In the Event of My Death

I loved this book. It was my first Carlene Thompson book. But it only made me want to read everything she has written. I was on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had it figured out I was thrown a curve. Who was the killer? I changed my mind several times.It all started when 6 teenage girls formed a group called the Six of Hearts. They would practice witch craft and have secrets. Then something bad happened one night. They swore each other to secrecy. It is 13 years later and someone wants the girls dead. Laurel is still in the same hometown. And she is getting scared. Who does she trust? The last surviving girls are afraid as the others are being killed. You won't want to put this book down. And yes you will be surprised!

If you are a reader who enjoys novels of suspense, then surely you will find this one to be a rip-roaring good read. There are enough red herrings, enough twists and turns, to keep one guessing until the very end. So, hang on to your seat and enjoy the ride!The premise here is simple. Thirteen years ago, six teenage girls who had formed a secret club called the Six of Hearts, decide to let loose, drink, and dabble in a psuedo satanic ritual in a deserted farmhouse in Wheeling, West Virginia. Before the night is over, one of them ends up dead. The surviving five swear to a pact of secrecy to never reveal what really happened. Thirteen years later, one of them dies a violent death at the hand of an unknown person who leaves behind a clue that those who were members of the Six of Hearts club are at risk. Laurel Damron, a flower shop owner and one of the club members, begins to receive chilling mementos which can only mean one thing: that she, too, is marked for death. One by one, all the remaining club members claim to have received frightening mail which lead them all to the same conclusion as Laurel. Who will be next, and who is responsible for this? That is a question upon which the reader may well ponder, as the reader sifts through the byzantine twists in the plot. Gripping and absorbing, this novel is sure to hold the reader in suspense until the very end.

When I read the reviews that said it was like a Mary Higgins Clark book, I had second thoughts about reading it. She just does not impress me. But, luckily I did start reading it. Throughout the book, I was litteraly on the edge of my seat. Everytime I thought I had the killer figured out, the chapter would end and I was back where I started. Ms. Thompson made you think everyone was the killer, but threw something in to change your mind. This has got to be the best "who-dunnit" books in the market. I am now starting her newest book, "Don't Close Your Eyes". Please go out and buy it. you will not be dissapointed.

This book was the very first one that I have read by this Author. I LOVED IT! I think this is one of the best who did it books that I have read. I was capitaved by the story from the minute I picked up the book until the very end and I was very sad that it ended. It was amazing how this book kept me in total suspense throwing loops and curves at me the whole time. Just when I thought I had it figured out something completely different happened. To tell you the truth the beginning of the book actually scared me a little bit. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read. I am on my way to the bookstore to get another one of her books!

This is the first time that I have read a book by this author and I loved it! It kept me up most of the night and believe me I made sure that my doors were locked before going to bed. I cannot wait to read her other books and only hope that they are as good as this one. I thought I knew who the killer was but was completely wrong!