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Jane Perry #3
Revelations
In this third Jane Perry novel, Laurel Dewey takes Jane out of Denver to the small town of Midas where the Chief of Police is a close friend of Jane's boss. Jacob Van Gorden, the fifteen-year-old son of a prominent area businessman, has disappeared and all signs point to his abductor being Jordan Copeland, a man who committed a similar crime decades ago. Jane settles into this little community for much longer than she wants, living with a preacher and his family (including their eccentric teenage daughter who was Jacob's girlfriend). There are signs that Jacob is still alive, so the clock is ticking. And as Jane investigates Jordan Copeland, she begins to have doubts about his guilt and begins to uncover signs of devastating – and even deadly – secrets all around Midas.
Meanwhile, Jane must deal with two considerable secrets of her own. One hits her in the gut before she leaves Denver and the other creeps up on her from the most unlikely of places. And on top of this, Hank Ross, owner of a bar in Midas, has somehow managed to find a way beneath Jane's armor-plated defenses, forcing her to contend with feelings she hasn't allowed to surface for a very long time.
Revelations is the most powerful and personal Jane Perry novel yet. Teeming with the passions and ambiguities that make Laurel Dewey so compelling to read, it is a breathtaking story of mysteries revealed and withheld.
Meanwhile, Jane must deal with two considerable secrets of her own. One hits her in the gut before she leaves Denver and the other creeps up on her from the most unlikely of places. And on top of this, Hank Ross, owner of a bar in Midas, has somehow managed to find a way beneath Jane's armor-plated defenses, forcing her to contend with feelings she hasn't allowed to surface for a very long time.
Revelations is the most powerful and personal Jane Perry novel yet. Teeming with the passions and ambiguities that make Laurel Dewey so compelling to read, it is a breathtaking story of mysteries revealed and withheld.
464 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2011
About the author
Laurel Dewey
22 books53 followersLaurel Dewey’s writing career has been anything but predictable. Born in Glendale, California, Dewey began her career working in public relations. Her writing talents quickly took her into other entertainment avenues. As an assistant editor at BOP Magazine in the late 1980's, Dewey helped launch the blockbuster career of teen pop groups, including The New Kids on The Block. During this time, she wrote a string of successful mystery radio plays for Los Angeles public radio networks.
Not satisfied to write in only one genre, Dewey went on to pen a western novella “In the Name of the Land” which was nominated for a Silver Spur Fiction Award. A collection of short stories followed, as did a successful stint writing and producing radio ads and promos.
In the early 1990’s, Dewey relocated to rural Colorado. But her eclectic writing forte continued as she pursued work as a freelance investigative journalist, advertising/marketing promoter and newspaper columnist. In the mid and late 1990’s, two of her books on plant medicine were published, along with 10 booklets and hundreds of articles on alternative health. During this time, she appeared as a featured guest on hundreds of national radio and television programs and lectured extensively across the United States and Canada.
But then the pages turned...literally. In 2007, Dewey released her first fiction novel, PROTECTOR, a gritty, mystical crime thriller that follows the rocky life of damaged Denver homicide detective Jane Perry. In preparation for writing the book, Dewey immersed herself in detailed research, interviewing Colorado homicide detectives and traveling on "ride-a-longs" with street cops. The intricate research helped Dewey create a debut novel that is powerful, compelling, controversial and utterly original.
The sequel to PROTECTOR, REDEMPTION, was released in June of 2009. The third book, REVELATIONS, released in June, 2011. A series of short stories and novellas featuring Detective Jane Perry were published throughout 2011, starting with "An Unfinished Death" which is a prequel to PROTECTOR.
The fourth Jane Perry novel will be published in late 2012.
In keeping with Dewey's ability to push the envelope, she's written a standalone novel, "Betty's (Little Basement) Garden," that is set for release on June 12, 2012. This controversial book will certainly spark many conversations and hopefully enlighten readers at the same time.
Dewey lives with her husband and two orange cats in rural Colorado.
Not satisfied to write in only one genre, Dewey went on to pen a western novella “In the Name of the Land” which was nominated for a Silver Spur Fiction Award. A collection of short stories followed, as did a successful stint writing and producing radio ads and promos.
In the early 1990’s, Dewey relocated to rural Colorado. But her eclectic writing forte continued as she pursued work as a freelance investigative journalist, advertising/marketing promoter and newspaper columnist. In the mid and late 1990’s, two of her books on plant medicine were published, along with 10 booklets and hundreds of articles on alternative health. During this time, she appeared as a featured guest on hundreds of national radio and television programs and lectured extensively across the United States and Canada.
But then the pages turned...literally. In 2007, Dewey released her first fiction novel, PROTECTOR, a gritty, mystical crime thriller that follows the rocky life of damaged Denver homicide detective Jane Perry. In preparation for writing the book, Dewey immersed herself in detailed research, interviewing Colorado homicide detectives and traveling on "ride-a-longs" with street cops. The intricate research helped Dewey create a debut novel that is powerful, compelling, controversial and utterly original.
The sequel to PROTECTOR, REDEMPTION, was released in June of 2009. The third book, REVELATIONS, released in June, 2011. A series of short stories and novellas featuring Detective Jane Perry were published throughout 2011, starting with "An Unfinished Death" which is a prequel to PROTECTOR.
The fourth Jane Perry novel will be published in late 2012.
In keeping with Dewey's ability to push the envelope, she's written a standalone novel, "Betty's (Little Basement) Garden," that is set for release on June 12, 2012. This controversial book will certainly spark many conversations and hopefully enlighten readers at the same time.
Dewey lives with her husband and two orange cats in rural Colorado.
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February 27, 2017
What do you do when your it's Monday morning and your half way through a Jane Perry book? You start reading and you don't stop until your done! (which was after lunch) Sure do love this series. Jane is trying to find a fifteen year old boy in a small town where the residents like to hide their secrets. And keep their secrets. At all costs. Significant new character. Love him. Hope he hangs around. Oh and Jane quit smoking. Hope she doesn't quit swearing. I shall be quite disappointed.
July 21, 2011
Stunning, powerful, original, mesmerizing, haunting, heartbreaking, shocking, disturbing, illuminating and worthy of 10 stars! I'm already a fan of Laurel Dewey but the third book in the Jane Perry series just blew me away.
I can truly say that there is no author out there today who writes with the intensity and honesty that Dewey does. Her character, Jane Perry, is so damn real and compelling that you can't help but root for her, even when she falls short. In this novel, Jane is met with a personal crisis and, through that, is somewhat softened compared to the other two books in the series. But the introspection is so deep and often profound at times that you just cannot stop turning the pages. You are drawn into the story and characters and have to know what happens next.
The character she encounters in the book, Jordan Copeland, who is the alleged "bad guy" is equally beautifully written and quite heartbreaking to read. I found myself too many times in tears for what this man had gone through in his tortured life. The interactions between Jane and Jordan Copeland are non-PC and chillingly honest in their prose and observations. I highlighted a great deal of the lines Jordan says throughout the book as they were comments I need to consider and reflect upon.
The basis of the story is about how a family secret, long buried, creates a life of its own and can be repeated in the bloodline of the family for generations. The intricate, multi-faceted stories that dovetail in and out of the book all include some kind of secret that begs to be revealed. Jane also has a secret of her own and another one that we don't uncover until the very last line of the book. It's a doozy and one that will leap into the next novel....at least, there BETTER be another novel because I am hooked line and sinker on Jane Perry and author Laurel Dewey.
All I can say is, if you are ready for honest, no holds barred prose, read the Jane Perry series. You'll be addicted like I am and so many others are.
I can truly say that there is no author out there today who writes with the intensity and honesty that Dewey does. Her character, Jane Perry, is so damn real and compelling that you can't help but root for her, even when she falls short. In this novel, Jane is met with a personal crisis and, through that, is somewhat softened compared to the other two books in the series. But the introspection is so deep and often profound at times that you just cannot stop turning the pages. You are drawn into the story and characters and have to know what happens next.
The character she encounters in the book, Jordan Copeland, who is the alleged "bad guy" is equally beautifully written and quite heartbreaking to read. I found myself too many times in tears for what this man had gone through in his tortured life. The interactions between Jane and Jordan Copeland are non-PC and chillingly honest in their prose and observations. I highlighted a great deal of the lines Jordan says throughout the book as they were comments I need to consider and reflect upon.
The basis of the story is about how a family secret, long buried, creates a life of its own and can be repeated in the bloodline of the family for generations. The intricate, multi-faceted stories that dovetail in and out of the book all include some kind of secret that begs to be revealed. Jane also has a secret of her own and another one that we don't uncover until the very last line of the book. It's a doozy and one that will leap into the next novel....at least, there BETTER be another novel because I am hooked line and sinker on Jane Perry and author Laurel Dewey.
All I can say is, if you are ready for honest, no holds barred prose, read the Jane Perry series. You'll be addicted like I am and so many others are.
June 14, 2011
This is the second book that I have read by Laurel Dewey. I have definitely seen growth in her writing!
Sergeant Detective Jane Perry is at it again. This time she is trying to solve the case of a boy, Jake Van Gorden, who was attempting suicide, but then got kidnapped in the process. Something just seemed strange about that. Clues are being sent to the boy's family and the police about the boy's disappearance. Jane is thinking it's the boy who is setting the whole thing up and he is trying to get some money out of his parents, but there are not any ransom requests.
I love Jane Perry. She doesn't hold anything back. She tells things like they are and is not afraid at all to speak her mind. She gets these weird feelings that seem to lead her to things that might give her clues. Also, she smells things (like flowers) that seem real, but then they go away. I love the mystical part of Jane Perry! She does have a secret about herself though that nobody knows.
I like this quote from Jane:
"It's the little things, you know? People are always looking at the elephant in the room and I'm always looking at the peanut." p.36
I was very surprised about who the kidnapper was and the reason for the kidnapping. There were also some other surprises at the end!
I recommend this mystery book for sure! It is quite a long read, but very good! Laurel Dewey is definitely an author to read if you like a good mystery with interesting characters!
Sergeant Detective Jane Perry is at it again. This time she is trying to solve the case of a boy, Jake Van Gorden, who was attempting suicide, but then got kidnapped in the process. Something just seemed strange about that. Clues are being sent to the boy's family and the police about the boy's disappearance. Jane is thinking it's the boy who is setting the whole thing up and he is trying to get some money out of his parents, but there are not any ransom requests.
I love Jane Perry. She doesn't hold anything back. She tells things like they are and is not afraid at all to speak her mind. She gets these weird feelings that seem to lead her to things that might give her clues. Also, she smells things (like flowers) that seem real, but then they go away. I love the mystical part of Jane Perry! She does have a secret about herself though that nobody knows.
I like this quote from Jane:
"It's the little things, you know? People are always looking at the elephant in the room and I'm always looking at the peanut." p.36
I was very surprised about who the kidnapper was and the reason for the kidnapping. There were also some other surprises at the end!
I recommend this mystery book for sure! It is quite a long read, but very good! Laurel Dewey is definitely an author to read if you like a good mystery with interesting characters!
June 15, 2011
Revelations by Laurel Dewey
This is a Jane Perry mystery. This is also a test of bloggers mobile blogging. I am dictating this review on my B e l o v e d droid x. This is a mystery of great depth and very intricate prose. It is a complicated plot about a murder or is it?
James Perry is not a lovable protagonist. She has lots of bad habits and an antagonistic personality. Of course the same traits make her much more believable. Weyler her partner, has extraordinary patience.
There is a wealth of curious characters with strange and bizarre behavior. Dewey excels on developing interesting characters.
On occasion I found some of the longer soliloquies tedious to read. Overall though it was a very good mystery which I recommend.
The above post was submitted via mobile blogging ap from Blogger to my blog, I added the rating and the Amazon ad once I got home to my computer. Still one more way technology makes my heart sing!
This is a Jane Perry mystery. This is also a test of bloggers mobile blogging. I am dictating this review on my B e l o v e d droid x. This is a mystery of great depth and very intricate prose. It is a complicated plot about a murder or is it?
James Perry is not a lovable protagonist. She has lots of bad habits and an antagonistic personality. Of course the same traits make her much more believable. Weyler her partner, has extraordinary patience.
There is a wealth of curious characters with strange and bizarre behavior. Dewey excels on developing interesting characters.
On occasion I found some of the longer soliloquies tedious to read. Overall though it was a very good mystery which I recommend.
The above post was submitted via mobile blogging ap from Blogger to my blog, I added the rating and the Amazon ad once I got home to my computer. Still one more way technology makes my heart sing!
March 9, 2019
I love Jane Perry but this book fell flat for me. I skipped several chapters at the end because I thought it would never end. It’s weird but these books have gone from 5stars to 3 then 2. I will take a break from them.
June 14, 2011
Revelations by Laurel Dewey
Series: Jane Perry (#3)
Release Date: June 14th, 2011
Publisher: The Story Plant
Page Count: 479
Source: Received from publisher via Pump Up Your Book for review
How many secrets does it take to curse a family?
How many revelations does it take to set them free?
The small, upscale Colorado town of Midas had barely registered on Sergeant Detective Jane Perry's radar before her former boss and current colleague told her she needed to join him there for a case. All she knew was that it was a long way from Denver -- both in terms of physical distance and sensibility. Jake Van Gorden, the fifteen-year-old son of a prominent area businessman, has disappeared, and all signs point to his abductor being Jordan Copeland, a man who committed a similar crime decades ago. There are indications that Jake is still alive, so the clock is ticking, but as Jane investigates Copeland, she begins to uncover trails of devastating -- and even deadly -- secrets all around Midas.
Meanwhile, Jane must deal with two considerable secrets of her own. One hits her like a left cross before she leaves Denver, and the other creeps up to her from the most unlikely of places. On top of this, Hank Ross, owner of a bar in Midas, has somehow managed to find a way beneath Jane's armor-plated defenses, forcing her to contend with feelings she hasn't allowed to surface for a very long time.
Revelations is the most powerful and personal Jane Perry novel yet. Teeming with the passions and ambiguities that make Laurel Dewey so compelling to read, it is a breathtaking story of mysteries revealed and withheld.
What Stephanie Thought: I hadn't read a good ol' mystery novel in a really long time, and boy oh boy, did Revelations satisfy my cravings. There's more than mystery to Laurel Dewey's latest novel, third in the Jane Perry series I have yet to begin with the first. There's riveting suspense. There's gruesome horror. Best (or worst) of all, there's that frightening so-close-to-home shot that had me shivering and assuring myself that all of this was fiction -- only fiction. How unbelievably convincing fiction can be.
Jane has the eeriest feeling about Jake Van Gorden's disappearance -- while her detective partner and case leader are convinced he's dead, there's something inside her, squirming to get out, that knows Jake's case is too peculiar too give up on.
Her gut instinct proves accurate, but the reader doesn't know this until the last few chapters, when all the small, but confined secrets of Midas are finally revealed.
I cannot believe how scintillating the plot is. Each page brings shocking details to the crime scene, with twists and turns -- some, mere red herrings -- along the way. The only thing Jake wants, Jane discovers, is to to find out the truth about his family which his parents work so hard to keep hidden from him. But that curiosity eventually gives him the truth, the complete truth, which makes him realize sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. By the misunderstood departure and scandal of a troubled teenager, Dewey expresses an important, but often neglected moral: Truth that is so sought-after is the same truth we turn our heads away from.
One thing not entirely to my liking is Dewey's fierce dramatization of Jane's dilemma. I assure you, drama is what makes suspense go around, but what Dewey does that bothers me is italicize every other word. Italics are meant for emphasis, but when they're thrown over words too commonly, the emphasis is no more. If you still can't wrap your head around this, think of it this way: Say my house is completely white, but I want to make it unique and paint the door red. Now my house is the most fashionable one on the block. But then let's say I want it to be even more fashionable, and paint all the windows red, as well as the shingles, as well as the exterior walls. Now, in an attempt to make my entire house "unique" by painting the whole thing red, its uniqueness is destroyed and now my house is no longer a white house with a red door; it is a red house.
The ending is unexpected, which, in my opinion, is a necessity to a well-written mystery. As I mentioned, I still haven't gotten the chance to read the two previous Jane Perry novels -- Protector (#1) and Redemption (#2). Though Revelations makes a great stand-alone story, I look forward to reading the previous books in the series. In other words, I don't want to read the first two novels to "complete" my understanding of Jane perry; I want to read the first two novels simply because I know they'll be just as good.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Series: Jane Perry (#3)
Release Date: June 14th, 2011
Publisher: The Story Plant
Page Count: 479
Source: Received from publisher via Pump Up Your Book for review
How many secrets does it take to curse a family?
How many revelations does it take to set them free?
The small, upscale Colorado town of Midas had barely registered on Sergeant Detective Jane Perry's radar before her former boss and current colleague told her she needed to join him there for a case. All she knew was that it was a long way from Denver -- both in terms of physical distance and sensibility. Jake Van Gorden, the fifteen-year-old son of a prominent area businessman, has disappeared, and all signs point to his abductor being Jordan Copeland, a man who committed a similar crime decades ago. There are indications that Jake is still alive, so the clock is ticking, but as Jane investigates Copeland, she begins to uncover trails of devastating -- and even deadly -- secrets all around Midas.
Meanwhile, Jane must deal with two considerable secrets of her own. One hits her like a left cross before she leaves Denver, and the other creeps up to her from the most unlikely of places. On top of this, Hank Ross, owner of a bar in Midas, has somehow managed to find a way beneath Jane's armor-plated defenses, forcing her to contend with feelings she hasn't allowed to surface for a very long time.
Revelations is the most powerful and personal Jane Perry novel yet. Teeming with the passions and ambiguities that make Laurel Dewey so compelling to read, it is a breathtaking story of mysteries revealed and withheld.
What Stephanie Thought: I hadn't read a good ol' mystery novel in a really long time, and boy oh boy, did Revelations satisfy my cravings. There's more than mystery to Laurel Dewey's latest novel, third in the Jane Perry series I have yet to begin with the first. There's riveting suspense. There's gruesome horror. Best (or worst) of all, there's that frightening so-close-to-home shot that had me shivering and assuring myself that all of this was fiction -- only fiction. How unbelievably convincing fiction can be.
Jane has the eeriest feeling about Jake Van Gorden's disappearance -- while her detective partner and case leader are convinced he's dead, there's something inside her, squirming to get out, that knows Jake's case is too peculiar too give up on.
Her gut instinct proves accurate, but the reader doesn't know this until the last few chapters, when all the small, but confined secrets of Midas are finally revealed.
I cannot believe how scintillating the plot is. Each page brings shocking details to the crime scene, with twists and turns -- some, mere red herrings -- along the way. The only thing Jake wants, Jane discovers, is to to find out the truth about his family which his parents work so hard to keep hidden from him. But that curiosity eventually gives him the truth, the complete truth, which makes him realize sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. By the misunderstood departure and scandal of a troubled teenager, Dewey expresses an important, but often neglected moral: Truth that is so sought-after is the same truth we turn our heads away from.
One thing not entirely to my liking is Dewey's fierce dramatization of Jane's dilemma. I assure you, drama is what makes suspense go around, but what Dewey does that bothers me is italicize every other word. Italics are meant for emphasis, but when they're thrown over words too commonly, the emphasis is no more. If you still can't wrap your head around this, think of it this way: Say my house is completely white, but I want to make it unique and paint the door red. Now my house is the most fashionable one on the block. But then let's say I want it to be even more fashionable, and paint all the windows red, as well as the shingles, as well as the exterior walls. Now, in an attempt to make my entire house "unique" by painting the whole thing red, its uniqueness is destroyed and now my house is no longer a white house with a red door; it is a red house.
The ending is unexpected, which, in my opinion, is a necessity to a well-written mystery. As I mentioned, I still haven't gotten the chance to read the two previous Jane Perry novels -- Protector (#1) and Redemption (#2). Though Revelations makes a great stand-alone story, I look forward to reading the previous books in the series. In other words, I don't want to read the first two novels to "complete" my understanding of Jane perry; I want to read the first two novels simply because I know they'll be just as good.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
June 15, 2011
Article first published as Book Review: Revelations by Laurel Dewey on Blogcritics.
As Sergeant Detective Jane Perry listens to her diagnosis–possible cervical cancer–she is devastated. Having made significant life style changes recently, including sobriety, the diagnosis is unexpected. Having to wait on another set of tests puts her over the edge, and she decides to spend some time away from her job in homicide. As she gets to the office to leave a note of her intentions, her partner Weyler stops her. They have just landed the case of a missing 15-year-old boy. Since the case is outside their jurisdiction, she does not understand why they have snagged it. Weyler informs her that the Sheriff is close to retirement and an old friend, one who has asked for his help on the case. He is looking for closure before retirement.
Jane and Weyler are close, but she does not feel she can share her news. It is personal and private to her, something she struggles with. She is a private person that continually finds herself in the public eye based on the media she has received in several past cases. Often just her appearance creates a bit of media frenzy. Already feeling vulnerable and exposed, she hopes to be able to bypass this particular issue. But Weyler insists that he needs her special kind of thinking. Without going into detail, she does not feel she can turn him down.
Jacob Van Gorden has disappeared from the town of Midas, just Northwest of Denver, a place full of secrets. They have the perpetrator in mind, a man just recently released from prison for the murder of a young mentally challenged man in the, 60’s. Jordan Copeland looks good for the take, yet it does not seem to fit his profile. Found covered in mud and blood, although the blood was his own, Jordan has no memory his whereabouts when Jacob went missing.
As Jane begins researching the case on Jordan Copeland, she realizes she must go through microfiche in the library due to the age of the actual crime. When she comes across a photo of her mother in Midas, she is confused. Setting the photo aside for later, she follows up on the information available, and finds it straightforward. When introduced to Weyler’s friend, Bo, she finds out quickly he is a good old boy, and is furious that Weyler has brought her in with him. Weyler stands his ground but Jane understands she will have an uphill battle because the Sheriff has already decided what happened, and she expects her investigation will step on his toes.
What she discovers is that the secrets in Midas are deep, and not everything is what it seems. The lack of clues give every indication that Jake is still alive, but the further she investigates Copeland, the more doubts she has of his involvement. Meeting Hank Ross, Jake’s boss and the local bar owner, Jane has somehow begun to lose her armor. Here is someone she finds comfort with, and yet even he is a suspect. Not even sure Jake was kidnapped; the whole town is in shock when his body turns up. What is the secret someone is willing to kill for, to keep hidden? Can she find the answers before it is too late?
Revelations by Laurel Dewey brings us another case with Jane Perry as the investigator. While she is still the nitty gritty, in your face detective that we have come to expect of Dewey’s character, Jane is more introspective, less sure of herself. The initial diagnosis of cancer gives her a different view of life, so on her own she is much quieter. However, she still has the vinegar to mix it up and create hard feelings with everyone from the Sheriff to the Van Gorden family and to Jordan Copland, the primary suspect. Weaved throughout the investigation she finds out more about her own background and Dewey continues to bring in a bit of the paranormal that helps this work to stand on its own. Is the Sheriff hiding the identity of the real killer? And what is his relationship with Weyler?
Jordan becomes a main character in this novel; something about him does not ring true. Jane finds him to be intelligent and kind and yet he spent years in prison for a grisly crime. What is the true face of Jordan Copeland? He has a tendency to use riddles and create his own truths, so anything could happen when the real story emerges.
I really enjoy the style of Laurel Dewey’s writing. Her characters are strong and interesting, and her protagonist, Jane Perry is just plain gutsy. If you enjoy murder mysterys full of suspense with just a bit of the paranormal, you will enjoy her work. Revelations would make a great book club choice and a great addition to your library.
This Book was received for review from the authors publicist. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
As Sergeant Detective Jane Perry listens to her diagnosis–possible cervical cancer–she is devastated. Having made significant life style changes recently, including sobriety, the diagnosis is unexpected. Having to wait on another set of tests puts her over the edge, and she decides to spend some time away from her job in homicide. As she gets to the office to leave a note of her intentions, her partner Weyler stops her. They have just landed the case of a missing 15-year-old boy. Since the case is outside their jurisdiction, she does not understand why they have snagged it. Weyler informs her that the Sheriff is close to retirement and an old friend, one who has asked for his help on the case. He is looking for closure before retirement.
Jane and Weyler are close, but she does not feel she can share her news. It is personal and private to her, something she struggles with. She is a private person that continually finds herself in the public eye based on the media she has received in several past cases. Often just her appearance creates a bit of media frenzy. Already feeling vulnerable and exposed, she hopes to be able to bypass this particular issue. But Weyler insists that he needs her special kind of thinking. Without going into detail, she does not feel she can turn him down.
Jacob Van Gorden has disappeared from the town of Midas, just Northwest of Denver, a place full of secrets. They have the perpetrator in mind, a man just recently released from prison for the murder of a young mentally challenged man in the, 60’s. Jordan Copeland looks good for the take, yet it does not seem to fit his profile. Found covered in mud and blood, although the blood was his own, Jordan has no memory his whereabouts when Jacob went missing.
As Jane begins researching the case on Jordan Copeland, she realizes she must go through microfiche in the library due to the age of the actual crime. When she comes across a photo of her mother in Midas, she is confused. Setting the photo aside for later, she follows up on the information available, and finds it straightforward. When introduced to Weyler’s friend, Bo, she finds out quickly he is a good old boy, and is furious that Weyler has brought her in with him. Weyler stands his ground but Jane understands she will have an uphill battle because the Sheriff has already decided what happened, and she expects her investigation will step on his toes.
What she discovers is that the secrets in Midas are deep, and not everything is what it seems. The lack of clues give every indication that Jake is still alive, but the further she investigates Copeland, the more doubts she has of his involvement. Meeting Hank Ross, Jake’s boss and the local bar owner, Jane has somehow begun to lose her armor. Here is someone she finds comfort with, and yet even he is a suspect. Not even sure Jake was kidnapped; the whole town is in shock when his body turns up. What is the secret someone is willing to kill for, to keep hidden? Can she find the answers before it is too late?
Revelations by Laurel Dewey brings us another case with Jane Perry as the investigator. While she is still the nitty gritty, in your face detective that we have come to expect of Dewey’s character, Jane is more introspective, less sure of herself. The initial diagnosis of cancer gives her a different view of life, so on her own she is much quieter. However, she still has the vinegar to mix it up and create hard feelings with everyone from the Sheriff to the Van Gorden family and to Jordan Copland, the primary suspect. Weaved throughout the investigation she finds out more about her own background and Dewey continues to bring in a bit of the paranormal that helps this work to stand on its own. Is the Sheriff hiding the identity of the real killer? And what is his relationship with Weyler?
Jordan becomes a main character in this novel; something about him does not ring true. Jane finds him to be intelligent and kind and yet he spent years in prison for a grisly crime. What is the true face of Jordan Copeland? He has a tendency to use riddles and create his own truths, so anything could happen when the real story emerges.
I really enjoy the style of Laurel Dewey’s writing. Her characters are strong and interesting, and her protagonist, Jane Perry is just plain gutsy. If you enjoy murder mysterys full of suspense with just a bit of the paranormal, you will enjoy her work. Revelations would make a great book club choice and a great addition to your library.
This Book was received for review from the authors publicist. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
June 14, 2011
How many secrets does it take to curse a family? How many revelations does it take to set them free?
Revelations is the third in the Jane Perry series by Laurel Dewey and it seems to get better with every book. I read and reviewed the second part, Redemption, on the blog - I had enjoyed it especially since it was different from any other thriller I had read, with its mystical and spiritual elements, yet I did not count it among the best reads. However, with Revelations, Laurel Dewey is now among the best thriller authors I've read. The third in the series has an even more interesting and a truly mind-boggling case. Shocking family secrets, baffling riddles and clues and an abductor who seems to be adept at playing mind games - all these make this book hard to put down.
"The dead are following me. I'm terrified that the secret has become flesh and blood and is chasing my family from generation to generation, contaminating my bloodline."
In Revelations, Sergeant Detective Jane Perry accompanies her boss to Midas, a small secretive town. Jacob Van Gorden, the fifteen year old son of a rich businessman is abducted just after he attempts to kill himself. As Jane gets to know the people of Midas with their many faces and facades, she realizes that all is not what it seems. Everyone seems to be hiding something and everyone seems to have a secret agenda. Midas' people are skillful in burying anything that may prove harmful to their reputations. This doesn't deter Jane; she will go to any length to find Jacob which means digging out buried and closely guarded secrets. The question is not just about the identity of the abductor. Why was he kidnapped? Why did Jacob try to kill himself? And how strange is the fact that he was kidnapped right after he attempted suicide. Coincidence? Or something else? As Jane unravels the many mysteries surrounding Jacob and his family, the shocking truth that is revealed maybe too dreadful to even contemplate.
"Illusions die hard and the status quo dies even harder..... Who wants to face their shadowed truth when it's so much easier to keep the ball rolling that feeds the machine and makes one's life a false existence?"
Jane Perry is as kick-ass as ever, may be even more so. Despite the many things that are wrong with her - her sarcasm, cynicism, chain-smoking etc - I seem to love her more with every book. Perhaps it's because she is not the stereotypical "femme fatale detective" who is perfection itself - which has been depicted in myriad of books and movies. In Jane Perry, the author has created a character whom we get to know intimately - her fears, her past and her imperfections - and who despite all her flaws is still an admirable woman. Something which I really like about Jane is that she doesn't care about looking good in front of others or sucking up to others. Her only focus is the victim and getting justice done. In Revelations more of Jane's traumatic past is revealed - events that shaped her and changed her life. The more I got to know her, the more she amazed me ; despite what she has undergone, Jane is far from a self-pitying character.
Like its predecessor, Revelations is a page-turner, at the same time being an emotions and even a powerful book . A must read for thriller/suspense fans!
"Are you sure it was evil? Or were you taught to fear it from someone else? Do you believe in something because you've felt it in your sinew, or do you believe in something because you've been taught to believe it?..... Do you fear because of what it does to your gut or because someone told you should fear? How much of what you believe and act on is purely an illusion? How many necessary illusions exist in order to keep us all paralyzed?"
Overall:
A baffling case, a mysterious town and a main protagonist whom you will instantly love, even while you disapprove of her many flaws.
Revelations is the third in the Jane Perry series by Laurel Dewey and it seems to get better with every book. I read and reviewed the second part, Redemption, on the blog - I had enjoyed it especially since it was different from any other thriller I had read, with its mystical and spiritual elements, yet I did not count it among the best reads. However, with Revelations, Laurel Dewey is now among the best thriller authors I've read. The third in the series has an even more interesting and a truly mind-boggling case. Shocking family secrets, baffling riddles and clues and an abductor who seems to be adept at playing mind games - all these make this book hard to put down.
"The dead are following me. I'm terrified that the secret has become flesh and blood and is chasing my family from generation to generation, contaminating my bloodline."
In Revelations, Sergeant Detective Jane Perry accompanies her boss to Midas, a small secretive town. Jacob Van Gorden, the fifteen year old son of a rich businessman is abducted just after he attempts to kill himself. As Jane gets to know the people of Midas with their many faces and facades, she realizes that all is not what it seems. Everyone seems to be hiding something and everyone seems to have a secret agenda. Midas' people are skillful in burying anything that may prove harmful to their reputations. This doesn't deter Jane; she will go to any length to find Jacob which means digging out buried and closely guarded secrets. The question is not just about the identity of the abductor. Why was he kidnapped? Why did Jacob try to kill himself? And how strange is the fact that he was kidnapped right after he attempted suicide. Coincidence? Or something else? As Jane unravels the many mysteries surrounding Jacob and his family, the shocking truth that is revealed maybe too dreadful to even contemplate.
"Illusions die hard and the status quo dies even harder..... Who wants to face their shadowed truth when it's so much easier to keep the ball rolling that feeds the machine and makes one's life a false existence?"
Jane Perry is as kick-ass as ever, may be even more so. Despite the many things that are wrong with her - her sarcasm, cynicism, chain-smoking etc - I seem to love her more with every book. Perhaps it's because she is not the stereotypical "femme fatale detective" who is perfection itself - which has been depicted in myriad of books and movies. In Jane Perry, the author has created a character whom we get to know intimately - her fears, her past and her imperfections - and who despite all her flaws is still an admirable woman. Something which I really like about Jane is that she doesn't care about looking good in front of others or sucking up to others. Her only focus is the victim and getting justice done. In Revelations more of Jane's traumatic past is revealed - events that shaped her and changed her life. The more I got to know her, the more she amazed me ; despite what she has undergone, Jane is far from a self-pitying character.
Like its predecessor, Revelations is a page-turner, at the same time being an emotions and even a powerful book . A must read for thriller/suspense fans!
"Are you sure it was evil? Or were you taught to fear it from someone else? Do you believe in something because you've felt it in your sinew, or do you believe in something because you've been taught to believe it?..... Do you fear because of what it does to your gut or because someone told you should fear? How much of what you believe and act on is purely an illusion? How many necessary illusions exist in order to keep us all paralyzed?"
Overall:
A baffling case, a mysterious town and a main protagonist whom you will instantly love, even while you disapprove of her many flaws.
June 15, 2011
Source: Received from Tracee for the Pump Up Your Book blog tour. Many thanks goes to Tracee for sending me a copy of this book for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: 4/5
Revelations is the third book in the Jane Perry mystery series. Jane has just received some devastating news, and is on her way in to work to take a short leave of absence, when her colleague Sergeant Weyler tells her that they will be heading to the town of Midas to help out an old friend of his with a baffling case. Grudgingly, Jane goes with Weyler, but when they arrive, she finds out that she isn't wanted there. She is ready to leave, but the bizarre qualities to the case have her focused on finding out what happened to Jake Van Gorden. In a surprising twist of fate, Jake, as he attempted to commit suicide, ended up being kidnapped. The plot thickens, and secrets roil to the forefront as Jane looks into every aspect of Jake's life. Midas isn't your run of the mill town either, and everyone has secrets that they don't want stirred up. Jane will have to dig deep if she is going to find Jake alive.
Revelations is a book that is aptly named. Secrets abound, and in the town of Midas, everyone has something to hide. When Jane starts poking around trying to uncover what happened the night Jake was kidnapped, she uncovers some interesting facts about the townspeople of Midas. She is a character that immediately evokes sympathy from the reader as they see her dealing or not dealing with her personal crisis. On top of that, she decides to quit smoking which compounds her frustrations and makes her quite irritable. She has a straightforward approach as is, but Weyler questions her as he realizes that something other than quitting smoking is bothering her. She ruffles feathers with Weyler's old friend, police chief Bo Lowry, right from the start which puts Weyler in an uncomfortable position.
Jane is a strong character, and she is determined to see the case through. She has made a connection to the case which won't allow her to give up. Her determination and grit, coupled with her thumbing her nose at Lowry makes this an intriguing, and captivating read. The many characters from the town of Midas also make this an excellent read as we get to see their eccentricities, and secrets come to light.
All in all, this is a thrilling, suspenseful and at times mystifying read. Laced with horror, this book calls out to the thriller junkie in all of us as we see secrets bared, and what lengths one will go to to keep everything buried. Even though this is the third novel in a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. The attention to the characters, detail, and the ominous sense of horror pervading the read will have you reading this one well into the night. This is one that I would definitely recommend to mystery and thriller lovers everywhere.
My rating: 4/5
Revelations is the third book in the Jane Perry mystery series. Jane has just received some devastating news, and is on her way in to work to take a short leave of absence, when her colleague Sergeant Weyler tells her that they will be heading to the town of Midas to help out an old friend of his with a baffling case. Grudgingly, Jane goes with Weyler, but when they arrive, she finds out that she isn't wanted there. She is ready to leave, but the bizarre qualities to the case have her focused on finding out what happened to Jake Van Gorden. In a surprising twist of fate, Jake, as he attempted to commit suicide, ended up being kidnapped. The plot thickens, and secrets roil to the forefront as Jane looks into every aspect of Jake's life. Midas isn't your run of the mill town either, and everyone has secrets that they don't want stirred up. Jane will have to dig deep if she is going to find Jake alive.
Revelations is a book that is aptly named. Secrets abound, and in the town of Midas, everyone has something to hide. When Jane starts poking around trying to uncover what happened the night Jake was kidnapped, she uncovers some interesting facts about the townspeople of Midas. She is a character that immediately evokes sympathy from the reader as they see her dealing or not dealing with her personal crisis. On top of that, she decides to quit smoking which compounds her frustrations and makes her quite irritable. She has a straightforward approach as is, but Weyler questions her as he realizes that something other than quitting smoking is bothering her. She ruffles feathers with Weyler's old friend, police chief Bo Lowry, right from the start which puts Weyler in an uncomfortable position.
Jane is a strong character, and she is determined to see the case through. She has made a connection to the case which won't allow her to give up. Her determination and grit, coupled with her thumbing her nose at Lowry makes this an intriguing, and captivating read. The many characters from the town of Midas also make this an excellent read as we get to see their eccentricities, and secrets come to light.
All in all, this is a thrilling, suspenseful and at times mystifying read. Laced with horror, this book calls out to the thriller junkie in all of us as we see secrets bared, and what lengths one will go to to keep everything buried. Even though this is the third novel in a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. The attention to the characters, detail, and the ominous sense of horror pervading the read will have you reading this one well into the night. This is one that I would definitely recommend to mystery and thriller lovers everywhere.
June 14, 2011
Revelations is the third book in the Jane Perry murder mystery series.
Detective Jane Perry has just been assigned her toughest case, not by her department, but by her doctor. Jane has just been told that she may have cervical cancer. After recently getting her life in order, she is disheartened to learn of her newest fate. Deciding a leave of absence is best, in order to get her affairs in place, she is sidetracked by a new investigation.
Her partner, Weyler, informs her that he wants them to investigate a kidnapping of a fifteen year old boy, Jacob Van Gorden, the son of a wealthy and prominent businessman in the town of Midas. Weyler explains they are doing this as a favour, seems he and the Sheriff of Midas, Bo Lowry, are old friends and the Sheriff is about to retire and wishes to put this case behind him.
Going outside of their jurisdiction the two accept the case, but what Jane unravels isn't what she expected to find. Jane comes to learn that her own mother may have had a hand in this affair and with many twists and turns, she is lead deeper and deeper into the mystery of Midas, while fighting her own inner emotional turmoils.
Jordan Copeland is their main suspect, he has many secrets and shares them in riddles and half-truths and he was once tried and convicted for a similar crime many years ago. Hank Ross, a bar owner in Midas, befriends Jane, forcing her to reconsider her feelings about the opposite sex, breaking away the hard outer shell she carries like a prize.
Everyone in Midas has a secret and fingers point to almost everyone in town, including the Sheriff, someone knows the truth and Jane is determined to find out and put this mystery behind her. Her health may depend upon it...
This was a great mystery, no seriously, the plot is convincing and leaves you turning the pages. The characters are believable, each one fitting into the story nicely and their character traits were flawless. I thought Jane was a very strong protagonist, witty and determined, she is one of the better liked characters I have read in a while. Her convictions are worthy and her tell like it is attitude was very enjoyable to read. As well, Jane's emotional battle was heart warming, drawing you into Jane's personality, endearing her to the reader.
I thought the ending was perfect, the outcome will not disappoint those who peruse the pages, sometimes books fall short in their wrap up but this one completes the story, bringing it full circle in a well written prose.
If I had to list one flaw, it would probably be the Sheriff, I'm not sure if it was how he spoke or his attitude, but I did not like him and perhaps, this worked with the story, adding to the mystery, however, I found him annoying to read and was glad to get past his narrative. The book is a long read, but its well worth it and I would definitely recommend it for your mystery club book shelves.
Detective Jane Perry has just been assigned her toughest case, not by her department, but by her doctor. Jane has just been told that she may have cervical cancer. After recently getting her life in order, she is disheartened to learn of her newest fate. Deciding a leave of absence is best, in order to get her affairs in place, she is sidetracked by a new investigation.
Her partner, Weyler, informs her that he wants them to investigate a kidnapping of a fifteen year old boy, Jacob Van Gorden, the son of a wealthy and prominent businessman in the town of Midas. Weyler explains they are doing this as a favour, seems he and the Sheriff of Midas, Bo Lowry, are old friends and the Sheriff is about to retire and wishes to put this case behind him.
Going outside of their jurisdiction the two accept the case, but what Jane unravels isn't what she expected to find. Jane comes to learn that her own mother may have had a hand in this affair and with many twists and turns, she is lead deeper and deeper into the mystery of Midas, while fighting her own inner emotional turmoils.
Jordan Copeland is their main suspect, he has many secrets and shares them in riddles and half-truths and he was once tried and convicted for a similar crime many years ago. Hank Ross, a bar owner in Midas, befriends Jane, forcing her to reconsider her feelings about the opposite sex, breaking away the hard outer shell she carries like a prize.
Everyone in Midas has a secret and fingers point to almost everyone in town, including the Sheriff, someone knows the truth and Jane is determined to find out and put this mystery behind her. Her health may depend upon it...
This was a great mystery, no seriously, the plot is convincing and leaves you turning the pages. The characters are believable, each one fitting into the story nicely and their character traits were flawless. I thought Jane was a very strong protagonist, witty and determined, she is one of the better liked characters I have read in a while. Her convictions are worthy and her tell like it is attitude was very enjoyable to read. As well, Jane's emotional battle was heart warming, drawing you into Jane's personality, endearing her to the reader.
I thought the ending was perfect, the outcome will not disappoint those who peruse the pages, sometimes books fall short in their wrap up but this one completes the story, bringing it full circle in a well written prose.
If I had to list one flaw, it would probably be the Sheriff, I'm not sure if it was how he spoke or his attitude, but I did not like him and perhaps, this worked with the story, adding to the mystery, however, I found him annoying to read and was glad to get past his narrative. The book is a long read, but its well worth it and I would definitely recommend it for your mystery club book shelves.
January 22, 2012
I didn't realize this was part of a series when I got it, and it works fine as a stand-alone novel.
Dewey did an absolutely fantastic job on creating the character of Jane Perry. She felt completely real to me - I could imagine her walking down the street, interacting with her, etc. What a realistic, gritty, flawed character.
This would have easily been a five star book except for two things. The author got too bogged down with philosophical rants - the characters would spend pages just going on and on. Enough already! You don't need to hit your readers over the head with the same stuff over and over and over.
The ending was also way too rushed. In the space of a few pages, Dewey tries frantically to wrap up every loose end and angle. If she had cut the pedantic drivel and expanded on the ending, it would have worked much better for me. As it was, it feels like the author hit her word count and was ready to wrap it all up in a neat little bow. It's disappointing because in many ways this was not an orthodox detective novel, but it got a very generic wrap-up ending.
Dewey did an absolutely fantastic job on creating the character of Jane Perry. She felt completely real to me - I could imagine her walking down the street, interacting with her, etc. What a realistic, gritty, flawed character.
This would have easily been a five star book except for two things. The author got too bogged down with philosophical rants - the characters would spend pages just going on and on. Enough already! You don't need to hit your readers over the head with the same stuff over and over and over.
The ending was also way too rushed. In the space of a few pages, Dewey tries frantically to wrap up every loose end and angle. If she had cut the pedantic drivel and expanded on the ending, it would have worked much better for me. As it was, it feels like the author hit her word count and was ready to wrap it all up in a neat little bow. It's disappointing because in many ways this was not an orthodox detective novel, but it got a very generic wrap-up ending.
June 17, 2011
Revelations is the third in series that now I will now be added to Mt TBR. Jane Perry is one of many characters that resonate with a reader. While this is a series Laurel does and amazing job of providing enough background that it's perfect as a stand alone. Now I know the 464 page count can be daunting but take it from this reader you will zip right through it. In fact I actually was skimming a little to my own embarrassment because I HAD to know what happened next.
As an author I have a tremendous amount of respect for Laurel concerning the blurb. I can't even write the review for fear I will give something away. So here's the skinny. Read the flipping book. But I would start with the other two prequels first just because it's always fun to read a series in order.
As an author I have a tremendous amount of respect for Laurel concerning the blurb. I can't even write the review for fear I will give something away. So here's the skinny. Read the flipping book. But I would start with the other two prequels first just because it's always fun to read a series in order.
August 22, 2014
I have never heard of Jane Perry (main character) or Laurel Dewey (the author) but after reading Revelations I'm a fan of both. Apparently this is the 4th book in a series and I'll have to backtrack and read the other three. I will agree with some reviewers that at times the story dragged but everything else was fantastic. The characters, the plot, the stories, and especially the ending. Many books i have read were "safe" and predictable but this takes you on a different kind of ride. I enjoyed the deviations which led to the spirit world, which raised questions and what ifs. What if that can actually happen? The ending was great, very twisted and unpredictable and leaves the reader wanting more. Definitely recommend!
September 21, 2011
I am HOOKED!!! I love, love, love Detective Jane Perry! What a dynamic and REAL character author Laurel Dewey has created. Each novel in the series has something to offer but I think this one is above and beyond the others. It's gripping, thought provoking and brutally honest....PLUS, the many characters are fleshed out beautifully (EVEN the minor characters.) You feel like you are in the fight with Jane and figuring out the mystery right along with her. I didn't want this book to end and I'm counting the days until Dewey's next release. No joke. I'm a Jane Perry addict!
March 4, 2012
Murder mystery with plenty of clues provided - some easily solved, others pushed me to continue reading. It wrapped up nicely, although a bit rushed. The story includes some paranormal activity, which, in my opinion, seemed out of place. However, there are preceding books in this series that I've not read; it could be that if I had read the books in order the paranormal bits would have made sense.
July 18, 2012
A boy has gone missing in a small town, and the chief of police calls in a favor from a friend so that he can get the crime solved and retire. While everyone in the town believes that it is the man who lives in the woods who is as ex convict, things start to unwind when the lieutanent from the big town brings his long time partner. She not only starts to unfold many secrets, she solves the crime. This book has a nice twist to it. Very well written
June 21, 2015
Family secrets can hurt.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. This book had me glued to it from page one. Just like the first two of this series I was hooked. I usually don't do 5 star ratings for fiction books but I really had to this time around. You must be willing to have an imagination in order to understand the books true meaning and the author did such a wonderful job at keeping your mind wondering.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. This book had me glued to it from page one. Just like the first two of this series I was hooked. I usually don't do 5 star ratings for fiction books but I really had to this time around. You must be willing to have an imagination in order to understand the books true meaning and the author did such a wonderful job at keeping your mind wondering.
September 8, 2011
really good. well worth reading. I loved the fact it was all one plot novel, not lots of plot lines and characters that come together in the end. The plot always follows the main character which i really liked, her feelings about issues in her life and hang ups she has. Im looking forward to more from this author.
May 31, 2012
This was by far my favorite out of the Jane Perry series. Not only was it amazing to see the evolution Jane's since she debuted as a self-destructive alcoholic, but the story was damn good! It was psychological and had twists I didn't see coming. The only thing I could complain about (and I also read this in other comments) was the long dialogues between Jane and Jordan Copeland.
March 14, 2013
A very enjoyable read. Jane Perry is still pretty fowl mouthed and evil tempered, but is starting to take control of herself and her life. Although this novel could be read first, I would recommend reading this series in order so that the reader has access to the various levels of complexity in Jane Perry's life.
March 9, 2015
This is probably my favorite of the 3 novels I've read in the Jane Perry series! The who-done-it was not obvious (at least not for me) but ultimately made total sense and I enjoyed how all the pieces of the puzzle came together in the end. I hope there are more books to come in this series (although with this book having been published 4 years ago, I have my doubts).
April 20, 2015
This was a nice read although I didn't much care for some of the language. The characters were very well thought out and believable. I really liked Jane and Hank in particular. Bo and Weyler were great supporting characters. The story line was all over the place, in fact there were several but it was easy enough to follow and read.
July 20, 2011
I love this series and will continue to look for her books as she writes more of them. This main character is stunning in her faults and idiosyncrasies and I love watching how her mind works and grows with each new obstacle. Truly a book with depth and heart.
January 28, 2014
Jane Perry unwillingly accompanies her partner to assist him do a favour for an old friend - and finds herself in a very secretive community. Whilst trying to solve the crime she discovers that almost everyone has secrets that influence the case.
August 17, 2011
Not great but interesting. I figured out a number of the clues before the main character did, and the whole ghost/mysticism/telepathy angle was annoying, but in general the book was fast-moving, easy to read and engaging.
September 25, 2011
I am growing quite fond of Jane Perry! What a fantastic character! Plus the story lines are filled with so many teasers - everytime I think I know the answer - I change my mind. Fun reads! I love this series!
September 17, 2011
I have read other books by Laurel Dewey and like the characters. I especially like the tortured Jane. This is another good detective story with great twists and turns. I look forward to her next book!!!
July 26, 2012
I found the start very slow but it gradually built up steam and was quite enjoyable to read in the end. There were some interesting twist and turns in the story line to keep you involved and trying to guess what the next twist will be
June 9, 2013
This book, 3rd in a series of 3,has some grim parts but a good resolution. The character was interesting but not very likable. All of the characters were slightly over-drawn. I am glad I read this, book the 3rd book in a series, first and do not plan to read other books.
June 24, 2013
I've really enjoyed the Jane Perry series. She is an interesting character with a lot of depth and it has been fun to watch her evolve. This particular story was less predictable than the first two in the series, but still not to hard to figure out.
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