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Book Review of Dead End

Dead End
Dead End
Author: Helen R. Myers
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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In Wood County, Texas, rural postal carrier Brette Barry learns that Hank Jamison, the best friend of her thirteen- year-old-son Eric, is missing. After talking with Hank's mother, the strange Sally, she calls the police. To everyone's surprise, high school shop teacher and resident hermit Sam Knight offers to assist on the search for the missing adolescent.

After Hank returns home, Brette finds out that Tracie Pugh is missing and that Sam apparently was the last person to see her alive. The police wonder if foul play occurred and they hone in on Sam. Brette who has already questioned Sam's motives during the Hank search, wonders too if he did something to Tracie even as she finds herself falling in love with him.


DEAD END is an exciting romantic suspense drama that works because the audience questions Sam's motives and actions even while knowing he is the lead protagonist. The story line is fast-paced as the cast struggles with anger and frustration as they deal with a missing person. Brette is a warm intrepid heroine who readers will agree is supermom. Best selling Helen R. Myers turns up the heat with this emotionally taut thriller.