Fade to the Edge

by Kathryn J. Bain

Where’s DJ?A question that torments Tracy Allen. If she hadn’t slept in, her son would be safe. Only one person could be responsible. Her soon to be ex. But when he’s murdered, and DJ’s still not found, she knows something more sinister is going on than a custody battle. A mother should keep her child safe. But she didn’t. And now the same question slams into her soul over and over again. Where’s DJ?

302 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2019

Reviews

[Linda Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tracy Allen is in the middle of a contentious divorce and custody hearing over her son, DJ, who is 7 years old.

This particular morning she overslept and her soon to be ex would be there at any minute to pick up his son. Only DJ isn't in his room .. he's not even in the house.

Where is DJ?

Hours go by and after contacting all their friends and neighbors, police are called. Tracy is sure that her husband is behind this .. but her husband thinks she's behind it in order to keep him from getting custody,

Who has DJ?

The police have a long list of possible suspects .... Tracy's sister who thinks of DJ as her own .... her Congressman husband who adamantly does not want the police involved ....Tracy's husband and /or his stripper girlfriend.

When Tracy's husband is found dead it becomes a brand new ballgame.

Why did someone take DJ?

I have read several of this author's books and never been disappointed. This is a well written psychological drama presenting a parent's worst nightmare. The story premise is a good one, although the reader learns early on the Who ..... the Why and Where is what kept me glued to this riveting tale.

Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this Psychological Fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

[Anne Ingram Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kidnapped

Tracy Allen is a woman whose husband Daniel has cheated on her with a younger woman and is going through a divorce and custody fight for their 7 year old son DJ. When Daniel comes to pick up DJ for a weekend visit, Tracy discovers Daniel is missing and the search for him begins. After several hours, Tracy calls the police against Daniel’s wishes and the nightmare that DJ has been kidnapped finally dawns on them. Though she suspects Daniel of staging the kidnapping by having his girlfriend Kimi take DJ, the reality is far worse than she suspects. I recommend this book.

[Jillian Higham · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read if y9u ignored a cast of thoroughly unlikable characters a major problem with continuity of the plot. Tracey's cell phone is stolen from her in one chapter, then she takes a photo with her cell the next morning to send to her lawyer, then the police return her cell to her when she leaves the police station. How does that work? Also Tommy steals jewellery from the cabin, who leaves jewellery at a holiday cabin? Myrna was a thoroughly nasty old character who deserved precisely nothing.

[Shelley Amazon ca reviews as Purrrplehaze · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast-paced, red-herring throwing, missing child story with family drama!

The writing is fluid and at times Kathryn leaves us wondering...like....wheelbarrow🤔

I love when you follow along with the story right until the end when it comes to a satisfying conclusion.

Well done! I look forward to more from this author.

I received an ARC of this book from the author and I am thrilled to be able to give you my honest review.

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I have read of Kathryn J. Bain and it didn't disappoint. DJ's mother over sleeps on the day his dad is to pick him up. Instead, The seven year old boy ends up going missing. So many twist and turns. I couldn't stop reading it from the start. I hope to read more from this author soon. I receive a free advanced copy and give this review willingly.

[Wendy Del Toro · Rating 1 out of 5]

Total dud. Very amateurish plot with very amateurish storytelling and dull flat writing. Shallow cliched characters, zero suspense since every single thing is spelled out plain and simply. Zero surprises or twists. The Myrna chapters were super super obvious...duh. Predictable and obvious and cliched ending. Total snorefest.

[Bonny Rambarran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her son is gone - and she knows he would never leave when his father is coming to get him. Nobody can find him. NOBODY. And when they realize how much yucky stuff the father is involved it, she is even more scared!!! THIS BOOK WILL REALLY GRAB YOU AND YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.

[Linda Rainey]

Edge of Your Seat Suspense

This was a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat suspense,twists and turns.
The storyline and the characters were very interesting.
This book is recommended for those who love suspense.

[Lela Preston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting from start to ending.

This is a better not have somewhere to be read,,because you have to keep the pages turning to keep trying for the clue to the riddle of Who Took DJ…

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book from a great writer. Her storylines are believable, which is very important to me. I have read over 140 books so far this year and very very few books rate a 5. Definitely going to read another book by this author.

[anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting & different

It had me from start to finish, read it in a day, read and enjoy. A good book. Read it.

[Jessica Fender · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edge of my seat the whole time. Great likeable characters. Great story line an plot twist

[Ted Duke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read with some good solid characters, but some really unbelievable things happen at various places throughout.