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Foreteller: Part of the Crime After Time Collection
With her present-day life in upheaval, the last thing archaeologist Zoey Kincaid needs is a 25-year-old letter carrying a message of doom. Forced to dust the cobwebs from her shadowy past, Zoey uncovers crimes, deception, and buried family secrets, but will she put it all together in time to ensure a future? The letter, from her deceased mother, describes a future set of dire events on the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Unbeknownst to Zoey, her mother belonged to a select group of people affected by tainted water who could see beyond normal timelines. Zoey then learns that a recently arrested criminal may be her real father, with her DNA as the only hope for his conviction. Ominous occurrences soon overtake Zoey’s her fiancé behaves irrationally; the arrested criminal learns of her existence; and a former stalker, now a powerful corporate titan, resurfaces. The more secrets she unearths, the more the foretelling gains credibility. With suspects in every direction, Zoey must force herself to believe in a mother she barely knew to secure any hope for a future.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2010
About the author
Anne McAneny
11 books98 followersFor many years, Anne sharpened her writing skills on screenplays that often became contest finalists. Today, she lives in Virginia with her husband and children, along with a puggle and a formerly stray cat that sneaked into the basement years ago. She enjoys biking, hiking, and all manner of activity, as long as it's balanced by chocolate and Belgian beer--or a tasty combination thereof. She loves to hear from readers, so please connect with her on her Facebook Fan Page (Books by Anne McAneny) or on Twitter (@AnneMcAneny).
***Anne is excited to announce that she's just added a fourth mystery-thriller—CIRCLED—to her Crime After Time Collection, which already includes RAVELED, SKEWED, and FORETELLER. The collection revolves around everyday people who feel compelled to investigate past crimes against their loved ones. Their discoveries rewrite the past and reshape the future in exciting, twist-filled plots. All three original Crime After Time books have become Amazon Bestsellers.***
***Anne is excited to announce that she's just added a fourth mystery-thriller—CIRCLED—to her Crime After Time Collection, which already includes RAVELED, SKEWED, and FORETELLER. The collection revolves around everyday people who feel compelled to investigate past crimes against their loved ones. Their discoveries rewrite the past and reshape the future in exciting, twist-filled plots. All three original Crime After Time books have become Amazon Bestsellers.***
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April 21, 2020
Two and a half stars rounded up to three. I read this because I had enjoyed another book by this author. Zoey Kincaid is an archeologist and the daughter of Susan, who was a foreteller and could see things in the future. The problem with this book is that it couldn't decide what it wanted to be. A love story? A woman being stalked? A mystery? Way too much stuff going on that muddied up the plot. Read Raveled instead. It's a much better book.
September 24, 2015
Enjoyable and sometimes even exciting story with well-developed characters and just enough plot twists to keep you guessing most of the way. Would definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy mysteries and a bit of the paranormal; and the current (free) price makes it even better!
June 26, 2017
"Best Story In This Series"
What did you like best about this story?
This book had me completely fooled. All the twists and turns and false leads. Oh my!
What does Laura Jennings bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Each narrator I've listened to that has performed this series has been amazing. Each brought their unique perspective to the stories. This narrator caused a lot of weird vivid dreams where I felt like Alice jumping down the rabbit hole. I don't know that I've ever crawled this deeply in a book.
Any additional comments?
I sure look forward to anymore books this author may write. All of her books I could picture as major motion pictures they are this good. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.
What did you like best about this story?
This book had me completely fooled. All the twists and turns and false leads. Oh my!
What does Laura Jennings bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Each narrator I've listened to that has performed this series has been amazing. Each brought their unique perspective to the stories. This narrator caused a lot of weird vivid dreams where I felt like Alice jumping down the rabbit hole. I don't know that I've ever crawled this deeply in a book.
Any additional comments?
I sure look forward to anymore books this author may write. All of her books I could picture as major motion pictures they are this good. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.
December 7, 2017
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed the creative concept of this book. The characters and the plot are quite interesting.
The writing, however, falls a bit short. It seemed like it needed a bit more editing to flesh out some areas and tailor back some. Also, Jake's character was very inconsistent. At times, Kyra/Zoey is also inconsistent. It made it difficult to believe in them.
There were times where I was questioning details (there was a claim about autism that seemed like it was out of place, as in it hadn't been named yet - for example).
Overall, good pacing, great idea, just needs a bit more editing for consistency and flow.
I really enjoyed the creative concept of this book. The characters and the plot are quite interesting.
The writing, however, falls a bit short. It seemed like it needed a bit more editing to flesh out some areas and tailor back some. Also, Jake's character was very inconsistent. At times, Kyra/Zoey is also inconsistent. It made it difficult to believe in them.
There were times where I was questioning details (there was a claim about autism that seemed like it was out of place, as in it hadn't been named yet - for example).
Overall, good pacing, great idea, just needs a bit more editing for consistency and flow.
January 18, 2018
Most people I talk to who read mysteries, like to try to race the protagonist to the finish line (myself included). Every time I thought I had this one figured out, another piece would fall in to place, and I would have to rethink my hypothesis. By the time I finished it, I managed to figure it all out...just about the same time as events unfolded. A rare treat indeed!
September 28, 2018
I was waffling between a 3 and a 4 on this book since the first half seemed rather slow to me. But the plot was enticing and kept me reading, and I'm glad I did. The second half of this book picks up speed and starts adding some tension, twists, and secrets and I do recommend this book! I believe it will keep your interest especially if you are interested in the psychic as I am!
May 4, 2017
Second book I've enjoyed by this author
Almost put it down over the r word, but I bravely powered through. She tossed that word around awfully cavalierly, though, which bugged me. But the characters and story kept me interested so I'll be downloading another book of hers soon
Almost put it down over the r word, but I bravely powered through. She tossed that word around awfully cavalierly, though, which bugged me. But the characters and story kept me interested so I'll be downloading another book of hers soon
January 21, 2018
Great Read
Wonderful tale.....suspense galore, along with romance, family interactions, murder, and the best of writing leading to an unpredictable outcome. Looking forward to more of this author.
Wonderful tale.....suspense galore, along with romance, family interactions, murder, and the best of writing leading to an unpredictable outcome. Looking forward to more of this author.
June 6, 2019
Good quick read. Not my favorite of Ms. McAneny's works. I thought had it figured out early, but it twisted nicely at the end. (-and I'm kinda disappointed that I didn't see it coming!) All in all, a good 'beach read'.
July 30, 2019
To me Foreteller was not especially suspenseful or thrilling. It was pretty predictable, but it was good as an escape read. I didn't have to work hard to figure anything out or keep up with the characters or story. I'll admit that I was surprised at the end when I learned who (else) wanted to kill Zoey and why. By then I could almost relate!
Zoey is completely annoying-- selfish and irresponsible about birth control even though her fiancé is adamant about not having children ever. I'm not so sure that women become wise and all knowing when they have children or become pregnant and probably men aren't driven insane when they can't have them or are forced into fatherhood.
How nice and convenient for Zoey that it seems every man she knows and meets wants to help and protect her (unless they want to kill her!! Yikes!!). It's especially helpful since one of them is a police officer who goes way past the usual protect and serve the public mode. Strangers don't usually take such an interest. Even on Law and Order, they aren't coming by to sit in the kitchen or pay for security services a victim might need. Perhaps he's another man who's in love with her!!
Something funny and silly: Near the end, Zoey goes alone to meet the murder deep in a wooded and secluded area because she's the ONLY ONE (eye roll) who can save another who's in danger. Cheez... She dresses in her running gear-- including shorts. She changes because of the foretelling. Good idea, Zoey. Even with the long pants, she's all scratched and bruised from going through the overgrowth and falling over roots. Even poison ivy is mentioned. You would think an archeologist would know how to dress for outdoor meetings. This is just an example to demonstrate that Zoey is just not as smart as she pretends and we want her to be.
By the end everything for Zoey is wrapped up in a happily ever after box. Thinking about that brings tears to my eyes. I'm being snarky. Something or someone frequently brings tears to the eyes in this story. Yes, you got it-- eye roll!
It's certainly not the worse book I've ever read. I like the idea and I think Ms. McAneny is a good writer. I'm sure many of my women friends would enjoy-- or even love Foreteller. I doubt I know even one man who would like it. I think I'd classify this one as chick lit. Perhaps that's why I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected. It would probably make a good Lifetime or Hallmark movie. I don't care for them either. Enough folks do, however, for them to have their own channels!
Zoey is completely annoying-- selfish and irresponsible about birth control even though her fiancé is adamant about not having children ever. I'm not so sure that women become wise and all knowing when they have children or become pregnant and probably men aren't driven insane when they can't have them or are forced into fatherhood.
How nice and convenient for Zoey that it seems every man she knows and meets wants to help and protect her (unless they want to kill her!! Yikes!!). It's especially helpful since one of them is a police officer who goes way past the usual protect and serve the public mode. Strangers don't usually take such an interest. Even on Law and Order, they aren't coming by to sit in the kitchen or pay for security services a victim might need. Perhaps he's another man who's in love with her!!
Something funny and silly: Near the end, Zoey goes alone to meet the murder deep in a wooded and secluded area because she's the ONLY ONE (eye roll) who can save another who's in danger. Cheez... She dresses in her running gear-- including shorts. She changes because of the foretelling. Good idea, Zoey. Even with the long pants, she's all scratched and bruised from going through the overgrowth and falling over roots. Even poison ivy is mentioned. You would think an archeologist would know how to dress for outdoor meetings. This is just an example to demonstrate that Zoey is just not as smart as she pretends and we want her to be.
By the end everything for Zoey is wrapped up in a happily ever after box. Thinking about that brings tears to my eyes. I'm being snarky. Something or someone frequently brings tears to the eyes in this story. Yes, you got it-- eye roll!
It's certainly not the worse book I've ever read. I like the idea and I think Ms. McAneny is a good writer. I'm sure many of my women friends would enjoy-- or even love Foreteller. I doubt I know even one man who would like it. I think I'd classify this one as chick lit. Perhaps that's why I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected. It would probably make a good Lifetime or Hallmark movie. I don't care for them either. Enough folks do, however, for them to have their own channels!
July 9, 2015
Zoey Kincaid is newly engaged to a newspaper reporter Jake. Zoey receives a letter telling her that her Mother (who has been dead for
all of Zoey's life)has left a key to a lockbox and has left something for Zoey to have but must retrieve it before she turns 29.
Zoey is not really Zoey (you will find out who she really is)She changed her name because of a man stalking her and has moved to another state.
Zoey is going to get the key, but in the meantime, she finds out that she pregnant. She's happy but Jake isn't. He doesn't want the baby.
Zoey's mother had the ability to tell the future and has saved several
peoples lives by letting them know. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book, because this interests me.
This is a fast moving book. And I don't think you will guess the ending. I usually do, but not in this one. This is the second book of have read of Anne McAneny and will not be the last.
all of Zoey's life)has left a key to a lockbox and has left something for Zoey to have but must retrieve it before she turns 29.
Zoey is not really Zoey (you will find out who she really is)She changed her name because of a man stalking her and has moved to another state.
Zoey is going to get the key, but in the meantime, she finds out that she pregnant. She's happy but Jake isn't. He doesn't want the baby.
Zoey's mother had the ability to tell the future and has saved several
peoples lives by letting them know. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book, because this interests me.
This is a fast moving book. And I don't think you will guess the ending. I usually do, but not in this one. This is the second book of have read of Anne McAneny and will not be the last.
January 30, 2016
intertwined--but who wants kyra/zoey dead...
there is some violence but not enough that I couldn't recommend this book to teens as well as adults...the plot twists and turns are the biggest draw for this story...zoey is such a likeable young woman, knows where she's going and who she wants to take with her...even being pregnant with her love's child, whom he doesn't want, can't stop zoey from traveling around to settle whether her mother's s foretelling becomes reality or just the rantings of a woman she hardly remembers... I was pleasantly surprised at the end...very well written book with enough mystery to keep my interest all the way to the surprise at the end...
there is some violence but not enough that I couldn't recommend this book to teens as well as adults...the plot twists and turns are the biggest draw for this story...zoey is such a likeable young woman, knows where she's going and who she wants to take with her...even being pregnant with her love's child, whom he doesn't want, can't stop zoey from traveling around to settle whether her mother's s foretelling becomes reality or just the rantings of a woman she hardly remembers... I was pleasantly surprised at the end...very well written book with enough mystery to keep my interest all the way to the surprise at the end...
January 23, 2016
Despite its strong dependence on paranormal elements, this turned out to be an entertaining listen. The author managed to weave a suspenseful story around
foretelling and reincarnation with a surprising twist at the end. The characters were developed well enough to bring at least a little realism to the story
and Laura Jennings gave voice to these characters with a more than satisfactory performance. I didn't think this was this author's best book, but it was
still very much a worthwhile listen.
NOTE: I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for this unbiased review.
foretelling and reincarnation with a surprising twist at the end. The characters were developed well enough to bring at least a little realism to the story
and Laura Jennings gave voice to these characters with a more than satisfactory performance. I didn't think this was this author's best book, but it was
still very much a worthwhile listen.
NOTE: I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for this unbiased review.
January 27, 2016
A fascinating and exciting story with engaging characters. All the plot twists and turns just drag you into the story and won't let you go. It's amazing how some authors become one of your favorites just by reading one book. I enjoy reading mysteries and paranormal stories, I think Anne is a great writer, really enjoyed her writing style, the book was well edited, plot was interesting and believable, characters engaging; what's not to like?! I encourage you to give her books a try, I think you'll enjoy her style.
February 23, 2016
A well written book.Laura Jennings does a great job with the material.Zoey is an archeologist. She is called to an attorneys office to recieve a letter from her deceased mother to open on a certain day.It foretells a murder on the banks of the Susquehana.She knew nothing about fortelling before the letter.She grew up being lied to by her Aunt and grandmother.Can she trust a 25 year old letter?I loved the twists and turns in this book!
This audiobook was provided to me at no cost for a fair and honest review
This audiobook was provided to me at no cost for a fair and honest review
February 9, 2014
Anne McAneny is a very good writer, which is why I'm giving this book three stars. The plot revolves around the main character discovering a prediction about her future, and it just isn't my cup of tea. I would read other books by this author, because I have read one of her other books, "Raveled"' which I enjoyed very much. This book dragged a little at times, and then a lot was thrown in at the end, which made it kind of hard to follow. Seemed kind of rushed to me.
June 17, 2015
Very entertaining paranormal mystery, the ending took me by surprise. The only complaint I have with this book is: .
I listened to the Audible version of this book, and the narrator, Laura Jennings, was very good.
I received this audio free from AudiobookBlast for an honest review.
I listened to the Audible version of this book, and the narrator, Laura Jennings, was very good.
I received this audio free from AudiobookBlast for an honest review.
September 11, 2015
Not your usual suspect....
I don't usually go for the supernatural mixed with mystery... it usually ends up with a ton of romance thrown in , because the writer couldn't or wouldn't let go of some romantic fantasy about werewolves or vampires or some such nonsense....
This had none of that... just a decent story about a young woman finding the truth about herself and her family.... and the secrets that families keep....
I don't usually go for the supernatural mixed with mystery... it usually ends up with a ton of romance thrown in , because the writer couldn't or wouldn't let go of some romantic fantasy about werewolves or vampires or some such nonsense....
This had none of that... just a decent story about a young woman finding the truth about herself and her family.... and the secrets that families keep....
March 31, 2016
I hate to leave a negative review, but I could not finish this book. The plot set-up and the main character's reaction to it were just too illogical for me to get past, so I gave up about a third of the way in. That being said, the writing was fantastic and I really wanted to like it (interesting plot idea, great writing, cool characters), so I'll probably leave it on my Kindle to revisit on a long flight at some point in the future. Maybe it will grow on me later.
April 15, 2016
A fantastic spellbinding tale The plot is rich with surprising twists and the characters are well-developed.
The heroine changes her name to Zoey, not for fun, but she wants to "lose" her college stalker. But we find this isn't her only problem. She discovers that her mother was a "foreteller" and there is the risk that her mother, from the grave, is foretelling Zoey's murder!
An intriguing plot with so much happening that the reader can't wait to discover how the book will end.
The heroine changes her name to Zoey, not for fun, but she wants to "lose" her college stalker. But we find this isn't her only problem. She discovers that her mother was a "foreteller" and there is the risk that her mother, from the grave, is foretelling Zoey's murder!
An intriguing plot with so much happening that the reader can't wait to discover how the book will end.
January 15, 2016
I knew halfway through I had a feeling what was going on and who was the "one" Zoey had to look out for.
Beautiful story and LOVE how it's all connected and no one is what they seem.
A great read, loved how it all played out and makes you wonder if knowing the future is a good thing or not.
Beautiful story and LOVE how it's all connected and no one is what they seem.
A great read, loved how it all played out and makes you wonder if knowing the future is a good thing or not.
February 21, 2016
Too much to keep up with.
Even though it is a fine plot I didn't like the fast changing scenario of people. I like to get involved with the people in any book I read but this was too much for me. McAneny is obviously totally in control of her gifted way of writing, but I like to take things a bit slower.
Even though it is a fine plot I didn't like the fast changing scenario of people. I like to get involved with the people in any book I read but this was too much for me. McAneny is obviously totally in control of her gifted way of writing, but I like to take things a bit slower.
February 23, 2013
This is a fast moving story with a few twists that I didn't see coming! The writer easily draws you in and puts you right in the middle of the story. Great read, can 't wait for more from this author.
May 11, 2014
I'm not a big believer in predicting the future and reincarnation themes but the twists in the plot of this one were quite entertaining...I'm looking forward to reading another of this author's works.
June 10, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. The narration was very good. It is a combination of mystery, action and drama, with a slight nod to the paranormal. There are some great plot twists and surprises. I downloaded this book for free in exchange for a real, honest review.
September 29, 2015
Kept me on the edge of my seat.
Thought I knew all the plot lines about the story halfway through the book. Just like the main character, not a clue till the very end. Great suspense novel. Highly recommend it.
Thought I knew all the plot lines about the story halfway through the book. Just like the main character, not a clue till the very end. Great suspense novel. Highly recommend it.
October 16, 2015
Interesting
Anne's books are always so full of layers and great writing. This was really story that slowly builds, but keeps you hooked. Sorry is such a fascinating character and you want to know the mystery. A really good read.
Anne's books are always so full of layers and great writing. This was really story that slowly builds, but keeps you hooked. Sorry is such a fascinating character and you want to know the mystery. A really good read.
October 19, 2015
Spellbinding.
This book had me hooked from the start. The characters have a lot of depth and the plot takes some surprising twists and turns. It proved impossible to put down. It was very well written and edited.
This book had me hooked from the start. The characters have a lot of depth and the plot takes some surprising twists and turns. It proved impossible to put down. It was very well written and edited.
May 19, 2015
Great!
What a wonderful read! I loved the characters and the story very much! I would recommend this book to my friends!!
What a wonderful read! I loved the characters and the story very much! I would recommend this book to my friends!!
November 11, 2015
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