Fairwood: A Thriller
Jan 2019 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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"This is crime-noir so dark that you won't see the twists that lurk in the shadows" –Keith Moray, author of Inspector Torquil McKinnon Series
Dexter and Pandora are stuck in the middle of nowhere, desperate to escape the clutches of the law. A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, all they wanted was the good life: freedom, excitement, and each other. The easy way out seemed, well, easy, but instead they’ve earned themselves a life on the run.
After their petty crime spree takes a wrong turn and transforms this love-struck duo into the nation’s most wanted criminals, they find sanctuary in a little town called Fairwood. The town welcomes and embraces them, and Dexter and Pandora think they’ve found the perfect place to build a new life on the right side of the law with no consequences from or reminders of their past.
But Fairwood isn’t all that it seems. Something sinister lurks underneath the residents’ happy smiles and friendly chatter. The conversations don’t seem real, their smiles never seem to waver, and Dexter and Pandora can’t escape the feeling they are being watched. The fugitives were sure that they had found a safe haven, but they begin to suspect that the perfect country town they escaped to may be worse than the life of crime they left behind.
Dexter and Pandora are stuck in the middle of nowhere, desperate to escape the clutches of the law. A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, all they wanted was the good life: freedom, excitement, and each other. The easy way out seemed, well, easy, but instead they’ve earned themselves a life on the run.
After their petty crime spree takes a wrong turn and transforms this love-struck duo into the nation’s most wanted criminals, they find sanctuary in a little town called Fairwood. The town welcomes and embraces them, and Dexter and Pandora think they’ve found the perfect place to build a new life on the right side of the law with no consequences from or reminders of their past.
But Fairwood isn’t all that it seems. Something sinister lurks underneath the residents’ happy smiles and friendly chatter. The conversations don’t seem real, their smiles never seem to waver, and Dexter and Pandora can’t escape the feeling they are being watched. The fugitives were sure that they had found a safe haven, but they begin to suspect that the perfect country town they escaped to may be worse than the life of crime they left behind.
"This is crime-noir so dark that you won't see the twists that lurk in the shadows" –Keith Moray, author of Inspector Torquil McKinnon Series
Dexter and Pandora are stuck in the middle of nowhere, desperate to escape the clutches of the law. A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, all they wanted was the...
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Linda Strong
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January 8, 2019
Dexter and Pandora are bank robbers .. and on the run after killing a security guard at the last bank they robbed. They find sanctuary in a small town called Fairwood. The residents there seem to accept them, some of them even knowing they are wanted by the police. Dexter and Pandora think this is the perfect place to law low for awhile. But something isn't quite right. Conversations seem mysterious. Smiles don't quite make it to their eyes. And then there's the feeling they are always being watched. When they finally decide that maybe they should leave .... things turn deadly. This is billed as a psychological thriller. I would label it more on the horror side. The book did keep me riveted to the pages and the ending was quite a surprise. The characters were well defined, but I didn't find them credible. I would recommend FAIRWOOD to those who enjoy horror, a little bit paranormal, and very little actual crime fiction. Many thanks to the author / Sky Horse Publishing / Edelweiss for the advanced digital copy of FAIRWOOD. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. 3.5 Stars
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Stephanie Lopez
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June 26, 2020
Wow!! Had a hard time putting this one down. Such a great story from beginning to end. Suspense, mystery and a couple of laugh out loud moments. A must read!
paul conca
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June 30, 2020
A quick, easy and good read. Characters developed well. Storyline flowed. Did not disappoint.
About the author
Eli Yance lives in Northumberland, England, with his wife and dogs. He doesn’t spend nearly enough time with the former and spends far too much time with the latter. Eli started writing at a very young age, penning his first complete novel when he was just eleven and publishing his first short story at eighteen. He is also the author of House 23 and Consequence.
Eli Yance lives in Northumberland, England, with his wife and dogs. He doesn’t spend nearly enough time with the former and spends far too much time with the latter. Eli started writing at a very young age, penning his first complete novel when he was just eleven and publishing his first short st...
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