Wicked (Shaye Archer Series Book 4)
College student Tara Chatry is certain something bad has happened to her best friend Ethan Campbell. The smart, geeky student has disappeared, and when Tara tries to get the police involved, they dismiss her concerns, convinced Ethan is just another college student off on a bender.
Shaye Archer hasn’t even been back in New Orleans for a full day when Tara knocks on her door, asking for help. Shaye isn’t prepared to jump back into her old job, but knows if she doesn’t help Tara, no one else will. As she works to find Ethan, she discovers that he’s not the only victim. A serial killer is at work, playing a deadly game, and Shaye rushes against the clock to save Ethan before it’s too late.
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Suspenseful Crime Drama
Another interesting novel where the two biggest questions are who and why. Who is the person kidnapping and killing college students and what is the perpetrator's motive? Shaye and her adoptive mother are back home after escaping the fall out from the previous book "Diabolical". It helps to read the books in order as this picks up a couple of months from where the last book ended. Just when I thought Shaye's past was over, another one of her memories pops up which may be dealt with in a future book to see what comes of it. Detective Jackson and Shaye's relationship slowly progresses which is fine with me. The end of the book answered all the questions as to the killer's motives pretty much listing everything. Seemed a bit abrupt, but the questions concerning the crimes were answered. There are a few things that bothered me in this book. Without giving anything away, there is one event that is quite unbelievable in what happens. I also got extremely tired of the many characters who constantly "blew out a breath". The author could have deleted this comment and it wouldn't have affected the story. I'm surprised that it wasn't edited out with the overwhelming frequency this was repeated. It's happened in previous books, but I think it finally hit a nerve in me with this book. Also Clara , a nurse, had no problem violating HIPPA regulations looking up patient information for Shaye. It's illegal and she could have been fired no matter the circumstances. She would have left a paper trail requesting patient records. I would have liked the author to do more research to make the story more believable. Still found it an interesting read despite this.
Awesome, loved them is book
Only one author can take you from book to book in a series and each book is different but a continuation of the last book. Only Jana DeLeon can do this and make you want more. How I hate for a book to end, every book, every part of the story is just GOOD! It always takes to the end of the book to figure out the evil villain. I had two in mind. You see Jan puts a innocuous sentence in the book, that sits in your mind. And so you don't see the villain right away. She also gives you obvious choices. This time there were two could be villains, one was a rouse. What I love about Jana's books are, a story well written, awesome characters, they are clean books no swearing, your interest never sways, it is as if she has invited you into her story. There is mystery, excitement, suspense, challenges, the books are just GOOD. The bad thing is the story ends and you have to wait. But Jana gives you a hint or a tease about next books topic. And I patiently wait as Jana's books are always worth the wait.
Shaye Archer keeps getting better and better
Amber Olivier was at a party and awoke in a coffin and no one was looking for her. Tara Chatry arrived at the New Orleans Police Department asking for help to locate her college friend Ethan Campbell. Ethan was the kind of guy who was very smart and had been tutoring Tara. Even his roommate Brett Frazier didn’t seem concern about someone who goes out for a soda and disappears. After getting nowhere when trying to report Ethan’s missing to Detective Vincent, Tara stopped at a nearby coffee shop and after hearing her story a waitress tells Tara to contact Shaye Archer. It was by chance that Shaye was even at her home when Tara came knocking. Shaye Archer and her adoptive mother Corrine had left New Orleans after Jonal Deremeau had rescued Shaye and who had started the blackmail against Pierce Archer (Shaye’s grandfather), years ago. Sneaking back to the home of Corrine Archer in the Garden district of New Orleans in the middle of the night, Shaye and Corrine had only let Corrine’s best friend Eleonore know they were home. Wearing La disguise Shaye went out early the next morning, stopping to see Jackson Lamotte, a detective with NOLA PD, and then sneaking into her house. Ethan’s had gotten some kind of strange code text message prior to his disappearance. The code was 19935192185 which didn’t make any sense. Once Shaye makes the decision to help Tara the mystery begins and keeps you on the edge of your seat. All your favorites Hustle and Saul his guardian, and Senior Detective Grayson, so late 2017 can’t come fast enough for the next novel of Shaye Archer.
Not a bad series
All of these Shay Archer books are really pretty good........and then I took a breath....... interesting and exiting story lines....and then we all took a breath.......I really like the dynamic between Shay and her mom......and I blew out a breath.......if you've read them you totally get my sarcasm. Seriously I have enjoyed the series so far, starting on #5 now but the writers constant reference to the characters breathing is a distraction. Other than that I like them and recommend them. They have strong characters that you can relate to and Shay's kindness and need to help her clients is refreshing.
Wicked
While I really enjoy the Shaye Archer books this one was a bit more disjointed for me. Repetitive at times, fragmented at others. Too much information, then too little. Still enjoyed it, but left me a bit flat
Excellent suspense novel!
Shaye Archer has become one of my favorite characters. So much evil in her life, yet she survived it. And in WICKED, the follow-up to when her memories started flowing back, she proves even stronger. The story of texting/murder is engrossing. The collegiate characters are wonderfully drawn. And we're drawn into Shaye's newest memories. No spoilers here. Just read the book. It's fantastic.
Great book
When reading books like these, you always know that the perpetrator is introduced somewhere. You just don't know who it is. I thought I knew, but then it turned out to be someone else completely. That's what I love about DeLeon's books - half the time, I can guess correctly and it's fun finding out I'm right, but the other half of the time, I'm completely thrown off. Overall, a great book and a great series.
Research. Research research.
I have really enjoyed most of these books but research the meds propofol is not sometimes used for cancer patients. Propofol is milky white and cannot be added to water without it being noticed and it has a very fast half life and metabolizes very fast. Minutes so not practical for abduction . Jackson has killed someone in every book so far may want to a bit of variety.
Jana at her best!
You can't go wrong with a Jana DeLeon series, whether it is the Mudbug series, the Miss Fortune series or the Shaye Archer series. I have been working my way slowly through the Shaye Archer series. Just finished Wicked and bought Unseen today and will be reading it later. I have to save it till I have lots of time because if it is like the others, once I start reading I won't be able to stop until I finish. Wicked left me wanting desperately to know what happens next.
Best series books I've read
I should have written a review of the first 3 books, but am finally taking a break from immediately downloading the next book in the series because it isn't out yet. Absolutely riveting continuing story! I can't wait for the next one! Ms Jana DeLeon has done a great job at keeping me up all night reading because her stories are hard to put down. The characters are all so interesting, and the plots are intertwined with a budding love story, pure evil, and cunning detective skills, along with personal relationships that make you want to know more and more and more! I think I found a new favorite author! Got to go download another of her works....even though it's after 1am.
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