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Here are comments from our group of Advance Readers about Wendy Corsi Staub's DON’T SCREAM
Adele from Parrish, FL
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I have never read any of Wendy Corsi Staub's books before.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I like Mary Higgins Clark, Linda Howard, and even though they aren't considered romantic suspense writers, I read James Patterson and John Sandford. They are the writers whose books I will buy when I see a new publication.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I really enjoyed DON'T SCREAM. I couldn't wait to finish it, and I picked it up every chance I had. I would read while watching my favorite TV shows, in the car while my husband was driving, before bed, over coffee. It had me guessing and held my interest to the end. It was a surprise ending --- I had many ideas, and I didn't expect it to work out the way it did.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I am planning to pick up her previous books and make her one of my favorite authors.
Billie from Oklahoma City, OK
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
This is the first book I have read by Wendy Corsi Staub.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Jayne Ann Krentz, Judith McNaught, Dee Henderson, and Mary Higgins Clark.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
This was really a good book. It captured my interest from the [beginning] and is really a page turner. I could hardly wait to get to the end to find out who the real killer was, and boy, was I surprised. It was not any of "MY" suspects, so it was a complete surprise. What a great read.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I definitely would read her other books.
Cori from Marietta, GA
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
This is the first time I've ever read one of her books, but I loved it and would definitely read more by her.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I'm not sure what the definition of "romantic suspense" is, but I love all kinds of mysteries, suspense thrillers, and horror stories, and this fit right in with all of those.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I thought it was a great book! I loved the fact that the author kept up with each character within each chapter, as opposed to dedicating an entire chapter to a character before moving on. There was definitely more than one twist at the end, and one that surprised even me!
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Absolutely! I will definitely put this author on my list of what I want to read.
Crystal from Beaufort, NC
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
No. I have several of her books, but haven't picked up one yet
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner, Nora Roberts, Janelle Taylor, Holly Lisle, Allison Brennan, Alison Kent, Roxanne St. Claire, Kathryn Shay, Christina Dodd, Bonnie Hill Hearn, Erica Spindler and Linda Howard.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I loved it --- it was really hard to put down when I had things to do. I read it in two days and became really involved in what was going on. I really like Brynn's character. I also kept trying to guess who did it, and was really surprised at the end. I loved the way she kept trying to steer you in various directions and then tied everything in together. There were several subplots going on and I enjoyed them all. I also really liked reading about a married couple --- you don't see that as much in romantic suspense.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I definitely will. I have the anthology she helped write earlier this year next up on my TBR pile and a few of her older romantic suspense books up soon.
Thanks so much for sending me the ARC --- I really enjoyed reading it!
Elizabeth from Riverside, CA
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
All of them.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth George, Nancy Taylor Rosenberg.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
It gripped me from page one. Wendy Corsi Staub has a way with words, especially when she talks as a mother.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Without question. Thank you for the book. You made my day.
Jean from Broomfield, CO
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Yes, I have read a couple of Wendy Corsi Staub's books.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Sandra Brown, Karen Harper, Christine Heggan, Metsy Hingle, Tami Hoag, Linda Howard and Iris Johansen.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I think DON'T SCREAM is a good book. Many people's lives and secrets are involved. The book keeps you guessing until the end who would live, and who the murderer is.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Yes, I will read more books by Wendy Corsi Staub.
Joan from South Berwick, ME
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I now have another favorite author --- Wendy Corsi Staub! This is the first book by her that I have read.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I usually read books by Mary Higgins Clark, Patricia Cornwell, James Patterson, Michael Palmer, Robin Cook and John Grisham, though I am not sure if they are classified as romantic suspense writers!
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I loved DON'T SCREAM. Is Rachel alive? Did she do the murders? This book kept my interest from the beginning to the suspenseful end.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I definitely will read more of her books.
Kathi from Bellflower, CA
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
No.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Nora Roberts
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
It wasn't a "can't put it down" book, but I really liked it. The ending came out of nowhere, and I never even considered this person. Wow!
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Yes, definitely.
Rose from Pittsburgh, PA
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
No, I don't remember doing so.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Mostly those who started out with Harlequin and Silhouette.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
Great Story!! I really enjoyed following the characters and the surprising plot twists.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Yes, I would.
Sue from Wayland, TX
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
This is the first book I have read by this author.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I will read almost anything you send my way.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I was impressed by the author’s style of writing. I liked that she dropped hints along the way as to who the murderer was, but didn't give it all away early in the novel. I also like that she gave lots of red herrings to throw you off the track and keep the suspense going!!
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I have already ordered Ms. Staub's previous book from my local library, and plan to read all the other books she has written.
Vic from Fargo, ND
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I had never read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I like to read books by Mary Higgins Clark, Tami Hoag, and Kay Martin.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I really liked this book. The plot had revenge and murders, with a lot of surprises, twists, and turns right to the very end. An excellent read.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I had never read this author's books. DON'T SCREAM is a follow-up to the book MOST LIKELY TO DIE, which I wish I had read first. But I will purchase it!
Janet from Hot Springs, AK
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I have never read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub. I have read other romantic suspense books --- Lisa Jackson comes readily to mind.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
When I first began reading DON'T SCREAM, I thought, what an old, worn-out theme --- I know what you did last summer (in this case, 10 years ago). But, as I got into the book, it really kept my attention. However, there were a lot of old worn-out themes throughout, nothing really unique. I enjoyed the book, though, until the killer was finally revealed and then I really felt let down. The killer's motive was really lame and it didn't fit the brutality of the murders. Even the main character, Brynn, thought so. Maybe if we had seen more of the killer's thinking throughout the story, such as watching the anger and bitterness build up, it would have been better. I think this would probably be better as a movie, just for the shock value of the brutality. Of course, then it would be just another slasher movie. I don't see this as a romantic suspense book --- there was no romance in it, just a couple with a troubled marriage who stay together in the end.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I would read another book by Wendy Corsi Staub because I like mysteries.
Tina from Alamo, TX
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Not that I know of.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
I'm not that particular. I'm a middle school librarian, so much of my reading is on the young adult level. I occasionally win these drawings and my adult reading is pretty much limited to the luck of the draw.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
In general, I liked it. I'm going to pass my copy on to my assistant. She has two teenaged daughters who will probably like it also. It was a combination of I Know What You Did Last Summer and Friday the 13th, so it would probably appeal to older teens.
The one thing that I didn't like was the switching characters. The only indication was the extra spacing, and if I missed it, I had to back up and re-read to realize that the author had switched characters. Maybe a row of asterisks or a date and/or location would alert the reader and make it easier to follow.
Example:
McAllen, TX:
SueEllen drove her suburban out of the mall parking lot and onto the expressway....
Weslaco, TX:
Joe ordered a double order of Patos from El Pato before heading over to see his ex-wife to pick up his daughter for the weekend. ...
That was my only complaint.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
Yes.
Tia from Collinsville, AL
Have you previously read a book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I have never read Ms Staub before.
What other romantic suspense writers do you read?
Tami Hoag, Linda Howard, Kay Hooper and Karen Robards.
What did you think of DON'T SCREAM?
I thought the idea behind the story was good, but I found that the book wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. I think the author described [the characters' physical appearance too much, but didn't go too in-depth into their personalities.] One was too wishy washy, the other, too much of a workaholic, etc. The others weren't mentioned much before they were gotten "rid" of. I give her credit for a couple of twists that made things interesting, but overall, I struggled with this book. It took me a week to read, and I found myself putting it down quite frequently, because it just didn't excite me to read it.
It seemed to ramble a bit, and I wasn't sure which character was which when she switched to someone else; but since I haven't read one of her books before, this might be her trait.
Would you ever read a future book by Wendy Corsi Staub?
I would try to read another of her books. I always give an author two chances before I throw them to the wayside. If their books don't interest me after two, then I move on to something else.
Thank you for letting me have an opportunity to read and comment on this book.
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