Watched: Murder was Just the Beginning [Paperback]

Cindy M Hogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 8, 2011

"Fast paced suspense."

           Bryant -reviewer

"Intense. It captured me."

           -Purcell

 "Lots of fun, good twists and turns."    

          -Tietjen

Change.

She longs for it.

A murder.

She will never be the same.

It takes more than a school trip to Washington, D.C. to change Christy's life. it takes murder. A witness to the slaying of a senator's aide, Christy finds herself watched not only by the killers and the FBI but also by two hot boys. She discovers that if she can't help the FBI, who want to protect her, it will cost her and her new friends their lives.

"Emotional on so many different levels."

                           Bullard  -reviewer GMTA

"Cindy has a knack for getting into the character's head."

                           Christy -reviewer

"I couldn't stop once I picked it up."

                            Moore -reviewer

Editorial Reviews

Review

A fantastic read, full of suspense and excitement! Cindy M. Hogan writes brilliantly and she knows just how to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's virtually impossible to just relax reading this book and when you finish you feel as if you've been right there in the midst of it all!" 

-Kitty Bullard / Great Minds Think Aloud

From the Author

Choices can make all the difference in your life. Go with Christy on a ride that forces her to make decisions she never thought would be placed before her so early in her life. How would your choices differ?

I had so much fun exploring my characters in this book and hope you are able to care about them as much as I do. In book 2 in the series, "Protected", you will find even more twists and turns as you follow Christy on her fast-paced journey. I can't wait to hear your thoughts about it all. 

Enjoy these fun, fast reads.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: Brigham Distributing (June 8, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615493386
• ISBN-13: 978-0615493381
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #918,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cindy Hogan enjoys spending time with and writing about unpredictable teenagers. If she's not reading or writing, you'll find her with her own teen daughters or her fun husband. She graduated with a BA in secondary education.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and fun summer read. September 13, 2011

By D.N. Giles

Format:Paperback

When socially awkward Christy wins a scholarship and takes the trip of a lifetime, she has no idea what she's in for. First, she's thrust into a group with beautiful rich kids--who actually treat her like an equal. Then, after sneaking out one night, she and her friends witness a brutal murder (FYI, this one scene is somewhat graphic), after which none of them will ever be the same. The bad guys are watching. The FBI is watching. But amid all that, Christy discovers that two really hot boys are also watching, and considering her non-existent experience with boys, she has no idea how to deal with any of it.

This story is entertaining with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing up to the very end. A quick and fun summer read.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good June 30, 2012

By Vals

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Personally I like stories with a touch of paranormal and lots of romance, but because of the amount of five stars, I ended buying this book. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the author's creativity and added my own five stars.

The main character Christy is a genius, and because of this she is an outcast in her little city, even among her own family, which thinks that since she is such a good girl she doesn't need to be taken care of. Without money, without friends, without the feeling or parental love, and with zero experience with the male population, she thinks that winning a scholarship to an educational trip to Washington D.C could bring the answer to all her problems.

Once there, with the help of her roommate Marybeth, she is accepted among their mini-group. For the first time in her life, Christy has not only friends, but also the attention of two gorgeous guys. Then accidentally she and Marybeth witnesses a murder and, since her friend passed out, the other members of their group return to their location and end seen different parts of the after crime. Now all eight of them are been targeted by criminals and under the questionable protection of the FBI.

Christy has all the brain needed to solve the mystery behind the crime, but none when the problem is related to the boys. She made a mess of the situation, like any other fifteen girl without experience, and that made me love her even more. Her `boys' are opposites from one another and it makes things much more appealing.

I recommend this book, even if you think it is not your style. Who knows? You may be surprised.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly brilliant! August 5, 2012

By lipstickiss

Format:Paperback

I am 15 years old and my mom bought the book for my at the grocery store and I was like oh boy I'm never gonna read this.. but the book was AMAZING! I couldn't put it down for a second! I was so shocked and super happy that my mom bought them for me! Great for teens who like romance and drama! Seriously though, BUY THE BOOK!!!