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M ARTHA C HEVES
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By, Richard Parker
ISBN: 978-1786813121
Publisher: Bookouture
Publication Date: January 11, 2018
Pages: 266
Kindle, paperback
Boy do I have a review for you! It's a true thriller with surprises along the
way. This book is Keep Her Safe by. A must read if you like suspense.
The figure was halfway through, their bulk bent over the ledge
and partially concealed by the curtains their body was bulging out.
Maggie lunged for Penny. She scooped her out of her crib and
clasped her tight as the figure's weight landed on the carpet and
shuddered the floorboards. As they stood, the hood of their dark
blue poncho glistened from the rain. Maggie yelled. An incoherent
warring that came from deep inside her. She hoped it would briefly
startle them. The figure froze, and Maggie saw blue surgical gloves
clutching a carving knife. Her shoulder butted hard into the door
frame as she reversed from the nursery. Fingers seized her bob of
dark hair. Maggie twisted her head, clutched Penney to her chest
and crouched as she made for her open bedroom door.
He, or is it a she, is called the 'Babysitter.' The Babysitter has found
a way to commit murder without getting 'blood on their own hands.'
How - simple - you kidnap a child and have the mother of that child do
the killing for you making her the murderer, not you. And when she
has done the dirty work for you, you simply have her killed by another
mother.
This book took me through the wringer! It would make a perfect
movie, especially if it were released around Halloween. The
'Babysitter' will scare the heck out of you while making you believe
this is something that could really take place. And as for the ending - I
was totally surprised and shocked to find the motive behind all of the
murders.
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W RITERS
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If you like a good mystery
that will keep you on
the ’ edge
seat,
P AGE 24
don't miss Keep Her Safe.