One in Five

Selena Bailey #2

by H.K. Christie

A predator running free and the girl determined to stop him.

After escaping a violent past, Selena Bailey, starts her first semester of college determined to put it all behind her - until her roommate is attacked at the Delta Kappa Alpha house. After reporting the attack, police refuse to prosecute due to lack of evidence, claiming another case of 'he said, she said'.

As Selena and Dee begin meeting other victims, it's clear Dee's assault wasn't an isolated event. Selena determined to take down the DKA house, takes matters into her own hands in order to claim justice for Dee and prevent the next attack.

Will Selena get justice for the women of SFU or will she become the next victim?

One In Five, is the second book in the suspenseful Selena Bailey Novella series. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven women, then you'll love H.K. Christie's new mystery series.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 17, 2019

About the author

H. K. Christie watched horror films far too early in life. Inspired by the likes of Stephen King, Jodi Picoult, true crime podcasts, and a vivid imagination she now writes suspenseful thrillers. When not working on her latest novel, she can be found eating & drinking with friends, walking around the lakes, or playing with her favorite furry pal. 
She is a native and current resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. 


The MARTINA MONROE series featuring Private Investigator Martina Monroe and her unofficial partner, Detective August Hirsch of the Cold Case Squad, is a nail-bing crime thriller series full of suspense. If you like high-stakes games, jaw-dropping twists, and embattled seekers struggling to do right, then you’ll love the thrilling Martina Monroe series.

The SELENA BAILEY series is a collection of suspenseful stories detailing one young woman's turbulent path to becoming a top-notch, kick-ass private investigator. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven women, then you’ll love this new dark thriller series. A Permanent Mark is a suspenseful murder mystery featuring a grown-up Selena Bailey.

www.authorhkchristie.com

Reviews

[Samantha Curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second book to the seelina Bailey series.
Got through this book pretty quickly. I feel like I’ve connected with seelina

Can’t wait to read the 3rd book

[Laur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story with a strong message at the end. Well written, realistic, engaging characters.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tackling a very horrible but everyday subject. But Selena is an idiot. .

[Tayler Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love u martina 🫶

[Literaryadventuresofthetarabun · Rating 4 out of 5]

One in Five is the second installment of the Selena Bailey series and follows Selena during her first few months at college. While healing from the past few years, her only focus is on school until her roommate comes home after being attacked at a frat party. With the police providing no assistance, Selena takes matters into her own hands.


The books in this series are very short but that doesn’t take away from the story. One to Five is only 124 pages but it’s full of action, investigating, and healing. The author handles the sensitive subject matter sensitivity and enforces the importance of a support system. Similar to the first book, I was hooked from the first page. Selena’s character development from the first book to the end of this one, is impressive. Although I wasn’t a huge fan of her impulsiveness, I chalked it up to her being young and wanting to seek justice.

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

One In Five is the second book in the Selena Bailey Novella series.

This is an intriguing thriller involving Selena in a series of attacks on college women at the Delta Kappa Alpha house. The characters are well developed and intelligent. The storyline is well written and captured my interest from the first page to the last.

I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

[Marjorie Hammond · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first one in this series night before last. They are Novelas and didn't take long to read. I really enjoyed both books and am looking forward to the 3rd one which will be out soon. I thought it was very good with a good message. Well written, kept me riveted to it until I finished it. Good thing it wasn't a longer book.

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great super short story on raising awareness for sexual assault. This book would be especially important to high school and college girls who have never been assaulted. It would give them warning signs and helpful information, as well as safety if it should happen to them or someone they know.

And as someone who has been assaulted, I think the views of the girl assaulted in this book are completely accurate, and I really appreciated the story.

I listened to this on audio.

I give One In Five 5 out of 5 batons.

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent follow-up second book in this series. The author handles difficult issues with insight, clarity, and sensitivity.

Selena’s roommate is attacked and raped by a fraternity member. Selena is determined to get justice for Dee and get the fraternity shut down.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily am providing a review.

[Pat Eroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this story. I have known women attacked on campus and unfortunately, without evidence, it can be horrific for the victim. Yet I also know of false claims so this is not an easy solution. This book is such an intriguing read, it was difficult to put down.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fact through fiction

Good story raising awareness of sexual assault through this fiction. It is sad that we still have to emphasize that no means no.

I like that Selena is learning practical skills from her intelligent and compassionate step-mother. Good family relationships in this story.

[Heather Bane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good book. The storyline grabbed my attention and kept it throughout. The story and characters are well written. I would recommend reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lot of potential

Not quite the standards of the Martina Monroe standards but the potential is definitely there. The learning curve, so to speak. Will most assuredly will continue to follow.

[Reggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoying this young detective series!

Selena is adjusting to college life when her roommate is assaulted. The campus detective doesn’t seem to care so Selena starts her own investigation. Quick story.

[Kathryn Anzak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this information when I was abused because this book handles a very sensitive subject. Well done! Gives good advice and if it happens to you, keep your friend with you when you go through the steps.

[Rosa Keeling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Didn't really know how I would feel about this book. It was no disappointment. I really enjoyed reading this story. I'm so glad they all got together. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

[marjorie birney · Rating 4 out of 5]

All teenagers should read this.

I think the free age girls would benefit reading what can happen when they least expect it. It certainly boosted my eyes.
I'm sure their parents would agree. Read this book and maybe it will help someone.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic suspenseful story in a magnificent series. Selena gets involved finding the attacker if several college girls. Plot and characters work well together.

[Marie Wikle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

[Margarita Cherena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selena and Dee made a difference to a fraternity. Rape is a sensitive subject, I enjoyed the story although the subject was again, sensitive. Recommended if you like suspense.

[Krystle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh

Eh was the best description I could come up with. It started off great but towards the middle, the story felt rushed & not like the normal material this author puts out.

[Mandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh

I was surprised at this one. It felt like it abruptly ended. And the end felt like it should have been the middle of the story.

[Kayla Chard · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Toni H · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young lady, Selena, is starting her first semester of college hoping to move on from her painful history. Her roommate is attacked at the local fraternity house. When the roommate reports the assault, the police refuse to press charges due to insufficient evidence; it becomes yet another case of “he said, she said.” Selena realizes that her roommate’s assault likely isn’t an isolated case. As she and Dee meet other victims, a disturbing pattern emerges, indicating a predator may be targeting multiple women tied to the same social circle. Determined to get justice where the system failed, Selena resolves to take matters into her own hands and bring the perpetrator(s) to light even if it puts her own safety at risk.