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Desolate Shores by Daryl Wood Gerber book #giveaway!

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I’m excited to be hosting Daryl Wood Gerber as she celebrates the release of her newest suspense novel! Read on for my review, the synopsis, and a chance to win a copy of your own.

 

DESOLATE SHORES, the first book in the Aspen Adams Novel of Suspense, by Daryl Wood Gerber is a captivating, edge-of-your-seat read. In addition to a suspenseful story, the author has created a multi-faceted protagonist in Aspen Adams. Each turn of the page reveals deeper insight into her character and as the reader connects, the anticipation of what will happen next ramps up the emotional involvement. Aspen Adams, psychology therapist turned process server, works for her aunt in Lake Tahoe. When she discovers the murdered body of her best friend, she begs for the opportunity to turn private investigator to find the killer. In addition to a terrific story, Ms. Gerber provides memorable, well-developed characters to surround the protagonist. I especially loved Aspen’s interaction with her young teenaged niece and how she gets involved despite her self-doubts.

The expertly plotted mystery provides plenty of clues while the suspense is metered out judiciously. Digging into the past of her dead friend and using her former skills as a psychologist, Aspen unravels the secrets that surrounded the victim’s life. As she closes in on finding the truth, the suspense escalates until the heart-stopping reveal. I found I couldn’t put the book down for even a second until I read the very last page. I also appreciated that the author took the time to wrap up the threads of the subplots at the end, into one satisfying conclusion and I’ll be counting down the days until the next Aspen Adams novel is released!

Amazon Synopsis

A chilling murder, an elusive killer, and a family mystery that hits too close to home . . .

After finding the body of her best friend on the icy shores of Lake Tahoe, Aspen Adams refuses to stand by and watch as the local sheriff’s department begins their search for the killer. Launching her own investigation, she’s soon confronted with a growing array of secrets—both about the friend she thought she knew and about many of the people in her own life. As fragmentary clues and escalating dangers threaten to derail her, she must also cope with the disturbing behavior of her deadbeat sister and troubled teenage niece.

Determined to overcome her personal demons over past failures, Aspen is driven to unravel the conflicting evidence and a shifting range of suspects to bring the killer to justice, even as a family trauma unfolds that threatens to upend her life. And as her investigation inexorably leads her to a shocking discovery and taunts her with a solution that is just out of reach, Aspen realizes that the killer wants nothing more than to see her and her niece dead . . .

 

 

 

A special thanks to Daryl Wood Gerber for providing one winner with a print copy of DESOLATE SHORES. Contest ends Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 11:59 pm PST and is limited to U.S. residents. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!) 

 

 

 

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About the Author

 

http://www.darylwoodgerber.com/

 

DARYL WOOD GERBER writes the nationally bestselling Cookbook Nook Mystery series featuring a cookbook store owner who is an avid reader and admitted foodie, set on the coast of California.  As AVERY AAMES, she pens the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling Cheese Shop Mystery series featuring a cheese shop owner amateur sleuth, set in the fictional town of Providence, Ohio. Daryl’s short stories have been nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, and other awards. Fun tidbit: as an actress, Daryl has appeared in “Murder, She Wrote” and more.

Author Links

Visit Daryl or Avery at http://www.darylwoodgerber.com
Daryl’s Blog – http://www.darylwoodgerber.com
Avery’s Blog – http://www.averyaames.com
Mystery Lover’s Kitchen – http://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com
Killer Characters – http://killercharacters.com 

Daryl http://www.facebook.com/darylwoodgerber
Twitter: @AveryAames  @DarylWoodGerber

Goodreads: 

Daryl Wood Gerber https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4750535.Daryl_Wood_Gerber

Avery Aames https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3153786.Avery_Aames

 

 

 

I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  

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69 thoughts on “Desolate Shores by Daryl Wood Gerber book #giveaway!”

  3. I haven’t ever visited Lake Tahoe. It sounds lovely. Congratulations on the new release and series!

  6. I’ve never visited Lake Tahoe but hear about it all the time. Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to go a bit out of my comfort zone for something Daryl wrote!

    • Tari, thank you so much. I hope it’s not too far out of your comfort zone. 🙂 ~ Daryl

  7. I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe, but I’ve been to Vegas and Disneyland in LaLa land. For the most part we stay on the right coast since I prefer travelling on the ground. I’m a HUUUUUUUUUUUGE fan of Daryl/Avery’s books and own quite a few of them. I would love to be the amazingly lucky winner of this giveaway.

  8. Love Daryl Wood Gerber’s book and can’t wait for the opportunity to read “Desolate Shores”.

    Unfortunately, I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe, but I know it’s lovely. Believe it or not, as a child I lived in California for nine years and never got to see all the wonders out in that direction. Maybe some day!

    • Thanks, Kay. Wish you’d seen more of the wonders of the state. It really is beautiful. ~ Daryl

  12. I visited Lake Tahoe back in the 80’s and remember that it was beautiful. I’d like to visit again someday.
    Looking forward to reading ‘Desolate Shores’.

  13. Never been. My great-uncle used to live there for awhile and from the pictures it looks so pretty. I’d like to get there someday.

  18. Never have visited the Lake Tahoe area but the pictures look beautiful. Don’t get to travel much so I have to like vicariously through your pics and books

  20. I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe, maybe some day. Thanks for this amazing chance the books look terrific.

  23. As an early teen my family had a reunion in the area. This was back in the early 60’s. Have never been in a position to go back.

  26. No I haven’t been to Lake Tahoe but would love to visit the area some time. Thank you for this chance.

  31. I have not visited Lake Tahoe area but I would love too! Love the cover and looking forward to reading this book.

    • Thanks, Lisa. I hope you will enjoy the read. You can travel to Tahoe through the story. ~ Daryl

  38. I have never been to the Lake Tahoe area… but it is on my bucket list! Looking forward to Desolate Shores ?
    Cheers-
    Kelly Braun

  42. Thanks, Kim, for posting such a lovely post. I’m thrilled to see how many readers want to read the book. ~ Daryl

  43. I have not visited the Tahoe area. We did live in the Sacramento area for awhile and did travel to Reno. As I remember ( 40 years ago) that took us by that area. But we have never visited Lake Tahoe.

  45. I haven’t visited Lake Tahoe yet. One of my travel bucket items. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of your new book. I can’t wait to read it.

  47. I did visit Lake Tahoe when I was a teenager, but would love to go back with my husband. I remember it was so beautiful and the color of the water was amazing. Congratulations on your new book Daryl! I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

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