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A Lily Dawn FBI Suspense Thriller #2
Still Hope
FBI BAU Special Agent Lily Dawn, half Dutch, half Hispanic, raised in the Caribbean, knows the isles like the back of her hand. When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister, and when a new serial killer strikes, leaving victims on a series of remote islands, Lily gears up for a deadly game of cat and mouse.
“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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STILL HOPE is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.
Lily Dawn is called back to the Caribbean. But this is not a happy homecoming. She hasn’t seen her parents since moving to Miami ten years ago, and now her sister has been declared legally dead.
Will Lily be able to map out the killer’s twisted mind?
A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the LILY DAWN mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.
Books #3-#5 in the series—STILL AWAKE, STILL HERE, STILL MAD—are now also available.
“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising.
“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
STILL HOPE is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.
Lily Dawn is called back to the Caribbean. But this is not a happy homecoming. She hasn’t seen her parents since moving to Miami ten years ago, and now her sister has been declared legally dead.
Will Lily be able to map out the killer’s twisted mind?
A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the LILY DAWN mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.
Books #3-#5 in the series—STILL AWAKE, STILL HERE, STILL MAD—are now also available.
“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2022
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About the author
Ava Strong
149 books223 followersAva Strong is author of the REMI LAURENT mystery series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ILSE BECK mystery series, comprising seven books (and counting); of the STELLA FALL psychological suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the DAKOTA STEELE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the LILY DAWN suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the MEGAN YORK suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Ava loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit her website.
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Ava loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit her website.
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February 4, 2023
Still Hope is book 2 in the "Lily Dawn FBI" series.
Let me start by saying that this series does pack a good amount of plot in a novella size book. The author does a great job at character development. I found most of the characters to be likable for the most part. Some more than others.
In this book, Lily is adapting to the Miami Office and is tracking a serial killer that is leaving bodies on empty / unoccupied islands.. which obviously makes it harder to find the bodies.
Her dynamic with her FBI partner is interesting so far.
The book was pretty engaging, and Ill definitely check the next in the series!
Let me start by saying that this series does pack a good amount of plot in a novella size book. The author does a great job at character development. I found most of the characters to be likable for the most part. Some more than others.
In this book, Lily is adapting to the Miami Office and is tracking a serial killer that is leaving bodies on empty / unoccupied islands.. which obviously makes it harder to find the bodies.
Her dynamic with her FBI partner is interesting so far.
The book was pretty engaging, and Ill definitely check the next in the series!
December 23, 2022
No Treasure Here
God's gift to the FBI, Agent Lily Dawn , is reassigned to Florida. She pairs up with the handsome Dancer and hunts for a deranged serial killer.
Don't like Lily. She is a know it all. She kicks into things and is self righteous and annoying. Pass.
God's gift to the FBI, Agent Lily Dawn , is reassigned to Florida. She pairs up with the handsome Dancer and hunts for a deranged serial killer.
Don't like Lily. She is a know it all. She kicks into things and is self righteous and annoying. Pass.
June 23, 2023
Unique and Interesting
This is book two in the Lily Dawn series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. This story packs a lot of the things fans of this genre look for: energy, fast pacing, plot twists, engaging characters, and some mild sexual tension.
There were a couple of things about this novel that were personally enjoyable aside from the above-mentioned. The relationship between Lily and her FBI partner has a certain amount of tension yet a really fun dynamic. She can't make up her mind if the guy is really okay, or a total jerk. But he's just who he is and she's having trouble dealing with it. Side note: I love the accent the narrator uses for him. I also really enjoyed the locations. Small mangrove islands in South Florida make for some of the best and spookiest settings for a read like this. They're beautiful, a little creepy, and can be dangerous, especially if there's a serial killer on one.
While I like this series, I'm not completely in love with it yet. But I find its unique style refreshing and the plots are pure roller coasters, so I'm still in. Fans of mysteries, crime stories, suspense/thrillers, and police procedurals will find much to love here.
This is book two in the Lily Dawn series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. This story packs a lot of the things fans of this genre look for: energy, fast pacing, plot twists, engaging characters, and some mild sexual tension.
There were a couple of things about this novel that were personally enjoyable aside from the above-mentioned. The relationship between Lily and her FBI partner has a certain amount of tension yet a really fun dynamic. She can't make up her mind if the guy is really okay, or a total jerk. But he's just who he is and she's having trouble dealing with it. Side note: I love the accent the narrator uses for him. I also really enjoyed the locations. Small mangrove islands in South Florida make for some of the best and spookiest settings for a read like this. They're beautiful, a little creepy, and can be dangerous, especially if there's a serial killer on one.
While I like this series, I'm not completely in love with it yet. But I find its unique style refreshing and the plots are pure roller coasters, so I'm still in. Fans of mysteries, crime stories, suspense/thrillers, and police procedurals will find much to love here.
January 2, 2023
Lily is finding her space at the Miami Office and is placed on the hunt for a culprit that is abducting and killing women in the area. The difficult part is that he is leaving his victims on small islands, most of which are not inhabited. The author has put a good story together and told it quite well. Looking forward to reading the following book as it might throw some light on Lily's estranged family relationship.
I thank the author for the ARC.
I thank the author for the ARC.
July 13, 2023
Lilly Dawn, FBI agent #2. Lily and Xander are stationed in Miami and investigating a series of murders where victims are buried on different islands and treasure maps are sent to the media. The writing seems a little immature sometimes but the subject/story are interesting. I will read another book but getting a little weary of the predictable plots. If the next one doesn't tell us what happened to Kara, I am done. C 2022
December 26, 2024
The storyline of this book has promise. However, the character development and dialogue, especially between the two characters in their roles as FBI agents, it’s terrible. Law-enforcement would never say things like “You have to stop doing this so I can arrest you.” I am not sure what Ava Strong‘s history is prior to becoming a published author, but it would benefit her if she did her research and at least learned about legal dialogue and de-escalation techniques.
September 20, 2023
Uses F word minimally. Decent book. Nothing out of the ordinary plot wise. Some repetitiveness. I listened to the first book in series a while ago. I realized this writing feels elementary. I actually looked to see if it was a YA book. 2.0 audio.
January 20, 2023
Just as good as book one. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you want to read all six books
September 10, 2023
Quick read
This book was a good quick read. It was a fast paced action thriller.
Was suspenseful and look forward to reading more by Ava Strong.
This book was a good quick read. It was a fast paced action thriller.
Was suspenseful and look forward to reading more by Ava Strong.
January 8, 2024
Not as good as the first book but still gripping
July 18, 2024
DNF at 74%. I can't do it anymore... I just can't. the writing was soooo bad, I can't even stick it out to add one to my reading challenge. goodbye I am done!
August 8, 2024
Writing was not good
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