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Bestselling author Steena Holmes recommends debut thriller Come and Get Me

After reading an Advanced Reader Copy of COME AND GET ME, Steena Holmes, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN ONES and twenty other novels, was kind enough to say the following in a review on GoodReads:

You know when you’ve been in a funk and just can’t get attached to anything you read?

Yeah, that won’t happen when you read Come and Get Me by August Norman.

I started reading one night when I couldn’t sleep. That was a mistake. I finally stopped ready by 5am … lol. Yes, I was a tad tired the next day, but it was totally worth it.

Come and Get Me is tight, enticing, seductive with its taunts and twists – every time I thought I knew what was happening, that I’d peeled back the layers and understood where the author was taking me on this journey, I found out I was wrong. This is a psychological suspense novel that doesn’t disappoint. I was immediately sucked into the backstory of journalist Caitlin Bergman – perhaps because I understood the demons she fought – and felt enticed to get to know her more. She wasn’t person, screwed up a lot, but was more real than a lot of characters I’ve been reading lately.

I really enjoyed August Norman’s writing style. It pulled me in without weighing me down. His writing was tight, descriptive and I found myself going back over sentences and phrases because of the depth in them. When I say this story is seductive with its taunts and twists…I mean it. The author pulls you in, wraps you tight in the embrace of his words and then teases and taunts you while taking you on a twisted journey.

Do I recommend this book? Absolutely. Pre-order it now. Honestly. Don’t wait. 

Check out Steena’s latest at http://www.steenaholmes.com, or find her on Amazon.

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Gale Massey, Author of THE GIRL FROM BLIND RIVER, Reviews COME AND GET ME

Gale Massey, author of THE GIRL FROM BLIND RIVER, contributed this blurb after reading an advance copy of COME AND GET ME:

In the first book of his new series August Norman brings Caitlin Bergman to the reading world. Bergman is great example of the litany of strong female characters making waves in the thriller/suspense genre. COME AND GET ME is an expertly plotted story that will keep you turning pages and looking forward to the next installment.

Check out Gale Massey’s website: https://www.galemasseybooks.com.

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Kind Words from Lisa Brackmann

After reading an Advanced Reader Copy of COME AND GET ME, Lisa Brackmann, author of BLACK SWAN RISING and six other novels, was kind enough to say the following:

August Norman’s page-turning thriller features a sly sense of humor (you have to love an organic farm started by frat boys called “Bro-duce”), and a strong, relatable woman at its core— Caitlin Bergman, a woman with flaws, who may on occasion drink too much or smoke weed to manage past traumas but who doggedly pursues justice and who fights back against the men who would victimize her.

Check out Lisa’s latest at http://www.lisabrackmann.com.

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Advance Praise from Lydia Kang

Lydia Kang, author of THE IMPOSSIBLE GIRL and other young adult fiction, adult fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, had these kind words to say about COME AND GET ME.

August Norman’s COME AND GET ME is an intelligent, twisted thriller with heart and depth. Readers will find a flawed, scarred, and unapologetically brilliant sleuth in Caitlin Bergman. Immersive and unforgettable from page one.

Get the latest Lydia Kang books at https://lydiakang.com.

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USA Today Bestselling Author David Bell Reviews COME AND GET ME

USA Today bestselling author David Bell, creator of SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER & 7 other thrillers, took the time to read and review COME AND GET ME.

August Norman’s COME AND GET ME peels the top layer off a bucolic, Midwestern college town and reveals the dark heart of a mystery beating underneath. This is a fast-paced, propulsive thriller, the first in a wonderful new series featuring dynamic journalist Caitlin Bergman. How long until we can read the next one?

All of David’s work can be found through his website: https://davidbellnovels.com.

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Praise for COME AND GET ME from Christine Carbo

Award-winning suspense novelist Christine Carbo, author of A SHARP SOLITUDE, THE WEIGHT OF NIGHT, MORTAL FALL, and THE WILD INSIDE, was good enough to read and review COME AND GET ME.

From the chilling beginning to the last tension-filled page, Norman’s debut will grip you and keep you furiously turning pages . . . A fantastic premise, captivating plot, and intelligent, strong main character.

You can find all of Christine’s work through her website: http://www.christinecarbo.com.

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A Great Blurb from Thriller Author Barbara Nickless

Thriller author, Barbara Nickless, creator of the Sydney Rose Parnell series, contributed a blurb for the marketing of COME AND GET ME.

August Norman’s debut has it all: sharp dialogue, terrific twists and a smart, gutsy heroine you’ll root for. COME AND GET ME is a taut, timely thriller that delivers.

Barbara’s novels, BLOOD ON THE TRACKS, DEAD STOP, and AMBUSH can all be found on her website: https://www.barbaranickless.com.

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Advance Praise from Simon Gervais

International bestselling writer Simon Gervais, author of the Mike Walton thriller series, as well as the upcoming HUNT THEM DOWN, the first in a Pierce Hunt series, had this to say about COME AND GET ME:

“A stunning debut! August Norman comes out of the gate swinging. Come and Get Me is a fast-paced thriller that will leave you huffing and puffing until the very last page.”

Get the latest Simon Gervais books at https://simongervaisbooks.com or wherever thrilling fiction is sold!

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Advance Praise from Thomas Shawver

Thomas Shawver, author of the Rare Book Mysteries, had these kind words to say about COME AND GET ME.

“Come and Get Me is a compulsively readable thriller that weaves deft plotting, sparkling dialogue and sharp descriptive prose to create a work of real psychological depth.

Chillingly attuned to the dark side of contemporary college life, it is filled with believable characters and a flesh-and-brains heroine in Caitlin Bergman, a forty-something journalist who must revisit her own past trauma to discover what happened to two missing co-eds.

The shocking build-up to a gut-wrenching finale will have readers racing through the final hundred pages.  Happily, this is the first in a series by August Norman.  I highly recommend it.”

Get the latest from Thomas Shawver at https://bloomsdaybooks.com.

 

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Come and Get Me Release Date

COME AND GET ME, August’s debut novel, will be released on April 9th, 2019!

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