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Recent Reviews for Gloria Davidson Marlow
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Flowers for Megan (Book) - 7/5/2002 11:26:20 AM
Will Kinkaid was born exactly three hours before Megan Hardy in their tiny, safe Florida hometown. Through the years of childhood, they live as next door neighbors, share birthdays and holidays, and are such inseparable friends that everyone calls them "the twins". By their last year of high school, Will has moved beyond that, to thinking of his long time friend and confidant in far less platonic terms. But instead of easing into the more adult stage of their relationship as Will hopes, the friends encounter horror unimaginable.
After a day of swimming with their friends, Megan returns home to find her sister, niece and nephew murdered in a blood soaked bedroom. Will is right behind her, drawn into the gory scene by Megan's screams. Neither of them fare well in the aftermath of bloody murder. Megan grieves incessantly and withdraws into a near catatonic silence that lands her in a mental hospital. Will, in typical male fashion, denies the horror, tamps it down inside his mind. And every time he sees the grieving Megan, his heart and spirit break a little more for what might have been between them. Will knows he won't survive the sorrow or the memories very long, so he moves away from family and Megan. Twelve years later, he returns.
Neither Will nor Megan expect their youthful ties to be intact, but both pick up where they left off without missing a beat. They still share an easy camaraderie, a special brand of humor and a kinship that goes beyond explaining. And the teenage ardor Will tried to hide when they were younger rapidly becomes the openly desirous kisses, looks and touches of a man in love. Just when I was settling into the relationship and hoping it would work this time, a whole new set of murders begin. Monstrous, inexplicable murders. And Megan starts receiving gifts accompanied by flowers, just like the flowers that arrived the day her sister, niece and nephew were murdered.
"Roses for funerals, flowers for Megan"
A murderer so far gone in madness thinks and speaks those words aloud in a quest to separate her from anyone who might keep them apart. The demented monster kills with a message in mind, murders according to well laid plan. It soon becomes apparent, as both Will and others struggle to protect her, that the killer plans to drive Megan insane or be the instrument of her death, or maybe both.
Ms. Marlow really told this story well, with words that raced across each page in a style I found quite pleasing. Her characters were believable and charismatic. The relationship of Will and Megan was detailed realistically, with honest feelings and emotions. The author knew what she was doing from start to finish of this story. Any reader who likes mystery, suspense, or romance should enjoy this book immensely.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 5/8/2002 10:02:01 AM
I read your post all the time and I find them very interesting. So I decided to visit your page. The excerpt was very descriptive, detailed, and suspenseful I love your style!
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 5/6/2002 9:42:42 AM
This excerpt from your book has captured my attention - I want to read more.
Elaine Bunbury
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 1/6/2002 8:40:45 AM
The first chapter had me hooked. I could not put it down until I had finished the whole book! Great terminology, easy to follow!
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 12/12/2001 4:06:16 PM
Well crafted words that lead the reader headlong into the action. I could hear the sounds, feel the heat, and cringed with my thoughts of what was hidden behind the scenes.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 12/9/2001 7:58:07 AM
Congratulations Gloria,
From what I have read, I can see that you have the gift of the written word. I feel that the story takes the reader immediately to enjoy the easy living of the country side in a small town. What a setting to start an unexpected tragedy and a drama!
Your book will be a definitive success!Sincerely,
Santiago V. Stella
Author of
"A Warrior on His Path"
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 11/8/2001 12:01:03 PM
Congratulations on this accomplishment Gloria! Your exquisite excerpt drew me in. I wish you the very best in all that you do.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 11/7/2001 4:06:57 AM
As a reader, I was immediately drawn into the story. Very descriptive. I want to read more. Great job Gloria.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 11/2/2001 10:03:20 PM
The book seems amazing and intriguing. I can not wait until it is published and I can read the entire book, cover to cover.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 10/30/2001 6:33:43 PM
I was not only truly impressed with the terminology and descriptive wording in her book preview, I was even touched by the author's background information. Can't wait to get the completed book in my hands!!!
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 10/29/2001 8:12:15 PM
THE BOOK IS AWESOME.COULDN'T STOP READING IT. HOPE TO READ MORE NOVELS WRITTEN BY HER.
Flowers for Megan (Book) - 10/25/2001 7:54:48 AM
Wow! I can't wait until this book comes out. Talk about grabbing my attention - I wanted more! I love the descriptive phraseology. This is a very talented author and I hope we see more from her
Christy French
"Chasing Horses"
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