Suspense

Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead up to a big event or dramatic moment, with tension being a primary emotion felt as part of the situation. In the kind of suspense described by film director Alfred Hitchcock, an audience experiences suspense when they expect something bad to happen and have (or believe they have) a superior perspective on events in the drama's hierarc...more

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Margaret's Ark by Daniel G. Keohane
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Recent Reviews

Chasing Mona Lisa
02/22
Jo Franz gave 5 of 5 stars to:
by Tricia Goyer (Goodreads Author)
read in January, 2012
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Jo Franz Jo Franz said: "I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery surrounding rescuing the famed Mona Lisa painting for the Louvre. I loved that it was based on facts and it makes me want to read some of the books from which the facts were obtained. Because of it I ordered the prequ...more"
 
All I Did Was Shoot...
02/21
Marissa Morrison gave 4 of 5 stars to:
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Marissa Morrison Marissa Morrison said: "Either I didn't drink enough coffee today, or the plot of this book is hard to follow. Eight years ago there was a big heist, and some dozen characters were either involved in the heist or played a role in its cover-up. Some of those characters are n...more"
 
The Rope: An Anna Pi...
02/21
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Jane Jane said: "Seldom do I wish for pictures in a novel. With The Rope, I was frantic for illustrations of the rock climbing situations Anna gets herself in to in this tension filled novel. Not a rock climber myself, I sorta envy people who are crazy enough to at...more"
 
Chasing Mona Lisa
02/21
Harish gave 5 of 5 stars to:
by Tricia Goyer (Goodreads Author)
read in February, 2012
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Harish Harish said: "The novel is set in the Paris during the WWII. Fearing the rapacious German army, the curators of the Louvre secure the Monalisa in an undisclosed location. The colonel and the Marshall of the retreating German army plan to waylay the painting and in...more"
 
Banshee Charmer
02/20
Kimberly gave 3 of 5 stars to:
by Tiffany Allee (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: paranormal-romance
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Kimberly Kimberly said: "This little novella was finished in a couple of bus-rides. Didn't take long at all.

Being a fan of banshees in general I was excited at the prospect of this little story, despite the unfortunate cover art.

The ending was predict...more
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From the Ashes
02/20
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Nancy Nancy said: "There are always hidden secrets – everywhere you look. The Federal Government probably has more than most and one of them is the subject of this well-written book. A man is murdered and his brother isn’t believing the suicide decision made by the l...more"
 
Whispers in the Dark
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Joyfully Reviewed Joyfully Reviewed said: "Whispers in the Dark is a Joyfully Recommended Read

Nathan Kelly is about to give up when an angel whispers in his mind. At first he believes the hours of torture have finally cracked him, but the woman soothing his aches and pain from afar...more
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The Rope: An Anna Pi...
02/20
Megan gave 4 of 5 stars to:
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Megan Megan said: "I saw a review of this book in The Week last week, and when I needed a book for my flight to Texas, I downloaded it.

I enjoyed the story! I know for anyone who has read this series before this book wasn't really the "first" in t...more
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Edge of Midnight
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D.B. Reynolds D.B. Reynolds said: "This is the third book in Tentler's Chasing Evil trilogy of Romantic Suspense, and possibly the best. I enjoyed both of the previous books, but this one was truly engrossing. Mia Hale is a reporter who was captured and tortured by a sadistic killer k...more"
 
The 7th Month :A Det...
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D.B. Reynolds D.B. Reynolds said: "This is a novella-length story featuring Gardner's Detective D. D. Warren. The events precede the book CATCH ME, since D.D.'s (wait for it) 7 months pregnant, and stuck at a desk. She accepts what should be a cake walk of a job as a technical consult...more"
 
If You See Her
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Joyfully Reviewed Joyfully Reviewed said: "If You See Her is a Joyfully Recommended Read

Hope Carson’s been running from her abusive ex-husband for two years. When she finally decides to lean on an old friend and settle in Ash, Kentucky things begin to look up and then they spiral...more
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Last Man Standing
02/22
Judy Wise gave 5 of 5 stars to:
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Judy Wise Judy Wise said: "Finally we have the story telling of Joe Green. He gets himself tossed in jail in Sierra Leone and of course Stephanie takes it upon herself to go break him out of jail. Very interesting story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

R...more
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The Rope: An Anna Pi...
02/19
Sarah Haman gave 3 of 5 stars to:
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Sarah Haman Sarah Haman said: "Ahhh... finally the story of the beginning of Anna Pigeon's beginnings with both the NPS and solving mysteries. A bit violent for my taste and somewhat predictable. I love the way Barr talks about the desert; it makes me want to spend more time there...more"
 
Last Man Standing
02/21
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Lisa Lisa said: "


This is the 7th and final BOI ( Black Ops Inc) series book by author Cindy Gerard. Mean Joe Green always seems to be the most mysterious one of the group. You never really knew much about him. This book is all Joe. Bryan Tompkins wa...more
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The Lost Goddess
02/22
Stacia gave 4 of 5 stars to:
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Stacia Stacia said: "It was not what I expected. I had thought it would be similar to some archaeology/suspense books I have enjoyed in the past. I don't think the science or historical facts are very solid which is a weak point. However, the characters were strong and i...more"
 
Banshee Charmer
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Aubrie Dionne Aubrie Dionne said: "Fantastic Magical Crime Detective Story

Kiera McLoughlin, or Mac, as her friends call her is a half banshee. She can kill or stun with a scream. But that’s only one aspect of her personality. She’s also a tough as nails cop with a softer s...more
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Whispers in the Dark
02/18
Melinda gave 4 of 5 stars to:
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Melinda Melinda said: "I read this in one night. Seriously. It was a fast paced story. Probably would have been fast if I could have skimmed the importance of family bits. I rarely read a series out of order. But I was more interested in Shea and how her ability helped ...more"
 
The Rope: An Anna Pi...
02/17
Jody gave 5 of 5 stars to:
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Jody Jody said: "Okay, so awhile back, I swore off Nevada Barr because of her dark edginess yada yada (feel free to look up my previous reveiw). HowEVER...when I heard she had written a prequel, I HAD to read it because Anna Pigeon and I are Ranger Sisters, practica...more"
 
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Next of Kin
02/16
Ashley Dawn gave 5 of 5 stars to:
by Sharon Sala (Goodreads Author)
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Ashley Dawn Ashley Dawn said: "This was a good book. Beth's life is uprooted because her parents choose to move. She left her whole family and the love of her life. Now, her parents are dead and she needs protection. The FBI can't keep her safe but she knows the family she lef...more"
 
From the Ashes
02/20
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Patty Patty said: "Would have given the book 5 stars but.... the puzzle of the book was a little to easy for the characters to figure out...I mean...come...on ...people have been looking for over 70 years and these two get it in a weekend..."
 

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