In A Second

by J.E. Spina

Athena feels as if she is going out of her mind. She can't function after losing her fiancé, Justin, in a car accident, or did she? She keeps having dreams or rather nightmares of being trapped in a car with Justin's lifeless body. But when she wakes up in the hospital no one will tell her what happened to Justin. She begins to think that he is a figment of her imagination until she calls his number and he answers. They make a date but then, he doesn't show up. There are many secrets that Athena's parents are keeping from her. Can she deal with all the secrets that threaten her whole being? Her only salvation is her Gramma Grace who knows the truth and has the power of clairvoyance to help her. Athena finally meets someone who could possibly give her a chance at love again but can Lucas give her what she needs or is he asking too much of her? When her psychiatrist, Dr. Nick Jasper, shows an interest in her too she feels overwhelmed and confused. Will Athena be able to choose between Dr. Jasper and Lucas? Will she ever forget Justin?

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 29, 2020

Reviews

[Frances B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book grabbed me within a second of reading the Prologue. Athena, the main character, is struggling to remember a car accident, the disappearance of a boyfriend, and to understand the unusually protective and harsh attitude of her father. The plot is driven by dreams and memories, and is full of twists, secrets, and strange happenings that kept me thoroughly engaged and wanting more! The characters were well developed and interesting. I especially liked Granny Grace, Athena’s sweet and powerful Grandmother. Grace has a few tricks up her sleeve as she tries to protect Athena from harm. In A Second is sure to delight mystery readers everywhere!

[Michele Rolfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Athena wakes up in the hospital & asks about her boyfriend Justin, noone will tell her anything. She keeps having dreams or maybe visions of her being in a car accident with Justin's body next to her. She finally gets a call from Justin & they make a date, but he doesn't show up. What happened to him? There are more than a few secrets her parents & grandmother are keeping from her, too. Will these secrets destroy her or clear things up for her?
J.E. Spina has another mystery hit on her hands!
I got this book for my honest review.

[Carol Balawyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

In A Second was a very pleasant read. The three main characters: mother (Carla), grandmother (Grace) and daughter (Athena) who brought to mind The Golden Girls. The novel also deals with clairvoyance which gave it an extra layer of intrigue. This is both a suspenseful mystery and a warm romance.