Fear the Dark (A Lexi Cole Suspense Thriller—Book 1) - Ava Strong

Fear the Dark (A Lexi Cole Suspense Thriller—Book 1)

By Ava Strong

  • Release Date: 2024-05-19
  • Genre: Women Sleuths
Score: 4
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From 283 Ratings

Description

The serene snowscapes of Vermont are the last place Detective Lexi Cole, a linguistics expert, expects to find murder scenes adorned with shattered mirrors. Cole's investigation grows eerily personal as details surrounding her twin's unresolved death resonate with each new discovery. In the kaleidoscope of broken glass and riddles left by elusive killers, will Cole be able to tap her linguistics expertise and find the truth before her fate mirrors that of her lost sibling?
 
“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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FEAR THE DARK is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.
 
The Lexi Cole mystery series is a riveting cat-and-mouse crime thriller that weaves a tapestry of chilling surprises and intense excitement. It breathes new life into the suspense genre with its innovative approach, showcasing a captivating lead character who is sure to steal your heart and compel you to read on well past bedtime. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love.
 
Future books in the series will soon be available!
 
“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”
—Reader review for Not Like Us
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“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”
—Reader review for The Death Code
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“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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“An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.”
—Reader review for His Other Wife
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Reviews

  • Wordy

    2
    By Ga Sweat
    There is a lot of unnecessary descriptive detail that honestly rambles to the point of losing track of the story line. Take that out and you have a great short story.

  • Lexi

    4
    By DBNY1026
    Love the character and story line. The only thing is… what bothered me was the continuous reference to her scar (!) and her deceased twin - almost every chapter! Really??

  • Too much

    2
    By Pattisapple
    The story line wasn’t too bad except most of the book was about the Vermont weather and Lexi’s dead sister. I don’t think you need to be reminded every other paragraph that she has an unsolved death in the family.

  • Fear the Dark

    5
    By kathywamsley
    Good book will read more of this author. Thanks k

  • Dramatic writing

    4
    By Texans player
    The story was good, writing poetic. But the redundancy just added length to the tome.

  • Gripping

    4
    By ruchozen
    Honestly, if I read about Lexi’s scar one more time I think I’m going to puke! Seriously that is my only gripe of this well written story by Ava! Well done!!!

  • Weak storyline

    1
    By The Lady loves to read
    There was so little depth to this police procedural, so repetitive as the author repeating the same thoughts from the protagonist so many times. Not a very believable story.

  • Good, but could be better.

    3
    By ethecookiemonster
    I really thought this book was going to delve more into the story of how she got her scar, or what happened to her sister. Those two things, as well as a few other related things to those plot points, were mentioned what felt like every other page, which got to be annoying. It was a good read if you can look past that, had cheesy one liners that you expect from a book like this, an interesting way of jumping between the cops and killers point of view, and a pretty good story. Over all, not the worst way to spend a couple days, but there was also room for improvement.

  • Fear the Death by Ava Strong

    4
    By HeifRen
    Good plot. I think the language is sophisticated but sometimes off or the overuse of words like cacophony and macabre. The wording can make parts confusing which takes away from the story.

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