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Liz Crawford Trilogy #1
No Place To Rest
Liz Crawford steps off the plane, home after six years in the space program and two in a Texas prison. She expects to be met by her sister, Sara, and to share her apartment, temporarily. Instead, she discovers Sara and two of her friends have vanished. The police are slow with answers, and Liz takes up the search, following the meandering trail of her sister’s life. Along the way, she bends the law, risks her freedom and her life, and learns just what she is capable of in the most extreme circumstances.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2016
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September 14, 2017
No Place To Rest (Liz Crawford Trilogy #1) by D.L. Barnhart is a book from an author I haven't tried before and I was happy I did. It was a pretty good mystery. I loved all the fun details and 'get to know the character' stuff in the beginning. This really helped solidify the feelings and character along the story when it really went wild later. When things started going it got intense. Lots of suspense and intrigue. The end was a bit abrupt and other things left unanswered but I think the author left things that way for future books (?). I enjoyed it. I like new authors that can make me want to turn pages.
November 7, 2017
GAB I thoroughly enjoyed Liz Crawford. She is spirited, good hearted, bright and a magnet for mystery. What more can you ask for in a protagonist? Paul is sweet, and Carol is not as bad as she seems. Liz will hopefully be back with more adventures.
The insight into lush Kentucky woods was an added plus to this novel. D. L. Barnhart is an author I will follow.
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The insight into lush Kentucky woods was an added plus to this novel. D. L. Barnhart is an author I will follow.
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July 3, 2017
Slow start but great ending for segue to next book.
Slow start, a lot of detail too, in a good way but midway thru a lot started happening and I was hooked till the end. Also kudos to the author for ending where you got some satisfaction for sure, but plenty of anticipation to cause the reader to look for next installment. I've read other "series" where I hated the ending because it seemed to be mid-plot, in a way that makes you want to strangle your e-reader rather than click on the next book. This is an author that kept me turning the pages, and wanting more. Great writing!!
Slow start, a lot of detail too, in a good way but midway thru a lot started happening and I was hooked till the end. Also kudos to the author for ending where you got some satisfaction for sure, but plenty of anticipation to cause the reader to look for next installment. I've read other "series" where I hated the ending because it seemed to be mid-plot, in a way that makes you want to strangle your e-reader rather than click on the next book. This is an author that kept me turning the pages, and wanting more. Great writing!!
October 23, 2016
Yuck!
Very slow moving tale of one sister, recently released from prison, trying to find her step sister. It all boils down to silly and quite unbelievable jaunts from here and there with a man who appears shady at times yet dependable at other times. The entire story is a drag; no surprises, no twists or turns, no substantial character development...nothing, zip, zero. Don't waste your money......it never gets interesting or worth following to the end.
Very slow moving tale of one sister, recently released from prison, trying to find her step sister. It all boils down to silly and quite unbelievable jaunts from here and there with a man who appears shady at times yet dependable at other times. The entire story is a drag; no surprises, no twists or turns, no substantial character development...nothing, zip, zero. Don't waste your money......it never gets interesting or worth following to the end.
September 3, 2017
The book was okay. I think she was a little too "wonder woman". There were side stories that I don't know the reason for. I found my self just skimming the pages when the story slowed down or got repetitive. It would make a good action movie.
January 15, 2018
Very much enjoyed.
Slow at beginning but great suspenseful ending. I found her style of writing quite different from authors I am used to, but I did enjoy the book and will read her again.
Slow at beginning but great suspenseful ending. I found her style of writing quite different from authors I am used to, but I did enjoy the book and will read her again.
November 1, 2019
A real page turner. I enjoyed this book, it kept a fast pace and the main character, Liz Crawford, is likable and realistic. This is the first in a trilogy, and I'm sure the next two books will be just as good!
November 28, 2016
Page Turner
This story was fast paced and unexpected. I couldn't put it down. A great ride! I highly recommend this book.
This story was fast paced and unexpected. I couldn't put it down. A great ride! I highly recommend this book.
May 29, 2017
A thriller with a heart
Book 1 of the Liz Crawford trilogy is an engaging story featuring an intelligent heroine. What more could you ask for?
Book 1 of the Liz Crawford trilogy is an engaging story featuring an intelligent heroine. What more could you ask for?
May 30, 2017
Loved it!!
Lots of twists and turns!! Kept me engaged and interested, didn't want to put it down. I would recommend it!
Lots of twists and turns!! Kept me engaged and interested, didn't want to put it down. I would recommend it!
June 28, 2017
Good Book
Th writing seemed to be well done but the several scenarios confused my focus.
I will read the next book though.
Th writing seemed to be well done but the several scenarios confused my focus.
I will read the next book though.
July 10, 2017
Was an interesting story. It bumbled along at times. Characters were interesting. Story would slow at timess.
August 10, 2017
Okay reading
I felt like I had to push myself, at times, to keep reading. A little too wordy at times while describing situations. A bit slow moving but a pretty good storyline.
I felt like I had to push myself, at times, to keep reading. A little too wordy at times while describing situations. A bit slow moving but a pretty good storyline.
November 14, 2017
Keeps you guessing.
Loved the story about real people flaws and all. Twist and turns always a surprise around the corner. Perfect slice of an exciting life.
Loved the story about real people flaws and all. Twist and turns always a surprise around the corner. Perfect slice of an exciting life.
November 22, 2017
Good read
I like the suspense and drama.
No happy ending.
It was a book that at times I couldn’t put down.
I like the suspense and drama.
No happy ending.
It was a book that at times I couldn’t put down.
April 4, 2018
It wasn't the gripping thriller I was hoping for, but I enjoyed it, enough to read the second in the set.
May 26, 2018
Loved this from start to finish. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
October 18, 2018
Very good
Keeps you waning to read and not stop very good book I definitely recommend it to anyone who like a mystery book
Keeps you waning to read and not stop very good book I definitely recommend it to anyone who like a mystery book
March 11, 2019
Engrossing
I literally couldn’t put this book down. I kept jumping from character to character as the whodunnit. Great story! Though I kept hoping Sara would be found alive...
I literally couldn’t put this book down. I kept jumping from character to character as the whodunnit. Great story! Though I kept hoping Sara would be found alive...
March 14, 2017
Great from beginning to end.
October 10, 2016
Great mystery
Wanted to keep reading all day and night. Read when eating, in the rest room and just had to see what would happen. Great read.
Wanted to keep reading all day and night. Read when eating, in the rest room and just had to see what would happen. Great read.
October 5, 2016
Wonderful story of sisterly love
Wonderful story of sisterly love. She went to prison for her sister lost her job spent two years in jail when she came out she found her sister. Read on for more
Wonderful story of sisterly love. She went to prison for her sister lost her job spent two years in jail when she came out she found her sister. Read on for more
March 5, 2017
This wasn't a bad story. Liz Crawford returns home to discover her sister, Sara, missing. She searches for her with the help of her sister's friend, Paul. The tension is slow to build, but gets better toward the end. The story is meant to tug at your heartstrings for the wrongs done to Liz, and the sacrifices she made for Sara. I had a hard time getting emotionally involved with the characters, though. But plenty of others have enjoyed it, so I'd say it's worth taking a look.
I received a copy of this book through the Kindle Scout program.
I received a copy of this book through the Kindle Scout program.
September 29, 2016
Poor choice.
Very interesting start but with too few details about the main character s personal support and career lost due to her sister. Became very tedious and boring and the ending was terrible.
Very interesting start but with too few details about the main character s personal support and career lost due to her sister. Became very tedious and boring and the ending was terrible.
September 29, 2016
No place to rest
The only part that was not so so easy yo guess was the ending ...... The beginning had such a build up of guesses the ending was a total surprise
The only part that was not so so easy yo guess was the ending ...... The beginning had such a build up of guesses the ending was a total surprise
August 16, 2016
When the truth is inconvenient, don't bother to use it
One of my main impressions about this book was how evasive the main characters seem. It's understandable that Liz doesn't want to explain that she spent time in prison, but that dishonesty seemed to lead to lots of half-truths and then to illegal activities.
The plot kept me interested, even though I was disappointed in some decisions that Liz made. I thought that some of the twists to the plot involving trouble at the factory provided possibilities to solve the mystery.
One of my main impressions about this book was how evasive the main characters seem. It's understandable that Liz doesn't want to explain that she spent time in prison, but that dishonesty seemed to lead to lots of half-truths and then to illegal activities.
The plot kept me interested, even though I was disappointed in some decisions that Liz made. I thought that some of the twists to the plot involving trouble at the factory provided possibilities to solve the mystery.
December 13, 2016
Good solid story
This book had been in my stack to read for awhile. I started reading with no clue what the story was about. I must have selected it due to a review I'd read as the author is new to me. So glad I had picked it because it kept me engrossed for remainder of read. The heroine is tenacious, the step mother is in need of a dope slap, and male lead is solid, dependable and worthy.
I highly recommend to those who enjoy a well-written murder mystery.
This book had been in my stack to read for awhile. I started reading with no clue what the story was about. I must have selected it due to a review I'd read as the author is new to me. So glad I had picked it because it kept me engrossed for remainder of read. The heroine is tenacious, the step mother is in need of a dope slap, and male lead is solid, dependable and worthy.
I highly recommend to those who enjoy a well-written murder mystery.
February 5, 2017
Good reading
Interesting storyline. A sister's loyalty and concern for her sibling caused her life to be ruined. By covering and trying to protect her she failed to get help.
Interesting storyline. A sister's loyalty and concern for her sibling caused her life to be ruined. By covering and trying to protect her she failed to get help.
December 28, 2016
Great read..
Nothing better than a book that keeps you guessing until the last minute. Characters seem real and flawed, and believable. The raw need of Liz to find her sister Sara, including the risks she takes , feels true. Good book. Left me wishing for more, which is always the "tell" of a story worth reading.
Nothing better than a book that keeps you guessing until the last minute. Characters seem real and flawed, and believable. The raw need of Liz to find her sister Sara, including the risks she takes , feels true. Good book. Left me wishing for more, which is always the "tell" of a story worth reading.
January 30, 2017
A thriller within a thriller!
I read this story and there were times when I forgot to breathe ! I almost yelled out loud to the victims : no, no, don't go there! There were moments of emotion, fear and "ah ha's that kept you just glued to the plot! If you want to escape the hum drum, this thriller can hold you all the way to the end.
I read this story and there were times when I forgot to breathe ! I almost yelled out loud to the victims : no, no, don't go there! There were moments of emotion, fear and "ah ha's that kept you just glued to the plot! If you want to escape the hum drum, this thriller can hold you all the way to the end.
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