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Burn Mark
Emily Stone overcame the stigma of her “trailer trash” upbringing, junkie mother’s overdose, and foster care. Moving to a new city full of possibilities, she is settled into her new teaching career. After a minor traffic accident involving the Governor’s son Bryce, passion ignites. Dreams quickly turn to nightmares when the couple discovers someone is watching Emily. Is this for political gain or is something worse happening?
Bryce, a rising star at the District Attorney’s office, has knowledge of the recent murders of two local women, their only link is a signature burn mark. Could Emily's stalker be the killer? The couple, assisted by local detectives and a former FBI agent work to solve this mystery. Reopening a case from the past may lend clues to the present. The question is, will Emily survive to have a future or end up with a burn mark of her own?
Bryce, a rising star at the District Attorney’s office, has knowledge of the recent murders of two local women, their only link is a signature burn mark. Could Emily's stalker be the killer? The couple, assisted by local detectives and a former FBI agent work to solve this mystery. Reopening a case from the past may lend clues to the present. The question is, will Emily survive to have a future or end up with a burn mark of her own?
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2022
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May 26, 2024
Burn Mark could have been so much more. It could have been twice as long if the characters had been more thoroughly developed. The attraction between the two main characters moves to sex, engagement and wedding planning so fast that marriage counselors would caution stepping back before proceeding toward an early divorce. I don’t doubt the relationship; the author didn’t develop it realistically.
The identity of the killer was well concealed. Clues were deceptive as more than one suspect began to appear. The method used by the killer to capture the main character is clever. And law enforcement develops a clever scheme to catch him and free the girl.
The epilogue seems to argue the killer is a victim of his circumstances which is troubling. A recounting of his crimes seems to argue this. It is gruesome and unnecessary.
Overall a slower pace would benefit this otherwise intriguing novel.
The identity of the killer was well concealed. Clues were deceptive as more than one suspect began to appear. The method used by the killer to capture the main character is clever. And law enforcement develops a clever scheme to catch him and free the girl.
The epilogue seems to argue the killer is a victim of his circumstances which is troubling. A recounting of his crimes seems to argue this. It is gruesome and unnecessary.
Overall a slower pace would benefit this otherwise intriguing novel.
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November 27, 2022
An Interesting Love Story and Murder Mystery
Laura did a good job developing the characters. I look forward to the next segment that she teased us with at the end of the book.
Laura did a good job developing the characters. I look forward to the next segment that she teased us with at the end of the book.
June 5, 2023
Awesome book!
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