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Sharon Davis Chronicles #1
Dark Illusion
This twisted psychological thriller is a game of cat and mouse between a fearless detective and a vicious killer that grows relentlessly darker as dumbfounding truths are revealed
Sharon Davis, tenacious NYPD homicide detective, is determined to catch a ruthless serial killer who disfigures the faces of beautiful, young women before killing them.
When a powerful woman consumed by revenge leads innocent beauties right into her trap . . .
Sharon's pursuit of the elusive killer leads her to the glamorous fashion world and threatens to unveil the dark secret of an influential socialite in New York’s elite. The detective uncovers the involvement of a famous supermodel gravely unaware of the great danger lurking. The more she investigates, mind-taunting discoveries begin to scratch the surface. Will Sharon put together all the pieces of this deceptive puzzle in time to save the next victim?
THE DECEPTION OF BEAUTY HAD NEVER BEEN SO DARK
This is the compelling story of three strong women: an international model, a successful businesswoman hiding a dark secret, and a determined detective. Revenge, love, and passion swirl together in this cleverly crafted thriller. The women's past is woven into the chain of murders, leading to an unpredictable ending. What begins as a seemingly simple mystery ends in a darker and more complex place than the reader could ever expect.
Dark Illusion centers on desire, vengeance, strong, confident, often fearless women, and the deception that is beauty.
Sharon Davis, tenacious NYPD homicide detective, is determined to catch a ruthless serial killer who disfigures the faces of beautiful, young women before killing them.
When a powerful woman consumed by revenge leads innocent beauties right into her trap . . .
Sharon's pursuit of the elusive killer leads her to the glamorous fashion world and threatens to unveil the dark secret of an influential socialite in New York’s elite. The detective uncovers the involvement of a famous supermodel gravely unaware of the great danger lurking. The more she investigates, mind-taunting discoveries begin to scratch the surface. Will Sharon put together all the pieces of this deceptive puzzle in time to save the next victim?
THE DECEPTION OF BEAUTY HAD NEVER BEEN SO DARK
This is the compelling story of three strong women: an international model, a successful businesswoman hiding a dark secret, and a determined detective. Revenge, love, and passion swirl together in this cleverly crafted thriller. The women's past is woven into the chain of murders, leading to an unpredictable ending. What begins as a seemingly simple mystery ends in a darker and more complex place than the reader could ever expect.
Dark Illusion centers on desire, vengeance, strong, confident, often fearless women, and the deception that is beauty.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2018
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About the author
Dana V. Moison
7 books149 followersDana V. Moison is an Amazon best-selling author known for her gripping detective mysteries featuring bold women sleuths. As an Israeli American, Moison embodies a dynamic blend of cultures – dreaming big with the fearless chutzpah to chase those dreams.
Her frequent visits to her family in New York gave her an insider’s view of the city, which became the backdrop for her novels. Many chapters were penned at one of her favorite writing spots – an underground Starbucks – before she swapped her ballpoint pen for a laptop, a partnership that’s never faltered.
Beyond her success as a novelist, Moison is also a lecturer, editor, and journalist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors and a master’s degree in women & gender studies, graduating with highest distinction from Tel Aviv University. Her academic foundation adds psychological depth and social insight to her thrillers, making them as thought-provoking as they are page-turning.
Moison’s journey has been anything but conventional. She began her academic studies while still in high school, served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a psycho-technical diagnostician, and later lived in a remote ski resort in the French Alps. Her travels have taken her from Europe to the Far East, experiences she chronicled in her column for Ynet – Israel’s leading news site – where she launched her journalism career as one of its youngest columnists. All this, before publishing her debut novel at just 23.
Her unpredictable psychological thriller, Dark Illusion, soared to #1 best seller on Amazon within 24 hours of its release. The follow-up gritty crime novel, The False Mirror, quickly climbed Amazon’s charts, reaching tens of thousands of new readers. Her latest installment, The Eden Code, earned praise for weaving an enigmatic mystery into an international espionage plot that reflects the complexities of contemporary life in The Middle East.
With over 100,000 readers worldwide, Moison’s novels continue to captivate fans of psychological suspense and unforeseen twists. She is currently working on the fourth book of the Detective Sharon Davis Series, continuing her mission to craft compelling stories led by fierce, unforgettable heroines.
To learn more or connect, visit Dana V. Moison’s official website and follow her on social media.
Her frequent visits to her family in New York gave her an insider’s view of the city, which became the backdrop for her novels. Many chapters were penned at one of her favorite writing spots – an underground Starbucks – before she swapped her ballpoint pen for a laptop, a partnership that’s never faltered.
Beyond her success as a novelist, Moison is also a lecturer, editor, and journalist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors and a master’s degree in women & gender studies, graduating with highest distinction from Tel Aviv University. Her academic foundation adds psychological depth and social insight to her thrillers, making them as thought-provoking as they are page-turning.
Moison’s journey has been anything but conventional. She began her academic studies while still in high school, served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a psycho-technical diagnostician, and later lived in a remote ski resort in the French Alps. Her travels have taken her from Europe to the Far East, experiences she chronicled in her column for Ynet – Israel’s leading news site – where she launched her journalism career as one of its youngest columnists. All this, before publishing her debut novel at just 23.
Her unpredictable psychological thriller, Dark Illusion, soared to #1 best seller on Amazon within 24 hours of its release. The follow-up gritty crime novel, The False Mirror, quickly climbed Amazon’s charts, reaching tens of thousands of new readers. Her latest installment, The Eden Code, earned praise for weaving an enigmatic mystery into an international espionage plot that reflects the complexities of contemporary life in The Middle East.
With over 100,000 readers worldwide, Moison’s novels continue to captivate fans of psychological suspense and unforeseen twists. She is currently working on the fourth book of the Detective Sharon Davis Series, continuing her mission to craft compelling stories led by fierce, unforgettable heroines.
To learn more or connect, visit Dana V. Moison’s official website and follow her on social media.
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December 27, 2019
📚 “𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐲𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤?” 📚
For the past 3 years, bodies of women who were brutally murdered have been found on the streets of New York after their pretty faces were corrupted. 😱
Sharon Davis is the police detective in charge to look for the ruthless serial killer. The search leads her to Kelly Danes, the editor of the successful fashion magazine, "Inner Beauty" and finds that the secret to the solution is related to the stunning supermodel, Gloria McIntyre - but what is the connection between these women...? 💥
Glamor, betrayal, jealousy... Will Sharon solve the mystery before another victim dies? 😱
This is a dark psychological thriller, with a light touch of romance and full of surprising twists! 💣
There is a female power dominating this book - the writer, the detective, the victims and even the murderer - they're all women. That's one of the things I loved most, because there aren't many thrillers with such a strong female presence. 💪
Additionally, unlike other thrillers, I loved not having to wait until the end of the book to find out who the murderer is (sort of... LOL), the only thing that needs to be solved is the REASON.
The story was intriguing and the writing was fascinating with lots of cynical humor and graphic descriptions that totally made me feel part of the plot. While there were a lot of chapters, they were short and almost each one of them ended with a surprising discovery. 💥
The author has a great imagination. to be honest, I'm still a little shocked she created such a crazy character (psychopathic AF!) and I'm even a little scared of her because of it... 😂
The reason I gave this book 4 stars is because it took me a few chapters to get into the story... And because the book was written in a third persons perspective and the number of characters in it, there were some parts that I had to go back and listen again, to understand which of the characters was talking.
I loved it! This book totally reminded me of the TV show "Criminal Minds", so if you like surprising and thought-provoking psychological thrillers, you should totally read this book! 💥
I listened to an audio - and the narrator (Hayden Bishop) was awesome. She managed to convey each character's emotions in an epic way. I would even say she took her role a few steps ahead, because I often found myself jumping in panic and even screaming out loud because of her! 😂😂😂
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January 1, 2019
I must admit this author has a good imagination!
Despite I found many things implausible and professionals acted like amateurs, I couldn’t put it down.
Despite I found many things implausible and professionals acted like amateurs, I couldn’t put it down.
July 23, 2015
ספר מתח נפלא, כתוב בצורה סוחפת, יצירתית, מרתקת!
to-read-soon
July 6, 2016I really LOVE the sound!
And it's safe ;P
And it's safe ;P
July 31, 2015
CAUTION: hold your breath - you're gonna need it.
Also - sleep well for a few hours, because you're definitely gonna lose sleep, due to inability to put this book down.
Amazing, fast-paced book, full of surprises that will catch your breath!
Also - sleep well for a few hours, because you're definitely gonna lose sleep, due to inability to put this book down.
Amazing, fast-paced book, full of surprises that will catch your breath!
August 3, 2015
וואו
אין לי מילים
הכתיבה שלך מדהימה
אני לא קוראת ספרי מתח, ספר המתח שלך היה בין הראשונים
הרגשתי כמו בסרט קולנוע כמישהי שצופה על הכל מבחוץ
סוחף ומרגש ובקלות יכול להפוך לסרט
אין לי מילים
הכתיבה שלך מדהימה
אני לא קוראת ספרי מתח, ספר המתח שלך היה בין הראשונים
הרגשתי כמו בסרט קולנוע כמישהי שצופה על הכל מבחוץ
סוחף ומרגש ובקלות יכול להפוך לסרט
December 10, 2018
WOW - WOW - WOW!! What a great psychological thriller this was!! This entire plot kept changing so much that the reader just couldn’t put the book down, because they were not sure what would happen next!! Glass shards from a mirrored wall is where it all began? Where was this mirrored wall? What happened for the mirrored wall to become damaged? Did it all start twenty years earlier with a young girl by the name of Kelly?
Det Sharon Davis of the NYPD is called to the scene of a dead body, which was found in a garbage dumpster. The body had once been a beautiful young woman, but now looked as if it had been beaten, cut on, and hair ripped from her skull. It looked like she had suffered from hours of torture, before she was eventually shot and killed. There definitely seemed to be a rage about the way the murders were committed. What kind of a person would do something like this to another human being? Sharon had been trying to solve these murders of young beautiful women for six years. The killer left no traces of clues. The profile that Sharon was given was of a very meticulous, perfectionist. She assumed that the serial killer would be a man, as it took an enormous amount of strength to put the body in a dumpster. Why couldn’t she find any clues to these murders? Sharon’s Captain told her she had to made headway on this case, because he was getting pressure from the higher ups. They did not want to find another dead body; they have two bodies currently. How many other bodies were there that they didn’t know about? After going back through the very first case file and interviewing witnesses, Det Davis found one thing in common with two of the cases. She found that each girl had been given a business card from Kelly Dane, Editor-in-Chief of the Inner Beauty Magazine. When Det Davis called Ms. Dane, she knew that Ms. Dane was hiding something. Little did Det Davis know who she was dealing with, because her Captain, Rob, received a call from the Commissioner that they were to leave Ms. Dane alone. According to the Commissioner, Ms. Dane is an upstanding citizen. Who is Kelly Dane, really? Is Det Davis in danger? All of the evidence is leading her back to where Kelly was a young girl. What is the secret that Ms. Dane is keeping from everyone? How is all of the secrecy tied to a supermodel, Gloria McIntyre? What happened over twenty years ago? How is all of this connected? The reader will definitely have to hang on to their seats, because this book will surely take them for a tornado of a ride. The plot was awesome! The development of the characters and the scenes were very thought out and very graphic. The reader can almost see and feel everything going on throughout the book. The only thing that I found that needs attention, is that on a few occasions, there are some errors that could’ve been caught through the editing process. I am still in awe of this author’s writing style and her imagination. This book was probably one of the best I have read in a while. If you like a psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes throughout the entire book, this one is definitely one that you will not want to miss!! You won’t believe the ending of this book!! I look forward to another psychological thriller. Very similar to this one. Keep us all guessing!!
Det Sharon Davis of the NYPD is called to the scene of a dead body, which was found in a garbage dumpster. The body had once been a beautiful young woman, but now looked as if it had been beaten, cut on, and hair ripped from her skull. It looked like she had suffered from hours of torture, before she was eventually shot and killed. There definitely seemed to be a rage about the way the murders were committed. What kind of a person would do something like this to another human being? Sharon had been trying to solve these murders of young beautiful women for six years. The killer left no traces of clues. The profile that Sharon was given was of a very meticulous, perfectionist. She assumed that the serial killer would be a man, as it took an enormous amount of strength to put the body in a dumpster. Why couldn’t she find any clues to these murders? Sharon’s Captain told her she had to made headway on this case, because he was getting pressure from the higher ups. They did not want to find another dead body; they have two bodies currently. How many other bodies were there that they didn’t know about? After going back through the very first case file and interviewing witnesses, Det Davis found one thing in common with two of the cases. She found that each girl had been given a business card from Kelly Dane, Editor-in-Chief of the Inner Beauty Magazine. When Det Davis called Ms. Dane, she knew that Ms. Dane was hiding something. Little did Det Davis know who she was dealing with, because her Captain, Rob, received a call from the Commissioner that they were to leave Ms. Dane alone. According to the Commissioner, Ms. Dane is an upstanding citizen. Who is Kelly Dane, really? Is Det Davis in danger? All of the evidence is leading her back to where Kelly was a young girl. What is the secret that Ms. Dane is keeping from everyone? How is all of the secrecy tied to a supermodel, Gloria McIntyre? What happened over twenty years ago? How is all of this connected? The reader will definitely have to hang on to their seats, because this book will surely take them for a tornado of a ride. The plot was awesome! The development of the characters and the scenes were very thought out and very graphic. The reader can almost see and feel everything going on throughout the book. The only thing that I found that needs attention, is that on a few occasions, there are some errors that could’ve been caught through the editing process. I am still in awe of this author’s writing style and her imagination. This book was probably one of the best I have read in a while. If you like a psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes throughout the entire book, this one is definitely one that you will not want to miss!! You won’t believe the ending of this book!! I look forward to another psychological thriller. Very similar to this one. Keep us all guessing!!
November 30, 2015
I received an ARC of this book and it was well worth the read. A twisted dark psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. I dislike leaving spoilers. When you figure out who is doing what it is a total mind bend then you realize everything you had just read was not who you thought it was. There is no hint throughout the book. When you get to that point you are much like the people in the story, "say what??" Since there are very few of these types of people in the world you would never suspect this particular person. The intro doesn't even give you a hint, which means I am not going to ruin the book for you.
I put this book up there with Dean Koontz -Intensity. It is one you do not want to put down. It is complex, the characters are fully developed and have underlying stories to tell that makes this book magic. Well done. This is my honest unbiased opinion.#Promotion
I put this book up there with Dean Koontz -Intensity. It is one you do not want to put down. It is complex, the characters are fully developed and have underlying stories to tell that makes this book magic. Well done. This is my honest unbiased opinion.#Promotion
January 22, 2019
Wow.. This was probably the best ebook that I have ever gotten the chance to read. I was lucky enough to recieve a free copy on Amazon and I have to say that I would actually spend money for this book. The book was great and had me unable to stop reading as the characters were all interesting and it felt like I was in on this investigation as well. I predicted the twist but it was still great and left me with some questions that ended up being nicely tied in at the end of the book. Dana Moison has done a tremendous job writing this book and it has me extremely excited to read more from the series. This is one I would definitely recommend.
April 5, 2016
The 3+ average rating of this novel is hard to understand. The story line is interesting but not well executed. The writing is amateurish, full of misused words, awkward phrasing, grammatical goofs, and irrelevant observations and comments that do nothing to advance the story. It reads like an early draft and seems almost unedited, despite the author's thanks to her editor at the end. I hate to be so negative but people who publish books should strive for quality. This one falls far short.
December 9, 2015
ספר נהדר שהגיע בדיוק בזמן הנכון.
June 7, 2020
Loved it!
Read
May 11, 2019DNF
I wanted to like this book as the story was interesting and creative but after having finished 13% of the story I found myself bypassing it when I would open up my Kindle.
This is an instance where I felt the manuscript needed a good editor to help spice things up, particularly over the words chosen, they need to be more descriptive and incendiary e.g. using slash or slice instead of cut to put more emotion into the wording.
I would love to give this another chance after a second or third write.
I wanted to like this book as the story was interesting and creative but after having finished 13% of the story I found myself bypassing it when I would open up my Kindle.
This is an instance where I felt the manuscript needed a good editor to help spice things up, particularly over the words chosen, they need to be more descriptive and incendiary e.g. using slash or slice instead of cut to put more emotion into the wording.
I would love to give this another chance after a second or third write.
May 30, 2019
I loved this book. ‘Nuff said.
July 9, 2019
Addicted
Suspense, fear, love, hate, beauty, mental, all at a spell binding pace! You won't put it down, until finished! Fascinating mystery!
Suspense, fear, love, hate, beauty, mental, all at a spell binding pace! You won't put it down, until finished! Fascinating mystery!
March 31, 2019
The book "Dark Illusion" managed to leave me with a lot of tension and each chapter attracted me to read the next chapter, until the twist that surprised me in the end but I will not elaborate to make you run and read it too.
This is the first book by the promising young writer Dana Moison, who was very successful in Israel and the United States, her second book "The False Mirror" I read breathlessly ... waiting impatiently for her third book.
This is the first book by the promising young writer Dana Moison, who was very successful in Israel and the United States, her second book "The False Mirror" I read breathlessly ... waiting impatiently for her third book.
December 12, 2015
I really like mystery books, especially those similar to James Patterson.
Quick chapters - each with a beginning, middle, and climax. This writing recipe tends to get me fully immersed into character and storyline development.
Dana Moison is a young vibrant woman who has written a thriller novel that actually had me immersed in the story from page one.
We know who the killer is from the beginning of the story, and see the story from the point of the killer (Kelly), detective (Sharon), and famous model (Gloria) - three different women with three different objectives.
The story takes us from New York City, across America, and to the stunning New Zealand outback half way across the world.
Throughout the story, Sharon pieces together the reasons for the murders of two beautiful young women, leading her into the downward spiralling mind of the intelligent, yet psychotic, killer.
What I enjoyed most - the end - there's quite the unexpected twist, and I could NOT put the book down for the last 1/4 - I NEEDED to know what the real truth was.
I cannot wait to read more from Dana - she captured my mind and reminded me why I love reading - for the thrill, chase, and desire to know WHY.
If you enjoy a fast paced and thought provoking thriller mystery novel, check out Dark Illusion today!
Quick chapters - each with a beginning, middle, and climax. This writing recipe tends to get me fully immersed into character and storyline development.
Dana Moison is a young vibrant woman who has written a thriller novel that actually had me immersed in the story from page one.
We know who the killer is from the beginning of the story, and see the story from the point of the killer (Kelly), detective (Sharon), and famous model (Gloria) - three different women with three different objectives.
The story takes us from New York City, across America, and to the stunning New Zealand outback half way across the world.
Throughout the story, Sharon pieces together the reasons for the murders of two beautiful young women, leading her into the downward spiralling mind of the intelligent, yet psychotic, killer.
What I enjoyed most - the end - there's quite the unexpected twist, and I could NOT put the book down for the last 1/4 - I NEEDED to know what the real truth was.
I cannot wait to read more from Dana - she captured my mind and reminded me why I love reading - for the thrill, chase, and desire to know WHY.
If you enjoy a fast paced and thought provoking thriller mystery novel, check out Dark Illusion today!
July 31, 2015
תעתוע אפל/דנה מויסון
Dark Illusion/Dana Moison
עריכה: אמירה מורג.
הוצאה: רימונים הוצאה לאור, 2012
258 עמ'.
זהו ספר מתח אפל, אשר מלווה עם רומנטיקה.
במשך שלוש שנים נהרגו נערות יפהפיות שמראן הושחת לפני מותן, והרוצח הסדרתי, אשר מתגלה כרוצחת עדיין לא נתפסה.
בספר יש שני חלקים אשר מצטלבים בסוף הספר; בחלק הראשון, גלוריה מקינטייר דוגמנית בינלאומית אשר מקבלת הצעת עבודה מפתה בניו זילנד, בחלק השני על הרוצחת, מבט על חייה.
בין החלקים, שרון דיוויס, בלשית עקשנית ונחושה ממחלק הרצח של העיר ניו יורק, שמה לה למטרה לתפוס את הרוצחת.
"מתי כבר תקלוט שהאישה הזאת תמיד חושבת שני צעדים קדימה? היא הצליחה לפלס לעצמה את הדרך לרציחתה של הדוגמנית המפורסמת ביותר בעולם." (עמ' 137).
ה"כוח הנשי" שולט בספר, הן בבלשית, ברוצחת ובקורבנות.
הרומנטיקה המשולבת עם המתח, משתלבת טוב עם דמות הדוגמנית, אשר נראה שהיא השתחררה ומאושרת יותר בחברת הצלם אנדי סווין, "הייתכן שהעלם הצעיר הצליח להפשיר את לבה של נסיכת הקרח?" (עמ' 80).
שרון דיוויס, מכורה לעבודה, בקושי יש לה זמן לחייה. אפילו קשר אין. האם היא תמצא אהבה?
הספר מלווה בהרבה טוויסטים, אבל הטוויסט האחרון בספר מעולה. ויש יותר מן הנסתר בעין, כאשר העבר נחשף. העלילה מתעתעת.
זהו ספר הביכורים של דנה מויסון, בעלת תואר ראשון בפסיכולוגיה וכותבת למדור היחסים של אתר Ynet.
הכריכה מהממת, מתאימה לספר, הכתיבה קולחת.
קראתי ונהניתי, מומלץ בחום!
Dark Illusion/Dana Moison
עריכה: אמירה מורג.
הוצאה: רימונים הוצאה לאור, 2012
258 עמ'.
זהו ספר מתח אפל, אשר מלווה עם רומנטיקה.
במשך שלוש שנים נהרגו נערות יפהפיות שמראן הושחת לפני מותן, והרוצח הסדרתי, אשר מתגלה כרוצחת עדיין לא נתפסה.
בספר יש שני חלקים אשר מצטלבים בסוף הספר; בחלק הראשון, גלוריה מקינטייר דוגמנית בינלאומית אשר מקבלת הצעת עבודה מפתה בניו זילנד, בחלק השני על הרוצחת, מבט על חייה.
בין החלקים, שרון דיוויס, בלשית עקשנית ונחושה ממחלק הרצח של העיר ניו יורק, שמה לה למטרה לתפוס את הרוצחת.
"מתי כבר תקלוט שהאישה הזאת תמיד חושבת שני צעדים קדימה? היא הצליחה לפלס לעצמה את הדרך לרציחתה של הדוגמנית המפורסמת ביותר בעולם." (עמ' 137).
ה"כוח הנשי" שולט בספר, הן בבלשית, ברוצחת ובקורבנות.
הרומנטיקה המשולבת עם המתח, משתלבת טוב עם דמות הדוגמנית, אשר נראה שהיא השתחררה ומאושרת יותר בחברת הצלם אנדי סווין, "הייתכן שהעלם הצעיר הצליח להפשיר את לבה של נסיכת הקרח?" (עמ' 80).
שרון דיוויס, מכורה לעבודה, בקושי יש לה זמן לחייה. אפילו קשר אין. האם היא תמצא אהבה?
הספר מלווה בהרבה טוויסטים, אבל הטוויסט האחרון בספר מעולה. ויש יותר מן הנסתר בעין, כאשר העבר נחשף. העלילה מתעתעת.
זהו ספר הביכורים של דנה מויסון, בעלת תואר ראשון בפסיכולוגיה וכותבת למדור היחסים של אתר Ynet.
הכריכה מהממת, מתאימה לספר, הכתיבה קולחת.
קראתי ונהניתי, מומלץ בחום!
December 8, 2015
I am in love with this book. It is so well written that I didn't want to put it down. The author has such a way with words that it almost throws you right inside the book as you are reading, like you are really there! Once I started, I couldn't put it down and being a blogger, I am always busy, so that is saying something.
I don't do spoilers, but I would like to hint at a few things. I think this is a great book showing the power of women. It isn't every day, that you get a strong female presence in a book. The other thing I wanted to say, is that I like the fact that this book is different from other thrillers. You don't have to wait to find out who the bad guy is. The only thing you have to figure out is why it is happening.
I think this author has a great career in front of her. Her writing style is one that I can identify with and is more complex and well written then some accomplished writers I have read. I am not one to read this genre very much, but Ms. Moison has me wanting to look into more like this!
I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion/review/feedback.
I don't do spoilers, but I would like to hint at a few things. I think this is a great book showing the power of women. It isn't every day, that you get a strong female presence in a book. The other thing I wanted to say, is that I like the fact that this book is different from other thrillers. You don't have to wait to find out who the bad guy is. The only thing you have to figure out is why it is happening.
I think this author has a great career in front of her. Her writing style is one that I can identify with and is more complex and well written then some accomplished writers I have read. I am not one to read this genre very much, but Ms. Moison has me wanting to look into more like this!
I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion/review/feedback.
January 10, 2016
Dana Moison certainly titled this book appropriately!
It is truly a Dark Illusion in more ways than one.
This psychological thriller is a wild ride. Every time you think you have the story figured out, you are faced with a new twist!
Kelly Danes is an Editor in Chief for Inner Beauty Magazine which is ironic on it's own as the story progresses. She has some peculiarities about her and a secret to hide.
Gloria McIntyre is a gorgeous model, some call her the most beautiful woman in the word.
Andy Swain is a photographer looking to make Gloria his muse.
Sharon Davis is a detective determined to solve the mystery behind a serial killer on the loose whose victims are all beautiful young women.
What could they possibly have in common?
Well I will not give anything away however this story is one that keeps you riveted, wanting to know what will happen next.
This story has it all, glamour, intrigue, betrayal, jealousy and murder.
Will Sharon have the answers before it's too late?
Dark Illusion is an edge of your seat read that you will enjoy from cover to cover.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own
It is truly a Dark Illusion in more ways than one.
This psychological thriller is a wild ride. Every time you think you have the story figured out, you are faced with a new twist!
Kelly Danes is an Editor in Chief for Inner Beauty Magazine which is ironic on it's own as the story progresses. She has some peculiarities about her and a secret to hide.
Gloria McIntyre is a gorgeous model, some call her the most beautiful woman in the word.
Andy Swain is a photographer looking to make Gloria his muse.
Sharon Davis is a detective determined to solve the mystery behind a serial killer on the loose whose victims are all beautiful young women.
What could they possibly have in common?
Well I will not give anything away however this story is one that keeps you riveted, wanting to know what will happen next.
This story has it all, glamour, intrigue, betrayal, jealousy and murder.
Will Sharon have the answers before it's too late?
Dark Illusion is an edge of your seat read that you will enjoy from cover to cover.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own
December 27, 2015
I started reading this book and couldn't put it down! My attention was captured from the very first line of the book. I enjoyed how the story unfolded with the detective's investigation. I was compelled to keep reading because I wanted to understand the reason for the murders. Even in the last chapter I still wanted to know why to bring closure to the entire story. I like how the epilogue completed the story even though the events had transpired three years prior tithe climax of the story.
I wasn't expecting the turn of events that revealed the real killer. I would love to read more stories that include Detective Davis. Detective Davis was a woman I would want to meet, and she would be considered a tough woman who can solve a case.
This book reminded me of the television show Criminal Minds with the mentioning of unsubs and profiles. If you like shows like Criminal Minds, you will love this book!
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
I wasn't expecting the turn of events that revealed the real killer. I would love to read more stories that include Detective Davis. Detective Davis was a woman I would want to meet, and she would be considered a tough woman who can solve a case.
This book reminded me of the television show Criminal Minds with the mentioning of unsubs and profiles. If you like shows like Criminal Minds, you will love this book!
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
November 3, 2015
A Dark Thriller with a Side of Romance
For the last three years, young and beautiful women were brutally murdered, not before their delicate features had been disfigured. Sharon Davis, a stubborn and tenacious NYPD detective, is on a mission to catch the murderess.She's a workaholic who leaves very little time to attend her personal life. Will she manage to find love while pursuing a dangerous serial killer?
The female power definitely rules this book: the detective, the killer and the victims – all women.
This book has a lot of twists, but the last one is fantastic. And there is more at play than meets the eye - a deceptive plot indeed. Very well-written. I really enjoyed reading this book.
For the last three years, young and beautiful women were brutally murdered, not before their delicate features had been disfigured. Sharon Davis, a stubborn and tenacious NYPD detective, is on a mission to catch the murderess.She's a workaholic who leaves very little time to attend her personal life. Will she manage to find love while pursuing a dangerous serial killer?
The female power definitely rules this book: the detective, the killer and the victims – all women.
This book has a lot of twists, but the last one is fantastic. And there is more at play than meets the eye - a deceptive plot indeed. Very well-written. I really enjoyed reading this book.
December 23, 2015
Original and engaging story line
It's a five-star story , but some of the writing could have been better . Characters were not fully developed and some of the phrasing didn't ring true . I did thoroughly enjoy the pacing, the suspense was drawn out exquisitely . The author tells a great story . I recommend the book for its entertainment and excitement value , as long as you are not dead set on literary accomplishment . I had fun with it ! And I would read another book by this author .
It's a five-star story , but some of the writing could have been better . Characters were not fully developed and some of the phrasing didn't ring true . I did thoroughly enjoy the pacing, the suspense was drawn out exquisitely . The author tells a great story . I recommend the book for its entertainment and excitement value , as long as you are not dead set on literary accomplishment . I had fun with it ! And I would read another book by this author .
November 9, 2015
Wow!
I’m speechless.
Your writing is amazing.
I don’t read thrillers, and yours was among the first ones.
I felt like I’m in a movie and watching everything from the outside.
Captivating and exiting, can easily turn into a movie.
I’m speechless.
Your writing is amazing.
I don’t read thrillers, and yours was among the first ones.
I felt like I’m in a movie and watching everything from the outside.
Captivating and exiting, can easily turn into a movie.
November 26, 2015
I just loved this awesome book!
Full of suspense and so much more...
Dana took us for a hell of a ride with this story and I couldn't put it down 'till I finished.
This is a must read, people!
Prepare yourselves for a breathtaking read!
Well done by for a debut novel.
I can't wait for more :-)
Full of suspense and so much more...
Dana took us for a hell of a ride with this story and I couldn't put it down 'till I finished.
This is a must read, people!
Prepare yourselves for a breathtaking read!
Well done by for a debut novel.
I can't wait for more :-)
December 30, 2015
This story had a good plot. In some places I had to re-read the paragraph or sentence to realize who was speaking but other than that it was a good book. It is a mix of love story and detective thriller with a good surprise ending.
December 16, 2015
Amazing
I love a good thriller. I really love one that totally shocks me. This one did that. Great great writing and interesting story. There was so many twists I didn't see half of what was coming. Great job.
I love a good thriller. I really love one that totally shocks me. This one did that. Great great writing and interesting story. There was so many twists I didn't see half of what was coming. Great job.
July 20, 2017
I highly recommend this book. I read it and thought it was a great story. I can't wait to read more story from this author. I give this book 10/10 and a 5 star review. I hope everyone who buys this book enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you for the great read
October 31, 2015
Brilliant thriller !!! perfect book! I enjoyed reading it. Surprising ending!! A must read one!!!!
December 13, 2015
Riveting
Page Turner Kept me guessing till the end. Definitely interesting twist although was not too crazy about the mushy love affair
Page Turner Kept me guessing till the end. Definitely interesting twist although was not too crazy about the mushy love affair
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