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On a brisk autumn night, a fourteen-year-old girl goes out to play. She never comes home...
The Vanishing of The Georgia Rose
A girl goes missing. Only one woman can find her.
After a scholarly fourteen-year-old girl vanishes on Halloween night, uncompromising yet isolated private investigator Arden Briar dives deep into the Georgia underground to find the victim. Faced with overwhelming odds, Arden enlists the help of the victim’s damaged father, a veteran with a short fuse. Will Arden’s temporary alliance be the solution to her problem or her downfall?
Kidnapped
Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride--an African-American child prodigy--goes missing. As the only woman equipped for the job, Anna takes the case but soon discovers the town suspecting her estranged brother… and herself.
The Vanishing of The Georgia Rose
A girl goes missing. Only one woman can find her.
After a scholarly fourteen-year-old girl vanishes on Halloween night, uncompromising yet isolated private investigator Arden Briar dives deep into the Georgia underground to find the victim. Faced with overwhelming odds, Arden enlists the help of the victim’s damaged father, a veteran with a short fuse. Will Arden’s temporary alliance be the solution to her problem or her downfall?
Kidnapped
Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride--an African-American child prodigy--goes missing. As the only woman equipped for the job, Anna takes the case but soon discovers the town suspecting her estranged brother… and herself.
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Published November 25, 2018
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January 26, 2022
So unlike the others, I listened to the audiobook and didn't run into the Grammer issues. The mystery was good but what I took issue with is the "born again" religion bent to the stories. I love a good mystery read and I love good characters, which this story had both but the PI has been "born again" and there was a bunch of religious speak woven into the story which got old after awhile and bordered on zealot at times. I would have preferred a foot note or warning that this should fall into a "sweet mystery" or "religious mystery" genre. When the main characters quote scripture and bible verses to move the story forward, yeah it should fall into a different category.
December 5, 2018
The best of J S Donovan
I have read most of the novels of J S Donovan, and have enjoyed them all, but this collection was by far the best that I have read. The stories were much more thrilling and chilling than previous ones, and kept me reading long into the night, which previous ones did not. Also, there have always been numerous typos and grammatical errors in prior books, which were really annoying and hard to ignore, but this one did not have nearly the number of errors, which also helped with the story line!
I have read most of the novels of J S Donovan, and have enjoyed them all, but this collection was by far the best that I have read. The stories were much more thrilling and chilling than previous ones, and kept me reading long into the night, which previous ones did not. Also, there have always been numerous typos and grammatical errors in prior books, which were really annoying and hard to ignore, but this one did not have nearly the number of errors, which also helped with the story line!
December 11, 2018
These books were fantastic. People complain about the errors and won't read the books because of them. Personally I can say that yes, there were errors that were very obvious but they did not bother me enough to stop reading. This author was so realistic with the story-line that it was chilling. Most tend to candy-coat the horrors of things that unfortunately happen in real life. I definitely will read more of J.S. Donovan's books. Excellent reading. Thanks for the hours of edge of the seat reading.
January 5, 2019
I hate to give these 6 books a 3, but the lack of editing, spelling error, words in wrong order, etc. was very distracting in other very good books. 3 books follow a PI determined to help girls kidnapped, forced into sex trafficking and sold. The second set of 3 books follow an ex-Miami detective turned PI trying to find kidnapped girls before a serial murderer kills them. I enjoyed both sets, the 2nd better than the first until the error got worse and worse.
January 27, 2019
Whose Stealing the Kids
This is indeed a riveting kidnapping mystery. The path this author took in writing this story is simply a work of art. Great plot, exceptional characters that are well developed. The storyline has a steady easy flow and the twists and turns keeps the reader turning pages. Great Read
This is indeed a riveting kidnapping mystery. The path this author took in writing this story is simply a work of art. Great plot, exceptional characters that are well developed. The storyline has a steady easy flow and the twists and turns keeps the reader turning pages. Great Read
June 24, 2019
My original rating was a 3-4. I enjoyed the twists and intensity. I did not care for the grammar errors as it caused some difficulty understanding parts of many sentences.
If you like detective stories than this book is for you. I enjoyed the action although main character was certainly at deaths door several times.
If you like detective stories than this book is for you. I enjoyed the action although main character was certainly at deaths door several times.
January 30, 2020
Mixed Opinion
J. S. Donovan is quite talented in terms of the stories and characters in her books. Sadly, I had difficulty focusing on the books because they were riddled with grammatical and typographical errors. The editor and/or publisher did a poor job of presenting a talented writer’s work.
J. S. Donovan is quite talented in terms of the stories and characters in her books. Sadly, I had difficulty focusing on the books because they were riddled with grammatical and typographical errors. The editor and/or publisher did a poor job of presenting a talented writer’s work.
December 9, 2018
Good and bad
I can't quite understand how this author works: 80% of good writing and 20% of bad grammar. Personally I just can't read a book that does not 'read properly' so one book in this set was enough for me.
I can't quite understand how this author works: 80% of good writing and 20% of bad grammar. Personally I just can't read a book that does not 'read properly' so one book in this set was enough for me.
December 20, 2018
Poorly Written and Boring
The story doesn't flow and to many grammatical errors. Who was this authors editor? It's as if ideas were scribbled on paper then a story forced around them.
The story doesn't flow and to many grammatical errors. Who was this authors editor? It's as if ideas were scribbled on paper then a story forced around them.
December 15, 2018
Bless your heart
Tried so hard to give this book the benefit of the doubt. Not there. Think before you put a story together. THINK. so convoluted nothing makes sense. I'm actually in your corner, but think girl. Good luck.
Tried so hard to give this book the benefit of the doubt. Not there. Think before you put a story together. THINK. so convoluted nothing makes sense. I'm actually in your corner, but think girl. Good luck.
December 24, 2018
Thought it was exellent!
I got thesis box series! Loved the mysteries! Very well written...even though they seem similar in plt,xeach one was written well enough to keep me enticed! At some points I didn't want to stop to do what I had to do..like cook supper!!!
I got thesis box series! Loved the mysteries! Very well written...even though they seem similar in plt,xeach one was written well enough to keep me enticed! At some points I didn't want to stop to do what I had to do..like cook supper!!!
March 18, 2019
Hard to read
Although this was a good book, it was hard to read because of the children involved. However, at least Anna came out victorious. The price she paid was insurmountable, but she never gave up even at the risk of her sanity and her family.
Although this was a good book, it was hard to read because of the children involved. However, at least Anna came out victorious. The price she paid was insurmountable, but she never gave up even at the risk of her sanity and her family.
April 27, 2019
Great stories
I loved the stories but they need to get a better editor. Misplaced words duplicating descriptions and just all around bad editing where sometimes the sentence didn't make sense and a lot of places missing words.
I loved the stories but they need to get a better editor. Misplaced words duplicating descriptions and just all around bad editing where sometimes the sentence didn't make sense and a lot of places missing words.
June 11, 2020
Great thrIllers
This box set was really good. The stories kept you on your toes and I didn't want to put the book down . Loved the main character Anna and would love to read more about her.
This box set was really good. The stories kept you on your toes and I didn't want to put the book down . Loved the main character Anna and would love to read more about her.
February 22, 2021
Excellent
Each story was as captivating as the next. Minor editorial misses with grammar or spelling but nothing too detracting from the story itself. I look forward to reading more!
Each story was as captivating as the next. Minor editorial misses with grammar or spelling but nothing too detracting from the story itself. I look forward to reading more!
February 24, 2021
Great selection, 2 complete novels, plus all are good with good narration byRamona and Mikela. The plot interest a person from the beginning, with audio they added to the stories. Given audio for my voluntary review
December 6, 2018
Way to many typos and wrong words.
It makes reading the books nerve racking. I only read the first one and then skipped 75%. Seriously proofread these again.
It makes reading the books nerve racking. I only read the first one and then skipped 75%. Seriously proofread these again.
December 31, 2018
Interesting series
I love a good mystery. The errors in grammar spelling and wrong words used did detract from the enjoyment of a nice little story.
I love a good mystery. The errors in grammar spelling and wrong words used did detract from the enjoyment of a nice little story.
January 23, 2019
Riveting
Absolutely riveting writing! I'm so glad I chose this boxset. I could not put it down! Thanks for sharing your gift.
Absolutely riveting writing! I'm so glad I chose this boxset. I could not put it down! Thanks for sharing your gift.
January 28, 2019
These books made my hour plus commute enjoyable.
March 6, 2019
Secrets Boxset
I enjoyed the premise of the books and the main character. However, I was very disappointed by the missing words and gaps in sentences.
I enjoyed the premise of the books and the main character. However, I was very disappointed by the missing words and gaps in sentences.
July 15, 2019
Exciting read
A lot of twist and turns. Good summer read. I hope to read more from this author. I want to see what Anna does next.
A lot of twist and turns. Good summer read. I hope to read more from this author. I want to see what Anna does next.
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