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Hidden Faces Ser/Brink Of Death

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Brink of Death is as good as all of Brandilyn Collins books have been. She kepted me in suspense as I waited to see how everything connected and what happened next. I loved reading it and if you love mysteries you won't be disappointed with this book. It's a must read!!!

You don't have time to catch your breath with the suspense jacked up so high. Erin's first nightime sounds draw you into a web of mystery and twists. Who could do such a thing? Keeping reading if you dare.

I've never thought that the suspense stories I've read were good enough to cause me to shiver, until I picked up Brandilyn's Brink of Death. The only thing that kept me from jumping ahead to see if her heroine would be OK was the author's perfect pacing. Once I read the prologue, I was thoroughly hooked. I have to say, by the end of the story, not one bit disappointed, either.

Brandilyn Collins is one of those authors who is a triple threat; she excels at plot, character, and dialogue. She is a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of timing that proves her tagline is more than mere words. Don't forget to breathe is how she wants her readers to remember her books, and because of being a triple threat she achieves her goal. Brink of Death is a fast read with a sympathetic heroine. Collins did a superb job of weaving faith into the plot and making it real. I love that her characters are flawed but growing. Anyone who enjoys suspense novels owes it to themselves to get a copy of Brink of Death today.

A chilling murder mystery plays out against the backdrop of families broken apart. Annie Kingston is trying to protect her family, especially her teenage son, from the evils of the drug culture. Finding a haven in her deceased father's second home, she is drawn into a bizarre mystery. Her skills as an artist are needed to help apprehend the murderer of a neighbor.
Brandilyn Collin's mastery of language paints layers of feelings for the readers as she takes them inside Annie's head as well as into the thoughts of the perpetrator. You won't want to put the book down until you've finished it. I can hardly wait for the next book in the Hidden Faces Series.

Once again, Brandilyn Collins has written a book I couldn't put down. Brink of Death made my heart race from page one.

The story of Annie Kingston is one that will stay with me for a while. She is one of those rare characters who is so well-written, I feel like I've just been through the story with her. And what a story it was! Brandilyn is a master of suspense. The twists and turns left me scared to turn the page! And yet, Annie is a mom with worries about her children, with real faith struggles and quesions. It made me root for her all the more.

Annie is a heroine worthy of this excellent story. I can't wait for book 2!

Brandilyn Collins' first book in her new series, Hidden Faces will have you gripping the edge of your seat as you run through a terror filled week with Annie Kingston. A former court room artist who steps into the middle of a crime, Annie is coerced into drawing a composite of the murderer. Annie has no background in forensic art, no experience in the interview process and the witness is a traumatized child.

The sketch she presents to the police unleashes fears and doubts in Annie. Is the picture really the killer or has she bungled the process and led everyone astray?

The danger is imminent and it is very real. As she careens along a dangerous path Annie is driven beyond her unbelief to call out to God. Few will be able to put down this book without turning the last page.

Wonderful read.....right mix of suspense, tension, and excitement....pacing is perfect and the characters are realistic and you can relate to them.....Brandilyn Collins is a master at her craft!

I can't remember the last time I caught myself literally holding my breath as I read a book. Brink of Death gripped me from page one. The scenes are so real and so vivid, I knew without question I was the one walking in Annie Kingston's shoes, not Annie! Brandilyn Collins has crafted a story filled with angst and mystery on several different levels. She draws us into the world of forensic art and whets our appetite with the promise of more in her new Hidden Faces series. At the same time, she portrays a character struggling to trust a God she's not even sure exists. Brandilyn carefully weaves all these threads into a great read. Without question, one of the best mysteries I've read in years!

Brink of Death is like riding a roller coaster. From the first page, I felt like I had started down the first hill of a roaster coaster. The exciting action and believable characters kept me whizzing along and I didn't want to stop reading. When the roller coaster car came to a screeching halt at the end of the book, I was disappointed there wasn't more. Yet I was totally satisfied. But I am so glad this is just the beginning of a wonderful series. I can't recommend this book enough for a great read!