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Waking Hours: An East Salem Novel Audiobook
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Welcome to East Salem. A deceptively sleepy town where ancient supernatural forces are being awakened.
A local high-school girl is found murdered in a park amid horse farms and the wealthy homes of northern Westchester County, New York. The shocking manner of her death intrigues forensic psychiatrist Dani Harris. All the suspects are teenagers who were at a party with the girl—yet none remembers what happened. Could one of them be a vicious killer? Or is something more sinister afoot—something tied to an ancient evil?
Across town, former NFL linebacker Tommy Gunderson finds his state-of-the-art security system has been breached by an elderly woman. Mumbling threats in Latin, she attacks him with an uncanny, preternatural strength. Before he has time to process the attack, someone close to him is implicated in the girl’s murder at the park. He agrees to help—and finds himself working with Dani, the only girl who could resist his charm years ago when they were in high school.
A heavy darkness is spreading. Yet a heavenly force is also at work.
Dani and Tommy suspect there’s more to the mystery than murder, more to their growing friendship than chance . . . and more to the evil they’re facing than a mere human killer.
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"This was a great first book of Lis Wiehl's new series. I felt that her Triple Threat series was getting a little stale but she comes back strong with this new series about the paranormal. I loved the characters and felt a strong sense of attachment with even the minor characters of the students. However, the two lead characters are wrote really well. I felt the plot twist was feasible even though I didn't see it coming. I hope the rest of the series is as strong as this one. I would highly recommend this book to anyone reading the Triple Threat series or that is looking for a good paranormal mystery."
— Samantha (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Wiehl’s latest is a truly creepy story with supernatural undertones that seems eerily real. Ex–football player turned PI Tommy and forensic psychiatrist Dani make a great team in the first in a new series set in East Salem, New York.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
“A truly chilling predator and some great snappy, funny dialogue will keep readers engaged. The conclusion sets the stage for two planned sequels.”
— Publishers Weekly
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" This is the first book of a trilogy..i was upset when the ending left me hanging but then i realized there will be two more books to follow to continue and end the story..but this first one was amazing "
— Tina, 2/18/2014 -
" It was okay. Not bad, not great. Kinda hokey in places. BUT, I did finish it so that's saying something. This was either a freebie or a cheapie. Won't be rushing to pick up her latest and greatest at regular price though. "
— Wanda, 1/30/2014 -
" I loved it! It held me in suspense and I wanted to read the book in one day, because it was SO GOOD! I had to limit myself to three chapters a day. I HIGHLY recommend this book! "
— Katherine, 1/30/2014 -
" First time I have read this author and I am glad I picked up the book. Waking Hours is the first book in the East Salem trilogy. A suspense novel with a twist of the supernatural thrown in. There was good pacing with the story line and very entertaining. There were lots of twist and unexpected turns but plenty was left unexplained. Looking forward to the next installment and the author has another series that I may give a try. "
— Christine, 1/19/2014 -
" Good book....creepy. The ending leaves room for a sequel. "
— Margaret, 1/16/2014 -
" Liked the characters, but the story was a bit convoluted at times. "
— Kirstin, 1/11/2014 -
" Loved this! Couldn't put it down! "
— Angie, 1/4/2014 -
" despite the glowing reviews here, i lost interest at about p.125. i really liked her triple threat stories, but this just seemed to drag on and on. "
— Kat, 1/2/2014 -
" I liked this and have been waiting for the next installment. Hope it's as good. "
— Iman, 12/27/2013 -
" I tend to shy away from suspense that relies too heavily on the biblical stuff, but I read this because I've really enjoyed her thrillers. This was an excellent story. Even though there was no real "ending" to the story or resolution to the story, I really enjoyed it. "
— Dawn, 11/11/2013 -
" I had a hard time rating this one. The book was suspenseful and well-written like Wiehl's other books, but the supernatural element turned me off a bit. I enjoyed the story, but didn't think that really added to it. I hate to leave a series unfinished, but I probably won't read the other books. "
— Sherree, 11/11/2013 -
" This book really creeped me out! Different than the usual murder mysteries that are out there. I actually was afraid to go to sleep a few nights. "
— Kimberly, 10/21/2013 -
" Well done faith-based mystery with some supernatural elements thrown in. This is the first in a series with the last book coming out later in 2013. "
— Robin, 9/8/2013 -
" Decent story, but has a predictable plot. "
— Chris, 7/3/2013 -
" So much of this book was left unresolved that I feel the NEED to read the next book in the series. Very good mix of solid criminology and eerie paranormal happenings......... "
— Midnight, 4/25/2013 -
" I don't think I ever read any of her books. It was a good murder mystery book. Also took place in many towns around where I live which made it a little more interesting! "
— Lisa, 1/7/2013 -
" Really excellent. But quite a cliffhanger...impatient readers may want to wait until the final book in the trilogy is out in September! "
— Tammy, 8/26/2012 -
" Wasn't what I expected. Interesting story. "
— Christa, 6/26/2012 -
" I liked this book, it was a little too pat at times, and is only the first book in a series, which usually I avoid until the entire series is out. "
— Cherri, 3/19/2012
About the Authors
Lis Wiehl is a New York Times bestselling author, Harvard Law School graduate, and former federal prosecutor. A popular legal analyst and commentator for the Fox News Channel, Wiehl appears weekly on The O’Reilly Factor, Lou Dobbs Tonight, Imus in the Morning, Kelly’s Court, and more.
Pete Nelson is the author of several books, including Left for Dead. He is also a singer-songwriter with a select but devoted following. He is not, however, the Pete Nelson who writes books about tree houses, although he has nothing against them. He lives in Westchester County, New York.