I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.
Book 1 in this series is The Deadening. This is where we learn the
basis of Olivia’s story, what she went through after she woke up.
Book 2 in this series is The Rising. This is such an appropriate
title. This is where we learn how Olivia basically starts to rise again, how
she learns more about who she is since she woke up, how all the pieces start to
fall into place.
There is such a consistency to these first two books, especially
with the attraction between Olivia and “her” detective, Hunter Faraday. I am
intrigued with the relationship Olivia has with her daughters, how they all
have to re-learn who they are.
Book 3 brings us to The Torching. It is now three years later, and
Olivia has managed to pretty much put her life back together in some aspects,
in other aspects not so much. Lilly, her daughter, is all grown-up and is
heading off to college, which brings with it a mom’s sadness over her daughter
leaving home and yet a sense of pride to see Lilly sprouting her wings. Monty
(Olivia’s ex-husband) is still quietly in the background. Hunter Faraday is
still up in the air about how he feels about Olivia, which makes him all the
more attractive. He never gives up on her.
Helen, Olivia’s therapist … she’s turning out to be a pretty tough
lady. In this tale, she is put into situations she never dreamed of being in,
not even as a therapist.
Sherry, Olivia’s friend and office assistant … I suspect there’s
going to be more adventures for the two of these women. They make a pretty good
team in the private investigation business.
Pete … I kind of felt sorry for Pete and the situation he found
himself in. Some of it he brought on himself, but the other side of it … Pete seemed
to be very easily manipulated.
Tasha … the arson investigator. Tasha has a way about her that
makes people immediately trust her. Olivia found herself drawn to Tasha, even
going so far as to consider her a friend, especially since Tasha was keeping
her in the loop about the fire investigation.
You will find all the usual characters in this tale - Riot (the
cat). Callie who is still dealing with her own family life drama and her own
daughter going off to college. Tom, Olivia’s mentor, who has been harboring a
secret from her. Olivia’s mom, she finally has to face the truth about her
past. And we also meet Marlowe (Olivia’s new dog).
Olivia is very headstrong and since she woke up, she has
discovered another side of her personality. This sometimes leads her right down
the trail of trouble, but somehow she manages to pull herself through and make
it to the other side. Through her persistence, or maybe it’s sheer
stubbornness, with the help of a few others, she manages to find out who is
behind what’s happening to her and those around her. The whodunnit in this tale
at the very end … that was a surprise.
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This was a great book! I have read them all and can't wait for the next one! <3 <3
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