Erin Solomon Mysteries, Books 1 - 5

Erin Solomon Pentalogy #1-5

by Jen Blood

The bestselling, "thoroughly addictive" 5-book Erin Solomon mystery serial, available for a limited time in a single volume for more than 50% off the individual purchase price! Investigative reporter Erin Solomon travels to Maine to look into an alleged cult suicide with a haunting connection to her own past. Each book delves more deeply into the tragedy, inextricably drawing Erin and her fellow investigators into some of the darkest chapters in American history. With wit, sharp writing, an epic love story, and a mystery that will keep you guessing till the very end, the series is sure to appeal to fans of Dennis Lehane, JD Robb, John Connolly, and Iris Johansen.

1590 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2015

About the author

Jen Blood is a professional editor and publishing consultant, and author of the bestselling Erin Solomon Mysteries. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Popular Fiction, with writing influences ranging from Emily Bronte to Dennis Lehane, and any number of genres and authors in between. Her work has earned accolades and awards including the AIA Seal of Quality and the B.R.A.G. Medallion for ALL THE BLUE-EYED ANGELS, and honorable mention for Best in Fiction from the New England Book Festival for her second novel, SINS OF THE FATHER. All four of her novels have reached the Amazon Bestseller list in Mystery, Suspense, and Women Sleuths.

Born and raised among the smaller fishing villages of midcoast Maine, Jen's writing is rich with the details and tone of that isolated, occasionally harsh landscape. Today, after spending several years traveling the country, Jen is once again living in midcoast Maine, busily working on the next installment in the Erin Solomon series.

Reviews

[Laurie Munro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first in this series as a free e-book, and was intrigued enough to buy the rest. The mystery /intrigue was well-plotted, paced and character development was well-done. The romance between Diggs and Erin was a side-story that I also enjoyed. (But this is NOT romance) I gave the series 4 stars because I felt the end came rather quickly, but then again I can't think of how else it would have gone. There were a few elements where I was like "whaaaat?" (Like the part with Nate and Laurie?? Should have been edited out, IMO). AND- I find e-books in general littered with annoying typos or grammatical errors. While this was not "littered", the author mis-used "wrung" and "rung" several times. All in all, a really enjoyable series & storyline. Well worth $10, anyway!

[Allan Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seat of your pants till the end

Very entertaining and well written. A little
Outside believable at times but a good ending.
A few loose endings giving the possibility for a book 6 to the series...

[pat goode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good ,

I really enjoyed this series ,full of suspense ,I dont now how the author managed to keep it going so long ,loved it !

[Lois Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

OK. Couldn't put any of the 5 books down til I finished them. The books are full of action and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Love all Jen Blood stories.

[Cindy Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erin Solomon irritated me to no end, but the story was engaging and kept me reading 'til I finished all the books.

[Alex Benkast · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled upon Jen Blood when I was looking for an editor. I remember I was bedridden at the time and in desperate need of something to distract me from the pain. This series really did the trick. It sucked me in right from the start. I had never read anything like it and since then I've kept thinking that I wish I could relive the thrill I got from reading this series. It's intense, and creepy, but it also has one of my all-time favorite romances. I'm really excited about her new K-9 Search and Rescue series, which is a spin-off from the Erin Solomon Mysteries.

[Susan Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin Solomon Mysteries, book's 1_5

Jen is very good at describing instances that make you want to continue reading. Keeping all the characters straight with reading 5 books is quite a challenge. She would refresh the situations by remembering the past. Very good read.

[Sherron L Pace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists and turns and killing

This is exciting set of books. Set together or as stand alone books. I recommend reading this series, it's well worth the effort.
Exciting stuff

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of mind-numbing terror!

This series is dark, twisted and ten times more terrifying than your worst nightmare but it is also strangely addictive!
It is a series and the final twist is not revealed and full plot unravelled until book five, so if you like standalone books, each with their own plot or puzzle that is solved by the end of that book, then this is not for you. But if you like fast action, high drama, lots of crime and heart racing terror, then you will love this and if you are not sure, you don't have to commit to the whole boxset - book one 'All the blue-eyed angels' is a free download so you can start the series with no risk or cost and then make your decision.
Whilst Erin and Diggs are the main characters of the series there are a number of support characters that take this journey with them and all the characters are fantastically written, they are strong in personality, full of irritating traits, psychologically scarred and.....totally amazing!

[Julie Bye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the first of these books unaware I was starting a series. After finishing the first book I had to buy the series. The author leaves the first book on a cliffhanger and if you want to find out whodunit you have to keep reading. But you won't be disappointed. The author knows how to build suspense and other than the heroine making ridiculous decisions that constantly put everyone's life in danger (and she's supposed to be smart) it had relatively few frustrations. These books have sharp, snappy dialogue, a non soppy romance and mysteries to solve. There are clear good guys and bad guys and some you're never quite sure whether to love or hate. If you like books that take you along for the ride these are worth the effort.

[Cheryl Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed the series...actually devoured each word! I love that Jen Blood writes about Maine and an area that I have visited many times as a child and young adult. Many Québecois go to Maine since we are only a 5 to 6 hour drive to be by the ocean. It feels like home there.

It is one thing that I loved about Stephen King as well and he used many French names in his characters. Jen seems to write like she knows every inch of that little town near Portland. I could relate to the hot humid summers and cold frigid winters.

You cannot help but fall in love with the characters in this series and have mixed feelings about some of the villains too! I highly recommend this series and reading the Prequel first, Midnight Lullaby.

[T C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solomon Series Must Read!

I have picked up individually over several years, but had 1 missing. So when I saw the set, had to get it. Started at the first book and never stopped until the ending book. It was just as good as I remembered and one book better. Jen Blood absolutely knows how to wind in and out of a story and keep you reading. Erin and Diggs are constantly in the middle of something deep and dark in their respective pasts. I very seldom read books more than once, but these books will definitely be read again sometime in the future. And very well edited, which is a must for me.

[Kerryn Forsyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series immensely and didn't want it to finish. The storyline was intriguing with twists and turns all the way through. Well written and fast paced with a wonderful blend of humour, thrills, mystery and suspense. The characters were varied, interesting and likeable (well the good guys were) even though Erin, the main character, was often very frustrating by making stupid decisions that endangered her and everyone involved. Thoroughly recommended reading.

[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome books!

I really enjoyed this series. The characters are great and the story just fantastic. I wish it went on and on.

[Crina-Ludmila · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read

[Meg Warnock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome.

Awesome. Just an awesome series. Couldn't put it down. The minimum 20 words is stupid. I've said enough. Go read it!

[Amber Turner gawel]

Loved this series.

[Bernadette Mcgoldrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended

I can't recommend this series of books highly enough. I read the first one a while ago and enjoyed it so much I re-read it when I bought the series of five.

[Christine Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series especially its twists and turns. It was light, easy reading.