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Tears
Menace and evil stalks the streets of Donborough, searching out those who have escaped justice. Look deep inside, if there is guilt, it will find it.
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Each night Lola wakes to the sound of screams. Will it ever end? Will she find her way once more? Nothing is the same since she was trapped down a well. Alone and exhausted, she nearly drowned, but something saved her. Now her only friend is the mysterious voice in her head.
Following a brutal attack by six boys, she withdraws into her own world. That is until the boys start to die. Who is responsible? Lola's special forces father, the local pedophile who enjoys playing rough, or another father looking to avenge his daughter?
Is it retribution or is something ancient and sinister prowling this sleepy town looking to spread evil in its wake?
Find out in Tears, from bestselling author Caroline Clark.
FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
Each night Lola wakes to the sound of screams. Will it ever end? Will she find her way once more? Nothing is the same since she was trapped down a well. Alone and exhausted, she nearly drowned, but something saved her. Now her only friend is the mysterious voice in her head.
Following a brutal attack by six boys, she withdraws into her own world. That is until the boys start to die. Who is responsible? Lola's special forces father, the local pedophile who enjoys playing rough, or another father looking to avenge his daughter?
Is it retribution or is something ancient and sinister prowling this sleepy town looking to spread evil in its wake?
Find out in Tears, from bestselling author Caroline Clark.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2020
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April 27, 2020
With her own particular magic, Caroline Clark consistently gives us unique new tales of horror! Tears is no different. Definitely one to keep you up reading late into the night!
Young teen, Lola, and her father, Dean are each haunted. He by his PTSP, his experiences from war. She by time she spent down an old well fighting for her life. Dean’s night terrors caused his wife to move out. Still he wakes almost every night at the same time, reliving the terrors of war. But he can’t bring himself to seek help.
Lola goes to counseling each week, but her therapist, Arthur, is more of a joke than help to Lola. The only help she accepts is from her “imaginary” friend, Drude. Drude first came to Lola in the well. With Drude’s help she was able to stay hopeful and eventually climb out of the well. Drude has been with her ever since.
Lola has always been timid, never one of the popular girls at school. Since her trauma she is even more introverted. To please her father, Lola agrees to spend just an hour at a school dance, something she dreads. Her lack of faith in others is affirmed when she is attacked there by five boys in her class. In the end she is saved by her father, but her world is changed forever.
Drude wants revenge! But no one else is aware of Drude, so the likely suspect is Lola’s father. Who will keep Lola safe, especially from Drude, if her father can’t?
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Young teen, Lola, and her father, Dean are each haunted. He by his PTSP, his experiences from war. She by time she spent down an old well fighting for her life. Dean’s night terrors caused his wife to move out. Still he wakes almost every night at the same time, reliving the terrors of war. But he can’t bring himself to seek help.
Lola goes to counseling each week, but her therapist, Arthur, is more of a joke than help to Lola. The only help she accepts is from her “imaginary” friend, Drude. Drude first came to Lola in the well. With Drude’s help she was able to stay hopeful and eventually climb out of the well. Drude has been with her ever since.
Lola has always been timid, never one of the popular girls at school. Since her trauma she is even more introverted. To please her father, Lola agrees to spend just an hour at a school dance, something she dreads. Her lack of faith in others is affirmed when she is attacked there by five boys in her class. In the end she is saved by her father, but her world is changed forever.
Drude wants revenge! But no one else is aware of Drude, so the likely suspect is Lola’s father. Who will keep Lola safe, especially from Drude, if her father can’t?
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April 28, 2020
A 17 year old girl lives with her father, who was special forces and he has terrifying nightmares. She is almost raped at a school dance. Six boys were involved, two of them didn't actually participate. We find out that the girl has only one friend and she may be imaginary - only she isn't. The boys come from "good" families, but they are starting to turn up dead. There are several suspects, but the police can't seem to tie anyone to the crimes.This is a very well written horror story. It has some elements that are found in some other books, but the story works. There is descriptive violence so this book may not be for everyone. For fans of horror, I recommend this book.
June 24, 2020
Since the separation of her parents, Lola has withdrawn herself, and starts talking to herself or her imaginary friend maybe, especially after the incident of falling into a deep well..
Dean, Lola’s dad, is sure worry about her, and to ease the tension and to show his love for her, Dean has encouraged Lola to attend the school prom… However, things just got worse, even sinister, after that.. One by one, three boys, who also attended the prom, are found dead, in a harrowing way…
The brilliant Caroline Clark has expertly twisted the components of mystery, hideousness, hatred and vengeance into a heart-pounding fast-paced horror story.
Dean, Lola’s dad, is sure worry about her, and to ease the tension and to show his love for her, Dean has encouraged Lola to attend the school prom… However, things just got worse, even sinister, after that.. One by one, three boys, who also attended the prom, are found dead, in a harrowing way…
The brilliant Caroline Clark has expertly twisted the components of mystery, hideousness, hatred and vengeance into a heart-pounding fast-paced horror story.
May 12, 2020
This is by far my favorite book written by this author. Even as I sit here writing this review, the hairs on the back of my neck are standing. This well developed storyline full of hurt, anger, vengeance and salvation will keep you tangled in its web until the bitter end.
{I requested an advance readers copy and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions contained herein are unbiased and my own.}
{I requested an advance readers copy and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions contained herein are unbiased and my own.}
June 28, 2020
Flaky, but enjoyable!
I gave this book 3 stars but 3.5 would have been a fairer score. The story reminded me of the film "Carrie", when an introverted and abused young woman wreaks vengeance on her tormentors. This story was fast moving and quite gripping but, unfortunately, the characters lacked depth. Worth reading though.
I gave this book 3 stars but 3.5 would have been a fairer score. The story reminded me of the film "Carrie", when an introverted and abused young woman wreaks vengeance on her tormentors. This story was fast moving and quite gripping but, unfortunately, the characters lacked depth. Worth reading though.
May 6, 2020
High school bullying with a supernatural twist. After constant bullying and being thrown into a well, a malevolent spirit inhabits a girl in order to save her. Well paced with empathy, revenge, and a touch of witchcraft. Perfect for YA and adult readers. I was gifted this from the author.
June 7, 2020
Wow. What a story. A brutal attack on Lola and the boys have to be found and punished. Had me gripped from the first page Full of action and suspense.
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