Details About Books A Reason To Kill (A Blacklick Valley Mystery #2)
| Title | : | A Reason To Kill (A Blacklick Valley Mystery #2) |
| Author | : | Donna Cummins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 312 pages |
| Published | : | September 12th 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Mystery Thriller. Romance. Contemporary Romance |
Donna Cummins
Paperback | Pages: 312 pages Rating: 4.48 | 44 Users | 16 Reviews
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Domestic Violence Entangled inMystery and Intrigue....
WHEN THE MAN YOU LOVE TURNS INTO YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE...WHAT THEN?
"Long strands of hair, now matted with blood, fell across her face as she crawled across the carpet. Like a hawk swooping toward its prey, Frank reached down and pulled her up by the hair, wrenching an arm behind her back. His fist pulled back again and a well-planned blow shot viciously into her stomach. The wind was knocked out of her. She couldn’t breathe. Still she struggled to escape. He pulled back his fist and hit her again, low in the abdomen. Laura doubled over as an agonizing pain ripped through her body, and she dropped to the floor again. A vicious kick landed into her belly, and she screamed in agony. She tried to roll away, to pull her knees up, protect her baby; but the pain consumed her and waves of blackness rolled over her, threatening to sweep her away."
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It’s time to return once again to Blacklick Valley and the unsuspecting inhabitants who live within its borders.
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Frank Kinkaid is every woman’s dream-come-true—handsome, powerful, sophisticated, and very, very rich. A dream-come-true, that is, until he becomes her worst nightmare. For under this charismatic facade lies a man obsessed by the need to control, a man who regards women as objects to possess, to exploit, and to use to his own advantage, a man driven by heartless cruelty.
For the magnetic Kinkaid, armed with shrewdness and charm, money and women seem easy to come by. But will one of these women, drawn in by fate, ultimately prove to be his demise?
One storm-filled day in late April, the exquisitely stunning Laura O’Malley quite literally runs into Frank Kinkaid. Kinkaid has always loved beautiful women, comparing them to a fine thoroughbred or a rare piece of art. He immediately aspires to make Laura his own. She, on the other hand, is taken by both Kinkaid’s charm and good looks and is soon caught up by this handsome and charismatic stranger who charms and beguiles her. Little does she realize the consequences that lie ahead.
Annie Ross is a young and naïve girl struggling to make it through her last year of college after a failed romance that has left her torn and broken. Coming from simple and provincial roots and a strict religious upbringing, she seems utterly unaware of her striking appeal and sexual allure to a man like Frank Kinkaid. Her loneliness and naiveté combine to make her an easy and vulnerable target for Kinkaid who sweeps her into a world she has only read about. Her life will change in a way she could never have imagined.
Samantha Jessup grew up the hard way and learned early on that you had to fight for your place in the world. Ambitious and driven, Samantha has developed into a tough-minded, uncompromising businesswoman. Although strong-willed and highly successful, even she is no match for the cunning Frank Kinkaid and the destruction he brings into her life.
But on a dark and turbulent summer night, in the wake of a violent storm brought in on a hot westerly wind, Frank Kinkaid will finally pay for his sins, will finally meet his destiny. The question is, “Who will become his executioner?”
Present Books Supposing A Reason To Kill (A Blacklick Valley Mystery #2)
| ISBN: | 1501090194 (ISBN13: 9781501090196) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | A Blacklick Valley Mystery #2 |
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Ratings: 4.48 From 44 Users | 16 ReviewsAssess About Books A Reason To Kill (A Blacklick Valley Mystery #2)
I had a really hard time getting into this book. Once I did it went ok but it felt like a slog the whole time. On the good side I thought I guessed the 'whodunit' but I wasn't sure til the very end and that NEVER happens so it was a nice change. I know some people really like the authors poetic style, but I think I prefer stories to be more concise. I felt like every little thing was described in so much detail and so many times that I couldn't follow the actual thread of the story. Its like aGood bookA little too much weather, home, or restaurant description for me. The book itself was a great book. Outlining domestic violence as well as the lack of empathy in people. Throughout you still see hope and strength. One twist of an ending.
A REASON TO KILL is Book 2 in the Blacklick Valley Mystery Series and is a bit different from RAIN OF TERROR (Book 1). Although both books are classic 'Whodunit' mysteries and both are set in my mythical region of Blacklick Valley in the Allegheny Mountains of western Pennsylvania, there are also some significant differences. While RAIN OF TERROR is set in a rural community near Evanstown with Jed Tyler as county sheriff, A REASON TO KILL is set in the bustling college town of Waverly on the
i enjoyed this book very much...i couldn't go to sleep till i finished the book..i know i'll read more books by Donna Cummins in the future
This is my second book of the author and although I personally liked the first one more, this book has an important social message. Reason to kill is the story of the rich and arrogant lawyer, Frank Kinkaid who has been involved with three women. The story depicts his relationship with each of the woman and how it turned into hatred. One of them becomes the reason of his death. The subject of domestic violence is quite sensitive because we often hear or see or read about such incidents and kudos
Donna Cummins has done it again! This thought provoking book is not only a great mystery but also deals with domestic violence in an effective and sometimes graphic way. This is the second book in her series but it is not a sequel to the first book and stands alone. The descriptive prose brings the reader right into the story compelling interest in and care for the characters. Although I downloaded and read the first page in October, I began to actually read the book yesterday and could not put
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