Lori S. (sugarandgrits) -
Helpful Score: 4
Yet another terrifying, edge-of-your-seat suspense from Lynette Eason! She has quickly made a permanent spot for herself on my Top 10 "must read authors" list. I just can't seem to get enough! I don't know how I'm gonna survive until book #3, A Killer Among Us, releases in May 2011. *SIGH*
Don't Look Back is Jamie Cash's story. We first met Jamie in her sister Samantha's story, Too Close To Home. I have to tell you right now, Jamie's story is a LOT more graphic, and down-right sickening, imo. I'm not normally a violent person, but if I could have gotten close enough to "the Hero" -- I would have been tempted to kill him myself. This guy is the creepiest of creeps. Just like in the first book, I knew who "the Hero" was as soon as I met him. He just seemed to radiate evil, even in the most normal of circumstances.
The Cash family feels like a part of my family, I just love them all! Especially Jamie -- it just amazes me how strong her relationship is with God, after all she's been through. She turns to Him anytime she has a problem, whether big or small, and that's a great lesson for us all. Watching Jamie as she tries her hardest to find out who is responsible for kidnapping, and killing, all the teenage girls that keep turning up was really heart-breaking. You can see how tough it is for her to face her horrific past, as well as her own panic, because she knows in her heart that she will once again be in the clutches of "the Hero" before his reign of terror comes to an end.
Can I puh-leeze take a minute to talk about FBI Special Agent Dakota Richards? OH. MY. Stars! *dreamy sigh* He is such a sweetheart! Dakota has been in love with Jamie since practically the moment he met her, but he realizes that she still has issues dealing with her very scary, very traumatizing past. He's there for Jamie no matter what, and it is SO romantic to watch their relationship slowly build amidst the tragic events that are currently taking place in their lives.
It still amazes me to no end that I even LIKE this series, much less LOVE it! Normally, I can't handle reading stories such as these, but Lynette just has this incredible ability to hook me from the very first page. I read each of these books in a matter of hours!
Please, please, please get your hands on this series as quickly as you can -- I think you'll be really glad you did! Be sure to visit Lynette Eason at her website, or her blog, in the meantime.
Don't Look Back is Jamie Cash's story. We first met Jamie in her sister Samantha's story, Too Close To Home. I have to tell you right now, Jamie's story is a LOT more graphic, and down-right sickening, imo. I'm not normally a violent person, but if I could have gotten close enough to "the Hero" -- I would have been tempted to kill him myself. This guy is the creepiest of creeps. Just like in the first book, I knew who "the Hero" was as soon as I met him. He just seemed to radiate evil, even in the most normal of circumstances.
The Cash family feels like a part of my family, I just love them all! Especially Jamie -- it just amazes me how strong her relationship is with God, after all she's been through. She turns to Him anytime she has a problem, whether big or small, and that's a great lesson for us all. Watching Jamie as she tries her hardest to find out who is responsible for kidnapping, and killing, all the teenage girls that keep turning up was really heart-breaking. You can see how tough it is for her to face her horrific past, as well as her own panic, because she knows in her heart that she will once again be in the clutches of "the Hero" before his reign of terror comes to an end.
Can I puh-leeze take a minute to talk about FBI Special Agent Dakota Richards? OH. MY. Stars! *dreamy sigh* He is such a sweetheart! Dakota has been in love with Jamie since practically the moment he met her, but he realizes that she still has issues dealing with her very scary, very traumatizing past. He's there for Jamie no matter what, and it is SO romantic to watch their relationship slowly build amidst the tragic events that are currently taking place in their lives.
It still amazes me to no end that I even LIKE this series, much less LOVE it! Normally, I can't handle reading stories such as these, but Lynette just has this incredible ability to hook me from the very first page. I read each of these books in a matter of hours!
Please, please, please get your hands on this series as quickly as you can -- I think you'll be really glad you did! Be sure to visit Lynette Eason at her website, or her blog, in the meantime.
Cynthia M. (clariail) -
Helpful Score: 1
If you haven't read the series and like murder mysteries then you should try this series. I think that I really enjoyed the first one better but overall enjoyed this one also. This story is about Jamie Cash and the events that had happened to her 12 years previously which had been talked about in the first book. Even though I understood why she acted the way she did through out the book (fearful, panic attacks, etc) it still got to where it annoyed me some by the time I got to the end of the book. Which would probably only pertain to me as I'm sure others wouldn't feel that way. There is a strong theme of how God sees you through catastrophic events in your life which was stated very well and could apply to any of us. The peace that you can receive from taking things to God in prayer was very well done in the book. I don't remember reading anything before that illustrated it quite the way that Ms. Eason did.
I did figure out who the bad guy was fairly early in the book but not really from anything that was said, just more of a feeling.
You don't necessarily have to read the first book in the series before this one. There are a few things mentioned about events that occurred in the first book but it is not distracting from the story line in this book. Overall, I would recommend it.
I did figure out who the bad guy was fairly early in the book but not really from anything that was said, just more of a feeling.
You don't necessarily have to read the first book in the series before this one. There are a few things mentioned about events that occurred in the first book but it is not distracting from the story line in this book. Overall, I would recommend it.
Helpful Score: 1
This is my first book by this author and I will definitely be seeking more books by her! The storyline was riviting and the characters believable. I enjoyed how Ms Eason kept the book fast-paced. It kept me wanting to read more, more, more. I was horrified by some of the details of the killer, but they were important to the story. Definitely one of the best Christian thrillers I have read.
I found this 2nd installment of the series much more graphic, which was not to my taste. However, the suspense still kept me reading. It was a good continuation of the characters in book 1, but could probably be understood as a stand-alone book. I look forward to getting to know the new character that has been introduced for book 3.
I agree with a previous reviewer, Dakota was so patient and understanding of Jamie, made a very touching romance angle to the book. Jamie's spirit and courage is amazing. The spiritual growth of the characters continues at a nice pace too.
I thought the ending was too similar to the 1st book, but I don't want to give away anything by saying more.
I agree with a previous reviewer, Dakota was so patient and understanding of Jamie, made a very touching romance angle to the book. Jamie's spirit and courage is amazing. The spiritual growth of the characters continues at a nice pace too.
I thought the ending was too similar to the 1st book, but I don't want to give away anything by saying more.
Lynette Eason has a gift for suspense/thrillers with depth. I liked the first book in this series with Samantha in the driver's seat and then to see that she was bringing Samantha's sister, Jamie, back to star in this book - I was excited. I wasn't disappointed either! Jamie makes a great leading lady with her past history coming back to haunt her, literally. The man who tried to kill her 12 years ago is back to finish off the job when he finds out that she is the one that got away. I figured out early on who the killer was (I was pretty sure anyway) but even that was okay because Lynette pulls off a twist at the end that left me very satisfied. I believe the leading lady for book #3 was also introduced so I'm happy to say that I don't think this is the end of the series and I anxiously await the next one!
excellent book just like all her books keeps you on your toes til the end. I enjoy her books and the way she puts God in each page.
I gave up half way through and had to struggle to get that far.
I knew who the bad guy was nearly as soon as he came into the story (flipped to back to confirm), didn't have the 'thriller' tone of a book the way I like.
Does have religious input not much and if you want more of a religious type story this isn't it.
Won't be looking for the 3rd one.
My cover of the book is not like this one so whoever gets my copy be warned the covers are different.
I knew who the bad guy was nearly as soon as he came into the story (flipped to back to confirm), didn't have the 'thriller' tone of a book the way I like.
Does have religious input not much and if you want more of a religious type story this isn't it.
Won't be looking for the 3rd one.
My cover of the book is not like this one so whoever gets my copy be warned the covers are different.
