MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I enjoyed any read that is a suspense, so when Darkness Hides came up for review, I had to read it because it just sounded like a very good read and I was not disappointed! This is one of those books that takes a few chapters to get into the story but then you just can’t put it down and it was a sleepless night for me reading this one.

Kate’s five year old nephew was killed in an accident and she is trying to be there for her sister. But in the meantime there is a Category 4 hurricane brewing. People are dying before their eyes and more and more Kate is wondering if it had anything to do with her nephews accident. Kate is determined to find out what is going on in this Florida town.

J.C. Gatlin creates a cast of characters that play their parts so well as the story unfolds. The story was intense since the 5 year old may have been involved. Kate does her best to keep up with the strict details of the story so she could really find out who was murdering these people and why. And why were people watching her so closely. You will find this out and so much more in this intriguing, interesting suspense that will stay with you for quite some time. This one is a Five Stars for me.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. ( )

I read this book in one day. I was invested in both the characters and storyline. Although, I had a pretty good idea early on where the story was going and therefore there was not really any surprises for me. Yet, I still did like this book and would read another one by this author.

For me the person that made this story what it was is main protagonist, Kate. She really had the tenacity like a bulldog. Once she was on the case, she would not let up until she solved it. Even a Category 4 hurricane could not stop her.

The pacing of the story moved at a fairly quick pace without being too fast. It kept my interest the whole time form beginning until the end. I would suggest this book to other readers. ( )

This fast-paced suspense thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat, and up all night, turning pages. There is plenty of action, drama, mysteries, and a huge whodunnit to make this book very worth reading. The author develops the characters well. Elise in particular stands out as a mother who has lost her child. The heartbreaking look at her depression, coping mechanisms, and inabilities to function as a normal person, are presented with clarity, sympathy and believability. The mystery has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. I usually can suss out the culprit early on, but here I wasn't able to, always the mark for me of a well-written mystery.

One thing I did not like was the drawn-out climax, in which the protagonists/good guys seem to move around a lot, from the house/inn, to town, to the house, to the beach, to the lighthouse, etc, with more discoveries and people showing up on their doorsteps, and being chased by bad guys, than one climax should have. Otherwise, a great read. ( )