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Fatal Cut (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) [Kindle Edition]

Cathryn Grant
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Madison is one of those characters that you can easily relate to through her thoughts and feelings, and you instantly like her "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude. Overall, a fun, quick read that leaves you wanting more, and a definite recommend. -- Erin, Wedded Bliss Images

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In FATAL CUT, the first novella of this ghostly psychological suspense series, a man is brutally murdered in the church parking lot.  Madison Keith is the only one not surprised by the identity of the killer.  She has witnessed first hand the buried resentments and bitter hearts of the people at her new job, not to mention the lingering passions of those who have passed on.

Both the living and the dead like to reveal their secrets to Madison. As the administrative assistant in the basement office of a suburban church, she gets plenty of opportunity to hear from both. Through it all, Madison offers up a steady stream of opinions on everything from the subject of religion and ghosts to finding a soul mate. 

The 2nd Madison Keith Novella, SHALLOW WATER, is set in Half Moon Bay California. Other novellas in the series are UNHOLY CHILD (#3) and STONE COLD (#4). The 5th novella, DEADLY STREETS, is coming in July 2012.

Product Details

  • File Size: 185 KB
  • Print Length: 82 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: D2C Perspectives (May 28, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00538MKUC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,255 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Interesting character March 20, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Madison Keith takes the job of administrative assistant and receptionist at Central Avenue Church after leaving her higher paying job where she felt like one of many and wasn't needed. Her upbringing was a little unusual compared to other kids and it gives her the ability to see beneath the surface of a person's actions. She's got a different way of looking at things.

This is the first in a series of mystery novellas about Madison Keith. Much of this first one gives us Madison's background, taking on the job and learning about those who become central to the story. It begins with her telling us there is a corpse, and talking directly to the reader, tells us why she needs to give us some background first.

Madison's character is well-fleshed and someone I'd personally like to get to know. Since this is told in the first person we don't know a whole lot yet about Pastor Joe and Kate, the youth minister. We definitely need to learn more about Kate.

The novella is an easy pleasant read, although I feel somewhat mislead with the description of "ghostly psychological suspense series." I read a lot of urban fantasy and was expecting more on the paranormal angle.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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"...I knew who had killed the guy, but I wasn't sure the police would see it that way, being all caught up in forensics and proper procedure as they are. Procedures always seem to obscure things, in my view."

With that quote, Cathryn Grant introduces us to Madison Keith, a quiet detective of sorts, who finds herself working at Central Avenue Church -- solving a murder. In true suspense form, Grant introduces us to several shady characters, from Pastor Kate to the gardener Fred (even gives us a bit of paranormal in the mix), and keeps us guessing until the end as to who killed and why. Too, from Chapter One, Madison Keith admits that a little murder won't send her packing, which means there more great suspense to come in Cathryn Grant's next novella.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Cathryn Grant has given her protagonist Madison Keith a delightful voice. Madison is smart, witty, and more than a little curious--perfect for a church receptionist. She's also tattooed, pierced, and unusually perceptive. In this first of a series, Grant introduces us to Madison's particular brand of detection and mystery solving. Fatal Cut is a page-turning tale that will satisfy, but leave you hungry for the next one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Roses are Red,Violets are Blue,Madison's solved this one,Now can you!
Other than what the publisher provides, I don't like "leaking" the story in my review as I feel this is unfair to the you, the readers, since often we are not warned with spoiler... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Jaxslady
Great writing left me wanting more
I received a free copy of this e-book in exchange for my review. I was drawn to the main character immediately, taken in by her stream-of-consciousness narration. Read more
Published 29 days ago by daintyflower7
Excellent!
It started out beautifully. After the introduction it got a little slow, but because of the introduction you just had to keep reading to find out what in the world was going on! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. M
Fatal Cut
I enjoyed the way Catheryn Grant writes...very witty. I enjoyed this book and will read the rest of the series.
Published 1 month ago by Penny Olson
Not what I was expecting.
I received a complimentary copy of this novella book to read and to review it.
I enjoyed overall,but it was not what I expected ... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fae1963
My book review
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my review.

As far as novellas go, this book was ok for me. There were 5 main characters in this story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by patyjuan
An Unlikely Thriller-
Madison Keith just got a job as an administrative assistant at Central Avenue Church. She quit her previous corporate position because she began to feel less like a person and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Guthrie
Great Book
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it. And loved it!
Madison has a lot of tattoos and ear piercings, and she has accepted a job as administrative... Read more
Published 1 month ago by bettyann
Not a thriller
This book didn't reach out and grab me like others. It was well written and good. Just I found myself constantly making myself read and pay attention. Read more
Published 1 month ago by book lover
page turner
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it. I really enjoyed this novella. Don't know I would call it a psychological suspense thriller though compared to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jw
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More About the Author

Cathryn Grant's short fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazines. Her short story, "I Was Young Once" received an honorable mention from Joyce Carol Oates in the 2007 Zoetrope All-story Short Fiction contest.

Reviewers have said they "stayed up late finishing" her first novel, THE DEMISE OF THE SOCCER MOMS. The novel received a five-star review from Red Adept Reviews. Her second novel, BURIED BY DEBT, is now available as an ebook. THE SUBURBAN ABYSS is coming in the fall of 2012.

She is also the author of the Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella series - murder, ghosts, and soul mates - FATAL CUT (#1), SHALLOW WATER (#2), UNHOLY CHILD (#3), STONE COLD (#4), and DEADLY STREETS (coming July 2012).

One reader said Cathryn's Suburban Noir fiction "makes the mundane menacing."

To learn more about Suburban Noir fiction, visit Cathryn online at CathrynGrant.com or email her at cathryn.m.grant[at]gmail.com

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