Plain Jane: A mystery/thriller not for the faint of heart (Harbinger Murder Mystery Series) [Kindle Edition]

Carolyn McCray (Author)

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Did you know that James Rollins Recommends...

Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware, a Top 10 bestseller in both Hard-Boiled Mysteries and Police Procedurals.

Let's see why...

"Wickedly macabre and blisteringly paced, PLAIN JANE marks the debut of a thriller for the new millennium. Brash, funny, terrifying, and shocking, here is a story best enjoyed with all the lights on. Don't say I didn't warn you!"
James Rollins
NYT Best Seller
Bloodline

"This book is so creepy. I made the mistake of starting in one night before bed. Not only did the story line keep me turning pages, it freaked me out to the point that I didn't want to turn off my light."
The Book Goddess
Book Reviewer

"This one had me flipping pages until 2 in the morning. I knew when I saw the quote from James Rollins (one of my favorites) that I would get at least my money's worth out of the book, but I had NO idea what laid in store for me."
Mimi - Novel Ideas

Overview: Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware
A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal...

A city paralyzed by a serial killer stalking the night, taking a most gruesome trophy.
The only standing in the murderer's way is an FBI profiler...recently released from a mental institution.

Plain Jane combines the swift action of Patterson with the macabre of Harris.

Just remember to keep the lights on when reading this one!

More Praise for Plain Jane...
"When I read on the author's blog that Plain Jane was a "Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal" I knew right away that I wanted to read it. I was not disappointed and in my honest opinion this book is incredible!"
A. Harris

"Right out of the gate this book creeped me out. Being a brunette myself, the title alone was enough to scare me! This was a seriously good book. Words like unhinged, grotesque, shocking, intriguing, and macabre were spinning through my head as I read the stunning and suspenseful pages."
Brighter Scribe
Book Reviewer

Anyone who enjoys mystery/thrillers such as James Patterson, Lee Child, and Patricia Cornwell, Plain Jane will definitely satisfy your need for suspense!

**If you were looking Plain Jane's sequel, Wallflower it is exclusively within the Harbinger Collection! Get it to get now and in September when Buzz Kill (third book of the trilogy) is released, you will be able to download Buzz Kill and the short story Pallor for no additional charge! Just $5.99 for three full length books and 5 short stories! Get it now before it goes up to $9.99 on the release of Buzz Kill!

**Looking for an entire collection filled with McCray mysteries? Check out the Down & Dirty boxed set!

**Looking for Carolyn's other bestselling hard boiled mystery series? Check out the Darc Murders Collection. "Brutal yet intensely captivating."

**If you were looking for Carolyn's soon-to-be released horror collection, check out Don't Read After Dark. It is available for pre-order now for a June 1st release date. Note: This is not a collection for the squeamish or easily scared!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

I always wanted to catch a serial killer. Now I have. #onpaperofcourse To find out more go to www.plainjanethenovel.com or @writingnodrama on Twitter

Product Details

• File Size: 621 KB
• Print Length: 360 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Off Our Meds MultiMedia, LLC; 1 edition (June 1, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004DERF5M
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Hard-Boiled
  • #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
  • #2 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Hard-Boiled

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

251 of 264 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Set Aside a Chunk of Time... June 5, 2010

By Mimi

Format:Paperback

This one had me flipping pages until 2 in the morning. I knew when I saw the quote from James Rollins (one of my favorites) that I would get at least my money's worth out of the book, but I had NO idea what laid in store for me.

I pride myself on being able to figure out books with a twist. I could tell from the beginning that this novel had one. The killer is shrouded in mystery. Aha! A challenge.

Two things happened as I read. First, I was so engaged I forgot to try to figure out who did it. Second, when the reveal came, I was STUNNED! It made so much sense, but I never saw it coming. I tracked it back, (just like right after I watched "The Sixth Sense") and every "t" was crossed, every "i" dotted.

I don't often write reviews, but I felt compelled with this one. I can't recommend it highly enough. Get it now; thank me later! :)

119 of 128 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Blew My Mind July 18, 2010

By Michael F. Webb

Format:Paperback

My pal Cristyn West (otherwise known as @craftycmc on the Twitter) asked me if I would review her novel "Plain Jane", a thriller which she accurately calls a James Patterson-ish police procedural. I don't typically read a lot of those sort of books-they are fine, but they have a sameness to them that tends to have them lose their flavor, in my mind. Plus my bedside table has a stack of library books on it, so even though Cristyn gave me the <a href=[...] I warned her it might take a while for me to get to it.

So I decided I'd take a peek last night, see how the story begins. And the next thing I knew, I was gasping to the finish line this afternoon, unable to stop. West cooks up a serial killer story with a unique twist that I will not spoil here. It is a definitely adult story, but well done, with characters that aren't like any others I have encountered. All in all, an extremely well constructed, pulse pounding read that is positively worth your time.

92 of 103 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars There's a Fine Line Between Madness and Genius June 26, 2010

By Brighter Scribe at The Scribe's Desk

Format:Paperback

Right out of the gate this book creeped me out. Being a brunette myself, the title alone was enough to scare me! This was a seriously good book.
Words like unhinged, grotesque, shocking, intriguing, and macabre were spinning through my head as I read the stunning and suspenseful pages. In this book, the lines between profiler and killer severely blur constantly. Cristyn West keeps you guessing, "Just WHO is the killer?" And just when you think you've figured it out, she takes you through to another labyrinthine twist.
I found myself wondering, "Just who is watching you?" This was a creepy, gritty, horrifying and shocking ride. Right until the last page I found myself exclaiming, "No way!" This book will make you jumpy, especially if you're a brunette. You'll find yourself checking your doors and windows, and looking over your shoulder. You'll catch yourself watching everyone around you, wondering......
The suspense is drawn out to the last drop, right up until you discover the shocking truth! To catch a killer, just how far would you go? Read Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware and you will discover that there's a fine line between madness and genius!

More About the Author

Carolyn has had a long and extremely interesting road to become a bestseller.

When she head to veterinary school those many years ago she had no idea decades later she would be writing controversial historical thrillers, gut wrenching mysteries and roller coaster-style action/adventure tales!

Born in San Francisco and raised in the beautiful Napa Valley, Carolyn always had an overactive imagination. As a child you could usually find her dragging the neighborhood children out to the haunted barn to make her Nancy Drew-style audio tapes. Oh and did she mention, there was an entire life-sized recreation of the nativity scene in the rafters? Yeah, that wasn't just a little creepy.

Which of course was great practice for writing such blockbusters as Plain Jane: A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal and 30 Pieces of Silver: An Extremely Controversial Historical Thriller.

Carolyn is honored to have a seven book contract with Amazon's mystery and thriller imprint, Thomas & Mercer along with being one of the eight books during the inaugural launch of Amazon's new Serial program (9th Circle).

With over 250,000 books sold, Carolyn now lives on a beautiful lake in the Pacific Northwest where the fog rolls in over the water, snuffing out all signs of life around her. Yep, she still loves the creepy!

Amazon Author Rankbeta 

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#4 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#5 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals

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

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

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

#4 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#5 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals

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

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

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