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CUTTER'S GROVE Kindle Edition

by Patrick Dakin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 306 ratings
Stranded on a lonely backroad in the California desert one night, Lucas Tunney sees a terrifying vision of a young girl outside his Jeep's window. Is it his imagination? He's not sure.
A few weeks later, in the nearby town of Cutter's Grove, Lucas is told about the mysterious disappearance of a girl that took place a year earlier. Shown her picture Lucas sees a beautiful child with long, shiny black hair and an angelic smile.
She looks nothing like the ruined creature he saw in the desert.
But there is absolutely no doubt in his mind ... it's her.
Now he's faced with the problem of what to do with this knowledge. If he goes to the authorities and starts expounding about a ghost sighting he'll be locked up for sure, based on irrefutable evidence of insanity. It seems he has little choice - he has to try to determine the girl's fate on his own and, in the process, learn who might have been responsible.

AMAZON READER REVIEWS:
"I would definitely recommend this book, even to those who might normally shy away from ghost stories."
"Patrick Dakin takes the reader on a wild ride of paranormal, romance, crime, suspicion, all in the backdrop of a seemingly sleepy little town. I loved it and was guessing to the end."
"Once again, Patrick Dakin delivers. Love this author and loved this book."
"Awesome book!! This is the best mystery I've read in a long, long time!!"
"I got this book by Patrick Dakin because I had just finished his brilliant Deathbed Confession. This book is also excellent and so very different from the other, which shows just how talented the author is."
"Full of action, suspense, murder, love, jealousy, etc . A great joy reading and hard to put down. Great ending!"
"This book started out reminding me of Stephen King's style somewhat - this guy can write."
"The mental imagery is amazing."
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  1. Print length
    313 pages
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  4. Publication date
    30 Oct. 2011
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0061RK2ZY
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 Oct. 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 886 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 306 ratings

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Patrick Dakin

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Patrick Dakin is the author of eight Amazon ebooks, all of which are also available in softcover versions. His first novel, CAME A SHADOW, released in 2011, was in the top half of one percent of Amazon ebook sales for over a year. Subsequent novels have all enjoyed rewarding degrees of success. He may be reached via email at patrickdakin6990@gmail.com

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Customers enjoy this murder mystery book, with one review noting how the plot is deftly woven into the storyline. The book is easy to read and features well-developed characters, while one customer mentions it includes touches of humor and romance.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one describing it as a thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery.

"...Thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery, great characters, lovely 'small town' atmosphere, some romance and a little bit of spookiness thrown in...." Read more

"...to pick it up for a quick chapter or two here and there and not lose the storyline...." Read more

"Not sure how i found this author on my kindle but glad i did, really good story with some humour that didn't ruin the book itself, liked the..." Read more

"...There are touches of humour and romance which are deftly woven into a solid storyline...." Read more

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Customers find the book very enjoyable, with one mentioning it keeps them hooked throughout.

"This is a well written,enjoyable ,entertaining murder mystery.There are touches of humour and romance which are deftly woven into a solid storyline...." Read more

"Not a bad book, interesting and easy to read. Got it as a freebie so quite impressed. Bit of a twist at the end too" Read more

"...Didn't work it out at the beginning like I often do, Very enjoyable." Read more

"The book keeps you hooked, you have to get to the end to find out who did it. The twist is good" Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read.

"...some humour that didn't ruin the book itself, liked the characters, easy to read and would have read it one day if i'd had the time, definately..." Read more

"This is a well written,enjoyable ,entertaining murder mystery.There are touches of humour and romance which are deftly woven into a solid storyline...." Read more

"Not a bad book, interesting and easy to read. Got it as a freebie so quite impressed. Bit of a twist at the end too" Read more

"Easy read, I enjoyed the story as well. If you like a bit of a mystery murder type book this is for you" Read more

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"...Thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery, great characters, lovely 'small town' atmosphere, some romance and a little bit of spookiness thrown in...." Read more

"...good story with some humour that didn't ruin the book itself, liked the characters, easy to read and would have read it one day if i'd had the time,..." Read more

"...The characters are attractive and well rounded and the bookitself is an excellent read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's humor and romantic elements.

"...murder mystery, great characters, lovely 'small town' atmosphere, some romance and a little bit of spookiness thrown in...." Read more

"...this author on my kindle but glad i did, really good story with some humour that didn't ruin the book itself, liked the characters, easy to read and..." Read more

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  • A. Lucas
    5.0 out of 5 stars CUTTER'S GROVE
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2013
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    A definite 5 star for this one. I was gripped from the first page, and couldn't put it down until I finished. Thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery, great characters, lovely 'small town' atmosphere, some romance and a little bit of spookiness thrown in. This is a perfect read for snuggling up in front of a fire to read. Would make a great TV movie too. Have bought more by this author, and hope they will be as good as this one.
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  • Dan Young
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2018
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    I liked the pace of the book. I'm not a quick reader and it was easy to pick it up for a quick chapter or two here and there and not lose the storyline. Not the greatest book I've ever read, but on the flip side, by no means the worst. I'd certainly be interested in reading another one from this author.
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  • Mrs Davidson
    5.0 out of 5 stars glad i found it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 September 2013
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    Not sure how i found this author on my kindle but glad i did, really good story with some humour that didn't ruin the book itself, liked the characters, easy to read and would have read it one day if i'd had the time, definately going to read his other books.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging,entertaining mystery.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2013
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    This is a well written,enjoyable ,entertaining murder mystery.There are touches of humour and romance which are deftly woven into a solid storyline.The characters are attractive and well rounded and the bookitself is an excellent read.
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  • H. Elder
    3.0 out of 5 stars Freebies are good. I recommend this one
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2013
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    Not a bad book, interesting and easy to read. Got it as a freebie so quite impressed. Bit of a twist at the end too
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  • Wendy Harrison-Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great to read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2015
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    Loved the story. Didn't work it out at the beginning like I often do, Very enjoyable.
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  • Doreen P. Skeggs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cutter's Grove
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2012
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    Easy read, I enjoyed the story as well. If you like a bit of a mystery murder type book this is for you
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  • Julia Wade
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very gripping book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2013
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    The book keeps you hooked, you have to get to the end to find out who did it. The twist is good
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  • Bookbug122
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 March 2012
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    This is the best mystery I've read in a long, long time!! I couldn't put it down. I knew who the killer was from the beginning from just a hunch. So I had to keep reading the book to find out if I was correct... addictive. The characters are very real and the plot has many twists and turns. Can't wait to begin another book by this wonderful author, Patrick Dakin.
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  • Allyvan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 May 2015
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    This was a truly great read with Lucas and his story entwined with a child serial killer mystery which is a great good over evil result. Very likeable characters and from an avid reader a must read
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  • Cindy Hoover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the plot line
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 February 2021
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    This book kept me guessing right to the end. My suspects kept shifting and surprised me at the end. Good read
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  • Sylvia Banschbach
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Darn Good!
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 July 2015
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    I really enjoyed this story. It was such a simple, fast read, and was easy to follow. No lengthy details or confusing facts. The story was so interesting, I just breezed along. The characters were well-built, and I really made a connection with them. The story line was intriguing and well thought out. A couple of twists made it interesting, so don't you go thinking you know what is going on!! Good job by author. I only gave a four star rating, as it was not a multi-plotted story that was going in several directions, making it harder to be written. But, because it wasn't, it was a relaxing read! No confusion!!!! Everything was finished at the end. No guessing!
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  • Janet Stewart
    2.0 out of 5 stars I loved all this authors books thus far except for this ...
    Reviewed in Canada on 21 April 2015
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    I loved all this authors books thus far except for this one. A few chapters in and still no dialogue.. I despise books told in the narrative. Doesn't hold my interest. Quit and moved on.
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