Review: Worth the read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2014
I like psychological thrillers, and thought this might be an interesting book.  I should also state up front that I am not a big fan of psychic/paranormal stories, but I was willing to give this a try based on the reviews.  I was pleasantly surprised.The plot is strong, the characters are well-developed, and the story moves along well.  This book captured me from the first page, and I did not want to put it down.  The opening is a sex scene, but don't let that deter you - it sets the stage for the basis of the plot and is key to understanding the mind of the killer.  There is an undertone of a romance novel as well, but the interaction between Arden Jones and Bill Ashton is well written and does not detract from the story in any way.  (I am not a fan of the traditional romance novel either.)  I found myself rather enjoying their interaction throughout the story - the dialogue was sharp and witty without being unrealistic, flowery or syrupy-sweet.  The sub-plot about Samantha's pre-abduction activities added another layer to the story, as well as some very fun and enjoyable twists and turns in the story.  Add all this to a mix of small-town characters, and the result is a book that is difficult to put down.Yes, the book could have used a little more proof-reading, as other reviewers have mentioned, but I did not think it was a major distraction.  I got this book for free on my Kindle, but recommend it even if you have to pay for it.