Deceit: A Novel Part 39

Paige gasped. With one frantic motion she shook her arm free, grabbed the side of the hot tub, and heaved herself out.

Paige Williams slips into her hot tub in the blackness of night-and finds herself face to face with death.

Alone, terrified, fleeing a dark past, Paige must make an unthinkable choice.

In Violet Dawn, hurtling events and richly drawn characters collide in a breathless story of murder, the need to belong, and faith's first glimmer. One woman's secrets unleash an entire town's pursuit, and the truth proves as elusive as the killer in their midst.

Available in stores and online!

Dark Pursuit

Brandilyn Collins,

Bestselling Author

"Ever hear the dead knocking?"

Novelist Darell Brooke lived for his t.i.tle as King of Suspense-until an auto accident left him unable to concentrate. Two years later, reclusive and bitter, he wants one thing: to plot a new novel and regain his reputation.

Kaitlan Sering, his twenty-two-year-old granddaughter, once lived for drugs. After she stole from Darell, he cut her off. Now she's rebuilding her life. But in Kaitlan's town two women have been murdered, and she is about to discover a third. She's even more shocked to realize the culprit is her boyfriend, Craig, the police chief's son.

Desperate, Kaitlan flees to her estranged grandfather. For over forty years, Darell Brooke has lived suspense. Surely he'll devise a plan to trap the cunning Craig.

But can Darell's muddled mind do it? And-if he tries-with what motivation? For Kaitlan's plight may be the stunning answer to the elusive plot he seeks...

Available in stores and online!

Exposure

A Novel Brandilyn Collins,

Bestselling Author

When your worst fear comes true.

Someone is watching Kaycee Raye. But who will believe her? Everyone knows she's a little crazy. Kaycee's popular syndicated newspaper column pokes fun at her own paranoia and multiple fears. The police in her small town are well aware she makes money writing of her experiences. Worse yet, she has no proof of the threats. Pictures of a dead man mysteriously appear in her home-then vanish before police arrive. Multisensory images flood Kaycee's mind. Where is all this coming from?

Maybe she is going over the edge.

High action and psychological suspense collide in this story of terror, twists, and desperate faith. The startling questions surrounding Kaycee pile high. Her descent to answers may prove more than she can survive.

Available in stores and online!

PRAISE FOR NOVELS BY BRANDILYN COLLINS.

EXPOSURE.

...a hefty dose of action and suspense with a superb conclusion.

RT Bookreviews Brandilyn Collins, the queen of Seatbelt Suspense, certainly lives up to her well-deserved reputation. Exposure has more twists and turns than a Coney Island roller coaster...Intertwining storylines collide in this action-packed drama of suspense and intrigue. Highly recommended.

CBA Retailers + Resources Captivating...the alternating plot lines and compelling characters in Exposure will capture the reader's attention, but the twist of events at the end is most rewarding.

Christian Retailing Mesmerizing mystery...a fast-paced, twisting tale of desperate choices.

t.i.tleTrakk.com [Collins is] a master of her craft...intensity, tension, high-caliber suspense, and engaging mystery.

The Christian Manifesto DARK PURSUIT.

Lean style and absorbing plot...Brandilyn Collins is a master of suspense.

CBA Retailers + Resources Intense...engaging...whiplash-inducing plot twists...the concepts of forgiveness, restoration, selflessness, and sacrifice made this book not only enjoyable, but a worthwhile read.

Thrill Writer Moves from fast to fierce.

t.i.tleTrakk.com Thrilling...characters practically leap off the page with their quirks and inclinations.

Tennessee Christian Reader AMBER MORN.

...a harrowing hostage drama...essential reading.

Library Journal The queen of seatbelt suspense delivers as promised. Her short sentences and strong word choices create a "here and now" reading experience like no other.

t.i.tleTrakk.com Heart-pounding...the satisfying and meaningful ending comes as a relief after the breakneck pace of the story.

RT Bookreviews High octane suspense...a powerful ensemble performance.

BookshelfReview.com CRIMSON EVE.

One of the Best Books of 2007...Top Christian suspense of the year.

Library Journal, starred review The excitement starts on page one and doesn't stop until the shocking end...[Crimson Eve] is fast-paced and thrilling.

Romantic Times The action starts with a bang...and the pace doesn't let up until this fabulous racehorse of a story crosses the finish line.

Christian Retailing An unparalleled cat and mouse game wrought with mystery and surprise.

t.i.tleTrakk.com CORAL MOON.

A chilling mystery. Not one to be read alone at night.

RT Bookclub Thrilling...one of those rare books you hurry through, almost breathlessly, to find out what happens.

Spokane Living ...a fascinating tale laced with supernatural chills and gut wrenching suspense.

Christian Library Journal VIOLET DAWN.

...fast-paced...interesting details of police procedure and crime scene investigation...beautifully developed [characters]...

Publishers Weekly A sympathetic heroine...effective flashbacks...Collins knows how to weave faith into a rich tale.

Library Journal Collins expertly melds flashbacks with present-day events to provide a smooth yet deliciously intense flow...quirky townsfolk will help drive the next books in the series.

RT Bookclub Skillfully written...Imaginative style and exquisite suspense.

1340mag.com WEB OF LIES.

A master storyteller...Collins deftly finesses the accelerator on this knuckle-chomping ride.

RT Bookclub ...fast-paced...mentally challenging and genuinely entertaining.

Christian Book Previews DEAD OF NIGHT.

Collins' polished plotting sparkles...unique word twists on the psychotic serial killer mentality. Lock your doors, pull your shades-and read this book at noon.

RT Bookclub, Top Pick ...this one is up there in the stratosphere...Collins has it in her to give an author like Patricia Cornwell a run for her money.

Faithfulreader.com ...spine-tingling, hair-raising, edge-of-the-seat suspense.

Wordsmith Review A page-turner I couldn't put down, except to check the locks on my doors.

Authors Choice Reviews STAIN OF GUILT.

Collins keeps the reader gasping and guessing...artistic prose paints vivid pictures...High marks for original plotting and superb pacing.

RT Bookclub ...a sinister, tense story with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Wordsmith Shoppe BRINK OF DEATH.

...an abundance of real-life faith as well as real-life fear, betrayal and evil. This one kept me gripped from beginning to end.

Contemporary Christian Music magazine Collins' deft hand for suspense brings on the s.h.i.+vers.

RT Bookclub Gripping...thrills from page one.

christianbookpreviews.com DREAD CHAMPION.

Compelling...plenty of intrigue and false trails.

Publisher's Weekly Finely-crafted...vivid...another masterpiece that keeps the reader utterly engrossed.

RT Bookclub ...riveting mystery and courtroom drama.

Library Journal The cleverly complex plot, realistic courtroom drama, well-sketched secondary characters, and strong pacing make this book a fascinating read.

dancingword.com EYES OF ELISHA.

Chilling...a confusing, twisting trail that keeps pages turning.

Publisher's Weekly A thriller that keeps the reader guessing until the end.

Library Journal Unique and intriguing...filled with more turns than a winding mountain highway.

RT Bookclub One of the top ten Christian novels of 2001.

christianbook.com.

Captivating...An imaginative plot, rounded characters, and workmanlike prose.