In book 2 in this series Eden seeks to find a girl who has gone missing but it looks as though a serial killer is preying on her and others. Can Eden with the assistance of her friends come to her rescue before it is too late?

Like with book 1 in the series I felt this book took a while to get going but once it had I was totally hooked and didn’t want to put this book down. Eden is a strong central character, who you buy totally into, and in this book she is supported by a strong secondary group of characters. I feel it is these people that make this series. It has quickly become a favourite of mine.

As the story progresses good tension is built up in the story, and there are a good few surprises and twists that occur as the story unfolds. Melinda does a good job of building this tension and the closing scenes of the book leads to a number of people finding themselves at great risk, none more so than Eden. The question is can she save Girl Eight and stop the killer, and will she survive her attempt to do so.

I would strongly recommend this book, the series and based on this, the author. I can’t wait to get to book 3 in this series. A five star series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )

Mercy Harbor Thriller book #2

I discovered this author not too long ago with “River Girls” book #1 in this series I found it so riveting that I couldn’t pass reading the 2nd installment and now I confess that I have an eye on book #3.

Eden Winthrop and detective Nessa Ainsley are the main characters in this series. In this latest our two players are recovering from the tragic events that occurred in the previous book. Trying to keep the vulnerable residents at Mercy House safe is not an easy task, so when one of the girls goes missing they discover that a serial killer may be lurking in the shadows. Not giving a second thought and determined to stop him at any cost they go all out and right into danger. 7 girls have already gone missing and now presumed dead. Has the killer set his mind on Girl Eight? Seems so…..

“Girl Eight” is definitely a page-turner, very suspenseful and one that it is hard to figure who is really behind the murders/kidnappings. As Eden pursuits the killer Leo Steele, a recurring character, investigates his mother’s death… The cases collide and as the events unfold the link between the two cases becomes clear but before we go any further I am warning you…. we are giving a very twisty ride to follow. What a story.

As for the characterization, we have a multitude of secondary players: investigators, officers of the law, doctors, some good guys and some not so good, all are drawn with a skillful hand to push forward this thrilling mystery. This story is tightly written, is action packed and moves at a steady pace. I was so into this story I had the hardness of time putting this book aside. Saying more will spoil the enjoyment so I say no more.

As the character development progresses with each installment, I suggest reading this series in order. But if you start here, you will definitely want to read “River Girl”, the first novel…

I received a copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Opinions expressed are my own. ( )