Came Tumbling After

Olivia Thompson #0.5

by Jullian Scott

Twelve years ago, a young boy vanished on his way home for dinner. The only trace he left behind was his bike in the middle of the road. When another boy goes missing over a decade later, it’s a race against the clock to solve the mystery before it’s too late. Nate is extra determined to crack the case. With Olivia by his side, he returns to his hometown to face the ghosts of his past and hopefully bring closure to two families whose lives have been torn apart. Came Tumbling After is where it all begins for Nate Tucker and Olivia Thompson. They take on their first case together in this prequel story to the Olivia Thompson Mysteries. Along the way, they learn more about each other, the monsters they hunt, and the love that unites them.

Genres: Mystery Thriller, Mystery

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2021

Reviews

[Pamela Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read about two college age kids that can’t quite define their relationship. They have been best friends for a few years. They love each other as friends but haven’t realized that they are the “one” for each other. After a night of blowing off steam and heavy drinking they hear on the news that a 10 year old boy from Nate’s small hometown has disappeared with his bicycle. And the news relates that 10 years ago another boy named Tim disappeared the same way and was never found to this day. Nate and Olivia end up back in his hometown at his moms house right in the middle of the investigation. Olivia finds that Nate was the last to see Tim 10 years ago before he disappeared and he never got over it. His uncle is the Police Chief is over the present case and never solved Tim’s case which has hung over his head for 10 years. What is happening to little boys in this town? Is there a predator out there? Who was the last to see the child. Olivia and Nate start asking questions. Someone knows something. They need to find these kids before more go missing. Very good story with a surprising middle and end. I enjoyed the main characters Olivia and Nathaniel and I look forward to reading more about them in future books.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though the two never hook up, Scott brings their sexual tension to the forefront for the duration of the story without it growing old. Great character development and a nice tight mystery plot that leaves you crying for more. The story delivers everything the premise promises. I definitely look forward to more by this author.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even with this being a Prequel Novella and learned a lot of information about the characters and they feel like someone I would know. I'm starting the next book and it helps by knowing the characters! Can't wait to get into the second book.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic prequel novella! I adore this series and these characters, and it was great to meet them a little earlier. This was a gripping mystery and helped provide some character development. I really can't wait for the next installment!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

another winner from Jullian Scott. The story was great and the characters were also very good. I wish I had read this book first instead of Ring around the Rosie. But oh well, I enjoyed it all the same. Now I can go on and read number 2. Can't wait.

[Liza Fay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this prequel!!

I read the first book, Ring Around The Rosie and now I've finally gotten to the prequel. Great cast of characters. Love Olivia and Nate and his relationship with his mother. Great mystery. Well told. Can't wait to start on book 2!!!