Dark Before Dawn [Kindle Edition]

Stacy Juba (Author)

Book Description

A #1 Kindle Bestseller in Horror/Occult.
A #1 Kindle Bestseller in Children's Science Fiction, Fantasy & Magic.

Psychic chills and thrills in a deserted Maine beach town from the author of Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, Sink or Swim, and Face-Off. When teen psychic Dawn Christian gets involved with a fortuneteller mentor and two girls who share her mysterious talents, she finally belongs after years of being a misfit. When she learns her new friends may be tied to freak "accidents" in town, Dawn has an important choice to make - continue developing the talent that makes her special or challenge the only people who have ever accepted her. This novel is appropriate for young adults ages 12 and up, or adults. This title is also available in Kindle format as part of the Young Ladies of Mystery Boxed Set.

What the Critics Say:
A spooky and fast moving plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the shocking end. (Fresh Fiction)

Dark Before Dawn is a choice pick for those seeking works of modern fantasy and ESP. (The Midwest Book Review)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A spooky and fast moving plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the shocking end...Dark Before Dawn is a special book that should not be missed. Fresh Fiction

Dark Before Dawn is a choice pick for those seeking works of modern fantasy and ESP. The Midwest Book Review

I was truly taken with this book...it takes a great plot to really stump and throw the reader off and Juba did an awesome job of keeping me interested. Shadow Kisses

This is a young adult novel, but I can tell you that as an adult I was completely drawn into the story and anxious to see how it would all end...Stacy has an easy way of writing that draws you into her stories and keeps you there. Peeking Between the Pages

About the Author

Thousands of readers have been captivated by the books of Stacy Juba. Stacy published her first book, a young adult novel, at age 18 and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has authored books for adults, teenagers and children. Stacy has written about high school hockey players, reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer who solves a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag, and lots more. Her titles include Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim for adults; Dark Before Dawn and Face-Off for young adults; and The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children's Bundle for children.

Product Details

• File Size: 365 KB
• Print Length: 213 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1466396210
• Publisher: Thunder Horse Press (September 24, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005PG7SXG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,952 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Before Dawn Sucked Me Right In!! February 8, 2012

By Angels R Kids/Furkids

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Received this ARC copy free from Goodreads.com First Reads/giveaways.

Is being psychic all rainbows and sunshine like TV, movies, and people make it out to be? Is it really that neat to know things before it happens? Can there be an evil side to having psychic abilities? All these questions went through my head as I picked up and started reading Dark Before Dawn. In this book a teenager, Dawn, has the ability to "see" things before they happen and hear other peoples thoughts sometimes or feel their feelings/emotions. Dawn feels that she is on a whole different planet than her Mom, especially after her Dad was killed in a car accident when she was 7. When her Mom re-marries and they move to Maine to move in with Jeff (the new husband) and Ken (his son). The older Dawn gets the more questions she has about her, so called, gift. She doesn't understand it or how to control it or why she has it. Dawn is introduced as a misfit, confused, picked on teenager who has no real relationship with her family and is a social outcast (being in a new school certainly doesn't help that situation). To try and "fit in" or at least gain one friend she hides her ability, but when she sees the only boy, Scott, who was nice to her die in one of her visions shouldn't she try to warn him? Well, she does, but that leads to many bad things. The kids at school call her a witch and she becomes even more outcast, that is until Candace and Jaime befriend her. They have psychic abilities too (Candace more that Jamie) and tell her that Serina (a local psychic) helps then learn more about being psychic and wants Dawn to come to a meeting. So starts Dawns new friendship circle. However, should you really learn from someone who is willing to do it, not only free, but in such a way that makes you vulnerable? Dawn wants to have somewhere to fit in so bad and is so badly wanting to understand her ability she will do anything to make it happen. When Dawn gets a feeling of evil at Serina's house and dismisses it for nerves will she be sorry later?

I have to say that this book was well written and a joy to read. Stacy Juba (the author) did a terrific job with this book. It had action and kept rolling right along all the way to the end. I found myself wanting to read faster because I thought I knew what was going on or going to happen and couldn't wait to see if I was right. As I read I never really saw anything sinister going on with the little psychic class Serina held for the three girls (Candace, Jamie and Dawn). Throughout this book there are clues as to what you should be catching on to, but if you are like me they didn't all sink in until it was later in the book. When I finally saw what the author was doing with the plot my mind just reeled with excitement and wonder. I also found myself going, "how could I have missed seeing that?". The wonderful twists and turns all throughout the book were very enjoyable too, kept me (as a reader) on my toes and filled with wonder. I think this book hit a cord with me because I tend to be intuitive myself, not by any means psychic, but I can tell when things are wrong with someone I am close to. I think of how frustrated I can be when I get that feeling, but don't know what is wrong or with who, and can't even imagine the character of Dawn who can see things and hear things too. This book also brings to light a common problem, bullying. All the bad in this book started with one girl just not fitting in in high school and getting picked on. My advice after reading this book? Never pick on anyone, you never know what secrets they are hiding from you that could cause you real problems if you are mean to them.

Highly recommend this book to the young adult group and the adult group. After all I think some of the best books out there are young adult books. They have a different "feel" to them that the authors make oh so well. Out to you, Stacy Juba, I hope you write another book so we can see where Dawn goes from here with her new found abilities and acceptance from her family.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark before Dawn November 24, 2011

By druidgirl

Format:Paperback

I thought this was a well written book and would really suggest this to any young adults who are interested in the paranormal, but I would also suggest it to all readers of all ages.

Another home run by Stacy Juba

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars a good read December 1, 2011

By J. Robert Ewbank

Format:Paperback

Though I usually do not read teen books or books that are about psychics, I decided to read this one and I'm happy that I did. This book covers the problems that a teen girl has with the psychic abilities that she has and the abilities that others have. It covers the use and misuse of these talents. The story is interesting and keeps you reading to find out what happens to the characters. I enjoyed it.

J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"

More About the Author

Thousands of readers have been captivated by the books of Stacy Juba. Stacy published her first book, a young adult novel, at age 18 and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has authored books for adults, teenagers and children. Stacy has written about high school hockey players, reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer who solves a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag, and lots more. Her titles include Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim for adults; Dark Before Dawn and Face-Off for young adults; and The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children's E-Book Bundle for children.

Amazon Author Rankbeta 

(What's this?)

#31 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#32 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#58 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#78 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery

#31 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#32 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#58 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#78 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery