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The small town of Adders, Tennessee was forever changed by a brutal double homicide. Twenty-eight years later, the only surviving victim, private investigator Angela Rhymer, has no recollection of that horrible winter night. Her only clue is the butterfly-shaped scar carved into her back. However, after happening upon a new clue, a memory triggers and sends her searching deep into the past to find the killer that shaped her entire existence.

327 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2020

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J.S. Donovan

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723 reviews58 followers
December 4, 2023
What the****

Very strange read murder, kidnapping, butterflies. Good characters, one hell of a ride. Fallow along closely or you will have to back track
19 reviews
January 27, 2023
Good story

A good story but the grammar is horrible and the story is inconsistent. Angela takes a cab but then goes to her car for her lock pick and then gets back in the cab. If you can get past the severe lack of editing it is a decent story.
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July 10, 2021
The small town of Adders, Tennessee was forever changed by a brutal double homicide. Twenty-eight years later, the only surviving victim, private investigator Angela Rhymer, has no recollection of that horrible winter night. Her only clue is the butterfly-shaped scar carved into her back. However, after happening upon a new clue, a memory triggers and sends her searching deep into the past to find the killer that shaped her entire existence.
213 reviews1 follower
February 18, 2026
Bad Butterflies

A definite thriller but can't give it five stars because someone didn't edit. Parts were repeated unnecessary and at least once the author seemed to unnecessarily repeat facts already explained. The characters were very interesting and there were good twists and turns in the plot . A good ending as well.
1,471 reviews7 followers
December 10, 2021
Great police thriller

This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of action and suspense. The main character Angela was a real tough cookie. Would definitely recommend this author!
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2 reviews1 follower
January 29, 2026
Secret Memories

J.S. Donovan’s SECRET MEMORIES kept my interest throughout the mystery. The book does need a lot of editing, though. The lack of prepositions was a particular pet peeve.
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February 23, 2026
Interesting story, but I can’t believe this author has written at least 15 books and has not learned grammar! Simply learning how yo you he/him and she/her correctly would have made the story flow without giving pause. Time to get an editor!
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100 reviews1 follower
July 3, 2020
Great book

This book was fantastic very well written.the whole story is action packed ever page Thu to read in order.fantastic book get writer .
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Author 25 books29 followers
May 19, 2021
Interesting

Great characters. Strange plot. Seemed a little slow in places, then would pick up and get moving. Needs tons of editing, but over all worth reading.
73 reviews
October 26, 2021
This was a fun ride

Nice job on the content of this book. Still have a way to go to finish off this series but I already know this one is in my top five
13 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2026
A strange murder case. Pay attention to what you are reading little details matter.
11 reviews
January 29, 2026
had my attention

This was the first book by JS Donovan but it won’t be the last. Loved the story that went along with the action. Looking forward to my next adventure.
1 review1 follower
February 3, 2026
Great read

Loved this book. Intrigue to the end . The interactions between the characterised good and kept me interested to the last page.
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