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Until Now
She never worried like this.
He hadn't heard from her in over a decade.
And they had no reason to ever see each other again . . .
UNTIL NOW
It was just one word. But that's all it took to put his world on hold. After answering a phone call from an unknown number, Detective Paxton Scholl knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that the voice on the other end of the line belongs to his ex-wife, Casey. And soon, he discovers why she is suddenly reaching out to him after more than a decade of silence; Sarah, Casey's daughter, has run away. And while her husband, Philip, believes otherwise, Casey is absolute in her belief that the local authorities are not doing all that they can to locate her. Now, afraid that sarah may be on borrowed time, Casey has called on the one person she knows can help.
Within hours of their conversation, Paxton is on a plane headed for Los Angeles. And even though Paxton's partner, Modesto, as well as, Paxton's wife of thirteen years, Amanada, have questioned his hasty decision, it's not until he lands that Paxton understands the reason behind their concern. While he's a happily re-married man, Paxton now realizes that the feelings he had for Casey are feelings that haven't faded during their years apart. And it appears the same could be said for Casey.
Can old embers be fanned into a new flame? Or will they be forever extinguished by the discovery of a young girl's body in a nearby city?
He hadn't heard from her in over a decade.
And they had no reason to ever see each other again . . .
UNTIL NOW
It was just one word. But that's all it took to put his world on hold. After answering a phone call from an unknown number, Detective Paxton Scholl knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that the voice on the other end of the line belongs to his ex-wife, Casey. And soon, he discovers why she is suddenly reaching out to him after more than a decade of silence; Sarah, Casey's daughter, has run away. And while her husband, Philip, believes otherwise, Casey is absolute in her belief that the local authorities are not doing all that they can to locate her. Now, afraid that sarah may be on borrowed time, Casey has called on the one person she knows can help.
Within hours of their conversation, Paxton is on a plane headed for Los Angeles. And even though Paxton's partner, Modesto, as well as, Paxton's wife of thirteen years, Amanada, have questioned his hasty decision, it's not until he lands that Paxton understands the reason behind their concern. While he's a happily re-married man, Paxton now realizes that the feelings he had for Casey are feelings that haven't faded during their years apart. And it appears the same could be said for Casey.
Can old embers be fanned into a new flame? Or will they be forever extinguished by the discovery of a young girl's body in a nearby city?
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2014
2 people want to read
About the author
Jason Carter
6 books6 followersWhen it comes to the massive world of books and authors, I'm an unknown. But those readers I have reached, rave about my ability to give them page-turning, fast-paced stories with no filler. I've been told I have an ability to create real and identifiable characters, and I pride myself on that. I try very hard to deliver engaging stories with plot twists that will surprise even the most seasoned reader.
Although born in Montreal, Canada, I spent most of my life growing up in the ethnic and cultural melting pot of Southern California. For more than twenty-five years, cities such as Torrance, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Lakewood, and various parts of Orange County were all places I've called home.
While in California, I spent several years on the music scene, playing guitar and singing with my band in various clubs around the So-Cal and L.A. area. In 2004 when the band dissolved, I shifted gears, turning my talents from writing music to writing books. My first work, a thirty-five thousand word novella, was traditionally published in 2005. With that victory, however, came a bout with depression I tried to cure with prescription drugs and alcohol, which sent me spiraling into one of the lowest lows of my life. In 2009, I battled back and began writing again, releasing my first novel A FORTUNE IN LIES in 2012. With that title, I was signed to Pratt Literary Agency, and Several books have followed every year since.
I currently live in Tennessee with my wife and our son.
Although born in Montreal, Canada, I spent most of my life growing up in the ethnic and cultural melting pot of Southern California. For more than twenty-five years, cities such as Torrance, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Lakewood, and various parts of Orange County were all places I've called home.
While in California, I spent several years on the music scene, playing guitar and singing with my band in various clubs around the So-Cal and L.A. area. In 2004 when the band dissolved, I shifted gears, turning my talents from writing music to writing books. My first work, a thirty-five thousand word novella, was traditionally published in 2005. With that victory, however, came a bout with depression I tried to cure with prescription drugs and alcohol, which sent me spiraling into one of the lowest lows of my life. In 2009, I battled back and began writing again, releasing my first novel A FORTUNE IN LIES in 2012. With that title, I was signed to Pratt Literary Agency, and Several books have followed every year since.
I currently live in Tennessee with my wife and our son.
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November 21, 2018
4 Stars
This is a very different type of story from what I expected. It's a detective novel combined with a love story that has a twisted ending. The author lets the reader really inside of his characters emotions. Highly recommended.
This is a very different type of story from what I expected. It's a detective novel combined with a love story that has a twisted ending. The author lets the reader really inside of his characters emotions. Highly recommended.
September 8, 2016
As a fan of Jason Carter’s work I couldn’t wait to read Until Now, and it was definitely worth the wait. This book tells the story of a family of three who are just like any other family, until the teenage daughter goes missing. As her parents do everything they can to find their daughter, secrets start to emerge. This book is a rollercoaster ride of a story – full of twists and turns, and just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the floor drops away again.
Like any good page-turner, Until Now is more than just a story of a missing child. It’s also the story of two couples who have an unlikely connection, and is ultimately a story of the love between adults and the love a parent has for a child.
One of my favorite things about Jason Carter’s books is the way he creates such well-rounded and believable characters. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Paxton. He comes across as both tough and sentimental which can be a difficult juxtaposition, but here it is entirely believable. There were some characters that I really wanted to dislike, but they were so complex that I couldn’t just write them off as bad people.
Until Now will stay with you after you’ve read the last page. I’ve spent days thinking about the characters and wondering what happened to them after the story ended. Every time I think I’ve thought it all out, another question comes to mind and I start flipping through the pages. This book is one that I’m going to have to read again and again!
Like any good page-turner, Until Now is more than just a story of a missing child. It’s also the story of two couples who have an unlikely connection, and is ultimately a story of the love between adults and the love a parent has for a child.
One of my favorite things about Jason Carter’s books is the way he creates such well-rounded and believable characters. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Paxton. He comes across as both tough and sentimental which can be a difficult juxtaposition, but here it is entirely believable. There were some characters that I really wanted to dislike, but they were so complex that I couldn’t just write them off as bad people.
Until Now will stay with you after you’ve read the last page. I’ve spent days thinking about the characters and wondering what happened to them after the story ended. Every time I think I’ve thought it all out, another question comes to mind and I start flipping through the pages. This book is one that I’m going to have to read again and again!
April 7, 2014
As a fan of Jason Carter’s work I couldn’t wait to read Until Now, and it was definitely worth the wait. This book tells the story of a family of three who are just like any other family, until the teenage daughter goes missing. As her parents do everything they can to find their daughter, secrets start to emerge. This book is a rollercoaster ride of a story – full of twists and turns, and just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the floor drops away again.
Like any good page-turner, Until Now is more than just a story of a missing child. It’s also the story of two couples who have an unlikely connection, and is ultimately a story of the love between adults and the love a parent has for a child.
One of my favorite things about Jason Carter’s books is the way he creates such well-rounded and believable characters. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Paxton. He comes across as both tough and sentimental which can be a difficult juxtaposition, but here it is entirely believable. There were some characters that I really wanted to dislike, but they were so complex that I couldn’t just write them off as bad people.
Until Now will stay with you after you’ve read the last page. I’ve spent days thinking about the characters and wondering what happened to them after the story ended. Every time I think I’ve thought it all out, another question comes to mind and I start flipping through the pages. This book is one that I’m going to have to read again and again!
Like any good page-turner, Until Now is more than just a story of a missing child. It’s also the story of two couples who have an unlikely connection, and is ultimately a story of the love between adults and the love a parent has for a child.
One of my favorite things about Jason Carter’s books is the way he creates such well-rounded and believable characters. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Paxton. He comes across as both tough and sentimental which can be a difficult juxtaposition, but here it is entirely believable. There were some characters that I really wanted to dislike, but they were so complex that I couldn’t just write them off as bad people.
Until Now will stay with you after you’ve read the last page. I’ve spent days thinking about the characters and wondering what happened to them after the story ended. Every time I think I’ve thought it all out, another question comes to mind and I start flipping through the pages. This book is one that I’m going to have to read again and again!
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