Authors: Brandilyn Collins

Deceit (34 page)

EXPOSURE

…a hefty dose of action and suspense with a superb conclusion.

RT Bookreviews

Brandilyn Collins, the queen of Seatbelt Suspense®, certainly lives up to her well-deserved reputation.
Exposure
has more twists and turns than a Coney Island roller coaster…Intertwining storylines collide in this action-packed drama of suspense and intrigue. Highly recommended.

CBA Retailers
+
Resources

Captivating…the alternating plot lines and compelling characters in
Exposure
will capture the reader’s attention, but the twist of events at the end is most rewarding.

Christian Retailing

Mesmerizing mystery…a fast-paced, twisting tale of desperate choices.

TitleTrakk.com

[Collins is] a master of her craft…intensity, tension, high-caliber suspense, and engaging mystery.

The Christian Manifesto

DARK PURSUIT

Lean style and absorbing plot…Brandilyn Collins is a master of suspense.

CBA Retailers
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Resources

Intense…engaging…whiplash-inducing plot twists…the concepts of forgiveness, restoration, selflessness, and sacrifice made this book not only enjoyable, but a worthwhile read.

Thrill Writer

Moves from fast to fierce.

TitleTrakk.com

Thrilling…characters practically leap off the page with their quirks and inclinations.

Tennessee Christian Reader

AMBER MORN

…a harrowing hostage drama…essential reading.

Library Journal

The queen of seatbelt suspense delivers as promised. Her short sentences and strong word choices create a “here and now” reading experience like no other.

TitleTrakk.com

Heart-pounding…the satisfying and meaningful ending comes as a relief after the breakneck pace of the story.

RT Bookreviews

High octane suspense…a powerful ensemble performance.

BookshelfReview.com

CRIMSON EVE

One of the Best Books of 2007…Top Christian suspense of the year.

Library Journal
, starred review

The excitement starts on page one and doesn’t stop until the shocking end…[
Crimson Eve
] is fast-paced and thrilling.

Romantic Times

The action starts with a bang…and the pace doesn’t let up until this fabulous racehorse of a story crosses the finish line.

Christian Retailing

An unparalleled cat and mouse game wrought with mystery and surprise.

TitleTrakk.com

CORAL MOON

A chilling mystery. Not one to be read alone at night.

RT Bookclub

Thrilling…one of those rare books you hurry through, almost breathlessly, to find out what happens.

Spokane Living

…a fascinating tale laced with supernatural chills and gut wrenching suspense.

Christian Library Journal

VIOLET DAWN

…fast-paced…interesting details of police procedure and crime scene investigation…beautifully developed [characters]…

Publishers Weekly

A sympathetic heroine…effective flashbacks…Collins knows how to weave faith into a rich tale.

Library Journal

Collins expertly melds flashbacks with present-day events to provide a smooth yet deliciously intense flow…quirky townsfolk will help drive the next books in the series.

RT Bookclub

Skillfully written…Imaginative style and exquisite suspense.

1340mag.com

WEB OF LIES

A master storyteller…Collins deftly finesses the accelerator on this knuckle-chomping ride.

RT Bookclub

…fast-paced…mentally challenging and genuinely entertaining.

Christian Book Previews

DEAD OF NIGHT

Collins’ polished plotting sparkles…unique word twists on the psychotic serial killer mentality. Lock your doors, pull your shades—and read this book at noon.

RT Bookclub
, Top Pick

…this one is up there in the stratosphere…Collins has it in her to give an author like Patricia Cornwell a run for her money.

Faithfulreader.com

…spine-tingling, hair-raising, edge-of-the-seat suspense.

Wordsmith Review

A page-turner I couldn’t put down, except to check the locks on my doors.

Authors Choice Reviews

STAIN OF GUILT

Collins keeps the reader gasping and guessing…artistic prose paints vivid pictures…High marks for original plotting and superb pacing.

RT Bookclub

…a sinister, tense story with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Wordsmith Shoppe

BRINK OF DEATH

…an abundance of real-life faith as well as real-life fear, betrayal and evil. This one kept me gripped from beginning to end.

Contemporary Christian Music
magazine

Collins’ deft hand for suspense brings on the shivers.

RT Bookclub

Gripping…thrills from page one.

christianbookpreviews.com

DREAD CHAMPION

Compelling…plenty of intrigue and false trails.

Publisher’s Weekly

Finely-crafted…vivid…another masterpiece that keeps the reader utterly engrossed.

RT Bookclub

…riveting mystery and courtroom drama.

Library Journal

The cleverly complex plot, realistic courtroom drama, well-sketched secondary characters, and strong pacing make this book a fascinating read.

dancingword.com

EYES OF ELISHA

Chilling…a confusing, twisting trail that keeps pages turning.

Publisher’s Weekly

A thriller that keeps the reader guessing until the end.

Library Journal

Unique and intriguing…filled with more turns than a winding mountain highway.

RT Bookclub

One of the top ten Christian novels of 2001.

christianbook.com

Captivating…An imaginative plot, rounded characters, and workmanlike prose.

Moody Magazine

Also by Brandilyn Collins

Exposure

Dark Pursuit

Rayne Tour Series

(Cowritten with Amberly Collins)

1
Always Watching

2
Last Breath

3
Final Touch

Kanner Lake Series

1
Violet Dawn

2
Coral Moon

3
Crimson Eve

4
Amber Morn

Hidden Faces Series

1
Brink of Death

2
Stain of Guilt

3
Dead of Night

4
Web of Lies

Bradleyville Series

1
Cast a Road Before Me

2
Color the Sidewalk for Me

3
Capture the Wind for Me

Chelsea Adams Series

1
Eyes of Elisha

2
Dread Champion

WANT TO DISCUSS DECEIT
WITH YOUR BOOK CLUB?

Insightful questions about this story and how it applies to your life can be found on my website at: www.brandilyncollins.com

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Deceit

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Collins, Brandilyn.-

Deceit / Brandilyn Collins.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-0-310-27644-9 (softcover)

1. Missing persons–Investigation–Fiction. I. Title..

PS3553.04747815D45 2010

813’.54–dc22 2009053275

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