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The Shimmering Road
The Shimmering Road | Hester Young
12 posts | 8 read | 1 reading | 9 to read
A pulse-pounding mystery from the author of The Gates of Evangeline featuring Charlotte Charlie Cates, an unforgettable heroine whose dark visions bring to light secrets that will heal or destroy those around her . . . When soon-to-be mother Charlotte Charlie Cates begins to have recurring dreams about harm coming to her unborn daughter, she knows these are not the nightmares of an anxious mom-to-be. They are the result of her mysterious gift. But before she can decipher what these dreams might mean, Charlie learns that the mother who abandoned her when she was a toddler is the victim of a double murder in Arizona. The other victimJasmine, a half-sister Charlie never knew she hadhas left behind a child, a little girl who speaks to Charlie in her dreams and was present on the night of the murders. Convinced that she must help her orphaned niece, Charlie travels to Tucson, Arizona, where she must confront her painful ties to her mother and delve into her sisters shadowy past. To untangle the web of secrets that will reveal the truth of her nightmares, Charlie can no longer avoid her familys checkered history. Who is in the racy photos that turned up in Jasmines apartment? Where is her nieces father, whom Jasmine was rumored to have been seeing again on the sly? Was her mothers charity work in Mexico really as selfless as it seemed? And most important of all, what did her niece really witness on the night of the murders? The search for answers leads Charlie across the Mexican border, from the resort town of Rocky Point to the border town of Nogales, and elucidates the meaning of her dreams in most unexpected ways. Ultimately, to protect her niece and her unborn child, Charlie must battle not just evil but the forces of nature, in one final terrifying encounter in the Tucson desert. A thrilling mystery that combines literary suspense and romance with a mystical twist that is unputdownable. If you love Kate Atkinson and Alice Sebold, you should not miss Hester Young. From the Hardcover edition.
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shellleigh33
The Shimmering Road | Hester Young
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Thank you so much for my happy surprises @sharread I love them so much. Can not wait to read these. They sound so good 😊 😊❤️❤️

sharread You're welcome! Hope you enjoy them! Happy reading. 3y
sharread Hi Michelle. Thank you for the book and goodies. I can't wait to read Diane Chamberlin. The chocolate was great. I've been so busy didn't post a photo. Hope all is okay. 3y
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specklife
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Hester Young's follow-up to The Gates of Evangeline was - once again - not nearly as compelling as its predecessor, however, it was still a good read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

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amrsprout
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Mehso-so

Not as good as her first one. I found Charlie annoying in this book.

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Lucylovesreading
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Full of action, a murder mystery and some family drama once again Young does not disappoint!
4.5⭐️‘s

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hwheaties
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Pickpick

A nice follow-up to The Gates of Evangeline, and a continuation of the story of Charlie and Noah. Plus a mystery to solve!

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hwheaties
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Catnapping. Literally. I've been sucked into this book. So good I'm reading during the daytime, and ignoring all other responsibilities. Ha. #CatsOfLitsy

Dragon 👍😻 7y
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hwheaties
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"I know what absence feels like..."

These. Lines.

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hwheaties
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Well. I suppose I can leave 8% for the people in my life.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/what-percent-book-obsessed-are-you?utm_term...

bio_chem06 @heatheryreads I only got 80%. I was very surprised. I assume it's because I need my sleep and won't stay up too late, haha 7y
Purpleness Yeah, I only got 79%, which I think is because I live in a town with no bookstore, so I could only say I visit a bookstore every couple of months. 7y
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hwheaties
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And next up! I loved the book before this, The Gates of Evangeline, so I'm excited to read this!

@penguinrandomhouse

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hwheaties
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This is the book that follows The Gates of Evangeline, which I read last year and loved! Can't wait to read this one, too!
#bookmail

Bette I loved Gates of Evangeline too, thanks for the tip! ❤️️👍 7y
mcipher Okay, now I have to read Gates of Evangeline - southern gothic yes please!! 7y
hwheaties @Bette sure! I'm sure I'll post as I read it. 7y
hwheaties @mcipher I truly enjoyed that first book! Can't wait to have time to read this one. 7y
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quirkyreader
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I received this as an ARC from @penguinusa @penguinrandomhouse Thank your for the opportunity to read a very brilliant mystery. After a slow start I was instantly hooked.

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quirkyreader
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I am making my way through. So far this story is very captivating. But since it is a holiday weekend and I am working, I have to set it aside.