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The Vanishing of the Georgia Rose
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?
- GenresMystery
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2020
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February 2, 2020
Tough to rate
Though the story itself was decent. A lot of vigilante justice being served up. The horror of underground violent cult groups and just how deep these cults go was enlightening. For me, the downside was the constant religious undertones. I wish the book synopsis would have stated that religion and praying was a major part of the story. I would have probably past on this title.
Though the story itself was decent. A lot of vigilante justice being served up. The horror of underground violent cult groups and just how deep these cults go was enlightening. For me, the downside was the constant religious undertones. I wish the book synopsis would have stated that religion and praying was a major part of the story. I would have probably past on this title.
May 28, 2020
The story line kept me up until 3:57 a.m! The combining of belief in God and the horrible reality of human trafficking was quite intriguing and unique. I have been searching for an author who can accurately present the reality of what it is that a born again Christian thinks and feels while trying to walk through today's reality and J. S. Donovan does this better than any other author I have read. Thank you and I look forward to reading more of your works.
February 29, 2020
This ended up having a lot of religion in it, not just the occult stuff. Would have enjoyed more without it. Didn't really see in the description where it would have so much.
A bit gory at times, deals with satanic worship and child abuse.
A bit gory at times, deals with satanic worship and child abuse.
April 1, 2020
The vanishing of the Georgia rose
This is the best book I’ve read for a very long time. It made me feel like a friend of ARDEN AND JOE, I want to save all the children that have no voice of their own, God had to help in this book.
This is the best book I’ve read for a very long time. It made me feel like a friend of ARDEN AND JOE, I want to save all the children that have no voice of their own, God had to help in this book.
January 2, 2021
Devil is alive and working his evil.
It is so refreshing to read a book of my favorite genre, that shared so much of Gods word. This is a wonderfully, well written story. Which has some of the most believable characters, who were so real you could relate to each one.
It is so refreshing to read a book of my favorite genre, that shared so much of Gods word. This is a wonderfully, well written story. Which has some of the most believable characters, who were so real you could relate to each one.
August 29, 2021
Enjoyed the storyline
I'm enjoying reading this series. Got sucked into the "EMP" series and now this one.
I really wish they would do a better job of editing. Seems a shame to be reading steadily along and end up having to read the same sentence over because of the editing.
I'm enjoying reading this series. Got sucked into the "EMP" series and now this one.
I really wish they would do a better job of editing. Seems a shame to be reading steadily along and end up having to read the same sentence over because of the editing.
August 9, 2022
The reality of human trafficking and with him going undercover.
Drawing in a damage father to aid him. The plot was well written.
The audio was well done and added to the story.
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Drawing in a damage father to aid him. The plot was well written.
The audio was well done and added to the story.
Given audio for my voluntary review
June 21, 2025
suspenseful and faith filled
The book moved quickly, filled with faith of Arden who temporarily loses her strong faith, but keeps coming back to God and telling others about His true love.
The book moved quickly, filled with faith of Arden who temporarily loses her strong faith, but keeps coming back to God and telling others about His true love.
August 25, 2025
Eye Opening Read!
Thank you for writing about a real and present danger in our society. The characters are well portrayed and the storyline moves quickly. Very realistic ending, too. Although this was 8th in a series, this novel is great by itself.
Thank you for writing about a real and present danger in our society. The characters are well portrayed and the storyline moves quickly. Very realistic ending, too. Although this was 8th in a series, this novel is great by itself.
September 9, 2025
excellent thriller
Finally, a Christian author with exceptional talent. Relentless action, believable characters and realistic faith. Definitely not the usual saccharine story! Great read even if not interested in the faith angle.
Finally, a Christian author with exceptional talent. Relentless action, believable characters and realistic faith. Definitely not the usual saccharine story! Great read even if not interested in the faith angle.
October 21, 2025
So many problems with this book! The writing style felt like a teenager wrote it. Timelines were disjointed and some of the action scenes dragged on and on and on. I didn’t realize faith would be part of this book, but it was actually the one redeeming quality.
June 2, 2020
Suspenseful
This book kept me up at night. I couldn’t put it down. I will definitely read more by this author!!
This book kept me up at night. I couldn’t put it down. I will definitely read more by this author!!
February 10, 2024
A gripping read
I liked the whole book. The sad part is it is happening in real life. The monsters are real. God help us
I liked the whole book. The sad part is it is happening in real life. The monsters are real. God help us
August 25, 2025
Riveting
This book kept me reading, I loved the Christian aspect and strength. Ephesians 6:12. Very well written, I'm ready to read the next one!
This book kept me reading, I loved the Christian aspect and strength. Ephesians 6:12. Very well written, I'm ready to read the next one!
November 7, 2025
IT WILL KEEP YOUR INTEREST
Very intense story you will be rooting for the good guys. I found it hard to put the book down.
Very intense story you will be rooting for the good guys. I found it hard to put the book down.
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