TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL
Two children who mysteriously disappeared twenty-one years ago are the last thing on Lorna Temple’s... read full description
Two children who mysteriously disappeared twenty-one years ago are the last thing on Lorna Temple’s... read full description
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May 22, 2010
Jim
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I plan on reading the next of the series, Dark Truth (third entry). That should express my level of enjoyment of this book. As with Cold Truth (first in series), this is a strong three star, or low four star.
This series has an interesting literary approach. In Cold Truth, the main storyline was carried by Cassandra Reilly and Rick Cisco, with Regan and Mitch as secondary characters. In this one, the main storyline centered on Lorna Stiles and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Dawson, with (again More...
This series has an interesting literary approach. In Cold Truth, the main storyline was carried by Cassandra Reilly and Rick Cisco, with Regan and Mitch as secondary characters. In this one, the main storyline centered on Lorna Stiles and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Dawson, with (again More...
Jan 10, 2009
Hard Truth, by Mariah Stewart. B-plus.
Produced by Blackstone Audio, downloaded from audible.com.
Lorna Temple has arrived at her childhood home after her grandmother’s death to sell the house and distribute the belongings between herself and her siblings. But, no sooner does she arrive at the house than there is a chilling discovery on land that used to be part of her family’s farm. They find the bones of several bodies, all teenage boys. This brings into Lorna’s memory her More...
Produced by Blackstone Audio, downloaded from audible.com.
Lorna Temple has arrived at her childhood home after her grandmother’s death to sell the house and distribute the belongings between herself and her siblings. But, no sooner does she arrive at the house than there is a chilling discovery on land that used to be part of her family’s farm. They find the bones of several bodies, all teenage boys. This brings into Lorna’s memory her More...
Jul 04, 2011
Marianne
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I chose this book due to the "connected to the mysterious disappearance 25 years earlier of..." sentence that ensures I will either take to the register/download. Narrated by Anna Fields, who I think does a first-rate job, it's the story of a two missing children -- one of whose body suddenly turns up as ground is broken for a housing development several acres away from their home. There was small-town baloney (but not enough to make me give up -- THAT is another thing that makes me
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Apr 04, 2009
Louise
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A very good read. I'd read Mariah Stewart's other novels: "Dead Even, Dead Certain, Dead End and Dead Wrong" and found them exciting page turners. This newest "Hard Truth" was equally as captivating.
From back cover:
Two children who mysteriously disappeared twenty-one years ago are the last thing on Lorna Temple's mind when she returns to her Pennsylvania hometown to sell the old family property in the wake of her parents' passing. But instead of memori More...
From back cover:
Two children who mysteriously disappeared twenty-one years ago are the last thing on Lorna Temple's mind when she returns to her Pennsylvania hometown to sell the old family property in the wake of her parents' passing. But instead of memori More...
Jun 01, 2009
Diane
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Lorna Temple returns to the family farm in Pennsylvania to settle her recently deceased mother’s affairs. Soon after she returns, a body of a neighbor, buried 20 years ago, is found on land that used to belong to her family. This boy was the brother of Lorna’s old friend who also disappeared many years ago. The mother of the two children is charged with the crime and Lorna feels compelled to hire a private detective, T. J. Lawson, to investigate. It was a fine read, moved along and told an inter
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Oct 25, 2009
Kath
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Liked the story, held my interest and was not so predictable. There were many that "could have done it". I would have liked to have seen a bit more character development, but still really enjoyed this one and will have to check out more by this author.
Decent read, about a 3, but with the wonderful narration of the late Anna Fields(5), I give this one a 4.
Decent read, about a 3, but with the wonderful narration of the late Anna Fields(5), I give this one a 4.
Feb 15, 2010
Kathy
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Stewart is a spell binding author who can connect a mystery from the past to the present. This novel involves a loss of a friend years earlier that might be tied to the sudden unearthing of mass graves from the same time period. It is filled with questions and slowly releases the answers. I really enjoyed it.
Jun 27, 2011
Kimber
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I finished this book purely to discover the killer, because I absolutely could not get attached to the characters, or really the storyline. I felt no chemistry whatsoever between the main characters, and found the write style extremely sloppy and immature. Definitely not a recommended read, and I won't be checking out any of her other novels.
Jan 30, 2010
Liz
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Another romance/thriller. Though this one was more romance than thriller. It is sort of a filler book until I can get back to the library…
Jan 02, 2009
Sheri
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This was the first Mariah Stewart I read. I really enjoyed it. Since then I have read 4 more of her books which I've also loved.
Jul 19, 2010
Kristine
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Really good mystery didn't figure out who was the bad guy.
That's always fun, really light on the romance.
That's always fun, really light on the romance.
Feb 24, 2009
Sabrina
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This was a good classic mystery. I really enjoyed it and actually, well it could just be me but I kept second guessing who the bad guy could be. I like a mystery that keeps me going until the end. I look forward to reading another one from this author.
Apr 23, 2010
Heidi
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I really enjoyed this. The story line was interesting with a few twists that kept me intrigued. I also like the continuation of characters/plot lines from her last novel.
Dec 28, 2009
Nicole
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Not a terrible book, but not what I have come to love from Stewart. Hopefully the next book in the series picks up a bit more!
Aug 22, 2008
Karen
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I enjoyed this installment of the series. Mariah Stewart touches on some tough topics, but her realistic characters and off beat sense of humor keeps the stories from being darkly overwhelming.
HARD TRUTH is a pretty darn good read and I look forward to the next book in the series!
HARD TRUTH is a pretty darn good read and I look forward to the next book in the series!
Aug 08, 2008
Jennifer
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There was something about finding the bodies of childhood friends buried on the main character's property that kept me interested. Lorna has guts and the desire to find out the truth ... which kept me hooked. Good read!
May 27, 2010
Ali
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This is a good series, each book has a great twist. Careful though, they are all murder mysteries, but they all also have mushy romance in them so don't read if that puts you off.
May 12, 2010
Joy
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I had never read this author prior to Dead Even, but she is good! Great combo of drama, suspense, and even a little (just a little) bit of romance!
Mar 30, 2011
GREAT GREAT BOOK - started it yesterday morning and only have a few pages left - one of those "can't put it down" ones.
Aug 11, 2008
Lara
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I really liked this book. I am liking Regan more and more. Lorna is a great character and so is TJ.
