Jun 02, 2011 by catherine ramsdell 2 june 2011 toward the end of jennifer mcmahons dont breath a word, phoebe, one of the main characters, states but if people believe in them fairy tales so strongly. Police detective juan acosta doesnt only carry scars on the outside. Joshilyn jackson, author of gods in alabama and backseat saintsjennifer mcmahon never flinches and never fails to surpriseas she weaves a young couple into a perverse. Joshilyn jackson, author of never have i everon a soft summer night in vermont, twelveyearold lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again. This is the 2nd book ive read from jennifer mcmahon. But ultimately it doesnt matter much and in some ways contributes well to the scariness of the book. May 17, 2011 her latest book, don t breathe a word, is a page turning thriller, drawing again on the exploration of past influencing present, and how childhood beliefs shape the future. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Critically acclaimed author jordyn taylor weaves an addictive mystery perfect for fans of truly devious. Jennifer mcmahon, quote from dont breathe a word what if things happened to youspecial, magic thingsbecause youd been preparing for them. To escape, joy sacrifices her suburban life to find the o. Before she disappeared, she told her little brother sam about a door that led to a magical place where she would meet the king of the fairies and become his queen. Dont breathe a word book king county library system. That is, until juan meets his beautiful new neighbor.
From asthma, from her parents, and from her boyfriend, asher, who is smothering her from the inside out. Dont breathe a word by marianne musgrove penguin books. Dont breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. Don t breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime.
Dont breathe a word new york times bestselling author christie craig returns with her next heartstopping romantic suspense about a woman on the run and the man eager to uncover her secrets for readers of kat martin, rebecca zanetti, and mary burton police detective juan acosta doesnt only carry scars on the outside. In this book, we follow multiple points of view, by vicki, juan, and the bad guys as well so there is not as much drawn out suspense this way but still enough to make it an. Randy susan meyers, author of the murderers daughters jennifer mcmahons novels are like the perfect winter truffle. In dont breathe a word, jordyn takes us back to a fascinating time in u. Publisher description dont breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. May 17, 2011 dont breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. New york times bestselling author lori wilde romantic suspense fans will mark this as a series to. Dont breathe a word is the first book i have read by this author and though it is second in a series texas justice it can be easily read and enjoyed as a standalone.
Near the end of the book, phoebe realizes it was a funny thing to think that she had resisted the idea of having a child because it would continue her own screwed. Courtney summers, author of some girls are and cracked up to be holly cupalas debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. I wish to inspire readers, teachers, and book clubs to bake along with their reading and promote discussion about the books weve enjoyed. Joshilyn jackson, author of gods in alabama and backseat saints jennifer mcmahon never flinches and never fails to surpriseas she weaves a young couple into a perverse fairyland where rosemarys baby could be at home. From publishers weekly family secrets and fairy lore create a shifting reality in mcmahons unsettling novel about the disappearance of a 12yearold girl who longed to become queen of the fairies. Description don t breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. Jessica goodman, indiebound bestselling author of they wish they were us. Read dont breathe a word includes a bonus novella by christie craig available from rakuten kobo. May 05, 2016 jennifer mcmahon returns with a vengeance with dont breathe a wordan absolutely chilling and ingenious combination of psychological thriller, literary suspense, and paranormal pageturner that will enthrall a wildly diverse audience including, among others, avid fans of keith donohue the stolen child, laura lippman id know you anywhere, and tana french. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Joshilyn jackson, author of never have i ever on a soft summer night in vermont, twelveyearold lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again.
Dont breathe a word dont breathe a word audiobook, by jennifer mcmahon. Dont breathe a word by jennifer mcmahon fantastic fiction. Dont breathe a word christie craig 9781538711620 netgalley. May 17, 2011 partly written from lisas perspective, and partly pieced together by phoebe fifteen years later, dont breathe a word is an equally exciting and terrifying tale for anyone whos ever believed in a fairy world, or the dark shadow man who lurks behind doors and at the corners of our vision. Don t breathe a word started off as a well written and creepy tale. A psychological thriller that may make sleeping difficult, dont breathe a word is a fantastic read and one of my top books of both 2010 when i originally read it and 2011 when it releases on may 17. Joshilyn jackson, nyt bestselling author of gods in alabama and backseat saints beautifully written and spooky, dont breathe a word wraps around you and pulls you into a dark world of fairies and family secrets. Phoebe realized how very wrong shed been about this house, this family. Her latest book, dont breathe a word, is a page turning thriller, drawing again on the exploration. Jennifer mcmahon, quote from dont breathe a word about the author. Dont breathe a word is a beautiful little novel, packed with mysteries. Musgrove has written this book with sensitivity, insight and bittersweet humour. Buy a cheap copy of dont breathe a word book by jennifer mcmahon.
A fastpaced, exhilarating story about a boarding school shrouded in secrecy and the girl who will do anything to right the institutions wrongs. New york times bestselling author darynda jones craig delivers a topnotch, breakneck romantic thriller. A novel audiobook by jennifer mcmahon with a 30 day free trial. Phoebe, to discover a book, supposedly written by the king of the fairies, that lisa used as her. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. She covered a span of tough subjects brilliantly without sugarcoating them, but still managed to give dont breathe a word a somewhat believable ending that i was pleased with. Jennifer mcmahon author visit amazons jennifer mcmahon page. But, boy oh boy, does she do it in a very creepy fashion. Hes filled with guilt and anger ever since his undercover job led to the murder of those he loved the most. Through the eyes and experiences of teenagers in the 60s and present day, we learn about a secret society at one. Follow the author similar authors to follow dont breathe a word. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dont breathe a word a fastpaced, exhilarating story about a boarding school shrouded in secrecy and the girl who will do anything to right the institutions wrongs. The fears and problems she writes about are universal, and the merging of genres like horror and mystery, and story lines such as coming of age and family secrets, is interesting.
Dont breathe a word balances love and horror as mcmahon weaves a young couple into a perverse fairyland where rosemarys baby could be at home. Joshilyn jackson, nyt bestselling author of gods in alabama and backseat saints beautifully written and spooky, dont breathe a word wraps. The 1st book is still my favorite the winter people, but dont breathe a word is a great story. New york times bestselling author christie craig returns with her next heartstopping romantic suspense about a woman on. Dont breathe a word book washington county cooperative. Dont breathe a word is a novel that is very hard to classify because it has a little bit of everything. Phoebes, as she and sam delve into the mystery of lisas disappearance and possible return. Vicki holloway prides herself on being capable and independent, but her. Joshilyn jackson, author of gods in alabama and backseat saints beautifully written and spooky, dont breathe a word wraps around you and pulls you into a dark world of fairies and family secrets. Awardwinning author marianne musgrove brings her light touch to a story of family, growing up and keeping secrets that is nailbiting and. For the first twothirds of the book youre sure its fantasy and that this somewhat malevolent take on fairies is the explanation to it all.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dont breathe a word. Dont breathe a word is a roller coaster ride with riveting suspense, relentless emotion, and characters that will steal your heart. Follow the author similar authors to follow don t breathe a word. Before she disappeared, she told her little brother, sam, about a door that led to a magical place where she would meet the king of the fairies and become his queen. Its a horror, fantasy, psychological thriller, fairytale, and so many more things.
This was the first book of hollys that i had read, and the writing was amazing. May 16, 2011 dont breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. Buy a cheap copy of dont breathe a word book by christie craig. Years after his younger sister lisa disappeared in the woods behind their house, sam and his girlfriend phoebe are faced with a series of eerie, unexplained occurrences that challenge sams realistic view of the world and seem to be linked to a terrible promise sam made to lisa before she vanished.
Through the eyes and experiences of teenagers in the 60s and present day, we learn about a secret society at one particular boarding school and the mystery surrounding it. Two young lovers find themselves ensnared in a seemingly supernatural web that ties them to a young girls. Partly written from lisas perspective, and partly pieced together by phoebe fifteen years later, dont breathe a word is an equally exciting and terrifying tale for anyone whos ever believed in a fairy world, or the dark shadow man who lurks behind doors and at the corners of our vision. Dont breathe a word epdf ebook free pdf file download. Dont breathe a word is a great book of darkness then of light. Beautifully written and spooky, dont breathe a word wraps around you and pulls you into a dark. Description dont breathe a word is a haunting pageturner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime. Don t breathe a word alternates between two points of view. Dont breathe a word started off as a well written and creepy tale. Dont breathe a word book discussion and strawberry cupcakes. One summer night in vermont, 12yearold lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again.
Joshilyn jackson, author of gods in alabama and backseat saints beautifully written and spooky, dont breathe a word wraps around you and pulls you into a. Dont breathe a word book the indianapolis public library. Jan 03, 2012 dont breathe a word is a gorgeously written, intense pageturner. Holly cupala enlightened us a story of a persons broken soul and the lost of hope and how having a hand to reach get to change everything.
On a soft summer night in vermont, twelveyearold lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again. Somewhere along the way the characters never became fully developed, and the crazy events. A journey to find who they are and where they are going. It had heaps of facets that made it look like a big diamond.
Dont breathe a word ebook by christie craig 9781538711644. Dont breathe a word by holly cupala, 9780061766695, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dont breathe a word alternates between two points of view. I called it lucky because the day i found it, id been walking in the park with mum. In the end, dont breathe a word is a creepy and fun read. Usually when an author throws everything but the kitchen sink in a book i get annoyed because very rarely is it done well. Somewhere along the way the characters never became fully developed, and the crazy events spiraled a little out of control. This book reminded me of a really good lifetime movie. New york times bestselling author christie craig returns with her next heartstopping romantic suspense about a woman on the run and the man trying to uncover her.
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