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Kennedy Stern #8
Secluded
Trapped in the depths of an arctic winter, there’s more to fear than just the cold ...
Strange volcanic activity. Signs in the heavens. Natural disasters on a global scale . It's enough to make Christians wonder if the end times are near.
But not enough to keep Kennedy from Alaska for her best friend's big day.
After getting stranded off road , Kennedy's only concern is to find shelter. But as the endless night progresses, she'll face dangers far more insidious than the freezing weather ...
One of Alana Terry's most thrilling novels to date, Secluded is the eighth book in the bestselling Christian suspense series you can't put down . Grab your copy now ... just be prepared to stay up late !
Strange volcanic activity. Signs in the heavens. Natural disasters on a global scale . It's enough to make Christians wonder if the end times are near.
But not enough to keep Kennedy from Alaska for her best friend's big day.
After getting stranded off road , Kennedy's only concern is to find shelter. But as the endless night progresses, she'll face dangers far more insidious than the freezing weather ...
One of Alana Terry's most thrilling novels to date, Secluded is the eighth book in the bestselling Christian suspense series you can't put down . Grab your copy now ... just be prepared to stay up late !
188 pages, Paperback
Published December 12, 2017
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Alana Terry
95 books466 followersWhen Alana isn't writing, it's likely that she's on the floor wrestling with her kids. Or playing outside with her kids. Or chauffeuring her kids. Or trying some random science experiment with her kids. But she's probably not cooking or cleaning.
Alana is a homeschooling mother of three who loves to write, hates to cook, and enjoys reading a good book almost as much as she enjoys writing one.
Alana won the Women of Faith writing contest for "The Beloved Daughter," her debut inspirational novel. "What, No Sushi?" is Alana's first book in a chapter-book series for kids published by Do Life Right, Inc.
Alana is a homeschooling mother of three who loves to write, hates to cook, and enjoys reading a good book almost as much as she enjoys writing one.
Alana won the Women of Faith writing contest for "The Beloved Daughter," her debut inspirational novel. "What, No Sushi?" is Alana's first book in a chapter-book series for kids published by Do Life Right, Inc.
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November 28, 2020
Misery. It was like a lighter Christian version of Misery by Stephan King. And I love Misery!
This time Kennedy and Willow are trapped in Alaksa just days before Willows wedding.
This time Kennedy and Willow are trapped in Alaksa just days before Willows wedding.
November 21, 2017
As always I was eager to read another Kennedy Stern novel. I'm amazed at how Kennedy has grown on me, and how I feel like I know her and her friends now.
This book was a bit confusing to begin with, but it wasn't long until the story had me intrigued and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
I'm not sure if it was when I read the book, or that I was tired, or what, but for some reason I found this book a bit discombobulated, as well as being slightly creepy at times. Miss Alana still did a great job of not going into too much detail of scary/bad things while still making the book suspenseful, but despite that, for some reason I didn't like this book as much as most of the books in the series. And, it didn't make me really think things through like some of her other books did. So, I'm still glad I read it, I just didn't like it a ton.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, though. :)
This book was a bit confusing to begin with, but it wasn't long until the story had me intrigued and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.
I'm not sure if it was when I read the book, or that I was tired, or what, but for some reason I found this book a bit discombobulated, as well as being slightly creepy at times. Miss Alana still did a great job of not going into too much detail of scary/bad things while still making the book suspenseful, but despite that, for some reason I didn't like this book as much as most of the books in the series. And, it didn't make me really think things through like some of her other books did. So, I'm still glad I read it, I just didn't like it a ton.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, though. :)
September 22, 2020
Alaska isn't for sissies
Willow and Nick are getting married. I don't have to look at the publication date to know it's set in 2012, the end of then Aztec calendar, when the constellations in the sky will match closely those in Revelation. All those doomsday prophesies that the world would end at midnight on the winter solstice.
Nick is meeting the girls at Copper Lake, at Willow's farm. Kennedy flew into Anchorage, having been kept awake by a seatmate who wouldn't let her rest...and Kennedy hasn't much assertiveness and so didn't ask the woman if she'd mind terribly if Kennedy slept. Willow was picking Kennedy up in Anchorage, after having shopped for her wedding. Then she decides she wants to introduce Kennedy to the best pizza place in Alaska, where it takes over an hour to get the food. Then Willow wants to see a movie dramatization of the end times instead of sleeping. While they're there and Kennedy has slipped out to get some coffee, her dad texts her that the volcanic eruption across from Anchorage by a ways, has occurred, meaning they have 2 hours to escape the ash cloud and possible unrest from people freaking out about the world ending. They're traveling in an area with no cell phone reception, on the Glennallen Highway, when they hit a moose because there's no way to stop in time. They waken to someone tapping on the car windows and asking them if everything's all right. Kennedy has to leave her boot because it's wedged under the dash too firmly to remove. The man takes them to a primitive cabin that jas a stove, soace heaters, an oitnouse, and a few canned goods. Willow is used to this kind of thing, but Kennedy is freaked. As Willow looks through his stuff, trying to reassure Kennedy, she fonds somethingnthat spooks her. They do eventually make it out, inharmed, and try to rescue a very pregnant kidnapped girl with a pathological case of Stockholm Syndrome. She goes into labor and has her baby in the pickup. All of this happens during a pretty nasty quake with a lot of aftershocks that render the truck undriveable, and since it's low on gas, they don't have heat for long. They do make it to Willow's place, but getting there isn't easy. Nick and Willow do get married, Kennedy being there as her maid of honor.
Ian, the ginger jaired journalist, is actually spending the holidays with Kennedy's parents, as he's back, working more on his documentary. He has a proposal that requires someone who speaks Korean, like Kennedy.
This is the next to last book in the series.
Willow and Nick are getting married. I don't have to look at the publication date to know it's set in 2012, the end of then Aztec calendar, when the constellations in the sky will match closely those in Revelation. All those doomsday prophesies that the world would end at midnight on the winter solstice.
Nick is meeting the girls at Copper Lake, at Willow's farm. Kennedy flew into Anchorage, having been kept awake by a seatmate who wouldn't let her rest...and Kennedy hasn't much assertiveness and so didn't ask the woman if she'd mind terribly if Kennedy slept. Willow was picking Kennedy up in Anchorage, after having shopped for her wedding. Then she decides she wants to introduce Kennedy to the best pizza place in Alaska, where it takes over an hour to get the food. Then Willow wants to see a movie dramatization of the end times instead of sleeping. While they're there and Kennedy has slipped out to get some coffee, her dad texts her that the volcanic eruption across from Anchorage by a ways, has occurred, meaning they have 2 hours to escape the ash cloud and possible unrest from people freaking out about the world ending. They're traveling in an area with no cell phone reception, on the Glennallen Highway, when they hit a moose because there's no way to stop in time. They waken to someone tapping on the car windows and asking them if everything's all right. Kennedy has to leave her boot because it's wedged under the dash too firmly to remove. The man takes them to a primitive cabin that jas a stove, soace heaters, an oitnouse, and a few canned goods. Willow is used to this kind of thing, but Kennedy is freaked. As Willow looks through his stuff, trying to reassure Kennedy, she fonds somethingnthat spooks her. They do eventually make it out, inharmed, and try to rescue a very pregnant kidnapped girl with a pathological case of Stockholm Syndrome. She goes into labor and has her baby in the pickup. All of this happens during a pretty nasty quake with a lot of aftershocks that render the truck undriveable, and since it's low on gas, they don't have heat for long. They do make it to Willow's place, but getting there isn't easy. Nick and Willow do get married, Kennedy being there as her maid of honor.
Ian, the ginger jaired journalist, is actually spending the holidays with Kennedy's parents, as he's back, working more on his documentary. He has a proposal that requires someone who speaks Korean, like Kennedy.
This is the next to last book in the series.
January 11, 2018
Wow - I hardly know what to say about this book in the Kennedy Series. I did finish it in one day - that's good, right? It was definitely fast moving, memorable, scary, and compelling, but was it one of my favourite Kennedy books? No.....but why? I am trying to decide. I think there was just absolutely too much happening within too short a time - too much, for me, anyway. I didn't have time to think about one danger before another danger was taking place - it literally took my breath away, and I had too many questions in the end. My mind is thinking - where was Brandy's family, Buster's family, Roger's family and why no one? Why do 'the heros' survive and others die? police investigations, murder charges, residents of Anchorage, airports, is there any way out, the likelihood of roads still being passable, just the right person arriving at the right time? It just seemed a bit too unrealistic to me. But again, I have recently been watching the news footage in California - Yes, it all could happen and more.
Well done, Alana Terry! I bet you lost a bit of sleep while writing this one, and you have certainly gave us all some things to think about.
Well done, Alana Terry! I bet you lost a bit of sleep while writing this one, and you have certainly gave us all some things to think about.
March 23, 2018
The signs are all there...for danger!
I've been a fan of the Kennedy Stern Christian Suspense series since the start, so, needless to say, I looked forward to reading Kennedy's next adventure in Alaska.
Once again Alana Terry delivered a thought-provoking tale with a generous amount of danger, and, once again she took the story in a surprising, at least to me, direction. That is one of my favorite things about this series, and all of Alana Terry's books, you really do have to expect the unexpected.
Secluded was such fun to read! The Alaskan landscape is vividly portrayed in a way that made me shiver a little bit as Kennedy tries to survive cataclysmic events during the coldest and darkest days in the Alaskan wilderness. Secluded was a fairly quick read, probably because I had a hard time putting it down, and a must for fans of the author and the series.
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
I've been a fan of the Kennedy Stern Christian Suspense series since the start, so, needless to say, I looked forward to reading Kennedy's next adventure in Alaska.
Once again Alana Terry delivered a thought-provoking tale with a generous amount of danger, and, once again she took the story in a surprising, at least to me, direction. That is one of my favorite things about this series, and all of Alana Terry's books, you really do have to expect the unexpected.
Secluded was such fun to read! The Alaskan landscape is vividly portrayed in a way that made me shiver a little bit as Kennedy tries to survive cataclysmic events during the coldest and darkest days in the Alaskan wilderness. Secluded was a fairly quick read, probably because I had a hard time putting it down, and a must for fans of the author and the series.
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
June 8, 2018
Wonderful, as always. I must admit, though, that sometimes I want to just shake Kennedy and tell her to stop her dithering, but then I remember what I was like at that age and realize that Kennedy's not doing all that badly, especially considering everything she's been through. I continue to love Willow more and more with each book; we get to know more about her in this one. I find myself trying to answer all of her questions and sometimes have to remind myself that she's not real. I'm sad there's only one more book in this series.
November 18, 2017
Another Alana Terry novel with Kennedy.
Suspense grabs you and pulls you through the book as Kennedy and Willow face kidnappers,earthquake and death.
The bright side to the story, romance,marriage and something else.
I loved the story,the characters and recommend the book to those who love Christian suspense with a little romance.
Suspense grabs you and pulls you through the book as Kennedy and Willow face kidnappers,earthquake and death.
The bright side to the story, romance,marriage and something else.
I loved the story,the characters and recommend the book to those who love Christian suspense with a little romance.
November 16, 2017
Terror in the dark wilderness of Alaska.
Just enough tension to make you read on. Kennedy and Willow have a more frightful experience than they have experienced so far. Will Willow and Nick actually get married amidst earthquakes, erupting volcanoes and kidnappers?
Just enough tension to make you read on. Kennedy and Willow have a more frightful experience than they have experienced so far. Will Willow and Nick actually get married amidst earthquakes, erupting volcanoes and kidnappers?
November 26, 2017
Again, Ms. Terry kept me up all night. I tried to put it down, but the suspense was killing me. So glad it was a holiday weekend!
July 21, 2019
Finished this in one day! Book 8 of a 9 part series, and the characters have me hooked. Can’t wait to see what happens next...
January 19, 2020
Great series and especially this one book . Don't hesitate to read Alana Terry 's books ! Suspense , faith based and filled with God's word .
February 14, 2020
Wonderful Christian Mystery Series!! Alana Terry one of my favorite Christian authors!!
November 1, 2020
Great book! Good questions to wrestle with posed by the characters. Don't want to put the book down until I'm finished!
November 18, 2021
This was a little different than the other books in this series. It was a great mystery with a twist I was not expecting. It is a short and easy read.
February 11, 2023
It's ok... It was slow for me. It's not the kind of book that I would want to read again. ( JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION )
May 20, 2023
This is book 8 in the series and I think it is my favorite. One more to read now and I’ll have finished the series. I recommend this book.
July 9, 2023
Adventures continue for Kennedy! What more can come for her?!
July 4, 2025
EXCELLENT
This part of the series was exciting just like the other books. I’m certainly looking forward to the next book.
This part of the series was exciting just like the other books. I’m certainly looking forward to the next book.
May 18, 2019
Alana Terry is one of my favorite authors, and Kennedy Stern one of my favorite fictional characters, although I don't think I'd want to be her friend in real life because of all she goes through!
I just went on a Kennedy Stern binge and read all nine novels back-to-back. Although I had liked them tremendously the first time through, I enjoyed them even more this time around because of the continuity. I picked up on little things that I had missed before because I had forgotten an event from an earlier book. In this marathon reading, I remembered incidents from earlier books because I had just read them.
These are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order with any amount of time in between, but I highly recommend a binge read of the entire series.
I just went on a Kennedy Stern binge and read all nine novels back-to-back. Although I had liked them tremendously the first time through, I enjoyed them even more this time around because of the continuity. I picked up on little things that I had missed before because I had forgotten an event from an earlier book. In this marathon reading, I remembered incidents from earlier books because I had just read them.
These are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order with any amount of time in between, but I highly recommend a binge read of the entire series.
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