Dead Certain

by Joe Prentis

When Jessica took a summer job at the home of Senator Eunice Mason in Virginia, she hoped to get away from all of her problems in Boston and from the person who had been relentlessly stalking her. Senator Mason had gone to extraordinary lengths to make her feel welcome, but how did these strangers know so much about her? Jessica had been having trouble sleeping, but now found herself caught up in her worse nightmare. Jessica had a suspicion that something else was wrong and a strong feeling it was about to get out of control.

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

I cannot remember a time when I was not reading. Books have always been an important part of my life, and I continue to be fascinated by the many wonderful things I discover each time I sit down in my favorite chair and open a book. When I was growing up, we moved frequently, living in cities, as well as in small towns, and on a working farm in a rural area. The sharp contrast of each of these places caused me to love and appreciate the busy and varied experience cities had to offer, but also the quiet life of being close to nature in the countryside. I was impressed early on by the vast differences between the geographic areas of the country, and the part ethnic background, social differences, and education played in the lives of people. Books about history, science, romance, mystery and suspense, have always presented an irresistible attraction to me. Writing is my way of introducing others to the things I have observed and experienced. I mostly read and write suspense novels, but cannot resist the temptation of Historical Fiction, or anything that deals with nature. I have just finished a suspense novel called ‘Innocent’ which will be out before the end of September, 2009. I am currently working on ‘The Relic,’ the second book in a series about the religious and political problems in the Middle East. I am doing research on a novel about the Colonial era.

Reviews

[Darcia Helle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dead Certain will keep you turning pages well into the night! From the very start, the characters in this book grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go. They are quirky, funny, captivating, flawed, and all too human.

With the plot, Joe Prentis weaves a tale of mystery that will keep you on edge. And just when you think you have it figured out, you might find out that you're wrong! I read mystery/suspense novels all the time and the ending of this one took me by complete surprise.

Dead Certain is another great novel by an incredibly talented author. If you're looking for a story that will suck you in and hold your attention to the very last page, I highly suggest this one.

[Svetlana Kovalkova-McKenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read several books by this author and they were all absolutely superbly written, but this one is my current favorite! There are constant mind games, just when you think you know what will happen next- it turns out you were dead wrong! It was such a page turner. It had everything I wanted in it: some romance, great mystery, characters that were not clichés and the ending I could have never guessed!
When I pick up the book in this genre I want to go on a thrill ride, to be entertained and to leave the real world behind me for a couple of hours. This book delivers!!!!!!!!!!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real page-turner with some unexpected twists.

[Wilma · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a good idea but It became a bit confusing. The ending was not expected and quite surprising. A bit disappointing...