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Are You Afraid?

Are You Afraid?, March 2006
by Carla Cassidy

Signet Eclipse
Featuring: Jessica Langford; Jake Merridan
368 pages
ISBN: 045121806X
Paperback
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"Excellent, well-written mystery/suspense/romance by talented author."

Fresh Fiction Review

Are You Afraid?
Carla Cassidy

Reviewed by Morgan Chilson
Posted February 15, 2006

Romance Suspense

Jessica Langford is a therapist who's confronted her own fears and now makes a living as a radio show host, helping callers confront their phobias. But one night, a single call from a listener brings back the overwhelming terror she felt when she was buried alive as a teenager during a serial killer's spree. The killer was never caught and seemed to quit murdering after Jessica was rescued. Now, the call leads Jessica to believe the killer is back and she's terrified, but determined not to let the fear threaten her life. Detective Jake Merridan is investigating the deaths of local girls, but finds no leads. Could the calls to Jessica be connected? This is an excellent mystery/suspense/romance, well written as Ms. Cassidy's work always seems to be. Jessica is a character you can admire for overcoming her past fears (I don't think I'd ever sleep alone again after her experience!), but she's also very real as she bravely struggles with a present-day, very realistic fear. Jake, of course, is the typical sexy cop hero -- gotta love him! You'll be intrigued by the mystery and root for the romance.

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SUMMARY

Long ago, Jessica Langford endured - and escaped - the menace of a serial killer who buried his victims alive. Overcoming this experience, she started her own radio program, helping those who live in fear to overcome their pasts just as she did. But then an anonymous man calls in to her show with knowledge of her experience-and her worst nightmares. She must uncover the mysterious caller's intentions before he kills again-and turns Jessica's life into a living hell.


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