Helpful Score: 4
Once I got started on this book I couldn't put it down. It is about a murder/mystery romance. I will definitely read more of her books.
Helpful Score: 3
One of the best ones that I've read in awhile!
Suspense, intrigue and romance - all rolled into one, plus endearing, very likeable characters.
Suspense, intrigue and romance - all rolled into one, plus endearing, very likeable characters.
Helpful Score: 3
Good book.
Helpful Score: 3
good book, liked the suspense, and the fact the story kept you involved
Angela C. (rolltide1al) -
Helpful Score: 2
I love Maggie Shayne...any thing she writes is always great! She never disappoints the fans.
KATHERINE W. (wylchild) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 115 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Not bad...Julie Jones is keeping whammy of a secret, one that could cost her her life, and the life of her daughter. That secret has led to her being framed for a high-profile murder that she didn't commit, and her only ally just happens to be her worst (professional enemy). Will they outrun the madman who's trying to destroy Julie? Will they decide that they don't hate each other quite as much as they thought? And most importantly, will they be able to keep Julie's secrets hidden from the world while keeping her out of jail?
Helpful Score: 1
Very good book about two journalists who have good repoir and are trying to save the daughter of one of the journalists from a cult leader.
Helpful Score: 1
very suspensful romance!!!
Renee' B. (Daydreamsbeliever) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 194 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
" A chilling tale of romantic suspense." "It will propel readers to bolt their doors at night."
Great book, Highly recomend.
Great book, Highly recomend.
Christine H. (solarawynn) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 724 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Was very tense,dark and suspenseful. Loved it.
Geraldine Z. (gerrielady1) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 102 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I have read this book, as with Shayne'sother books it is fine reading.
Very interesting plotline!
A chilling tale of romantic suspense. Julie Jones and Sean MacKenzie in haunting Halloween thriller. A really good suspence story.
good read
Michelle (ShellyD77) -
Straight-laced upstate New York news anchor Julie Jones has a deadly secret: 16 years earlier, as a teen runaway named Jewel, she fled the besieged burning compound of fanatic cult leader/drug dealer Mordecai Young, with his hidden fortune and her dying best friend's newborn child. Self-proclaimed "Reverend" Young and the rest of his cult, save two other "favorite" girls, perished in the attack by federal agents-or so Julie always thought. But when a blackmailer threatening to expose Julie is murdered and two former "favorite" girls turn up dead as well, it appears the messianic madman may be after the daughter Julie has raised as her own. Her only ally is sensationalist shock-jock radio reporter Sean MacKenzie, Julie's worst professional rival. Suspense thrums throughout due to Shane's (Twilight Hunger, etc.) seemingly effortless skill at teasing readers with surprising but believable plot turns. Just as suspenseful-in a different, delicious way-is the snappy sparring between the reluctantly paired co-anchors; romantic sparks fly between them as fast as witty insults, making this a tasty, tension-packed read.
loved this book! story line was great, and really liked the characters.
Jenny H. (ilovechattybird) - , reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
I absolutely love Maggie Shayne books. She is such a great writer. This starts off a great series.
Another wonderful book by Maggie Shayne
Loved it!
page-turner
Acacia C. (nerdylou) -
I usually stick to true accounts but this is one of the few fiction books that I really enjoyed. Easy to read.
A tale of Romantic suspense--former cult member wants to keep her past to herself.
nice twist and enjoyable read
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. He long dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead his throat cut with a knife from Julies own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy waqnts more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all - her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. He long dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead his throat cut with a knife from Julies own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy waqnts more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all - her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Thriller/horror
Pretty good.
Silvia B. (barras31063) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 69 more book reviews
t was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead--his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all--her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead--his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all--her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
the ties that bind can be the most deadly....
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence years ago.
Syracuse news author Julie Jones is afraid. Her long dead past has resurreceted when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that couuld destroy her. Then the man is found dead his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen.
Syracuse news author Julie Jones is afraid. Her long dead past has resurreceted when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that couuld destroy her. Then the man is found dead his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen.
Molly M. (freeverse071681) reviewed Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, Bk 1) on + 609 more book reviews
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead -- his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all -- her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead -- his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all -- her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
It was called a haven for runaway teens.In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors thought...
This book came home to me via BookCrossing and a Mystery/Thriller bookbox while I was still deciding if I liked thrillers. Maybe I'm a big old chicken but this was a little too edgy for me. I've decided I like my mysteries Cozy. Hope someone enjoys!
Paperback Bookcrossing book marked only with a number on inside front cover. Also, a previous owner wrote 75c in black marker on the front cover. Book is in very good condition though.
from the back cover:
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead-his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all- her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead-his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all- her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed..Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead-hs throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen . Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all-her teenage daughter, Dawn. Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her. Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge that connot be forgotten..
It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago.
Or so its surviors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead - his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all - her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
Or so its surviors believed...
Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead - his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all - her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.
Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
It was called a haven for runaway teens, in truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed...Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destory her. Then the man was found dead-his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lost the most precious thing of all-her teenage daughter, Dawn. Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenize. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her. Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
I did not read this one
