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Breakdown #0.2
Her Deepest Fear
In every life there is a defining moment. That one event that forever changes you and the direction of your life. This short read is that defining moment in the life of Dr. Dana Perkins, a psychologist and kindergarten teacher determined to help kids start out right in school so they’ll love learning forever. But then the unthinkable happens. For Dana, it changes everything…
BREAKDOWN is an explosive, fast paced 4-book suspense miniseries that will keep you turning pages until the end. Advance reviews describe BREAKDOWN as “unique,” “brilliant” and “the best series of the year.” The complete series includes the dead girl by Debra Webb, so many secrets by Vicki Hinze, all the lies by Peggy Webb and what she knew by Regan Black. You’ll want all four books in the thrilling BREAKDOWN series, which are best read in order, as well as all four BREAKDOWN short reads: no looking back by Debra Webb, her deepest fear by Vicki Hinze, just one look by Peggy Webb and trust no one by Regan Black.
BREAKDOWN is an explosive, fast paced 4-book suspense miniseries that will keep you turning pages until the end. Advance reviews describe BREAKDOWN as “unique,” “brilliant” and “the best series of the year.” The complete series includes the dead girl by Debra Webb, so many secrets by Vicki Hinze, all the lies by Peggy Webb and what she knew by Regan Black. You’ll want all four books in the thrilling BREAKDOWN series, which are best read in order, as well as all four BREAKDOWN short reads: no looking back by Debra Webb, her deepest fear by Vicki Hinze, just one look by Peggy Webb and trust no one by Regan Black.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2018
About the author
Vicki Hinze
106 books332 followersVicki is the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 40 novels, 4 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles. She's recognized as an author and as an educator by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. For seven years, she was a columnist for Social-In Global Network; before then, a radio-talk show host for Everyday Woman.
The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.
The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.
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October 6, 2018
Dr. Dana Perkins is a psychologist and kindergarten teacher. What she wants is to start the kids off on the right foot. Most of her students are from low-income families and they need someone like her .. to lead them to a lifetime of loving to learn.
She had a defining moment in her life. A school shooter ... the loss of 4 of her students .. the pregnant first grade teacher shot and killed along with several of her students.
It's unthinkable, unimaginable, and for Dana it changes everything .....
It's hard writing a review for something like this. I can't say I enjoyed it. No one wants to read about children being killed while in school, especially in this day and age. This is heart-wrenching and sad. My take away from this is how Dana deals with her grief, with survivors' guilt.
And how she winds up in Shutter Lake, a place where there is no crime. Or is there?
This is a series that is written by different authors. There are 4 full-length stories plus 4 short stories to introduce each. The next novel is SO MANY SECRETS written by Vicki Hinze, and starts 7 years after the school shooting.
She had a defining moment in her life. A school shooter ... the loss of 4 of her students .. the pregnant first grade teacher shot and killed along with several of her students.
It's unthinkable, unimaginable, and for Dana it changes everything .....
It's hard writing a review for something like this. I can't say I enjoyed it. No one wants to read about children being killed while in school, especially in this day and age. This is heart-wrenching and sad. My take away from this is how Dana deals with her grief, with survivors' guilt.
And how she winds up in Shutter Lake, a place where there is no crime. Or is there?
This is a series that is written by different authors. There are 4 full-length stories plus 4 short stories to introduce each. The next novel is SO MANY SECRETS written by Vicki Hinze, and starts 7 years after the school shooting.
September 18, 2018
This story had me crying before the first scenario finished. I can't tell you why here but the defining moment in Dana's life is a horrible senseless tragedy. I liked where the book went after the horror and it seems like the series might be interesting but I don't think a series about the breaking down of something appeals to me. This book is well written, the characters are likable and obviously the author connects us to those characters on an emotional level.
September 16, 2018
her deepest fear (a breakdown Series Short Read)
Dr. Dana Perkins holds dual Ph.D.'s in education and psychology but her love is for the kindergarten students. The children she sees as the future and who she is determined to instill a love of learning in. The love of learning that will lead them to better lives. Their lives, their futures are what she has devoted her life to but today she will find that the dangers of this world will seek out even the most innocent ...and through her grief and guilt will, send her seeking the quite safety of Shutter Lake....or is it safe?
This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now.
Continue reading about Dr. Dana Perkins and the town of Shutter Lake in Vicki Hinze's "so many secrets", the second in the four novels in the explosive mini series BREAKDOWN!
Dr. Dana Perkins holds dual Ph.D.'s in education and psychology but her love is for the kindergarten students. The children she sees as the future and who she is determined to instill a love of learning in. The love of learning that will lead them to better lives. Their lives, their futures are what she has devoted her life to but today she will find that the dangers of this world will seek out even the most innocent ...and through her grief and guilt will, send her seeking the quite safety of Shutter Lake....or is it safe?
This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now.
Continue reading about Dr. Dana Perkins and the town of Shutter Lake in Vicki Hinze's "so many secrets", the second in the four novels in the explosive mini series BREAKDOWN!
September 15, 2018
Her Deepest Fear by Vicki Hinze is a novella that is part of a series by four romantic suspense authors that have a series coming out together. This is the into introduction to Dana who is a kindergarten teacher from Phoenix who decides to move to Shutter Lake after a shooting takes place in her school in Phoenix.
This was a very emotional short story and I am giving it five out of five stars.
This was a very emotional short story and I am giving it five out of five stars.
September 21, 2018
Her Deepest Fear is backstory about Dana. That moment in her life that affected her deeply and changed her forever. This one was emotional. I am eager to read more of Dana's story in her upcoming book.
September 14, 2018
A school tragedy and a life changed forever
Dr. Dana Perkins is a compassionate psychologist and a gifted kindergarten teacher. At least, that's what she is until tragedy strikes the school where she is employed. She is an exemplary teacher who feels compelled to leave education behind until a new job is offered to her in the idyllic community of Shutter Lake. Diana's story continues in the fantastic new series called BREAKDOWN, and it is a tale not to be missed.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I purchased a copy of this book from Amazon and have a copy on my Kindle. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
Dr. Dana Perkins is a compassionate psychologist and a gifted kindergarten teacher. At least, that's what she is until tragedy strikes the school where she is employed. She is an exemplary teacher who feels compelled to leave education behind until a new job is offered to her in the idyllic community of Shutter Lake. Diana's story continues in the fantastic new series called BREAKDOWN, and it is a tale not to be missed.
Disclaimer
Disclosure of Material Connection: I purchased a copy of this book from Amazon and have a copy on my Kindle. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
September 16, 2018
Very very good!
October 14, 2018
Dr. Dana Perkins is a psychologist and kindergarten teacher who wants to get her students to like school right away to get them on the right path. When tragedy strikes, she moves to peaceful Shutter Lake to try to ease her pain. This was an emotional short story that is a prequel to the 2nd book in the Breakdown series.
August 7, 2021
I loved this snippet/introduction, dare I say more than even the very first snippet/introduction into the series.
I love the fact that Dana is a psychologist. Her defining moment, and I am even surprised at this, the way it was described honestly made me cry.
Loved this and look forward to reading more on Dana.
I love the fact that Dana is a psychologist. Her defining moment, and I am even surprised at this, the way it was described honestly made me cry.
Loved this and look forward to reading more on Dana.
November 14, 2018
Wow! This prequel story definitely packs a punch! It was hard to read due to the horrible subject matter, but it really helped me understand Dana as a character. I thought it also did a very good job of setting up her introduction to Shutter Lake, which I really appreciated.
May 3, 2020
Her Deepest Fear by Vickie Hinze, wow what an intense little short novella. I really enjoyed it and how it helped to provide the backdrop of how Dana ends up moving to Sutter Creek. I certainly would recommend this book to others.
December 13, 2024
Enjoyable read
I read the fabulous breakdown series and so wanted to know more about each of the 4 women featured before they came to Shutter Lake. This prequel is Dana's heartbreaking story.
I read the fabulous breakdown series and so wanted to know more about each of the 4 women featured before they came to Shutter Lake. This prequel is Dana's heartbreaking story.
January 7, 2020
Her Deepest Fear review
Her Deepest Fear is a very short prequel to the second book in The Breakdown series written by author Vicki Hinze.
Her Deepest Fear is a very short prequel to the second book in The Breakdown series written by author Vicki Hinze.
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