Book Pick Friday — Brandilyn Collins

Okay, I’m officially re-naming my Friday posts. In reality, I don’t review books, I recommend books. But “Recommendation” is such a long word and I get tired of typing it! So, I’m going to call it “Book Pick Friday.” Short and sweet!

So, looking for a good weekend read? This weekend I want to recommend (ugh, that word again) suspense author Brandilyn Collins to you. If you like spine-tingling excitement that will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning and then leave you nervous to turn out the lights, she is your writer.

Brandilyn has written at least 15 books (I think the number may be higher, but that’s what’s listed on her website). Today, I’m recommending the Kanner Lake Series: Violet Dawn, Coral Moon, Crimson Eve and Amber Morn. (Click on each title to learn more). This four book series is set in a quiet Idaho town — a seemingly unlikely location for murder and mayhem. Various characters weave in and out of these books, often congregating (and blogging!) at the local coffee shop. This author is such a master of character development that by the end of one book, you feel like these characters are your friends. You can’t wait to pick up the next one so you can hang out with them some more. I did not read them in order, but that didn’t seem to detract from the stories.

She spins a wild web of murder, mystery and clues that keep you guessing until the last page. As a Christian writer, she does a superb job of weaving her faith into her books. I can’t wait to pick up her newest releases: another suspense novel titled Exposure and a young adult novel titled Always Watching.

Have a great weekend and a a great read!