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Andi Carter Mysteries #2
48 Hours
The opportunity of a lifetime, or their worst nightmare? Some truths are best left buried. With the demons of her past finally laid to rest, investigative reporter Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O’Conner combine their resources to open The Daily Truth. Strapped for cash to get their business going, they accept an offer to play the part of detectives at a murder-mystery weekend. Although leery of their host’s true intentions, they console themselves with the fact that it’s only forty-eight hours. “There’s nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse.” Irish Proverb Eleven years ago, Breanna Hadleigh Raydon was brutally murdered on her wedding night. Andi and Shaumus find themselves captives along with the original six suspects by a man with a vendetta. They have forty-eight hours to investigate and reveal the murderer or everyone dies. A compelling psychological thriller with a shocking twist.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2018
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April 10, 2018
4.5 Stars
This is the sequel to 13TH VICTIM, featuring investigative reporter Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O'Conner. Trying to open The Daily Truth, they find that it's taking every bit of money they can scrape together and then some.
When they get an offer to play detectives at a murder mystery birthday party for a hefty sum, they find it extremely difficult to say no ... even though they aren't sure of the host's real intentions. The offer comes with all kinds of rules ... tell no one where you will be .... no cell phones allowed .... no guns or other weapons .... only one change of clothes. But it's only for 48 hours ... what could possibly go wrong?
Eleven years ago, Breanna Hadleigh Raydon was brutally murdered on her wedding night. This turns into a true crime senario and Andi and Shamus find themselves investigating the original six suspects by a man with a vendetta.
I felt like I was glued to my chair ... could not out this down once started. Unfortunately I have not read the first and I hope to remedy that soon. This can easily be read as a stand alone ... but there are references to 13TH VICTIM. I highly recommend starting at the very beginning.
The characters are finely drawn .. warts and all. Andi is like most reporters ... impulsive and stubborn when she gets the scent of a good story. Just ask her boyfriend, Jerry ... a cop who has warned her time and time again about her safety. O'Conner is as Irish as can be, and along with a few brothers will always have Andi's back. He's serious, but has a terrific sense of humor he doesn't mind putting out there.
The premise is a good one. I like the similarity of those murder mystery dinner theaters that used to be about. They were great fun ... but of course, this was not so fun for Andi and Shamus.
Many thanks to the author for the advanced digital copy of this riveting novel. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
This is the sequel to 13TH VICTIM, featuring investigative reporter Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O'Conner. Trying to open The Daily Truth, they find that it's taking every bit of money they can scrape together and then some.
When they get an offer to play detectives at a murder mystery birthday party for a hefty sum, they find it extremely difficult to say no ... even though they aren't sure of the host's real intentions. The offer comes with all kinds of rules ... tell no one where you will be .... no cell phones allowed .... no guns or other weapons .... only one change of clothes. But it's only for 48 hours ... what could possibly go wrong?
Eleven years ago, Breanna Hadleigh Raydon was brutally murdered on her wedding night. This turns into a true crime senario and Andi and Shamus find themselves investigating the original six suspects by a man with a vendetta.
I felt like I was glued to my chair ... could not out this down once started. Unfortunately I have not read the first and I hope to remedy that soon. This can easily be read as a stand alone ... but there are references to 13TH VICTIM. I highly recommend starting at the very beginning.
The characters are finely drawn .. warts and all. Andi is like most reporters ... impulsive and stubborn when she gets the scent of a good story. Just ask her boyfriend, Jerry ... a cop who has warned her time and time again about her safety. O'Conner is as Irish as can be, and along with a few brothers will always have Andi's back. He's serious, but has a terrific sense of humor he doesn't mind putting out there.
The premise is a good one. I like the similarity of those murder mystery dinner theaters that used to be about. They were great fun ... but of course, this was not so fun for Andi and Shamus.
Many thanks to the author for the advanced digital copy of this riveting novel. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
April 26, 2018
Wow, I devoured this book over the weekend, staying up until 2am to finish it on Monday morning.
I loved the new characters Linda Prather created in the 13th Victim and in 48 you can’t help rooting for them when they try to obtain Justice. Andi and Shamus, strapped for cash at their new newspaper, are approached to join a murder mystery weekend for a vast sum of money that they deem will get them out of a financial hole.
Little do they realise when they accept the challenge that they will be putting their lives at risk. As they arrive at the location they soon regret their decision when they learn they have until Sunday evening at six to ascertain who the killer was to a murder case that Andi was involved in eleven years before.
Linda Prather’s books just get better and better and this one is no exception, it was an amazing page-turner. But don’t take my word for it, read this stunning thriller for yourself.
I loved the new characters Linda Prather created in the 13th Victim and in 48 you can’t help rooting for them when they try to obtain Justice. Andi and Shamus, strapped for cash at their new newspaper, are approached to join a murder mystery weekend for a vast sum of money that they deem will get them out of a financial hole.
Little do they realise when they accept the challenge that they will be putting their lives at risk. As they arrive at the location they soon regret their decision when they learn they have until Sunday evening at six to ascertain who the killer was to a murder case that Andi was involved in eleven years before.
Linda Prather’s books just get better and better and this one is no exception, it was an amazing page-turner. But don’t take my word for it, read this stunning thriller for yourself.
April 11, 2018
I had to put this book down to sleep last night, and couldn't help to get to reading it right away today!! What an excellent thriller, full of suspense, tricks and people you pull for as well as some you hate! This is the second story in a series, after meeting Andi Carter in 'The 13th Victim' I was excited to continue her adventures.
Andi and her co-worker at their newspaper are invited to take part in a mystery weekend by a strange lawyer. The offer of paying them $20,000 to find who did it stops them for a second, but the money would help finish all needed for their newspaper. There are several 'rules' , no cell phones and no telling anyone where they are.
The weekend story is amazing, as we meet all those involved in a murder 11 years ago of a bride. Someone has brought them all together to solve the murder for the woman's father, who is on his death bed.
This is a wonderful story by an author who keeps pushing the envelope and hitting the stars!!
I received an ARC of the story from author Linda Prather, who I thank and by reading this enthralling story I can give my thoughts to you in my honest review!! This is a 5 star thrilling adventure you are welcome to go on, if you dare...
Andi and her co-worker at their newspaper are invited to take part in a mystery weekend by a strange lawyer. The offer of paying them $20,000 to find who did it stops them for a second, but the money would help finish all needed for their newspaper. There are several 'rules' , no cell phones and no telling anyone where they are.
The weekend story is amazing, as we meet all those involved in a murder 11 years ago of a bride. Someone has brought them all together to solve the murder for the woman's father, who is on his death bed.
This is a wonderful story by an author who keeps pushing the envelope and hitting the stars!!
I received an ARC of the story from author Linda Prather, who I thank and by reading this enthralling story I can give my thoughts to you in my honest review!! This is a 5 star thrilling adventure you are welcome to go on, if you dare...
April 10, 2018
I loved these characters in The 13th Victim and love them even more in this book . A gripping story that keeps you guessing right until the end
April 17, 2018
It is great having Andi, Shamus and the characters back together after the first book The 13th Victim. Another well written book by Linda Prather. The suspense has kept me on the edge of my seat, a great mystery for Andi and Shamus to solve. I highly recommend this book.
April 23, 2018
Another fantastic read from the very talented Linda Prather. 48 Hours is book two in the Andi Carter Mystery series and reeled me in right from the start.
Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O’Conner are investigative reporters who have recently opened The Daily Truth. When they are offered to play the part of detectives at a murder-mystery weekend, they jump at the opportunity, as it is the break they are looking for to get their new business up and running. What follows is not the game they thought it would be, but a deadly 48 hours that they soon regret.
Absolutely brilliant characters, Andi and Shamus team up once again with Shamus’s brothers, Patrick, a dear friend and jasmine, ex CIA, the loyalty and friendship between them is fantastic and they are some of my favourite fictitional characters.
I have loved every book I have read by Linda Prather and each one is an exciting page turner that keeps me up reading late at night. Another 5* gem that I highly recommend.
Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O’Conner are investigative reporters who have recently opened The Daily Truth. When they are offered to play the part of detectives at a murder-mystery weekend, they jump at the opportunity, as it is the break they are looking for to get their new business up and running. What follows is not the game they thought it would be, but a deadly 48 hours that they soon regret.
Absolutely brilliant characters, Andi and Shamus team up once again with Shamus’s brothers, Patrick, a dear friend and jasmine, ex CIA, the loyalty and friendship between them is fantastic and they are some of my favourite fictitional characters.
I have loved every book I have read by Linda Prather and each one is an exciting page turner that keeps me up reading late at night. Another 5* gem that I highly recommend.
April 27, 2018
Wow wow wow...... Yet again Linda Prather has written another amazing book...... This book kept me . I hooked from start to finish. I love good suspense thriller with a little paranormal thrown into this mix. The twist and turn was brilliant and I honestly can't wait for the next book in this series. As I'm hoping how it ends there could be more to come......
April 26, 2018
Love the characters in this series and fantastic well thought out crimes for them to solve
May 17, 2018
48 hours by linda Prather.
a fantastic read. loved the story and the characters. apart from aimsworth. andi Carter and her partner shamus o' Connor are of for the weekend. but they have a murder to solve that's eleven years old. will they solve it? or die before they do?
This was full of action. loved the story. most of the characters. andi shamus and Patrick being my favourite characters. loved the ending. I do hope there is more to come from andi and shamus. 5*.
a fantastic read. loved the story and the characters. apart from aimsworth. andi Carter and her partner shamus o' Connor are of for the weekend. but they have a murder to solve that's eleven years old. will they solve it? or die before they do?
This was full of action. loved the story. most of the characters. andi shamus and Patrick being my favourite characters. loved the ending. I do hope there is more to come from andi and shamus. 5*.
April 14, 2018
This was like a roller coaster, fast paced, full of action, lovable characters in Andi, Shamus, Patrick, Jasmine and the O'Conner brothers. The writing was descriptive and you got addicted to the story, hard to put down, the sort of book I enjoy reading. Will definitely have to read more of this author
April 12, 2018
What a fantastic book! Loved having Andi and Shamus plus everyone else too, what a team they make when they all combine together. This is turning into a great series and I can’t wait for the next one. Exciting and thrilling don’t even come close but most of all it’s the fantastic writing that makes it so good. I wish I could read this lady all day every day! Congratulations Linda, so looking forward to the next one.
April 13, 2018
A murder mystery weekend with a difference- Andi Carter has to solve the 12 year old murder....or the suspects all die
April 21, 2018
This is a second in a series and the first was great but this one surpassed that. This is definitely one of my favourite books I have read this year and may even come close to taking .y favourite Linda Prather novel.
The story was a twisted game to find out who killed the daughter of a wealthy man.
It reminded me in feel of a style similar to a dystopian except in this book it's not future but a present day look for answers.
Andi Carter an investigative reporter is becoming one of my favourite characters. She is resilient and has passion for not just her job but finding the truth. She also has a sassy streak and really who doesn't like that.
Shamus or Irish is a very interesting character that I really found to have so much depth. He is similar to Andi in some ways in that he has the feisty streak. I definitely wouldn't want to be on his bad side or fight with him.
If you love books that are strong and that has a self contained story then this book may well before. If you like dystopian style I highly recommend this it had a feel of Hunger Games bit more adult and definitely more powerful.
The story was a twisted game to find out who killed the daughter of a wealthy man.
It reminded me in feel of a style similar to a dystopian except in this book it's not future but a present day look for answers.
Andi Carter an investigative reporter is becoming one of my favourite characters. She is resilient and has passion for not just her job but finding the truth. She also has a sassy streak and really who doesn't like that.
Shamus or Irish is a very interesting character that I really found to have so much depth. He is similar to Andi in some ways in that he has the feisty streak. I definitely wouldn't want to be on his bad side or fight with him.
If you love books that are strong and that has a self contained story then this book may well before. If you like dystopian style I highly recommend this it had a feel of Hunger Games bit more adult and definitely more powerful.
April 29, 2018
Wow! What a fantastic story by Linda Prather.
This was indeed, the second book of the Andi Carter series, with her partner Shamus O’Conner.
Andi is a successful journalist.
You don’t need to read book one first. Same people, very different story.
We meet up with friends from the first book. Yep, we have to have a bar included, of course.
I won’t ruin the story by going into any details. Linda Prather reminds me of the new, very modern, up to date version, of Agatha Christie story telling, in this particular story. But don’t be fooled, the story was in the present, baffling, exciting, damaging, dangerous and there were guns and rifles too!
So much going on. Was pleased, and shocked with the ending!
Definitely recommend.
Hope there will be a third book soon!
This was indeed, the second book of the Andi Carter series, with her partner Shamus O’Conner.
Andi is a successful journalist.
You don’t need to read book one first. Same people, very different story.
We meet up with friends from the first book. Yep, we have to have a bar included, of course.
I won’t ruin the story by going into any details. Linda Prather reminds me of the new, very modern, up to date version, of Agatha Christie story telling, in this particular story. But don’t be fooled, the story was in the present, baffling, exciting, damaging, dangerous and there were guns and rifles too!
So much going on. Was pleased, and shocked with the ending!
Definitely recommend.
Hope there will be a third book soon!
April 18, 2025
Just AWESOME!!!
This novel was awesome!!! Now, I didn't realize that I was going to read book two in a series, but having got into it, I HAD to keep reading. Along the way, key points from book one were understood. To find out that the main protagonist had her own love story was the icing since book one wasn't read. Do you believe in ghosts? Spiritual beings? How about secret tunnels and hallways built into an old ranch manor home of several stories? Something moved that second story curtain, and no one was in the house!
This novel was awesome!!! Now, I didn't realize that I was going to read book two in a series, but having got into it, I HAD to keep reading. Along the way, key points from book one were understood. To find out that the main protagonist had her own love story was the icing since book one wasn't read. Do you believe in ghosts? Spiritual beings? How about secret tunnels and hallways built into an old ranch manor home of several stories? Something moved that second story curtain, and no one was in the house!
April 21, 2018
This book was a cracker of a read. A very talented author who keeps a reader engrossed from start to finish. I just love the banter between the two characters Andi Carter and Shamus O'Conner, yet all the time under the surface getting the crime solved. In this book we see Jerry Palano taking more of a sedentary role but I'm sure he'll be back in full force in the next one because I just love his unorthodox ways of attacking challenges head on.
January 14, 2020
Brilliant sequel
I read the first book in one session last evening and this one tonight. Same cast of characters who are larger than life and a real mixed bunch that mixes perfectly into a group of smart women and men who think outside the square and constantly watch out for each other. Going to go searching now for a possible book 3.
I read the first book in one session last evening and this one tonight. Same cast of characters who are larger than life and a real mixed bunch that mixes perfectly into a group of smart women and men who think outside the square and constantly watch out for each other. Going to go searching now for a possible book 3.
June 30, 2018
Excellent characters and fast story line. Hard to put down. Please write some more!
Definitely recommend. Love the relationship of the main characters. Linda has created a cast that can have endless adventures together.
Definitely recommend. Love the relationship of the main characters. Linda has created a cast that can have endless adventures together.
October 10, 2019
A review
Amazing book loved the classic setting of a Christie mystery twist was not so much thrilling but was unexpected waiting for the story of Lily
Amazing book loved the classic setting of a Christie mystery twist was not so much thrilling but was unexpected waiting for the story of Lily
December 12, 2019
Fast paced.
Interesting story...neat twists and turns. Enjoyed the character development of the main characters and the supporting ones as well. Thumbs up.
Interesting story...neat twists and turns. Enjoyed the character development of the main characters and the supporting ones as well. Thumbs up.
March 29, 2020
Hard to put down
First read The 13th Victim, fell in love with the characters and the writing. Went back to buy the rest of the series. Can't wait to start the 3rd book!
First read The 13th Victim, fell in love with the characters and the writing. Went back to buy the rest of the series. Can't wait to start the 3rd book!
January 20, 2021
Excellent
I really enjoyed this book. There’s so much action and suspense and some great twists and turns!! Lov love love the characters.
I really enjoyed this book. There’s so much action and suspense and some great twists and turns!! Lov love love the characters.
January 2, 2023
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
June 18, 2021
Don’t be taken in by this line in the book description – “A compelling psychological thriller with a shocking twist.” The shock is the childishness of the plot. A “murder mystery weekend” is an intriguing idea but paying a reporter $20,000 to attend to find out whodunit and write an article about it becomes unbelievable when you find out she and her partner have a limited number of online readers. Added to that, Shamus, the partner, has a fake Irish accent that is beyond irritating; it grates. Sometimes, he even calls the improbable US law enforcement officers garda, and he doesn’t appear to be joking.
Sarah Stuart – Reader’s Favorite Reviewer
Sarah Stuart – Reader’s Favorite Reviewer
April 27, 2020
Love this book. Not finish yet. Can’t wait but taking my time. Lol.
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