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Final Frightfully Fantastic Fiction Giveaway: "Placebo" by Steven James

FINAL DAY

It's time to get excited about frightfully fantastic fiction books!  You know, the kind that leave you on the end of your seat, turning the pages faster and faster, forgetting about all your other responsibilities because you just want to read!  Love those!

Join me for a giveaway of a suspense book each day between now and October 31....if you dare!

Here's the rules to enter:

1. Post a comment to those posts with the books that grab your attention. 

2. In the post include an answer to the "daily scare" question.

No questions left! :)  Just post a comment of some kind so I know you want to be entered.

3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).

4. Closing date to enter for this book is: Nov. 7. Winner will be announced on Nov. 8.

 

Today's book is: Placebo by Steven James

Description:

While covertly investigating a controversial neurological research program, expos filmmaker Jevin Banks is drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy involving one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms. After giving up his career as an escape artist and illusionist in the wake of his wife and sons' tragic death, Jevin is seeking not only answers about the questionable mind-to-mind communication program, but also answers to why his family suffered as they did. Rooted in ground-breaking science and inspired by actual research, Placebo explores the far reaches of science, consciousness, and faith. Readers will love this taut, intelligent, and emotionally gripping new thriller from master storyteller Steven James.

My Thoughts:

It seems fitting to open and close this giveaway with my favorite suspense author!  Can't wait to read this one myself!

Another winner

Congrats to Jes, winner of the book The Desposit Slip!

Frightfully Fantastic Fiction Giveaway: "Downfall" by Terri Blackstock

It's time to get excited about frightfully fantastic fiction books!  You know, the kind that leave you on the end of your seat, turning the pages faster and faster, forgetting about all your other responsibilities because you just want to read!  Love those!

Join me for a giveaway of a suspense book each day between now and October 31....if you dare!

Here's the rules to enter:

1. Post a comment to those posts with the books that grab your attention. 

2. In the post include an answer to the "daily scare" question.

Today's question: I've got candy on the brain for tomorrow night...what's your favorite kind of M&M? Peanut, plain, almond, coconut, mint, pretzel, peanut butter...

My Answer: peanut butter and peanut!

3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).

4. Closing date to enter for this book is: Nov. 6. Winner will be announced on Nov. 7.

5. Come back tomorrow for another book to win!

Today's book is: Downfall by Terri Blackstock

Description:

Emily Covington has turned her life around after a drug addiction, but her family still has trouble trusting her. Though Emily has committed herself to a year-long treatment program and has been sober for almost a year beyond that, even her mother walks on eggshells around her, fearing she'll relapse. After her behavior during her drug years, Emily realizes she has a lot to prove.

When police discover a homemade bomb under Emily's car, and she then learns the wife of one of her friends was murdered that same morning, she knows things are deadly serious. But who wants Emily dead? And why? A conversation she had with two men, an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and a plan for a double murder all conspire for one explosive ride ... and Emily is the only one who can identify the killer and save the life of the next potential victim. As she frantically works to solve this ever more complicated puzzle, Emily finds herself playing right into the killer's hands.

My Thoughts:

Great series! Can't wait to read this one too.  Have loved the others in this series.

Book winner

Congrats to Word Lily! Winner of Waking Hours.

Thanks for entering!

Frightfully Fantastic Fiction Giveaway: "Full Disclosure" by Dee Henderson

It's time to get excited about frightfully fantastic fiction books!  You know, the kind that leave you on the end of your seat, turning the pages faster and faster, forgetting about all your other responsibilities because you just want to read!  Love those!

Join me for a giveaway of a suspense book each day between now and October 31....if you dare!

Here's the rules to enter:

1. Post a comment to those posts with the books that grab your attention. 

2. In the post include an answer to the "daily scare" question.

Today's question: How do you feel about flying?  Does it scare you to travel by airplane?

My Answer: It doesn't really scare me anymore.  I've had to travel by plane a lot since I live so far from my family.  I had one frightening flight with lots of turbulence, but the worst part was the woman behind me who kept letting out horrible screams every time the plane hit turbulence. Couldn't wait to get off the plane that time!

3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).

4. Closing date to enter for this book is: Nov. 5. Winner will be announced on Nov. 6.

5. Come back tomorrow for another book to win!

Today's book is: Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson

Description:

Dee Henderson Is Back! Ann Silver is a cop's cop. As the Midwest Homicide Investigator, she is called in to help local law enforcement on the worst of cases, looking for answers to murder. Hers is one of the region's most trusted investigative positions. Paul Falcon is the FBI's top murder cop in the Midwest. If the victim carried a federal badge or had a security clearance, odds are good Paul and his team see the case file or work the murder.

Their lives intersect when Ann arrives to pass a case off her desk and onto his. A car wreck and a suspicious death offer a lead on a hired shooter he is tracking. Paul isn't expecting to meet someone, the kind that goes on the personal side of the ledger, but Ann Silver has his attention. The better he gets to know her, the more Paul realizes her job barely scratches the surface of who she is. She knows spies and soldiers and U.S. Marshals, and has written books about them. She is friends with the former Vice President. People with good reason to be cautious about who they let into their lives deeply trust her. Paul wonders just what secrets Ann is keeping, until she shows him the John Doe Killer case file, and he starts to realize just who this lady he is falling in love with really is...

My Thoughts:

Yep, I'm behind on reading theses...my reviews will have to come later.

Thoughts and Prayers

Thoughts and prayers to those on the east coast being impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Stay safe!

 

Winner of "Double Blind"

Congratulations to Karen!  You name was drawn to win Double Blind by Brandilyn Collins.

Thanks for entering!

Frightfully Fantastic Fiction Giveaway: "Trinity" by Ronie Kendig

It's time to get excited about frightfully fantastic fiction books!  You know, the kind that leave you on the end of your seat, turning the pages faster and faster, forgetting about all your other responsibilities because you just want to read!  Love those!

Join me for a giveaway of a suspense book each day between now and October 31....if you dare!

Here's the rules to enter:

1. Post a comment to those posts with the books that grab your attention. 

2. In the post include an answer to the "daily scare" question.

Today's question: Today's book is about a dog.  How do you feel about dogs?  Have you ever been afraid of a dog?

My Answer: I used to be quite afraid of dogs. I got bit by one when I was little. Now that I have a dog, I feel better around them, but am still intimidated by big dogs.  One came after me a few weeks ago when I was out for a walk. He was lunging at me, barking and snarling.  The owner just stood there and didn't do anything!  I was frustrated that the owner wouldn't apologize for scaring me at least.  Now I walk a different route.

3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).

4. Closing date to enter for this book is: Nov. 4. Winner will be announced on Nov. 5.

5. Come back tomorrow for another book to win!

Today's book is: Trinity: Military War Dog by Ronie Kendig

Description:

A year ago in Afghanistan, Green Beret Heath Daniel’s career was destroyed. Along with his faith. Now he and his military war dog, Trinity, train other dogs and their handlers. Though his passion is to be back in action, the medical discharge has forced Heath—and Trinity—to the sidelines.

Military intelligence officer Darci Kintz is captured while secretly tracking the Taliban. Only one dog can handle the extreme conditions to save her. Trinity. Only one man can handle Trinity. Time is running out on the greatest—and most dangerous—mission of their lives.

My Thoughts:

Can't wait to read it!  My review will be coming soon!  The ratings and reviews I've read are all saying it's fantastic!

Book winner: Opening Moves by Steven James

Time to announce the first book winner from our "Frightfully Fantastic Fiction" giveaway!

Congrats to Sarah, winner of Opening Moves by Steven James.

Thanks for entering!

Frightfully Fantastic Fiction Giveaway: "Beauty to Die For" by Kim Alexis and Mindy Starns Clark

It's time to get excited about frightfully fantastic fiction books!  You know, the kind that leave you on the end of your seat, turning the pages faster and faster, forgetting about all your other responsibilities because you just want to read!  Love those!

Join me for a giveaway of a suspense book each day between now and October 31....if you dare!

Here's the rules to enter:

1. Post a comment to those posts with the books that grab your attention. 

2. In the post include an answer to the "daily scare" question.

Today's question: Have you ever been in a natural disaster of somekind?  Earth quake? Tornado?  Huricane?

My Answer: I haven't been in anything too severe.  Some tornado warnings where I go in my basement and pray it goes a different direction, but nothing else really.  I was kind of close to Mt. St. Helen's when it errupted, but the ash fall went east and south instead of north by us.

3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).

4. Closing date to enter for this book is: Nov. 3. Winner will be announced on Nov. 4.

5. Come back tomorrow for another book to win!

Today's book is: Beauty to Die For by Kim Alexis and Mindy Starns Clark

Description:

Juliette Taylor walked away from her career as a supermodel twenty-five years ago. Now approaching fifty - an emotionally complex milestone -- she co-owns a beauty supply company that makes skincare products for salons and spas. Her niche is pampering Christian women who usually spend more time caring for others than for themselves under the slogan:"Isn't it time someone took care of YOU for a change?"

When Juliette arrives at the Palm Grotto Spa to host a spiritual retreat, she runs into an old modeling colleague, Raven, who had always been disliked in the industry for many reasons. She isn't there for the retreat; in fact, her presence at the spa is somewhat mysterious.

Not long after Raven makes a cryptic threat to Juliette, the unsympatheticback-then beauty is found dead, poisoned by something in the green clayof a chai soy wrap. The following morning, a banner for the retreat hasbeen unceremoniously altered:

It's your turn to be nurtured, to be restored . . . to be murdered.

Suspicion is directed at Juliette who has history with Raven and certainlyknows how to use beauty products. But for murder?! Now she must findthe real killer before the police really take care of her.

My Thoughts:

Since we are heading to the UW Badger football game today, I haven't finished reading this one yet; however, so far it is excellent!  I always like Clark's books and have found this one to go back to that "cozy mystery" feeling of her "Trouble with Tulip" sereis that I loved so much.  The pace is good and the characters are interesting.  I know it will turn out to have lots of twists and turns to keep me guessing. 

Book Bullets:

My rating: need to finish reading it first

Genre: Suspense Fiction

Part of a Series: yes, Spa Mystery Series

Publication year: 2012

Publisher: B&H Books