Not a Whisper
J.L. Hopf: “What a great read. I didn’t see the end coming. Can’t wait until the next book is out. Fast paced, twists and turns and a little romance thrown in. WTG!!”
J. Hall: “This is an easy-reading story about the characters in a small community. It’s well written with clear development of the different characters. The writer makes it so believable that the reader is drawn into the daily life in this small town.”
Barely a Spark
G. White: “I just finished Barely a Spark, and it was one of those rare to find books you just don’t want to put it down. The book is a roller coaster ride, with an action packed story full of suspense and surprises. You have your small town characters with all the drama and humor that are such a delight to read. Great book, a great read.”
Anita T.: “I love these books! The mystery keeps you guessing, and there’s a nice twist at the end of this one. The characters are people I’d love to know, so it keeps my interest in their world. What a delight to read such well written and wholesome stories!”
Almost a Touch
Sharon A: “I love the small town settings, the believable characters, a little romance and surprise ending. I highly recommend this book and the previous books in the series. It is my personal belief that most everyone would enjoy this author’s writing style.”
Betty K.: “I have been anxiously waiting for book #3 of the Klondike Series, and wasn’t disappointed! You grabbed me at the first page, and I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure…..thanks for the ride!”
Nasty although it’s been known to happen….Quite a realistic and believable tale…Beware of anyplace with an alliterative name.
Thanks, Larry.
Oh, how absolutely awful!!!
Not the writing … the content …
Wow. It is possible that going for burgers saved Frank et al’s lives .. or perhaps had they looked though the window … they’d have saved OTHERS lives … oy vey!
Nicely done.
You are so right…on both counts! Thanks for the drop by…much appreciated.
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What a tense scene and a senseless tragedy. Lots of sociopaths out there.
Thank you – appreciate the stop by, read & comment.
You are very welcome, Donna.
Phew! Saved by the boorish husband for once 🙂 Very thrilling and chilly read!
Thanks for stopping by Rekha!
Phew! Saved by the boorish husband for once….chilly what freedom means to some! Nicely done Donna!
Oh the bitter irony. At least the first couple didn’t meet their end this day.
A small favor…just goes to show how little choices can make a big difference at times. Thanks for dropping in, Sandra.
This had a “nothing makes sense” feel to me (about the world, not the writing). He shot the staff of a hot dog joint for no reason. Or, I suppose you could say (I wouldn’t) that everything happens for a reason and the couple were saved. I’m probably overthinking
And when the truly psycho folks are marching around, nothing does make sense. Guess he didn’t want any witnesses to his robbery. Thanks for taking time to read & comment, Neil. Much appreciated!
You tell a chilling story, Donna. What a lot of harm one person with a gun can do!
Thank you, Penny. It didn’t start out that way, but you know how these things go. The characters tell the story and he wasn’t a very nice person.
Well now that’s a different take on the holiday. Ha.
Sister’s in Crime. I know a few people in the St. Paul chapter. I’ve wanted to go to the meetings, but they’re on the same night as Toastmasters.
Declaration has many meanings, doesn’t it?
I haven’t been to our new chapter here in TN since it’s almost 2 hours away. At some point I will make a meeting!
Are you reader or author?
I write small town whodunit mysteries, currently working on book four in my second series. But I also read – a lot – but only when I’m not writing.
Good for you. I have two science fiction of a trilogy published with the third on the way and one fantasy published from a series.
Hope we both make it big.
I love reading both fantasy and SciFi but lately haven’t had much time to read. When I’m writing, reading goes on the back burner. I doubt I will make it big but that’s okay as long as my readers like my books. 😉
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Funny, I like mysteries. ;0)
{big grin}
I looked you up. You have several mysteries published.
Eek, more murder in the diner! At least our young couple escaped unharmed.
Makes me want to skip eating in diners…LOL! Thanks for stopping by.
Probably best they didn’t try to get in, but not great for those inside! Good story.
Thanks, Iain.
Sometimes in life, a closed door or an obstacle can be a good thing. In this case, not getting inside saved their lives. Well crafted story, DB 🙂
Thank you – appreciate your taking time to read and comment.
A sad yet well written tale of senseless violence that happens all too often, and the randomness of life sometimes.
Thank you, the unpredictability was key to the whole thing. Thanks for the stop by!
This was simply brilliant!
Dark and swift! 😀
Awww, thank you. The story wrote itself…I just typed.
A good, though dark story, Donna. This reminds me of the Sherlock Holmes story about the lack of a dog barking. Anything suspicious should be investigated. Call 911 or another emergency number if available. —- Suzanne
Good point but I think empty stomachs were their main concern.
Oh, how sad! Real tension here. Very good writing. Just wish Frank–or someone!–had looked a bit farther.
Thank you…I’m assuming the door was locked. But without a CLOSED sign, you have to wonder.
Wow, that was close! Brilliant use of a handful of words and a few slugs..
Thanks, Keith. It was close…in real life, I had my own close call many years ago. Had a regular stop at a convenience store on my way to my third shift waitress job. I was running late one night and skipped the stop. The next day I read in the paper there had been a robbery and the clerk was killed…at the exact time I would have stopped.
Dear Donna,
You packed a lot of story into a hundred words. Chillingly believable and well told.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I consider that high praise coming from you, it’s much appreciated Rochelle.
Such an original take on the prompt, Donna. It was so believable (how sad is that?)
So many went with July 4th oriented posts due to the flag. I decided to change it up – but the story wrote itself. I had no idea how it would end when I started. Thanks!
I avoided that one as well 😉
frank seemed like a real macho. by entering the joint, he could have scared the wits out of the bad guy and saved lives.
I think he was actually a wuss…but then again, they could have both been killed if they went inside. Thanks for taking time to stop by!
Whammo! Unexpected plot and surprising end. Very well done, although it paints a negative picture that does happen. Fortunately not often.
Thank you…I never know where a story will go until it unfolds. Appreciate the visit!
Grim, what a grim take on the photo. Deliciously twisted! Bravo!!
Awww, thank you!
Wow, that was fantastic. I was totally unsuspecting and so shocked at the end. Clever you.
Thanks – glad I surprised you. I enjoy finding a twist at the end when I’m writing.
Gunman got his freedom. At least he died happy chewing a hot dog. Who shot him? Was it Frank?
That would have been a twist, but in this case the three shots were to kill the hostages. Sad…
Oh oh! And they turned away not hearing anything. What a terrible turn of events… and those three shots… what and ending!
What a tragic event… but I guess it could have been five gunshots if they had insisted on hotdogs.
You are so right!
Yikes! I like how you just wrote three shots without going into detail. Well done!
Thank you, Sascha. Much appreciate the visit!