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Targeted (A Blair and Piermont Crime Suspense) Paperback – July 21, 2017
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What could be better than a week of sipping mojitos, basking in the sun, and listening to waves lap against a Caribbean beach? Nothing, according to Jordan Blair and her friend, Ellie Cassidy, until their vacation transforms into a terrifying nightmare.
The former occupant of their room has vanished and the charismatic resort manager is unconcerned. He suggests the woman has taken off for a romantic interlude. Given the visible police presence and Jordan’s police training, she doesn’t buy that story. Another guest attaches himself to Jordan and Ellie, but his playboy demeanor and covert activities arouse Jordan’s suspicions. Could he have been involved with the woman’s disappearance?
Plagued by unanswered questions, Jordan lets her guard down. Now, she and Ellie are running for their lives. Will her survival skills save them or result in a fight she can’t win?
- Print length158 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 21, 2017
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.36 x 8 inches
- ISBN-100995224862
- ISBN-13978-0995224865
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By DennyMacon August 29, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed this book a lot. Itwas such a fun read; I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in a day.It was very well written, had likeable characters, and was extremelyentertaining throughout. I couldn't wait to read the second book in the series,Death's Footprint, so I started (and completed it) the next day. I highlyrecommend this book, although you'll never look at travelling the same way onceyou read it! lol
5.0 out of 5 star sSherry M Ambrose
Jordanand Ellie embark on a much-anticipated vacation at a resort in Barbados. Ellieseems determined to drink her way through their vacation. Jordan, a Canadianpoliceman, seems determined to enjoy her travels while keeping an eye out forher friend. They meet a few men who seemed bent on their own agendas. I reallyenjoyed the interplay between the characters. There was danger, attemptedkidnaps as well as a hint of a future between the characters. Itsurprised me how fast this story went. An excellent read.
March 12, 2018
5/5 Star: Terror inthe Caribbean!
By Liz Lindsay on Nov. 282015
Format:Paperback
Thisthriller has it all. An exciting ride to a beautiful Carribean resort. Blue seaand sky and sizzling sandy beaches, handsome men, and those mojitos are to diefor. Likeable, well thought out characters had me zipping along with thistension-filled story. I stayed up until the early morning hours to read theconclusion. Hope to see more of Piermont and Blair.
5/5 Star Sherry M Ambrose
Jordan and Ellie embark on a much-anticipated vacation at a resort in Barbados.Ellie seems determined to drink her way through their vacation. Jordan, aCanadian policeman, seems determined to enjoy her travels while keeping an eyeout for her friend. They meet a few men who seemed bent on their own agendas. Ireally enjoyed the interplay between the characters. There was danger,attempted kidnaps as well as a hint of a future between the characters. It surprisedme how fast this story went. An excellent read.
March 12, 2018
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5/5 Star; Fun frolic in the Caribbean but deadly! December 2, 2015
This is a fun frolic in the Caribbean for two Canadian women who are looking for smooth drinks and warm waters, fleeing the cold climes of their native Canada. The two friends are very different, and the interplay between them is fun. You will enjoy this novella, I guarantee it.
4.0 out of 5 stars"Don'twander alone..." A tightly paced thriller.
By Cheryl RCowtan on March 3 2016
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"Targeted"is a tightly paced thriller that takes place at a Honduras resort whereCanadian tourists, Jordan and Ellie arrive & the story's tension starts the minute the girls exit the plane to stand,unknowingly, in the view of a character peeping at them through binoculars.
On the way to the resort, the girls meet Darcy Piermont, a character I hopewe'll see in a future novel.
5/5 Star "EntertainingRead"
By leila kamali on July 72016
Format:Paperback
Beforestarting to read, I thought that it was a scary story, but I found it is veryinteresting and I finished it very fast and liked the story.
5/5 Star: A fun readthat holds the elements of what everyone wants ... Feb. 8 2016
By PatriciaTierney - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
A quick, funread that holds the elements of what everyone wants in a mystery setin a Central American country. With characters you almost know from experienceand a story that doesn't burden the reader with too much detail, you'll enjoycurling up on a cold night to embrace the warm waters and tropical breezes ofTargeted!
4 out of 5stars. A fun light mystery Feb. 16 2016
ByNiceToMice - Published on Amazon.com
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A fun, chickmystery. I enjoyed reading this as a respite from some heavy spy books I'd beendevouring lately. It's a good change of pace. I would enjoy these characters ifit were made into a series, too.
May 25,2016 by Teddy
5/5 Star: Great story.
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What could be better than a week of sipping mojitos, baskingin the sun, and listening to waves lap against a Caribbean beach? Nothing,according to Jordan Blair and her friend, Ellie Cassidy. Until their vacationtakes a sinister turn.
The former occupant of their room has vanished and theresort manager is unconcerned. He suggests the woman has taken off for aromantic interlude with a sailboat skipper. Given the visible police presence,Jordan doesn't buy it. Another guest attaches himself to Jordan and Ellie, buthis covert activities arouse Jordan's suspicions. Could he have been involvedwith the woman's disappearance?
Plagued by unanswered questions, Jordan trusts the wrongman. Now, she and Ellie are running for their lives. Will her survival skillssave them or result in a fight she can't win?
About the Author
Product details
- Publisher : Gloria Ferris
- Publication date : July 21, 2017
- Language : English
- Print length : 158 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0995224862
- ISBN-13 : 978-0995224865
- Item Weight : 6.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.36 x 8 inches
- Book 1 of 2 : A Blair and Piermont Crime Suspense
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,875 in International Mystery & Crime (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the authors
Formerly a procedure writer/editor at a nuclear power plant, Gloria Ferris is the award-winning author of the humorous Cornwall & Redfern mystery series: Corpse Flower, Shroud of Roses, Skull Garden, and Dark Blossoming, along with the novelette, Wedded Bliss.
Targeted and Death's Footprint are her two co-written suspense thrillers with author Donna Warner. She also wrote a YA Urban Fantasy series and has published the first Mechanic Falls Gem Caper - Worlds May Change - with co-author Jamie Tremain under the pen name Ferris Tremain (catchy, eh?).
She lives in southwestern Ontario and is a member of the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors.
DONNA WARNER'S book #1 in her crime thriller series, "Targeted", set in the Caribbean, is co-authored with award winning mystery novelist, Gloria Ferris. Book 2, "Death's Footprint", takes place in Canada's historic Quebec City. Both quick reads have romance and humour woven into riveting, suspense-filled plots.
Donna is an author of fiction books and non-fiction published articles. She is an avid reader of suspense, mysteries, and for a change of pace, paranormal genres and enjoys hearing from other readers and authors. Donna resides on a country property near Guelph, Ontario, Canada and spends summers at her cottage -- kayaking, boating, and fishing. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers' organization and enjoys networking with several local writers' groups.
Blog: www.djwarnerconsulting.blogspot.ca
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021Soon after arriving at the idyllic beach resort in the Caribbean, good friends Ellie and Jordan learn of the disappearance of an English girl from their resort. To make matters worse, they are staying in the missing girl’s room. Jordan, more practical in nature, due to her profession as a police officer, begins to suspect something shady is happening at the hotel. While Ellie is more intent on enjoying their vacation and having a good time.
The girls quickly befriend the good-looking hotel manager, Tate Robson, and the slightly eccentric Darcey Piedmont, but neither of these characters is what you imagine.
The girls have been targeted by a local gang and being trusting tourists, they find themselves in a dangerous situation. Fortunately, due to Jordan’s training and logical mind, they manage to escape their would-be kidnappers. However, not everything is straightforward, this book had me guessing until the end.
Targeted is literary escapism at its best. This feel-good novella was an easy read. It is a perfect distraction for a summer’s afternoon, when you want to be whisked away to an island paradise, with white sugar sands, sea kissed by the sun, and cocktails made to order.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016A fun, chick mystery. I enjoyed reading this as a respite from some heavy spy books I'd been devouring lately. It's a good change of pace. I would enjoy these characters if it were made into a series, too.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021In Donna Warner and Gloria Ferris' Targeted, Canadian police office Jordan Blair and her friend, Ellie Cassidy get the adventure of a lifetime on their vacation in Honduras. When they discover a woman, who had stayed at the same hotel, recently went missing, they learn that life there isn't just bikinis and drinks. Jordan is left to rely on her survival instincts to make sure she and Ellie make it home.
I didn't want this story to end. It was fast-paced and full of interesting characters. I want to go on more adventures with Jordan Blair. This is perfect for any thriller lover who wants a quick dose of excitement.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015This is a fun frolic in the Caribbean for two Canadian women who are looking for smooth drinks and warm waters, fleeing the cold climes of their native Canada. The two friends are very different, and the interplay between them is fun. You will enjoy this novella, I guarantee it.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018I really enjoyed the interplay between the characters. There was danger, attempted kidnaps as well as a hint of a future between the characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016A quick, fun read that holds the elements of what everyone wants in a cozy-like mystery set in a Central American country. With characters you almost know from experience and a story that doesn't burden the reader with too much detail, you'll enjoy curling up on a cold night to embrace the warm waters and tropical breezes of Targeted!
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- TeddyReviewed in Canada on May 25, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Great story!