Fate in plain sight.
Major Crimes Detective Samantha Reilly prefers to work alone—she’s seen as a maverick, and she still struggles privately with the death of her partner. The only person who ever sees her softer side is Michael Turcotte, a teenager she’s known since she rescued him eleven years ago from the aftermath of his parents’ murder-suicide.
In foster care since his parents’ death, … parents’ death, Michael is a loner who tries to fly under the bullies’ radar, but a violent assault triggers a disturbing ability to view people’s dark futures. No one believes his first vision means anything, though—not even Sam Reilly. When reality mimics his prediction, however, Sam isn’t the only one to take notice. A strange girl named Tessa Masterson asks Michael about her future, and what he sees sends him back to Sam—is Tessa victim or perpetrator?
Tessa’s tangled secrets draw Michael and Sam inexorably into a deadly conflict. Sam relies on Michael, but his only advantage is the visions he never asked for. As they track a cold and calculating killer, one misstep could turn the hunters into prey.
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This is a great thriller with elements of horror. A lot of suspense and twists and likeable characters. Another great tale by Jason Parent. I listened to this on Audible and the narrator was really good too. Thoroughly enjoyable.
My Thoughts – 4 out of 5 Unicorns – I really liked it!!!
***Received a copy of the book for an honest review
The cover is very intriguing and definitely attracted my attention to read it.
This is my first time reading a novel by Jason Parent, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I’m not usually a horror fan, but I definitely like mystery thriller. I think I might be misjudging books marked horror because of horror movies, but I’m not sure. I definitely liked this version of it, and I might need to check out more.
I definitely feel for Michael and all he goes through since childhood. I really like Detective Reilly too! This book was full of twist and turns that I didn’t know would happen. I think it would be a great young adult book if the violence was toned down. I really love the paranormal twist too! This book had a little of everything making it very entertaining! I only wish I knew more about Michael and Sam’s future at the end. Who knows maybe there will be more or at least I hope so!
I think if you like mystery thrillers with a twist serial killer horror then you will want to read this book 🙂 I will definitely be checking out other titles by Jason Parent!
What a dark and twisted story Jason Parent tells in this book, which the reader should be forewarned contains graphic and grisly details of multiple violent murders, as well as the ultimate in psychological terror and suspense for both the detectives as well as the two main children. What seems like two separate and dark stories eventually unite to become one dynamite tale of violence and mayhem. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Hidden Gems Books.
I have to say I don’t like paranormal … zombies, shape-shifters, end of the world dystopian, alternate worlds stuff. I do like psychics, though .. those that can see what the future holds or what has happened in old abandoned mansions, etc. This book combines both a psychic and a serial murderer and a female detective … all my favorites rolled into one.
Major Crimes Detective Samantha (Sam) Reilly has been looking out for 14-year-old Michael since he was three and witnessed the murder/suicide of his parents. He’s now living with foster parents who seem to care for him. Michael has been having some problems with the school bullies and one day he passes out and finds himself somewhere else. When he comes to, he realizes that he has had a vision … and he isn’t very happy. He tells his school counselor.. he tells his foster parents … he even tells Sam and no one believes him. When his vision happens exactly as he described, people look at him with new eyes.
The story continues as Michael crosses paths with fellow student Tessa .. and he “sees” her killing her father. No spoilers, but things go terribly wrong when Sam also gets involved. Is Tessa a murderer .. or a victim? Is her father a serial killer? Or is he just an abusive, controlling father?
Although this is mainly a murder mystery, the teenage psychic takes the biggest role. I loved the plot. Characters were well developed. This was a new author to me, and I’d follow him anywhere.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this paranormal crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.