Acorn Book Services
ISBN: 978-0692353844
Published January 2015
Trade paperback, 438 pages
My Review:
Reviewed by Laura Fabiani
Three Days to Forever is a fast-paced, non-stop action-packed thriller with lovable characters, interspersed moments of humor and some jaunty romance. Phew! What a ride.
This is the first time I read a novel by international best-selling author Lauren Carr. And although this is the 9th book in the Mac Faraday Mystery series, it can be read as a stand-alone. Carr made sure to include the cast of characters and their connection to one another at the start of the book. Smart move because it truly helped me to remember who was who.
I can now understand the appeal for her fans who follow the characters and their adventures in book after book. They are a fun bunch and each have their distinct personalities. The men are almost all involved in some way with the police force or the military.
The plot is complex and full of sub-plots and twists and turns and all interconnected, making me admire Carr for keeping it all straight! The story takes place in the span of three days as retired homicide detective and millionaire Mac Faraday prepares for his wedding (hence the title) and is suddenly fighting terrorists and a murder accusation, all while planning a daring rescue.
Although there are plenty of shootings, bombs and dead bodies, there is also a good dose of humor that makes this more of a fun read than a serious one. Families are close, danger is intense and the new-found romance between Jessica and Murphy was amusing and endearing. Their instant love for one another and saucy dialogue cracked me up. Jessica's wardrobe was priceless and I loved her bubbly personality.
I have to mention that Carr includes pet characters which are so well-developed or portrayed (she definitely understand animal behavior) that they sometimes steal the show. They are even listed in the cast of characters. If you are an animal lover, you will love these scenes. Truly, a dog is a man's best friend.
Next up is Kill and Run, which is the first installment of the Thorny Rose Mysteries and includes Jessica and Murphy once again. I look forward to seeing how the lovebirds handle married life and Murphy's top secret missions. Should make for another fun read!
Note: This book is rated PG-13 for violence (not gory) and some sexual scenes (no sex).
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About the Author:
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday Mysteries, which takes place in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Open Season for Murder is the tenth installment in the Mac Faraday Mystery series.
In addition to her series set on Deep Creek Lake, Lauren Carr has also written the Lovers in Crime Mysteries, which features prosecutor Joshua Thornton with homicide detective Cameron Gates, who were introduced in Shades of Murder, the third book in the Mac Faraday Mysteries. They also make an appearance in The Lady Who Cried Murder.
Three Days to Forever introduced Lauren Carr’s latest series detectives, Murphy Thornton and Jessica Faraday in the Thorny Rose Mysteries. Look for Kill and Run, the first installment in this series, to be released September 1, 2015.
The owner of Acorn Book Services, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, editor, cover and layout designer, and marketing agent for independent authors. Visit Acorn Book Services’ website for more information.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She also passes on what she has learned in her years of writing and publishing by conducting workshops and teaching in community education classes.
She lives with her husband, son, and three dogs on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook
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Disclosure: Thanks to the author for sending me this book for review. I was not told how to rate or review this product.
Disclosure: Thanks to the author for sending me this book for review. I was not told how to rate or review this product.
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