Fade to Gray

by Mandi Slack

Perhaps this house, in the middle of the city, would be just the place she needed to start over--a place to rebuild her little family . . . Following a difficult divorce, Tarrin Grace is still struggling to put the pieces of her life back together. So when her sister suggests she and her children move to Seattle, Washington, Tarrin jumps at the chance for a new beginning. Soon, however, chilling events beyond her control force Tarrin into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Unsure who to trust or where to turn for help, Tarrin must do all she can to protect herself and her children . . . before it's too late. An emotionally gripping story of intrigue, romance, and renewed hope. Fade to Gray will keep you reading long into the night.

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 29, 2016

About the author

Mandi Slack grew up in Orangeville, UT, where her father worked as a coal miner for eighteen years. In 1987 the coal mines shut down for a time and her father joined the U.S. Army. They were stationed in Hanau, Germany, and she had the opportunity to explore Europe. Mandi’s family returned to Utah in 1992, and moved to Orangeville, Utah, where she attended and completed High School. She then attended the College of Eastern Utah, where she studied Geology. Eventually Mandi changed her major and moved on to Utah State University while she completed a degree in Special Education. She then married her best friend, Charles Slack. They have three children, two dogs, and a lizard (sometimes several lizards).Their family loves to spend time together and one of their favorite things to do is rock hound. Her house is littered with rocks and minerals. Mandi loves the outdoors and she enjoys writing novels and short stories.

Reviews

[Rodney Fife · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mandi keeps you on the edge of your seat from page 1. The storyline is exciting and suspenseful. I finished it in one day.

[Mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once I started reading the Fade to gray, I didn't want to stop. The pages turned quickly as I anticipated what would happen next to Tarrin. At times I thought I had it figured out, but then I would turn the page and be completely wrong, or the author would throw new twists that kept me constantly guessing. Tarrin is a great character. She is a strong single mom struggling to start a new life for herself and her children after experiencing heartbreak in the hands of her ex-husband and hometown. Tarrin's sister comes to Colorado with her to attend college and help Tarrin start a new life. Her children see something in the woods that start a chain of events of terror for their family. Tarrin is stalked by a mad-man who won't stop until she is his next target. I enjoyed how the author worked in the point of views of different characters. It was a perfect way to keep the suspense level high.
I received a PDF copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[T.K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

There's a good, solid plot here that kept me reading, but the main character is a dim-witted damsel in distress. Her two favorite lines are a frantic: "What's happening?" and "I don't understand!" Granted, the reader gets glimpses into the mind of the serial killer that gives us an advantage in figuring things out, but tell me, if there had been a grisly murder in your backyard and now you were being stalked and threatened, wouldn't you sleep with a weapon or at least a phone nearby? Wouldn't you want those items before exploring a strange noise in the middle of the night? How about when you discovered the back door wide open? If you still wouldn't want either item, this is the book for you! :)

[Pattie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A young family relocates to the Northwest for a fresh start. Who could be in their woods behind their house. This book will keep you guessing. It is a great read. once you start you will want to finish.