Samantha Cain Mysteries: Book One
Author: Deborah Lynne
A scream pierces the darkness….
Samantha Cain isn’t the type of woman who gets unnerved easily. After all, she’s the widow of a policeman and a single mom. Now she works the midnight shift, all alone, at a large trucking terminal close to the Mississippi River. One night she hears a strange rustling outside, then a strangled cry. Racing out of her office, she witnesses a terrifying scene at the nearby levee and interrupts a killer at work. Now the killer is after her. Whom can she trust? Certainly not the police, who didn’t protect her before….
Detective Matthew Jefferies has been on the trail of a twisted serial killer who preys on older women, leaving no evidence behind. But this time he has a witness—the wife of his dead ex-partner, Martin Cain—if he can keep her alive.
A suspenseful page-turner, with a twist of romance
“I don’t need to tell you Be Not Afraid is suspenseful. Just look at the cover. Neither do I need to tell you it carries a thread of hope and inspiration. Just look at the title. The fascinating storyline—both suspenseful and romantic—captured me at the very beginning. Reminiscent of the movie Play Misty for Me, at every scene you’re on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the next physical or psychological attack, wondering when the killer will make the final move of the game.”
—Bruce Judisch, Author of Katia and A Prophet’s Tale series
“Be Not Afraid features a heroine both credible and admirable, whose courage and faith allows her to surmount the deep-running treachery and danger of the villain. Her relationship with Matthew becomes part of the mystery, and we turn the pages as much for the resolution of their doubts about each other as we do for the end of the terror. Masterful pacing traps us in webs of suspense, then compels us beyond our own fears to the end.”
—K. Mayeaux, Librarian
“Deborah Lynne had me on the edge of my seat with Be Not Afraid. I was intrigued from the very beginning—transported into the story. The suspense was riveting. I was afraid to see what happened next, but I just couldn’t help myself from turning that page. A book well done!”
—Marie Barber
“Captivating, from start to finish. One of the best books I’ve read. Deborah Lynne leaves me hungry for more.”
—Cathy Gilbert
“Samantha Cain can be admired for her strength of character developed through her faith in God. With His help, she is able to conquer her fears. Be Not Afraid is a suspenseful, page-turning mystery. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next!”
—Emy White
“Be Not Afraid is a can’t-put-it-down book. I decided to read a bit before going to bed last night and at 1:00 a.m. closed the back cover! I’m looking forward to more from Deborah Lynne and the Samantha Cain Mysteries.”
—Maryella
