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Faint Cold Fear
Faint Cold Fear | Karin Slaughter
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How close do you let a killer come?An apparent student suicide has brought medical examiner Sara Linton to the local college campus, along with her ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver. But a horribly mutilated corpse yields up few answers. And a suspicious rash of subsequent "suicides" suggests that a different kind of terror is stalking the youth of Heartsdale, Georgia a nightmare that is coming to prey on Sara Linton's loved ones. A small town is being transformed into a killing ground. And the key to a sadistic murderer's motive and identity may be held in the unsteady hands of a campus security guard a former police detective driven from the force by the hellish memories that will never leave her. Lena Adams survived the unthinkable and has paid a devastating price. Now the survival of future victims may depend upon her . . . when she can barely protect herself."
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deeannloso
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I‘m a huge fan of Karin Slaughter and I kind of like this series, but it pales in comparison to her Will Trent series. Sara Linton‘s ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, still loves Sara, and she him. But Jeff is arrogant and a bit narrow minded, , whereas Will is tender and loving. Anyway, this book reveals what Lena Adams is truly like. It‘s not good. #SeriesLove2023 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Fantastic! 8mo
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deeannloso
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Medical examiner Sara Linton is called to an apparent suicide at the local college. The mutilated body provides few clues. For Sara and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, things don‘t add up. Two more suspicious suicides follow, and a young woman is brutally attacked. Jeffrey discovers that Lena Adams, now a security guard on campus, may be in possession of crucial information.

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FantasyChick
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#AnotherOneBitesTheDust

I didn't like this as much as the previous two books in the series but this was still an amazing read! I'm kind of getting over Sarah and Jeffrey a little bit. It's getting kind of old. Lena...well I'm starting to sympathize with her self destructive behaviour but she's still grating on my nerves. I need some development to go with the storyline!

Anyway...onto book 4!

#SummerOfSlaughter #BookspinBingo
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Addison_Reads
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#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #LittenListen @aperfectmjk #SeriesRead2021 @TheSpineView

I'm so glad I finally started this series. Book 3 was just as great as the first two. ?

The killer in this one was a bit too obvious, but what I loved in this book was the struggle that Lena shows. For all that she's been through she's not going to just be "ok" and this book explores her dealing with her trauma by putting herself in dangerous situations.

TheSpineView Awesome! 👍📖 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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Addison_Reads
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#CuriousCovers @AlwaysBeenaLoverofBooks @Eggs

I just downloaded this audiobook with a #BlueandRed cover from my library for #LittenListen. I can't wait to start listening while getting some chores done today. @aperfectmjk

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️📚💙 3y
Eggs Happy audio-chore-ing ❤️💙❤️ 3y
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Leftcoastzen
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Her books are not for the faint of heart , there is violence, but her continuing characters are interesting people , Ms.Slaughter always delivers an thrilling ride. A friend of mine did the Grafton series one after the other , I read so many different things I hardly ever do that plus , I can make a series last longer . Tempted to grab the next one though, I know it‘s around here somewhere!

TrishB Her new one is out Tuesday and it‘s making my week already! 4y
Leftcoastzen @TrishB So you are all caught up! I‘d say that‘s a recommendation in and of itself. 4y
TrishB She‘s one of my fave authors. This series gets better and better. And also they are usually violent, I always feel I should add that because some people are put off by it. 4y
vivastory This is one of my favorites in the Grant County series 4y
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Leftcoastzen
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I‘m reading 3 non fiction books , enjoying them , but I need something else...so starting this one.

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Madison91
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Mehso-so

For some reason I get really bored and a little irritated with the grant count series. Still good stories but something about them 🤷🏽‍♀️ maybe I hate Lena, I nothing Geoffrey. I need to love the characters to love the book I guess.

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KaraWines
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This is probably my favorite Grant County book so far. It focuses a lot on the character of Lena, who I have always found intriguing. Definitely a page turner. Now to decide if I want to read the next book in the series or take a break from Sara Linton.

TrishB Lena is definitely a love/hate character though! 4y
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Caffeinated_Reader
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#79 of my year! I aim to collect and read all of her books because they‘re so great. Going to go back towards the beginning and see what‘s been going on where I left off. This one is a Grant County series book number 3.

Caffeinated_Reader Dang. Karin Slaughter never disappoints. The whole story was heavy with suspense. The main focus wasn‘t really on Jeff & Sara which is a nice change of pace. And that ending. Holy hell. All and all another great read by this author. 5y
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Shemac77
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Master of suspense. Fast paced thriller.

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Shemac77
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Continuing with the Grant County series.

vivastory I read this one a few weeks ago. I think it's one of her best. 5y
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Sweetdgabe87
Faint Cold Fear | Karin Slaughter
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Loved the 3rd installment of Slaughter‘s Grant County series!! Not quite as graphic as the first 2 so that‘s a plus!! Really enjoyed the ending as well! Guess I will continue on with my new found love of Slaughter‘s books 💜

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NatalieR
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I can‘t get enough of Karin Slaughter! Loving the Grant County series. I couldn‘t figure this one out; suicide or murder? If murder, why? Is the killer a racist? What is the victim‘s family hiding? And what in the world is going on with Lena Adams?! Why is she making such horrible decisions?! I‘m glad the crimes were resolved...for the most part. Looking forward to the next one! #audiocoloring

tammysue Pretty! 🌺 5y
NatalieR @whatshesreadingnow Thank you 😊 5y
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eanderson
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Another good book in the Grant County series. I really struggled with Lena to the point that I almost couldn‘t finish because she ticked me off so much. But I did finish! I‘m glad I did. 🤗 One question for those who have read this... the very end? Lena? What?!?

CocoReads It‘s been a long time since I read these but I remember struggling with Lena as well. At some point I quit the series because I was pissed off (you‘ll know it when you get there) and actually quit her books all together, although I recently read one (not Grant County, I can‘t remember which) that made me remember what I liked about her writing. She really keeps you guessing! 5y
MicheleinPhilly Lena is a maddening character. I was consistently giving her 😒. 5y
Bookzombie I think that is why I have put off the last book in the Grant County series, but I plan to finish it this year. 5y
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eanderson
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After shoveling snow I feel like it‘s appropriate to read with some hot chocolate... (it may have some Bailey‘s in it 🤷‍♀️) 😁

DivineDiana My husband just brought home some Pumpkin Spice Bailey‘s ! 5y
Zelma Love the puppy creeper in the background. 😆😍 5y
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eanderson
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At the gym early because we are about to get hit with snow. This book certainly helped but I feel like I want to body shake Lena? 🤷‍♀️

BarbaraBB Oh I know what you mean. She was drivig me wild 😬 5y
MicheleinPhilly Oh Lena. I found her choices to be MADDENING. 😡 5y
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Tove_Reads
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In between pick and so-so. I liked the first two in the series far more. This one felt somehow hasty, not so well-thought out, and the plot was not that great. Lena‘s behavior was strange, but then again, I have no clue what would be considered normal behavior after what she has gone through. It felt like all the characters were on edge and acting strangely. I will definitely continue with book four though.

Christine11 Love this series 💛 5y
larah17 I just read my first Karin Slaughter so might start on this series 😊 5y
BarbaraBB I agree, it‘s definitely not as good as the first two instalments. I didn‘t like the fourth part much either but won‘t give up 😉 5y
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Tove_Reads
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I need to read 15 books to reach 200 this year! Here‘s the next one.

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BarbaraBB
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A bit disappointing, this 3rd in the Grand County series. I was pretty annoyed by especially Lena‘s behaviour, but also by Sara and Jeffrey‘s.
Also the plot wasn‘t that good, I always like when I can think along with the detective but this time the detective couldn‘t think straight and so neither could I!
I‘m not giving up yet on Slaughter though.

Cinfhen My daughter LOVES Karin Slaughter but I find her books a bit too gruesome 5y
Cinfhen Love the fall foliage 🍁🍂🍁🍂 5y
swishandflick Definitely one of her weaker ones. The fourth in the series, Indelible, is a heart pounder though!! 5y
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BarbaraBB @swishandflick I thought so, I just read your review of it 🤞 5y
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Yes they are really gruesome, with lots of mutilated genitals 😱😅 5y
Liz_M I was confused by the juxtaposition of the nyrb-like cover and the author name! 5y
BarbaraBB @Liz_M I can understand that. It looks like a NYRB cover. This is a publisher of ‘literary thrillers‘, whatever that may be 😉 5y
Liz_M I obviously need coffee ☕ 5y
Billypar I will be reading Slaughter at some point, but won't be starting with this one! 5y
Tove_Reads Just finished it and fully agree! 5y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Would really rather blow off work and maintain this status. #BookAndBreakfast

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That‘s what I thought yesterday!!! 6y
Cathythoughts Wouldn‘t that be nice .... very soon ... it‘s on the way 👍🏻❤️ 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Bliss..one day 6y
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readordierachel I feel you! 6y
TrishB Yes please! 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I actually did have the day off yesterday but my mom was coming over. No food and a messy house meant ZERO relaxation. 😩 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @MicheleinPhilly I totally get that!!! 6y
LauraBeth Is it quittin‘ time yet? 6y
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Sjhaug
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I find these books a guilty pleasure. 😊

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swishandflick
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Book 3 in the Grant County series and another solid read! The mystery of whodunnit lagged a bit towards the middle, but picked right back up at the end with a twist thrown in for good measure. Overall I got the feeling that this book was more about our core characters and their development - I don't understand Lena at all, but I can't deny that she's fascinating!

Second book finished for #24in48 and I'm just over 10 hours 📚

MicheleinPhilly You are just flying through these! 6y
Andrew65 A great series. 6y
NatalieR I‘m almost finished with Blindsighted. Am loving it and looking forward to reading the series. 6y
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Bookzombie I need to read the last book in this series. I feel both horrible for and terribly frustrated with Lena a lot of the time. 6y
vivastory I don't know if you're aware, but on Barnes and Noble site there's signed editions of her book being published in August 6y
swishandflick @vivastory Thanks! I've got a copy ordered already though, she's doing a signing at the Strand Aug 20th so I bought a ticket 👏🏽 6y
vivastory Awesome! She's so interesting. I really enjoyed her By the Book interview. 6y
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Sha0102
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MissyLynn.Reads
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Slaughter‘s books always put me on edge. Maybe not the best for bedtime reading, but can‘t stop!

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Christine11
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Finished this a couple of hours before midnight - it was a really great third instalment in the Grant County series. It was as good as I‘ve come to expect from Karin Slaughter - I‘m going to be sad when I‘ve finished them all ! And Happy New Year all of you lovely kind littens !! 🥂🍾

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Christine11
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1. A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter- I‘m going to try and finish it before midnight!
2. Not My Fathers Son by Alan Cumming and Sing, Unburied, Sing for the buddy read !
3. No I‘m not a big fan of New Years Eve so will just have a quiet night in!
4. @MommyWantsToReadHerBook @parva are both new littens I think ! Happy New Years both of you !
#auldlangsyne and Happy New Year @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks !! 🥂💗🥂

MommyWantsToReadHerBook Thanks @Christine11! Happy new year to you too! 🎉🎊 6y
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Christine11
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Continuing my Karin Slaughter journey with A Faint Cold Fear but Harvey keeps distracting me with his cute little face and his Christmas pudding jumper!

DGRachel So cute! 6y
TrishB Awww ❤️ 6y
Christine11 @DGRachel @TrishB Harvey says thank you very much ! 💕🐶 6y
BookMaven407 Awe sweet face! 💕🐶 6y
Christine11 @BookMaven407 Harvey says thanks !🐶❤️ 6y
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DebinHawaii
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I decided that my last two posts sounded a bit whiny & it's Friday & after this dinner, I got nothing to complain about.😆😋I tried Ina Garten's Salmon Tacos with Cabbage-Cucumber Slaw & Avocado Mash. Quick, easy, delicious & on the blog tonight-so holler if you want a link to the recipe. I was going to read this book but these tacos are messy (& well worth it) so I watched the Late Night with Seth Meyers episode I DVR'd instead. #wildfridaynight

ferskner Ina is my best friend, she just doesn't know it yet. 6y
EvieBee I recently started watching her shows again. I record them and then binge watch them on a weekly basis. Now the hubs joins me too. 6y
GypsyKat That looks delicious!!! 😋 6y
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mhillis Yum!!🤩🤩 6y
Texreader When are we going to see your cookbook fresh off the presses? I‘d be first in line!! 6y
Rachellynnwright This dinner looks awesome!! 6y
Pamwurtzler I‘ve made those tacos a couple of times. So good! #barefootcontessa 🌮 6y
Pamwurtzler @eviebee my husband complains when he thinks I‘m watching one I‘ve seen before. I can watch those over and over! 6y
EvieBee @Pamwurtzler Me too! Hahaha! 6y
DebinHawaii @ferskner @EvieBee @Pamwurtzler I love Ina and have been watching her shows again too since my blogging group is cooking her recipes for six months. I 'chat' with her when I cook-mostly about making her recipes healthier for her & Jeffrey's sake.❤️😆But this is probably one of the healthier Ina recipes so I gave her big props last night. Sure, the conversations are in my head but I know she appreciates it! 🤣 6y
DebinHawaii @GypsyKat @mhillis @Rachellynnwright Thank you! It was fab--way to go Ina! @Texreader You are so sweet! ❤️(I'll let you know if it ever happens!) 😉 6y
TricksyTails Link, please!! 🙏🌮♥️😆 6y
TricksyTails Thank you!! 🤗♥️ 6y
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DebinHawaii
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Tonight's veggie potsticker dinner-about the easiest thing that sounded good.😋I've had a front to back headache most of the day that finally eased up an hour ago so I'm trying to finish up this book as I have the next one on audio for about another week before I have to give it up. Does anyone else's library buy only some of the books in a series on audio? It drives me crazy!😖 Mine had 1, 2 & 4 on audio but not any of the rest of the series.🤔

Redwritinghood Yes, I‘ve come across that before. Why do they do that to us? 6y
DebinHawaii @Redwritinghood I don't know! I noticed they have done it with a few series. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
Kappadeemom My favorite author! 6y
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SandyW @DebinHawaii To get around that I have cards from three different libraries... mine, the neighboring city which is not part of my libraries system, and my mom's library card number (of course this only works for electronic stuff, but I hardly read printbooks any longer). 6y
DebinHawaii @Kappadeemom I really like her standalone books and I'm slowly making my way through her series and liking them too. 📚👍 6y
DebinHawaii @SandyW That's great! I wish I could do that but here we have a state library system that's one card for all-which is good for a wider selection of print books but doesn't help with the Overdrive selections. Maybe I need to find out my mainland family members' library card numbers! 😆👍 6y
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This joke told at the end was the only good part of the book.

Overwrought descriptions, unbelievable plot, weak female characters masquerading as strong...I was not impressed. Yet I've read other books by this author and they were mildly entertaining, so I'll try another at some point.

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intothehallofbooks
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I'm so obsessed with Karin Slaughter books lately! This wasn't my favorite so far, but I still couldn't stop turning pages. Lena's behavior felt off to me for most of the book-same with Jeffrey and Sara. By the end things felt okay-ish with this group again. (I just want everyone to be well and happy and get along!)

And that ending = WHOA.

Also I've been listening to these books on audio and I loooove them. The narrator is Kathleen Early.

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DebinHawaii
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Had to stop by the library to return a book & DVD & renew Farmer Boy for virtual foodie bookclub & while I didn't find any books to check out (I have enough at home from last week), I did manage to find two from my #TBR list at the library bookstore. I've been wanting to read My Life on the Road & I'm still about five people back in the waiting list for the A Faint Cold Fear e-book, so for $2, I'm happy with this mini #bookhaul.

bookloo I read My Life on the Road last year and absolutely loved it. Gloria Steinem is a treasure. ❤️ 7y
JaclynW Gloria Steinem! An icon. This book is worth reading. ☺ 7y
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VictoriaSanders
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Alerting all Karin Slaughter fans! A FAINT COLD FEAR is a Kindle Daily Deal today! Head over to www.amazon.com today.

#KarinSlaughter #thrillers #mysteries

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Velvetsun
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Karin Slaughter is one if my go to authors, and I love this series. Grab it, Litsy peeps!!

JoeStalksBeck This book is so good! 7y
DeborahSmall Great book 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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I just got all these books for 3$! So excited!! Plus Tesla had to photobomb lol #ilovethriftstores

SharonGoforth 😻😻 7y
RealLifeReading Woohoo! 7y
Cinfhen Nice!!! That's less than a Starbucks 🙌🏻☕️😻 7y
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JoeStalksBeck @RealLifeReading indeed!📚❤️ 7y
DebinHawaii Great haul and pretty kitty! 📚🐱❤️ 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Cinfhen lol it is! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @DebinHawaii thanks!!❤️📚😀 7y
bookwrm526 My cat LOVES when I bring used books into the house, so many new things to smell! 7y
JustTrish Thrift stores are the best. I call mine the "Book Shelter" . I go there to adopt homeless books ? 7y
JoeStalksBeck @bookwrm526 oh my cats love the library! lol can't keep them out 7y
JoeStalksBeck @JustTrish that's awesome! I love that!❤️ 7y
melbeautyandbooks You picked some great books. Enjoy! 7y
Anitta @Book_Addict your cat's name is Tesla. Kudos! Great haul, enjoy it. 7y
JanuarieTimewalker13 Great haul and great name for your cat!! He's cute,, 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Anitta lol yup! One of my favorite men. Thanks!😀 7y
JanuarieTimewalker13 That was supposed to read he's cute!!! 7y
Well-ReadNeck Nice haul! 📚📚📚 7y
Rebekaaah Karen Rose! 👌🏻❤️ I was just going through my Amazon orders and remembered her new book comes out next month when I saw I had it pre-ordered... cannot wait! 7y
MyNamesParadise Cute kitty! I'm reading Reconstructing Amelia right now! 7y
Bookzombie Tesla is so cute! 💕🐱 7y
Megabooks 😻😻 7y
Bette 🐱❤️ 7y
CherylDeFranceschi 💕😻so cute! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Well-ReadNeck thanks! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Rebekaaah she is not for the faint of heart! 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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This book was fantastic! Not as gory or as twisted as some of her books but has a few great twists that held me to the book. I listened on audible and I must say the narrator is amazing

AnnieReads I love the grant county series! 8y
Sarahr875 Not as gory and twisted! I might read it! 8y
JoeStalksBeck @AnnieReads I love it! @Sarahr875 yeah it's tame compared to her others yet a fantastic story ! 8y
Lizpixie I am champing at the bit to get her new book. She's brilliant. 8y
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