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Someone Must Die
When her six-year-old nephew vanishes from a neighborhood carnival, Aubrey Lynd’s safe, snow-globe world fractures; it shatters when the FBI’s investigation raises questions about her own family that Aubrey can’t answer. Aubrey picks apart the inconsistencies to expose the first of many a ransom note―concealed from the FBI―with a terrifying and impossible ultimatum. Aubrey doesn’t know what to believe or whom to trust. The abduction is clearly personal―but why would someone play a high-stakes game with the life of a child? The more she presses for answers, the more Aubrey is convinced that her mother is hiding something. Desperate to save her young nephew, Aubrey must face harsh truths and choose between loyalty to her family and doing the right thing. And she’d better hurry, because vengeance sets its own schedule, and time is running out.
350 pages, Paperback
First published June 28, 2016
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Sharon Potts
11 books47 followersSharon Potts is the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of five psychological thrillers, including In Their Blood—winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award and recipient of a starred review in Publishers Weekly. A former CPA, corporate executive, and entrepreneur, Sharon has served as treasurer of the national board of Mystery Writers of America, as well as president of that organization’s Florida chapter. She has also co-chaired SleuthFest, a national writers’ conference. Sharon lives in Miami Beach with her husband and a spirited Australian shepherd named Gidget.
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July 19, 2018
2.5 Stars.
Thank you to #GoodreadsGiveaway for an ARC of Someone Must Die.
This is the story of Aubrey Lynd who's nephew goes missing from a Carnival. To Aubrey it is horrific and surreal - even the FBI gets involved. Where is her nephew? Questions abound about Aubrey's parents and she cannot answer them. Truth & lies.. what is real and what is not?
Someone Must Die is mystery yet unfortunately for it didn't quite work for me, I found the novel to be extremely slow and somewhat unrealistic. It was however well written and it was my first GR giveaway which was awesome!
Published on Goodreads on 7.19.18
Thank you to #GoodreadsGiveaway for an ARC of Someone Must Die.
This is the story of Aubrey Lynd who's nephew goes missing from a Carnival. To Aubrey it is horrific and surreal - even the FBI gets involved. Where is her nephew? Questions abound about Aubrey's parents and she cannot answer them. Truth & lies.. what is real and what is not?
Someone Must Die is mystery yet unfortunately for it didn't quite work for me, I found the novel to be extremely slow and somewhat unrealistic. It was however well written and it was my first GR giveaway which was awesome!
Published on Goodreads on 7.19.18
June 11, 2016
Aubrey Lynd’s 6-year-old nephew goes missing from a carnival while under the care of his grandmother, Diana (Aubrey’s mother).
When the FBI descends upon the Lynd family, there are lots of questions that Aubrey cannot answer… especially questions about her parents.
A ransom note is received by Diana … but she chooses not to share it with the FBI. The not issues an ultimatum with a deadline … only it’s not money ‘they’ want. It’s something a lot more personal.
As Aubrey digs into her parents’ background, she finds a lot of half-truths, all out lies, and many, many secrets connected to a time 45 years in the past. They were in college during the Vietnam War years. And they were both connected to a radical protester’s group.
But if they are connected, why would someone wait this long to make the family suffer? Why won’t her parents tell her about that time in history? What are they hiding? And what do they know about the kidnapping of their grandson?
Book Blurb: Desperate to save her young nephew, Aubrey must face harsh truths and choose between loyalty to her family and doing the right thing. And she’d better hurry, because vengeance sets its own schedule, and time is running out.
This book really took me back to the 60s and the Vietnam War .. before, during and after. I appreciate the author’s authenticity.
Not all the characters were likeable. Talk about a dysfunctional family! Aubrey seems to be the only one who came out sort of normal. The boy’s parents played a small part in the telling of this story, but it actually centers on Diana and her ex-husband, Larry.
I wouldn’t call this a suspense, although it is a mystery. The book was well written with very good character development.
Many thanks to the author / Thomas & Mercer / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
When the FBI descends upon the Lynd family, there are lots of questions that Aubrey cannot answer… especially questions about her parents.
A ransom note is received by Diana … but she chooses not to share it with the FBI. The not issues an ultimatum with a deadline … only it’s not money ‘they’ want. It’s something a lot more personal.
As Aubrey digs into her parents’ background, she finds a lot of half-truths, all out lies, and many, many secrets connected to a time 45 years in the past. They were in college during the Vietnam War years. And they were both connected to a radical protester’s group.
But if they are connected, why would someone wait this long to make the family suffer? Why won’t her parents tell her about that time in history? What are they hiding? And what do they know about the kidnapping of their grandson?
Book Blurb: Desperate to save her young nephew, Aubrey must face harsh truths and choose between loyalty to her family and doing the right thing. And she’d better hurry, because vengeance sets its own schedule, and time is running out.
This book really took me back to the 60s and the Vietnam War .. before, during and after. I appreciate the author’s authenticity.
Not all the characters were likeable. Talk about a dysfunctional family! Aubrey seems to be the only one who came out sort of normal. The boy’s parents played a small part in the telling of this story, but it actually centers on Diana and her ex-husband, Larry.
I wouldn’t call this a suspense, although it is a mystery. The book was well written with very good character development.
Many thanks to the author / Thomas & Mercer / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
October 2, 2016
On review catch up for some books I read over the Summer – and this one, Someone Must Die, was a one sitting read for me which speaks to its addictive quality.
I like a good mystery that has intriguing characters – this was the strength for Someone Must Die – the difficult choices facing main protagonist Aubrey and the family drama aspects were really compelling. I was especially fascinated by the historical roots of the story, the family background that has lead to the events unfolding now, Sharon Potts uses flashback really well here to keep you turning those pages.
A missing child is always an emotive subject and you are on the edge of the seat a bit hoping that all will turn out well. There are plenty of twists and turns and overall Someone Must Die was a well written, engaging crime novel that I would definitely recommend for fans of the genre.
I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.
I like a good mystery that has intriguing characters – this was the strength for Someone Must Die – the difficult choices facing main protagonist Aubrey and the family drama aspects were really compelling. I was especially fascinated by the historical roots of the story, the family background that has lead to the events unfolding now, Sharon Potts uses flashback really well here to keep you turning those pages.
A missing child is always an emotive subject and you are on the edge of the seat a bit hoping that all will turn out well. There are plenty of twists and turns and overall Someone Must Die was a well written, engaging crime novel that I would definitely recommend for fans of the genre.
I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.
January 5, 2017
I received a digital copy of this book via Netgalley for the purposes of providing a review.
Someone much die should have been exciting, but it wasn't. By the time I got to the end, there were so many layers to the story I didn't care whether or not the child in question got rescued. It wasn't boring, just not engaging.
Someone much die should have been exciting, but it wasn't. By the time I got to the end, there were so many layers to the story I didn't care whether or not the child in question got rescued. It wasn't boring, just not engaging.
December 1, 2019
Diana's six year old nephew Ethan is kidnapped while they are at a fun house,is there a connection between the kidnapping and events from Diana`s past?.
The story is told from the duel perspectives of Diana and her Daughter Aubrey as Aubrey struggles to overcome her self doubt and pick apart the secrets that her parents have been hiding for many years.Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Diana's past,although the flashbacks are not marked I didn't have any problems following the story.
I did enjoy this book,the story is full of twists and does keep you guessing.The characters are believable but some were very stubborn and frustrating at times and a couple came across as very selfish and self centred.The story flows along nicely and there are no long winded descriptions or unneeded filler pages.It would have been nice if the chapters had been headed so you knew which characters perspective you were reading but them not been headed didn't ruin my enjoyment of the book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
The story is told from the duel perspectives of Diana and her Daughter Aubrey as Aubrey struggles to overcome her self doubt and pick apart the secrets that her parents have been hiding for many years.Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Diana's past,although the flashbacks are not marked I didn't have any problems following the story.
I did enjoy this book,the story is full of twists and does keep you guessing.The characters are believable but some were very stubborn and frustrating at times and a couple came across as very selfish and self centred.The story flows along nicely and there are no long winded descriptions or unneeded filler pages.It would have been nice if the chapters had been headed so you knew which characters perspective you were reading but them not been headed didn't ruin my enjoyment of the book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
October 16, 2017
I have to say it seems that I am in the minority here as this book just did not work for me. Another story regarding the kidnapping of a child but one in which I found the story quite slow, the characters quite annoying and it all a little hard to relate to. I kept reading hoping that something would change but unfortunately it did not and I also found the ending disappointing. I do not like to give bad reviews but I have to be honest and once I found myself skimming pages I knew that this story was one that I could take or leave. Thank you to Netgalley the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
August 23, 2016
This book is my very first introduction to this author. They always say the best impressions are the first impressions. After reading this book, you can say that I am impressed. I will be looking for more books to read by this author.
Aubrey really helped solve the case. She picked up on clues that most of the others did not and kept a level head throughout the whole situation. Although, I must say that Special Agent Smolleck was no dummy. He kept cool under pressure as well. This could translate to being some what off-putting but once you got to know Agent Smolleck, you had respect for him. I really had no idea the motive behind the kidnapping until the backstory started unfolding. I was hooked every moment of the way. If you are a fan of a great mystery story then you should check this book out.
Aubrey really helped solve the case. She picked up on clues that most of the others did not and kept a level head throughout the whole situation. Although, I must say that Special Agent Smolleck was no dummy. He kept cool under pressure as well. This could translate to being some what off-putting but once you got to know Agent Smolleck, you had respect for him. I really had no idea the motive behind the kidnapping until the backstory started unfolding. I was hooked every moment of the way. If you are a fan of a great mystery story then you should check this book out.
June 25, 2016
This was a nailbiting read. Diana's grandson goes missing from a fair , the first time she's ever looked after him. When the FBI are called in, Aubrey her daughter is desperate to find him before it's too late. She is shocked to discover that appear to be secrets in her parents past. Just who could be responsible- there seem to be so many possibilities?
There are flashbacks to her parents early relationship and we are left to wonder where the clues are. It is a chilling read- you are desperate for the little boy to be found.
This is the first book by Sharon Potts I've read- and I will be keen to read more.
With many thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book to review.
There are flashbacks to her parents early relationship and we are left to wonder where the clues are. It is a chilling read- you are desperate for the little boy to be found.
This is the first book by Sharon Potts I've read- and I will be keen to read more.
With many thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book to review.
June 28, 2016
This book was a page turner. Audrey’s nephew is taken during his first visit with his grandmother who had been estranged from his mother. Now Audrey is trying to find him and secrets from her parent’s past are emerging and may be the reason for the disappearance. And will this information help Audrey find her nephew. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.
February 25, 2022
4.5 stars and a MUCH wilder ride than I expected it to be. This book has a pretty fast start that maintains a good momentum throughout (which is usually hard to do with a book of this length). — I’ll just say this… some people are driven to crazy things by right intentions gone wrong and some people are simple batshit crazy. Both play huge roles in the events that go down in this book. I would recommend it.
July 13, 2016
Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Someone Must Die, in exchange for an honest review.
After losing her 6 year old grandson Ethan in the funhouse at the local fair, Diana Lynd's worst fears are quickly realized. As she has just recently reconnected with her son Kevin, the father of Ethan, her feelings of guilt and anxiety are soothed by the arrival of her daughter Aubrey. It becomes immediately apparent, however, that they are not dealing with a normal abduction and that Ethan is a pawn in a larger game. As Aubrey frantically searches for answers, her mother's elusive behavior and inconsistent past history lead to more questions. Will Aubrey be able to help the FBI and save her nephew before it is too late?
Someone Must Die is a fast paced thriller with great characterization, but some of the plot holes are too big to ignore. It does not seem likely that the FBI would allow as much leeway to Aubrey as they did, considering the fact that she is not a trained professional. The author wanted to take the plot in a certain direction and ignored reality in an attempt to make it happen. I will admit that a big plot twist caught me looking away, resulting in a part of the story that I did not see coming. Overall, Someone Must Die was a good read and I would recommend it to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers.
After losing her 6 year old grandson Ethan in the funhouse at the local fair, Diana Lynd's worst fears are quickly realized. As she has just recently reconnected with her son Kevin, the father of Ethan, her feelings of guilt and anxiety are soothed by the arrival of her daughter Aubrey. It becomes immediately apparent, however, that they are not dealing with a normal abduction and that Ethan is a pawn in a larger game. As Aubrey frantically searches for answers, her mother's elusive behavior and inconsistent past history lead to more questions. Will Aubrey be able to help the FBI and save her nephew before it is too late?
Someone Must Die is a fast paced thriller with great characterization, but some of the plot holes are too big to ignore. It does not seem likely that the FBI would allow as much leeway to Aubrey as they did, considering the fact that she is not a trained professional. The author wanted to take the plot in a certain direction and ignored reality in an attempt to make it happen. I will admit that a big plot twist caught me looking away, resulting in a part of the story that I did not see coming. Overall, Someone Must Die was a good read and I would recommend it to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers.
June 8, 2016
This book was not one of my favorites. There were several times during this story that I found myself becoming bored as the story suddenly began to get repetitive. I get it, you are worried about Ethan, and you're parents are lying to you. I don't need this repeated several times. I also found the ending to simply drag on when there was no reason for it. The ending was wrapped nicely for me once the truth came out at last. There was no need for the addition of the extra chapters.
Aside from those few things, I found this book to be a decent read that I am sure many people will enjoy. For the most part it was an engaging read - and the mystery surrounding who took Ethan and why coupled with was the events of the past were exciting. There were times when I thought I had it figured out, only to be thoroughly surprised by the ending.
Overall, I would be willing to give this author another chance, and I do think this story will apply to a variety of people.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
Aside from those few things, I found this book to be a decent read that I am sure many people will enjoy. For the most part it was an engaging read - and the mystery surrounding who took Ethan and why coupled with was the events of the past were exciting. There were times when I thought I had it figured out, only to be thoroughly surprised by the ending.
Overall, I would be willing to give this author another chance, and I do think this story will apply to a variety of people.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
May 31, 2016
SomeOne must Die
By: Sharon Potts
Reviewed By: Jane Krabbeler
“Someone must die”, is one of the best mysteries I have read in a number of years.
Diana Lynde has been estranged from her son Kevin and his family for eight long years.
Six year old Ethan Lynde is spending his first weekend ever with his grandmother when he is kidnapped from an amusement park. Will Diana have the guts to do what it takes to save Ethan or will she Collide with her past?
As you travel back in time to the explosive anti- war era you will question everything. Who in the world has Ethan Lynde? Has Diana’s past returned to haunt her and destroy her family?
“Someone must die is a five star page turning hit that weaves a mysterious, climatic plot that you don’t want to miss! Kudos Sharon Potts you have definetly hit a grand slam home run with this
By: Sharon Potts
Reviewed By: Jane Krabbeler
“Someone must die”, is one of the best mysteries I have read in a number of years.
Diana Lynde has been estranged from her son Kevin and his family for eight long years.
Six year old Ethan Lynde is spending his first weekend ever with his grandmother when he is kidnapped from an amusement park. Will Diana have the guts to do what it takes to save Ethan or will she Collide with her past?
As you travel back in time to the explosive anti- war era you will question everything. Who in the world has Ethan Lynde? Has Diana’s past returned to haunt her and destroy her family?
“Someone must die is a five star page turning hit that weaves a mysterious, climatic plot that you don’t want to miss! Kudos Sharon Potts you have definetly hit a grand slam home run with this
August 14, 2016
Diana is out having the time of her life with her grandson from whom she was estranged for most of his youth. The most horrifying thing happens when he disappears on her watch. Her character is questioned among her family and loved ones at the tragedy that happened. Aubrey who's life is in shambles from the break-up with her boyfriend puts her studies on hold and rushes down to Florida to be with her family. As she starts putting the pieces together life-long family secrets start to unravel and the kidnapping starts to reveal some dark spots in her parents past. Will Aubrey get to the truth in time to save her nephew and prevent another tragedy?
In an Oyster Shell -This suspense-thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat turning page after page. I recommend it.
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In an Oyster Shell -This suspense-thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat turning page after page. I recommend it.
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August 29, 2016
I would like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest and open review.
What a first class read! I read it in 2 sittings.
It's the story of the abduction of 6 year old Ethan. He's at the fair with Diane, his grandmother when he disappears.
The tension is quickly built up. At times I had to remind myself to breathe as I was holding my breath wondering what was going to happen next.
There are suspects galore and I kept changing my mind about who the guilty party was.
When it was revealed I discovered that none of my guesses had been correct.
I will definitely be recommending this book and look forward to reading more by Ms Potts.
June 24, 2016
It's hard to say what one would do when the past comes back to haunt you. That's exactly what the characters had to deal with in Someone Must Die. This was a pretty good read. Full of suspense and a little bit of intrigue. The main character was a little annoying, but not so much that I could not enjoy the book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
May 20, 2017
I had such high hopes!! Unfortunately these hopes were dashed by being unrealistic... I mean an FBI agent breaking procedure countless times just because Aubrey got a little stroppy with him? Really?! Infuriating.
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review
July 10, 2016
I received this arc from Netgalley.
This was a fairly good read. It kept me guessing and held my attention throughout. Overall a pretty good read.
This was a fairly good read. It kept me guessing and held my attention throughout. Overall a pretty good read.
October 7, 2018
I always try to read only thriller\horror\ mystery books in the month of October and I remembered picking this one up a while back at a book sale and it sounded quite intriguing!
This novel was fast-paced and hooked me right from the start. We begin at a carnival where a young boy named Ethan goes missing while inside a Funhouse with his grandmother, Diana. Having not spoken to son Kevin ,Ethan’s father in 8 years she is finally allowed to begin to build a relationship with them all and this tragedy strikes!
Through the story, we follow two perspectives : one being Aubrey, who is the daughter of Diana and Ethan’s aunt, and the second perspective is from Diana. We don’t know what happened to this six year old boy, was he kidnapped, did he get lost, is this some kind of setup to get back at Diana for her wrongdoings in the past? Slowly we begin to find out. There are definitely a lot of plot twists to keep you flipping those pages!
Why this book got 3 stars instead of 5: ( contains spoilers)
I really was hoping that this book was going to be full of plot twists and keep me on the edge of my seat, which it did, BUT it revolves around the main characters’ past lives in college and their political schemes. Had I know that 1/3 of this book and the ending would have been based on a revolutionary group that called themselves “ Stormdrain” I probably would not have picked this up. I like to read thrillers, but not ones based on politics or saving the world.
Also, I wish that the author would have clarified which chapters were Aubrey and which were Diana by putting their names at the top. It’s such a simple addition that makes the reading flow so much easier, I kept thinking I was reading from one perspective and getting mixed up and had to go back and re-read in the other person’s perspective.
Additionally I find it extremely unrealistic that Gertrude changed SO dramatically that she was completely unrecognizable. So many thrillers use this “ plastic surgery” trope and it gets old.
Also, I don’t think that the malpractice suit for negligence with Ryan Cole brought anything to the story and that information could have been eliminated. The inner demons that plague Diana are frequently mentioned as well but they don’t add any depth to the story either. I understand that the character needs to look as if she is unreliable and could have had something to do with this kidnapping, but I feel that neither of these details were needed and they just added more pages to the book without any relevance.
I did love the ending when you realize that Larry was the bomber. Got me there with an element of surprise. I would definitely pick up more stories from this author, if they had a different subject matter.
This novel was fast-paced and hooked me right from the start. We begin at a carnival where a young boy named Ethan goes missing while inside a Funhouse with his grandmother, Diana. Having not spoken to son Kevin ,Ethan’s father in 8 years she is finally allowed to begin to build a relationship with them all and this tragedy strikes!
Through the story, we follow two perspectives : one being Aubrey, who is the daughter of Diana and Ethan’s aunt, and the second perspective is from Diana. We don’t know what happened to this six year old boy, was he kidnapped, did he get lost, is this some kind of setup to get back at Diana for her wrongdoings in the past? Slowly we begin to find out. There are definitely a lot of plot twists to keep you flipping those pages!
Why this book got 3 stars instead of 5: ( contains spoilers)
I really was hoping that this book was going to be full of plot twists and keep me on the edge of my seat, which it did, BUT it revolves around the main characters’ past lives in college and their political schemes. Had I know that 1/3 of this book and the ending would have been based on a revolutionary group that called themselves “ Stormdrain” I probably would not have picked this up. I like to read thrillers, but not ones based on politics or saving the world.
Also, I wish that the author would have clarified which chapters were Aubrey and which were Diana by putting their names at the top. It’s such a simple addition that makes the reading flow so much easier, I kept thinking I was reading from one perspective and getting mixed up and had to go back and re-read in the other person’s perspective.
Additionally I find it extremely unrealistic that Gertrude changed SO dramatically that she was completely unrecognizable. So many thrillers use this “ plastic surgery” trope and it gets old.
Also, I don’t think that the malpractice suit for negligence with Ryan Cole brought anything to the story and that information could have been eliminated. The inner demons that plague Diana are frequently mentioned as well but they don’t add any depth to the story either. I understand that the character needs to look as if she is unreliable and could have had something to do with this kidnapping, but I feel that neither of these details were needed and they just added more pages to the book without any relevance.
I did love the ending when you realize that Larry was the bomber. Got me there with an element of surprise. I would definitely pick up more stories from this author, if they had a different subject matter.
August 24, 2024
Loved it!
I have to say this book by Sharon Potts took me by surprise and I loved it. First time reading from this author and I wasn't left disappointed but rather the opposite. I can't wait to read more of her books. I loved how the book grabs your attention from the first chapter. I was hooked up until the end.
I loved the different aspects of the story, especially the switch between characters. Characters who were both intriguing and made you care and what to root for them. The book is filled with deep secrets, hurt and betrayals, hidden agendas, murder, and kidnaping. If you are a fan of these things then you should certainly read this book. You will love and enjoy it and be kept at the edge of your seat.
Diana and Aubrey are our main point of views, mother and daughter and the story is told through their eyes. Both of them work together as well as separately in order to locate and save a member of their family. I love how much mother and daughter love one another and those around them. They are very protective of their love ones. Both of them race against time to bring a member of their family home.
I have to say this book by Sharon Potts took me by surprise and I loved it. First time reading from this author and I wasn't left disappointed but rather the opposite. I can't wait to read more of her books. I loved how the book grabs your attention from the first chapter. I was hooked up until the end.
I loved the different aspects of the story, especially the switch between characters. Characters who were both intriguing and made you care and what to root for them. The book is filled with deep secrets, hurt and betrayals, hidden agendas, murder, and kidnaping. If you are a fan of these things then you should certainly read this book. You will love and enjoy it and be kept at the edge of your seat.
Diana and Aubrey are our main point of views, mother and daughter and the story is told through their eyes. Both of them work together as well as separately in order to locate and save a member of their family. I love how much mother and daughter love one another and those around them. They are very protective of their love ones. Both of them race against time to bring a member of their family home.
August 3, 2017
Sharon Potts is as very good writer, but not a suspenseful read. The throwback to the 60s seemed authentic enough. People aren't who you might think they are. I don't quite understand why she threw in the lawsuit against Diana by the parents of the child that died, because this woman and her family were dysfunctional enough, and there were enough problems to break up her marriage, which seemed shaky from the onset, looking back. These people were dysfunctional enough that it made me wonder why they stayed together as long as they did. I thought the end was kinda awkward. I'm planning on buying another of her books.
October 17, 2017
Im really surprsed i finished this novel. Its generally not what i read and it was pretty slow moving. But once it did, it took off like a locomotive. It grabbed my attention and didnt let go until i closed the novel. A terrible secret is terring apart audrey's family, and after 8 years, mother and son finally repair their estranged relationship so she can meet her grandson for the first time, only to have him taken on their second day together.
Now there on a time sensitive mission to get her grandson back, and keep people alive in the process, definitely a page turner!
Now there on a time sensitive mission to get her grandson back, and keep people alive in the process, definitely a page turner!
March 11, 2017
Good read. A mother is estranged from her son and is finally reconciled when her grandson turns 5. Her son allows to her to take him for a night. She takes him to a carnival and he vanishes outside the fun house. Detectives and FBI are called in. Her daughter comes home and starts researching things her self. The situation goes a lot deeper than anyone imagines. As far back as her mother and father's college years, in the late 60's.
May 15, 2024
I give this a 4.5 rating this definitely grabbed my attention and really just kept me wondering what happened and how song we were gonna get to the bottom on things! I just feel towards the end it took entirely too long to wrap things up and I didn’t enjoy the Aubrey & the FBI agents rapport she was basically doing his job for him, his character seemed useless to me since Aubrey puts it all together and LITERALLY saves the day!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2017
Completely thrilling
It started out slowly, and frankly I was going to quit reading. Then all of a sudden, the story got so interesting, and it was so hard to put it down. The characters that appear are so realistic, that one can relate to some of the characters. The end is a little anti-climactic, but there are no loose ends. I would recommend this book to anyone.
It started out slowly, and frankly I was going to quit reading. Then all of a sudden, the story got so interesting, and it was so hard to put it down. The characters that appear are so realistic, that one can relate to some of the characters. The end is a little anti-climactic, but there are no loose ends. I would recommend this book to anyone.
January 24, 2018
Not quite what I expected; not one of my favorites. I did not connect with any of the characters, perhaps it was the style of writing, it just did not work for me. I was disappointed but as a dedicated reader, I wrestled through until the end. Since there were so many mixed reviews, I was curious as to where I would land on the graph. Well...now I know. Moving on to my next adventure.
February 16, 2021
It was cool. When it went to the past and then the future it was interesting. I didn't know who the bad person was for sure until 3/4 if the book was done. All in all it was good just not amazing. The ending could have ended about 5 chapters before and I feel it would have been a better book. I get it 3*s.
July 28, 2017
A tale that slowly unfolds to an unexpected climax. There are many possible suspects and motives, some of which are hard to eliminate. some of which don't even appear until later in the book and some that pop out of the blue. It is a well crafted tale.
March 9, 2019
Good read!
I enjoyed this book. It took a bit for me to get into it but once that happened, the pace really took off. The story lines are a little disjointed but come together in a very surprising conclusion.
Happy reading!
I enjoyed this book. It took a bit for me to get into it but once that happened, the pace really took off. The story lines are a little disjointed but come together in a very surprising conclusion.
Happy reading!
November 1, 2022
Please hurry
The book started off great as you continue to read you begin to feel like you're in a race that won't end. The book took too long and I don't mean to many pages I mean it dragged on and on when it could have ended sooner.
The book started off great as you continue to read you begin to feel like you're in a race that won't end. The book took too long and I don't mean to many pages I mean it dragged on and on when it could have ended sooner.
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