One Shot

by Brandi Easterling Collins

What happened to Julia Manchester?
When 13-year-old Julia disappears after a babysitting job, her older sisters Charlotte and Liv fear the worst. With their father running for president and their mother a retired actress—anyone could have taken Julia.
Exhausted from growing up in the public eye, the Manchester sisters want every spotlight shined on their family to find Julia—if they can convince the police she’s not a runaway. Soon, Charlotte's boyfriend Vincent suspects there’s something sinister about Julia’s disappearance, but Charlotte doesn’t know what to believe or who to trust.
Will Julia make it home safely, and will her family ever recover?

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

Published January 23, 2021

About the author

Brandi Easterling Collins discovered her passion for writing in junior high when she began hand-writing her first novels in pencil on notebook paper. She later earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing. She is an author and blogger who lives in Dardanelle, Arkansas, with her husband, two kids, and four dogs.​ "Caroline's Lighthouse" is her first published YA novel, which was followed by "Jordan's Sister," "What I Learned That Summer," "One Shot," and "When Does Life Begin?"

Collins describes herself as a reformed perfectionist who writes stories about strong, flawed women who overcome heartache and challenges without having to be rescued.

Reviews

[Dun's · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I received a free e-copy through Goodreads giveaways (thank you!), for some reason I didn't expect that the it's of YA fiction, despite the fact that it was the book description that grabbed my attention.

Written in multiple perspectives, it's an engaging YA family drama with a touch of suspense. Recommended for a quick read - 2.5 stars.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. The Manchester family, in the midst of a presidential campaign, thinks their world is shook when the eldest of three sisters comes home to share some news, but shortly after their world is turned upside down when the youngest sister goes missing! The prologue starts off with a bang and it definitely ends with a bang. It was wonderfully written with beautiful relationships, just enough romance, and lots of excitement. My favorite from Collins so far!

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 for sure! I enjoy different POVs and there were so many twists in here I did not see coming in such a short read! Good story(:

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, let me just say, wow! I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway and I absolutely loved it. Even though it's a quick read there are so many twists and turns, so much going on. I would definitely refer this one.