Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms

Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms

★★★★★ "Heart Stopping Doesn't even come close!" - Amazon Customer _____________ On the run with her five-year-old daughter, stranded in the middle of a blizzard and critically injured, Jillian Braedon finds herself unable to push forward, leaving young Valerie to brave the storm alone. Eventually stumbling onto the remote property of the reclusive John Mills, young Valerie barely makes it to his doorstep. For Jillian and little Valerie, the nightmare has painfully unfolded for half a decade. For John Mills, the nightmare has just begun, as he must find the lost child's mother and is soon caught up in their torment, coming face-to-face with a shocking reality he had never dreamed possible. John soon realizes that he's all that stands in the way of the pursuing covert agents - a handful of determined operatives who are willing to kill even a small child in order to bury the explosive secret that had once saved but now threatens the woman's life. If you loved "Lightning" or the "Odd Thomas" series, you will love this! "This is a phenomenal first novel; an excellent read for anyone who loves mystery, and would-be writers who want to learn exactly how it's done. " - Kirkus Reviews "This brisk and original cat-and-mouse thriller exceeds expectations with unpredictable results." - Clarion Reviews "This finely wrought sci-fi/mystery/thriller explores the themes of rebirth and renewal through characters on the run and those who come to their aid. The story begins in medias res: tossing the reader squarely into the midst of the action. Lost in a blizzard with her young daughter Valerie, badly hurt, the FBI in hot pursuit, Jill Braedon sends the child off into the raging storm alone. Valerie stumbles into the cabin of John Mills, a former rock star-turned-recluse since the deaths of his wife and child. Mills, who walks with the aid of a cane, ventures out into the storm and surprisingly finds Jill alive. As she recovers, puzzles gradually unravel, only to expose yet other mysteries. Superbly crafted and flawlessly executed, Eubanks doles out both plot and back-story in small doses, expertly keeping readers turning page after page. This book is a study in how to show and not tell a story, and should be required reading in creative writing courses. ..Eubanks utilizes a variety of techniques such as character interaction and dreams to fill in past details without bogging down in exposition. Perhaps the most engaging occurs as Jill relates her story to Mel Talbot, a computer hacker par excellence that Mills has summoned to help. After enough explanatory interaction to build Mel's character, Eubanks shows us her story, a device often used in film. "This is a phenomenal first novel; an excellent read for anyone who loves mystery, and would-be writers who want to learn exactly how it's done." "This brisk and original cat-and-mouse thriller exceeds expectations with unpredictable results...Fans of mysteries and thrillers will find that this book exceeds any expectations they may have had going in, primarily due to its unconventional plot line." - FOREWORD REVIEWS "This finely wrought sci-fi/mystery/thriller explores the themes of rebirth and renewal through characters on the run and those who come to their aid...Superbly crafted and flawlessly executed, Eubanks doles out both plot and back-story in small doses, expertly keeping readers turning page after page...This is a phenomenal first novel; an excellent read for anyone who loves mystery, and would-be writers who want to learn exactly how it's done." - KIRKUS REVIEWS This book is a recipient of a Book Excellence Award in the "Mystery" Category. Jamie Eubanks, a native of Southern California, is the author of the critically acclaimed paranormal suspense thriller, HIDDEN DOORS, SECRET ROOMS , and the award-winning science fiction, HALL OF SKULLS. The world's okayest bass player and an avid martial artist, Jamie frequents the Red Dragon Karate dojo in Pomona, CA.