Dragonfly Summer

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By J.H. Moncrieff

Summary

Dragonfly Summer by J.H. Moncrieff blends crime and thriller elements to weave a tale of suspense and intrigue. The story follows the protagonist as they return to their hometown after a mysterious call, only to uncover dark secrets and long-buried truths. Set against a backdrop of tension and danger, it explores themes of memory, betrayal, and redemption.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This intriguing Crime & Thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that unravel dark secrets from the past and suspenseful twists that keep you guessing. The narrative explores the complexities of friendship and mystery as the protagonist faces threats while probing into a close friend's disappearance. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate a gripping and intense journey.

Dragonfly Summer

Dragonfly Summer is a gripping thriller that asks: What happens when the past comes back to haunt you? Deliciously twisty and suspenseful from the first minute to the last, Dragonfly Summer proves that no small town’s secrets can stay buried for good.

No small town’s secrets can stay buried for long. Moncrieff digs into the treachery of memory and the power of female friendships...

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No small town's secrets can stay buried for long. Moncrieff digs into the treachery of memory and the power of female friendships. Dragonfly Summer is a gripping thriller that asks: What happens when the past comes back to haunt you?

Jo Carter never thought she'd return to Clear Springs, Minnesota. But when the former journalist receives a cryptic note about the disappearance of her friend Sam twenty years before, she's compelled to find out what really happened. During her investigation, she learns another high school friend has died in a mysterious accident. Nothing is as it seems, and Jo must probe Clear Springs' darkest corners and her own painful and unreliable memories to discover the truth—and save herself from the killer who could still be on the hunt.

Deliciously twisty and suspenseful from the first minute to the last, Dragonfly Summer proves that no small town's secrets can stay buried for good.

Author: J.H. Moncrieff's City of Ghosts won the 2018 Kindle Book Review Award for best Horror/Suspense. Reviewers have described her work as early Gillian Flynn with a little Ray Bradbury and Stephen King thrown in for good measure. She won Harlequin's search for "the next Gillian Flynn" in 2016. Her first published novella, The Bear Who Wouldn't Leave, was featured in Samhain's Childhood Fears collection and stayed on its horror bestsellers list for over a year.

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Dragonfly Summer by J.H. Moncrieff is praised for its rich narrative and empathetic storytelling, skillfully balancing small-town life with a thrilling pace. The novel is described as a fast-paced thriller with intriguing characters and complex plot elements that blend past and present events, possibly with a supernatural twist. Readers appreciate the strong female lead and mysterious storyline, featuring electrifying sequences fit for cinematic adaptation. The book is well-received for its compelling mystery and unique narrative style, making it a highly recommended read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787587526

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Press

Edition: US paperback edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 224

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction J.H. Moncrieff Psychological Thriller

About the Author

J.H. Moncrieff's City of Ghosts won the 2018 Kindle Book Review Award for best Horror/Suspense.

Reviewers have described her work as early Gillian Flynn with a little Ray Bradbury and Stephen King thrown in for good measure. She won Harlequin's search for "the next Gillian Flynn" in 2016. Her first published novella, The Bear Who Wouldn't Leave, was featured in Samhain's Childhood Fears collection and stayed on its horror bestsellers list for over a year.

When not writing, she loves exploring the world's most haunted places, advocating for animal rights, and summoning her inner ninja in muay thai class. To get free ebooks and a new spooky story every week, go to http://bit.ly/MoncrieffLibrary.