Dakota: A tense crime-thriller

by Kerry Kennedy

Dakota a young woman whose life is be envied by most, a successful career, in love and engaged to a multi millionaire, suddenly finds her life in turmoil as she unearths a family secret that will destroy their lives forever.

Fleeing from her life leaving behind her bewildered and distraught fiancé, her sister and her mother without a trace of her whereabouts, Dakota slides into a world of recklessness and darkness trying in vain to eradicate the secret she has unearthed.

When her fiancé and her sister ty to find her, a series of brutal events take place.
Their lives are shattered and will never be the same

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 16, 2021

About the author

I am a multi-genre author of thriller-suspense book, romantic comedies and children's books.
I have been writing since childhood and finally published my debut novel, Dakota in 2020.
My other passions include biking, running and rock climbing. I am an avid reader of multi-genres.
I also travel extensively having visited some amazing places including the High Atlas Mountains and The Alps in Chamonix.
I love languages and currently speak German, Russian, Catalan and Spanish.
I live in Spain with my four cats (all of which feature in my children's book about a cat named Boris), my life-partner and my adorable Chihuahua.

Reviews

[Nora Wolfenbarger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. I could not stop turning the pages. A strong plot with well developed characters. The author made me hate them, love them, and feel their pain. I thought I knew what was coming at the end, but I was wrong. A great ending with a shocking twist. Great job Kerry Kennedy. Highly recommend this book. Nora Wolfenbarger author of The Promise and The Defiant.

[Jeff Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kerry Kennedy’s drama thriller was definitely worth the read. It’s a family drama wrapped into a thriller. The family members all have a dark undertow in their lives and sometimes, that creates drama. It’s when the drama turns tragic and maybe deadly that all the social play and drama play out. The characters were so well developed and their actions so … well… real that it added an extra measure to the enjoyment. I could easily see Dakota as a Lifetime miniseries. Five starts for both Kerry Kennedy and for Dakota. Cheers for the Dakota character. I highly recommend Dakota. JAB, author of the conspiracy thriller Not On MY Watch.

[K.A. Mulenga · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great, a real cliffhanger. The way the author brought the characters to life was impressive. Highly recommended.

[Alli Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dakota by Kerry Kennedy. Dakota is a supermodel who has a big secret and decides to take a break from everyone and everything for a while. The problem is is that she didn't tell anyone where she was going or that she was going. So when fiance Simon and Dakota's sister Sophia go in search for her, that's when everything comes tumbling down, not only for Dakota, but for everyone else as well. Will everyone survive what's coming for them?

This book was so hard to put down. It was full of hardships and will get your emotions all over the place, not just for one character, but for all of them. I highly recommend this book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the way.

[Kerry Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exceptional read, will have you turning page after page. The main character has a secret. She can't tell anyone and has to flee her life, leaving behind a fiance, a mother and her sister.
When the fiance and sister try to locate Dakota, a chain of disturbing events is set off. Their lives are destroyed, can they fight back to be together again.
Five star ratings on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Dakota-Three-l...
And on Goodreads

[C.M. Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story! This is not my usual genre, but Kennedy had me captivated and intrigued throughout. I must admit, I grew to despise the protagonist before the story concluded, but I could also empathize with a couple of the characters. Kudos.

[Emma Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Dakota, Kennedy does a fantastic job of keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, while trying to figure out what will happen to the characters on their own dark individual journeys and experiences throughout the book.

The ending is bittersweet but like all things in life I feel Kennedy helped bring the story full circle and ended it in a way where it’s doubtful there would be a sequel, however the ending is satisfying on that front—there are no annoying frayed loose ends that leave the reader with unanswered questions.

10/10 for Dakota.

[M.A. Quigley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dakota is missing and her mum, Tia, and her sister, Sophia, don’t know where she is. Simon and Dakoka were engaged and he wants to see her. So, the journey begins with Simon and Sophia joining forces to find her. The two were going to meet and something untoward happens to Sophia. Kennedy’s debut novel is a definite page-turner filled with suspense that kept me interested with many questions unanswered, like what would happen to Sophia and why Dakota didn’t want Simon? Kennedy did well tidying up all the story's loose ends to make it come full circle. I can see it being made into a movie. If you like thrillers you’ll love this novel.

[Jupiter Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dakota by Kerry Kennedy is a gripping tale of a supermodel's life turned upside down by a devastating secret. The characters' journeys are filled with suspense and emotion, keeping readers hooked until the very end. Kennedy's storytelling is masterful, delivering a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists.

[Kerry Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for a suspense thriller that will have you turning page after page, this is a must for you. Well written with a tight plot that twists and turns. This book has many 5* reviews on Amazon and on Goodreads.