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“Missing”, by Dee Henderson
A Wyoming sheriff is called to Chicago when his
elderly mother goes missing from her retirement community. Paired with a savvy Chicago cop, the two soon
launch into a race against the clock when they realize something dark may lie
at the heart of the disappearance.
“Shadowed”, by Dani Pettrey
Adventure, romance, and danger collide when a young
Alaskan fisherman nets the body of a Russian open water swimming
competitor. Another swimmer, who’d been
the dead woman’s roommate years ago, is pulled into the search for answers as
it grows more and more clear that something sinister is at play.
“Blackout”, by Lynette Eason
A young woman once implicated in a robbery gone
wrong finds herself at risk years later when the real culprit is up for
parole. The loot taken that night has
never been found and he believes she knows where it’s hidden – only her memory
of that night has always been unreliable.
Can she remember enough to find her way to safety?
Review
Three suspense stories in one book – a mystery
lover’s dream! And the beauty of a
novella collection is that it highlights the diversity of each author. With Dee Henderson, readers are treated with strong
dialogue and detailed research of the inner workings of a police
investigation. Dani Pettrey brought to
life some really great characters that were very likeable. Lynette Eason had a fantastic story line that
was very suspense driven – so much so that the reader felt like they had to
watch their back as much as the characters!
In “Missing” the dialogue was greatly detailed and
well-written, pulling the reader deep into the facts of the investigation and
the step by step police procedures. But
I felt it was a double-edged sword whereby it was a little too heavy on the
facts and procedures, and not enough character development. I would have loved
to read more about the characters’ thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The main characters, John and Sharon, were
very strong, intriguing individuals (something that I really like about Dee’s
stories – her characters are always strong, independent, and quite
resourceful), and with a little bit more character depth, it really would have
brought the story to life.
“Shadowed” had some great characters. From the mysterious Elliott, to the
determined Libby, and strong Ben, these characters helped round out the
storyline. The story itself could easily
have been longer as the last few chapters felt a bit rushed. However, the plot was quite unique, and fans
of Dani’s “Alaskan Courage” series will enjoy reading this “prequel”.
“Blackout” delivered non-stop action chapter after
chapter. I also really enjoyed how the
main characters’ relationship didn’t feel “rushed”, but followed a more natural
timeline with the characters already knowing each other a few years at the
start of the story. The mystery was
good, and the flashback sequences that Macey experiences brought a unique and
suspenseful element to the story – not to mention a bit of a tease as readers
only find out a little bit at each time of what truly happened during that
robbery!
Overall, Sins
of the Past is a unique novella collection with three very different
stories and writing styles. I look forward to more novels by all three of
these talented writers.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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