instincts zero in on possible foul play astutely, her impulsiveness and trustworthy nature get her into some tight spots. With the help of her best friend, Kaolin, and her boss, Inspector Mike Clifford, she uncovers a deadly secret. As her investigation reveals sinister schemes, readers will wait with bated breath to find out the truth.
March 2, 2014
Dying Thoughts-Third Wish opened up and grabbed my attention. In that instant, I was hooked. This character, Tara has a lot of spark. I love strong female leads and can really relate to misunderstood outcasts. One of my favorite themes. Without a doubt. The storyline was so convincing that I became emotionally involved in the outcome. I was crossing my fingers for a good resolve.
This story is written with much life that I actually gasped out loud while reading some of the scenes. I was touched and compelled by this witty tale. I mean, it gave me goose bumps because there were moments that were so realistic, dramatic, moving, and heart wrenching. The suspense was killing me as I kept trying to read faster so I could uncover the truth to the mystery. Well done. I devoured this compelling story in no time and loved every minute of it. Dying thoughts - Third Wish is a great read for anyone at any age. Would highly recommend!
This story is written with much life that I actually gasped out loud while reading some of the scenes. I was touched and compelled by this witty tale. I mean, it gave me goose bumps because there were moments that were so realistic, dramatic, moving, and heart wrenching. The suspense was killing me as I kept trying to read faster so I could uncover the truth to the mystery. Well done. I devoured this compelling story in no time and loved every minute of it. Dying thoughts - Third Wish is a great read for anyone at any age. Would highly recommend!
December 13, 2015
Especially recommend to young readers.
Paul writes with great charm and really gets inside the head of a young teenager. It was refreshing to have a realistic teenager, stroppy at times negotiating her life and relationships. Here we have a feisty, always opinionated and sometimes lazy girl with more in her head than thoughts of boys. This girl has a special gift and concerns of murder on her mind.
Engaging writing that builds suspense and easy to relate to characters. Having read book 3 (which works perfectly as a stand alone) I intend reading the first two in the series and will look out for future books in the series.
Well produced and enjoyable.
Paul writes with great charm and really gets inside the head of a young teenager. It was refreshing to have a realistic teenager, stroppy at times negotiating her life and relationships. Here we have a feisty, always opinionated and sometimes lazy girl with more in her head than thoughts of boys. This girl has a special gift and concerns of murder on her mind.
Engaging writing that builds suspense and easy to relate to characters. Having read book 3 (which works perfectly as a stand alone) I intend reading the first two in the series and will look out for future books in the series.
Well produced and enjoyable.
January 3, 2016
What a delightful book about a 15 year young psychic. Tara is a great character, not just because of her gift, but because she is multi-dimensional. She is feisty and resourceful but still a dutiful daughter of sorts.
I'm a sucker for stories about mediums and psychics and this is a great one, as Tara helps the police to solve crimes. I've read a few of Paul's books and they all have a great feel to it. I hope to see more of Tara and this series. Loved it.
I'm a sucker for stories about mediums and psychics and this is a great one, as Tara helps the police to solve crimes. I've read a few of Paul's books and they all have a great feel to it. I hope to see more of Tara and this series. Loved it.
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