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When Darkness Falls #3
Hidden Danger
When Carley Sutherland receives a frantic call for help, she races to a desolate park to meet her best friend. On a dimly-lit park bench, Carley's friend fumbles in her handbag for her phone. She has a picture of a couple arguing, a picture of a woman who was later found dead in a ditch. Before Carley can examine the picture her friend took of the secretive encounter, a dark SUV stops near the bench. The window rolls down. A gunshot rips the silence. Carley's friend tumbles from the bench, dead.
No need to wait for the second shot. Carley's on the run, now, with a target on her back.
Wounded Army vet, Blake Richards, recuperates stateside while awaiting new orders. He doesn't want to jeopardize his recovery or risk further injury, but at the sound of gunshots, his training kicks in. Blake ducks behind a tree and drops to one knee, scanning the area around him. A shadowy figure darts down a path. A woman nervously looks back over her shoulder. Hunkered down, he waits until the last second and then grabs her by the waist. With his hand clasped over her mouth, he pulls her to safety.
Blake doesn't need to get involved with any woman, particularly one as beautiful and intriguing as Carley Sutherland. But he may be Carley's only hope of staying alive. And she may his only hope of finding peace and healing amidst hidden dangers.
Written for the General Market (G) (I) : Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. Amazon customers who purchase the print version have the option to purchase the Kindle eBook at no charge.
No need to wait for the second shot. Carley's on the run, now, with a target on her back.
Wounded Army vet, Blake Richards, recuperates stateside while awaiting new orders. He doesn't want to jeopardize his recovery or risk further injury, but at the sound of gunshots, his training kicks in. Blake ducks behind a tree and drops to one knee, scanning the area around him. A shadowy figure darts down a path. A woman nervously looks back over her shoulder. Hunkered down, he waits until the last second and then grabs her by the waist. With his hand clasped over her mouth, he pulls her to safety.
Blake doesn't need to get involved with any woman, particularly one as beautiful and intriguing as Carley Sutherland. But he may be Carley's only hope of staying alive. And she may his only hope of finding peace and healing amidst hidden dangers.
Written for the General Market (G) (I) : Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. Amazon customers who purchase the print version have the option to purchase the Kindle eBook at no charge.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2017
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January 2, 2019
Silver Oaks Park (Old Scott Rd.). Nancy Wilkins (BFF, Quigley Enterprises secretary) got in Carley Sutherland’s car & told her what was going on with her.
BANG! A car pulled along side & Nancy had been shot/killed.
Blake Richards (medical recovering US Army vet, Afghanistan) out jogging had come across Carley.
Chief Russ Pryor (Blake’s BMF, PD) came to speak with her.
When Carley got home her place had been trashed.
Blake kept her from going in. It was a crime scene.
Chief Russ Pryor, & Todd Walker (PD) had arrived.
What did the text say to Carley?
Carley attended the funeral service/burial.
Rachel Blevins gad been murdered.
Sherman Quigley (Quigley Enterprises) offered Carley Nancy’s former job.
Marianne Laney (wife/mother) went to see her husband Jason Laney (father).
He had been shot.
Would the murder mysteries be solved & someone brought to justice?
What about Carley, & Blake?
Warning: This book contains graphic adult content, or violence, which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolina’s; LPC books: Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
BANG! A car pulled along side & Nancy had been shot/killed.
Blake Richards (medical recovering US Army vet, Afghanistan) out jogging had come across Carley.
Chief Russ Pryor (Blake’s BMF, PD) came to speak with her.
When Carley got home her place had been trashed.
Blake kept her from going in. It was a crime scene.
Chief Russ Pryor, & Todd Walker (PD) had arrived.
What did the text say to Carley?
Carley attended the funeral service/burial.
Rachel Blevins gad been murdered.
Sherman Quigley (Quigley Enterprises) offered Carley Nancy’s former job.
Marianne Laney (wife/mother) went to see her husband Jason Laney (father).
He had been shot.
Would the murder mysteries be solved & someone brought to justice?
What about Carley, & Blake?
Warning: This book contains graphic adult content, or violence, which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolina’s; LPC books: Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
June 28, 2017
Great book
Hidden Danger is a very well-written suspense/romance. This book had a good plot with many twists and turns. I highly recommend this book
Hidden Danger is a very well-written suspense/romance. This book had a good plot with many twists and turns. I highly recommend this book
July 5, 2017
This was a pretty good story with a good Christian message, but much of it I found to be totally unrealistic. The main character just experienced a horribly tragic and traumatic event, but within a day or two was falling in love. Seems a little quick to me. And the police were so inept it was laughable. They didn't attempt to track the missing phone or trace the threatening emails, among other things - or at least if they did there was no mention of it in the book. If you want a clean mystery/romance with a Christian message, you may love this book. If you want a realistic suspense drama and a believable relationship (as opposed to a fairy tale romance) you may be disappointed as I was. I wish more of the book had been devoted to developing the characters and making the story believable instead of to some of the detailed and unnecessary descriptions like "he sat on the blue couch and she sat on the burgundy chair" or "she was wearing a blue sweater with her long dark hair pulled back into a gold and maroon clip." (Not necessarily exact quotes but my recollection of the type of details that I found unnecessary and annoying.)
November 13, 2017
All wounds aren’t evident on the outside and both Blake and Carly have wounds that run deep. The death of Carly’s best friend, Nancy, draws her into this mystery, even as she is the unwitting target of the murderer. Blake on the other hand, wants to help, but not get involved with her. He wonders if she is the same person she was years ago. Carly’s heart has changed for the better, but she has built walls and tries to muddle through the mystery on her own. Yet, Blake has saved her life. Can she trust him with her heart and her future too?
This was a compelling read from suspense novelist, Barbara Warren. I enjoy suspense with twists and turns that keep you guessing and Hidden Danger has that element along with the bonus of a romance. Fans of clean romantic suspense with a non-preachy faith message will enjoy this novel.
August 4, 2017
HIDDEN DANGER By Barbara Warren. An interesting plot, showing how loyal a friend Carley was. A phone call, that changed her everyday life. Having grown up in this town, people she knew and trusted, but did she really know them. Secrets were being kept. A good plot that has many tangled webs, as we as readers try to figure out, the why's. Readers will enjoy this mystery and her style of writing.
August 13, 2017
Carley fighting her battle with her own demons form the past!
The story of woman trying to cope with the demons of her past, knowing she was the cause of her parents death, then her best friend being killed right in front her. The author did a wonderful job keeping you wanting more. Of the story, page after page it clearly was good. I gave it a 5 star review because the suspense was definitely great trying to figure out who did it.
The story of woman trying to cope with the demons of her past, knowing she was the cause of her parents death, then her best friend being killed right in front her. The author did a wonderful job keeping you wanting more. Of the story, page after page it clearly was good. I gave it a 5 star review because the suspense was definitely great trying to figure out who did it.
May 27, 2018
Letting go and Letting God
I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is has a great plot, it looks into the struggles individuals my face and how someone with faith my handle life's struggles. The storyline is great and has an easy clear flow. Endings are important to me, and form my view point can break a our make a book worth the time it takes to read it. And this book is worth every second. Great Read
I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is has a great plot, it looks into the struggles individuals my face and how someone with faith my handle life's struggles. The storyline is great and has an easy clear flow. Endings are important to me, and form my view point can break a our make a book worth the time it takes to read it. And this book is worth every second. Great Read
June 26, 2017
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
This book immediately grabbed my attention and it didn't let go. It was nonstop action the whole time. There is a lot going on in this book. I was able to figure out who the killer was but it was a good book nonetheless.
This book immediately grabbed my attention and it didn't let go. It was nonstop action the whole time. There is a lot going on in this book. I was able to figure out who the killer was but it was a good book nonetheless.
May 3, 2018
Ebook
She meets her friend, her friend gets shot and killed. This starts a killer on her trail, if not for Blake she would be all alone. But his love and caring get her through and saves her life.
She meets her friend, her friend gets shot and killed. This starts a killer on her trail, if not for Blake she would be all alone. But his love and caring get her through and saves her life.
June 4, 2018
Riveting!
This action-packed suspense will keep you glued the pages and up too late to finish it. This is definitely a clean, worthwhile read that will leave you guessing until the end.
This action-packed suspense will keep you glued the pages and up too late to finish it. This is definitely a clean, worthwhile read that will leave you guessing until the end.
February 9, 2019
Good mystery
This one had me guessing for a while. There was one twist I didn't figure out! Characters were well developed, plot moves at a good pace. The only thing is, the Love chapter in the Word was referenced wrong. It's 1 Corinthians 13; not Corinthians 1...
This one had me guessing for a while. There was one twist I didn't figure out! Characters were well developed, plot moves at a good pace. The only thing is, the Love chapter in the Word was referenced wrong. It's 1 Corinthians 13; not Corinthians 1...
April 5, 2019
Hidden Danger
At the beginning didn't think I was going to enjoy this book. How wrong I was I couldn't put it down it was thrilling I empathised with Carley and was guessing who the murderer was.
At the beginning didn't think I was going to enjoy this book. How wrong I was I couldn't put it down it was thrilling I empathised with Carley and was guessing who the murderer was.
May 16, 2019
The Mystery Killer
This book was great it had religion and mystery rolled into one.
Carly had a difficult life,she tried to overcome it with religion
Then she saw her best friend murdered and tried to find out who he was but he found out and tried to murder her too.
This book was great it had religion and mystery rolled into one.
Carly had a difficult life,she tried to overcome it with religion
Then she saw her best friend murdered and tried to find out who he was but he found out and tried to murder her too.
May 30, 2019
Romantic suspense set in a small town.
Her best friend is killed in front of her and then the nightmare starts.
However she will discover that God's grace and mercy will extend to her as well
A good story line
Her best friend is killed in front of her and then the nightmare starts.
However she will discover that God's grace and mercy will extend to her as well
A good story line
June 23, 2019
No worries about foul language!
It was such a relief to find this was a clean, Christian book after some I've been reading. I also love a good mystery, and this was one. A first read from this author, I will have to take a look at her others.
It was such a relief to find this was a clean, Christian book after some I've been reading. I also love a good mystery, and this was one. A first read from this author, I will have to take a look at her others.
September 1, 2023
Hidden content not danger but religion
The book started out ok but then you began to invoke god into it. That was ok at first but you got carried away with God this and god that. That became annoying and took every thing else away that meant anything relating to the murders.
The book started out ok but then you began to invoke god into it. That was ok at first but you got carried away with God this and god that. That became annoying and took every thing else away that meant anything relating to the murders.
September 2, 2023
A very good story well told with terrific characters.
The story was told in a say that let the main characters get to know each other in loving ways while trying to solve as real murders.
The story was told in a say that let the main characters get to know each other in loving ways while trying to solve as real murders.
May 18, 2017
Nice Read
A strong fast moving read,exciting.Will have you guessing from the very first page to the last.Somethings going on all through this story.
A strong fast moving read,exciting.Will have you guessing from the very first page to the last.Somethings going on all through this story.
April 14, 2018
very good
February 21, 2019
A good story
This is the first book I've read of Nancy Warren. I liked it but it pushed God at every opportunity.
This is the first book I've read of Nancy Warren. I liked it but it pushed God at every opportunity.
May 13, 2019
Very religious
Well written with believable characters and plots that keeps your attention and keeps you guessing until the end. Not the kind of thriller I'm used to.
Well written with believable characters and plots that keeps your attention and keeps you guessing until the end. Not the kind of thriller I'm used to.
March 12, 2020
Wholesome romantic suspense
I enjoyed reading this story, plus the previous books in this series. I definitely recommend this author to any reader looking for a good, clean read.
I enjoyed reading this story, plus the previous books in this series. I definitely recommend this author to any reader looking for a good, clean read.
September 7, 2020
Wanted a mystery. Instead got a romance and preaching.
July 30, 2022
Awesome
It kept you trying to figure out who was guilty, from the beginning! Plenty of surprises around every corner! Excellent
It kept you trying to figure out who was guilty, from the beginning! Plenty of surprises around every corner! Excellent
February 13, 2023
Entertaining christian romance. Good triumphs/but evil makes a valiant effort.
July 3, 2017
I had a hard time getting into the story. It seemed forced and predictable. Were it not for the sweet relationship between Blake & Carley and the message of forgiveness - I'm not sure I would have kept turning pages.
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