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Malevolent (Shaye Archer Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jana DeLeon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Emma Frederick bolts upright in bed, pulse racing. It must be a bad dream.

Except it’s not.

Crrrrrreeeeeeeeaaaaaaakkkkkkk.

The sound of the loose step sends her body into overdrive, and she rushes for the secret room behind the wall. The screech of old hinges echoes through the house as he enters her bedroom.

He starts whistling.

Three blind mice. Three blind mice.

She slaps a hand over her mouth, stifling her scream.

He’s coming for her, but that can’t be.

She killed him last month.
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    July 3, 2015
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Julie McKay is a Los Angeles-based narrator with New York roots, a degree in music, and a background in classical theater. As an actor, she has worked at Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters across the country as well as Off-Broadway in New York.



New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon was raised in southwest Louisiana among the bayous and gators. Her hometown is Carlyss, but you probably won't find it on a map. Her family owned a camp located on a bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico that you could only get there by boat. The most important feature was the rope hammock hanging in the shade on a huge deck that stretched out over the water where Jana spent many hours reading books.

Jana and her brother spent thousands of hours combing the bayous in a flat-bottom aluminum boat, studying the natural habitat of many birds, nutria and alligators. She would like you to know that no animals were injured during these "studies," but they kept makers of peroxide in business.

Jana has never stumbled across a mystery or a ghost like her heroines, but she's still hopeful.

She now resides in Dallas, Texas, with the most spoiled Sheltie in the world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0110X1GM6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jana DeLeon (July 3, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2813 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon was raised in southwest Louisiana among the bayous and gators. Her hometown is Carlyss, but you probably won't find it on a map. Her family owned a camp located on a bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico that you could only get there by boat. The most important feature was the rope hammock hanging in the shade on a huge deck that stretched out over the water where Jana spent many hours reading books.

Jana and her brother spent thousands of hours combing the bayous in a flat-bottom aluminum boat, studying the natural habitat of many birds, nutria and alligators. She would like you to know that no animals were injured during these "studies," but they kept makers of peroxide in business.

Jana has never stumbled across a mystery or a ghost like her heroines, but she's still hopeful.

She now resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and the most spoiled Sheltie in the world.

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How have I not started this series yet? I seem to be on a roll with picking up books lately. This one is definitely a winner. This story... These characters... The writing.... I was hooked on this story from the first page. I had no clue what was happening for a very short window. Then it all came together. I was turning the pages waiting for the next shoe to drop. I was trying so hard to put the clues together. Aside from the plot and the writing, these characters really make the story. They are written so well, I can't wait to move on to the next book in this series.Suspense, mystery, whodunit... I love these stories. I definitely did not see the whodunit at the end. What a great twist. Even though my jaw wasn't necessarily on the ground, I was flabbergasted. What a great way to end this book!If you are all for mystery suspense, this is most certainly a book for you. There wasn't a part in this book that I didn't enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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Kept my interest up to the very end. Very good story.
Intense and captivating, I like how all the characters intertwined.
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Petunia P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Psychotic Thriller filled with Twists and Turns
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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Shaye Archer is a very young (24) private investigator in NOLA. She's very unique in that she has no memory of her own past and was found by a police officer when she was 15 years old. Her adopted mom and psychologist are prominent throughout the book and played a large part in her recovery and transition into a successful and independent woman. Emma, a local nurse, comes to Shaye for help when her husband, who is dead begins to stalk her. Shaye finds herself believing Emma and soon is caught up in a whirlwind mind games. One thing is certain, a sociopath is on the loose. But who could it be? Filled with one surprise after another until the conclusion of the story, Malevolent leaves you on the edge of your seat, looking for answers along with Shaye.
This book was interesting and well developed. The characters had depth and the mystery of Shaye's own past adds to the intrigue of Emma's story. The book comes with several surprises and unexpected turns that I wasn't able to anticipate. There are a number of gruesome scenes in the book that seem to get progressively worse as the sociopath escalates. And, as is often the case, the sociopath gets more and more careless in an attempt to reach their ultimate goal, Emma's death. There are parts of the story that feel a little implausible, and I would love to see more action from our protagonist.
Overall, definitely worth the read. This book is part of a series of books. Other than some brief references and flashbacks, this book does not address Shaye's past. I'm sure that it is addressed in further books, but this book is readable as a stand alone book and Emma's story is completed by the end. Definitely not a cliff hanger, but some things that were left unanswered.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Darker
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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Good book, but a much darker series than other DeLeon books. Mystery and romance, but lacks the humor that offsets the dark side of the mysteries.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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Excellent book that kept me reading until the early hours of the morning. The ending was unexpected and brilliant. I recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more Shaye Archer.
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Jessica L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, suspenseful and crazy story lines!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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This was a quick read, in that it was good and I wanted to keep reading and was an easy read. Plot twists, suspenseful, dark thriller. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
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3.0 out of 5 stars ★★ BEST OF HORROR & MYSTERY - KIND OF ★★
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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The book started out with great hope and was a “Could Not Put it Down” Unfortunately, like many books, it lost it’s focus a little over Midway. The author could indeed have used a good editor, but I can still forego that, if the story-line grips me. In the beginning, it did just that. Further into the book, it seems as though the author shifted focus, as to where the killer was heading. It was almost as it someone else took over writing or was adding input and not to the betterment of the story. A shame too, because the book held great promise for a large portion of it. For me, graphic, gruesome violence, with no sense or reason, does not add to a work. I would have liked an explanation why the book shifted as it did and I was not left satisfied at the end. It was like paying for an expensive dinner, sitting back and saying, “That looked better than it tasted” At the end, this didn’t leave a good taste in my mouth. To explain it better, it was like the writer had Three books in her head and tried to cram everything into one. That may be fine for some readers. It was overkill for me. She tried too hard and didn’t accomplish her goal. A good mystery should unfold like a well played piece of music, not come unraveled on you and seem convoluted. The author Jana DeLeon plans to pen more books in the series and hopefully the future books will be pulled together a bit more, as this author does show promise. There is a helpful button below, if you found this helpful. Thank you for reading my review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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This book is so very good. The twists and turns will have you asking what just happened? As you read you will feel like you are right there experiencing all the action. The writing in this book is exceptional. You can relate to the cast of characters. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
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Dcindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary, thrilling, and brilliant.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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This book was incredibly thrilling and scary. I've read so many of Jana's books. I love each and every one of them. It's hard for me to review these books within giving something away. I thought at the beginning I had figured it. I wasn't wrong, but I wasn't completely right either. This book is hard to put down. You should read it!
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Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking. From the first page to the last!
Reviewed in India on July 14, 2021
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I really can't stop thinking about the plot and how marvelous it was! I always love strong villains and the one in this book really towered over everyone else. This book wasn't only about Shaye Archer, but it gave life to several strong characters other than the protagonist. The villain, the victim and the clever sleuth. The side characters, Corrine and Eleanore have been well written as well. The constant hunt had me in its clutches. I could feel the urge to know what's gonna happen next coursing through my entire body. This book made me really uncomfortable with all the tension and the climax did pure justice to the whole plot. Thank you so much, Jana DeLeon, for this masterpiece!
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Patricia O. Ferreira
1.0 out of 5 stars Decepcionante
Reviewed in Brazil on July 16, 2019
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Não gostei desse livro. Muito artificial.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced page turner.
Reviewed in Australia on November 8, 2023
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A great read with unexpected twists. I thoroughly recommend this book to lovers of thrillers. I can't wait to read the next Jana Deleon book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in France on December 4, 2016
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A well written thriller with a good storyline. Read the book in one sitting as wanted to know the ending. Good characters. Will read the next one in the series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out whodunit - thriller of a mystery.
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2016
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This is a genuinely a well thought out and constructed mystery thriller. Set in the deep south, a varied and diverse cast rapidly moves the plot forward and you can't avoid getting caught up in the action. Our new femme fatale, Shaye Archer, has an amazing background which is well laid out, and you rapidly catch on that she's as tenacious as they come. That she killed a serial killer when she was the ripe old age of eight is only a scratch on the surface of her abilities. You'll have to read the amazing, but not unreasonable, way that was accomplished. You'll wind up getting a broad understanding of her background as a lead-in to this book, and the series yet to come. This yarn will have you running in circles as a serial killer terrorizes on page after page until a surprise ending totally out of left field, that you never expected, jumps right off the page at you. This is a complete stand alone novel and bespeaks the author's ability to capture your interest right from the getgo. This story starts with a bang and just never lets up. Kudos to Jana DeLeon.
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