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As Long As She Lives Paperback – June 21, 2015

4.7 out of 5 stars 53

Suspense, international intrigue and romance, set in Melbourne, Australia. "...give everyone a different part of your story, then the gossip will be all about putting your story together, not questioning it." After 4 years teaching in central Africa, Caitlyn Lancaster returns to her family in Australia, telling them she's been sent home because of looming political unrest. But Cait is more fragile than she and her Federal police handler anticipated. She's forced to accept that childhood family friend, now police detective, Riley Duncan must be told the brutal truth if she is to keep herself and her family safe. With Riley's support, Cait begins to recover her strength but civil war erupts around her friends in Umoja and her harrowing secret becomes the key to that nation's future. Putting her faith in her handler, Cait takes the ultimate risk only to discover that Agent Koffa has failed to take into account one vital detail...he's not as good at his job as he thinks he is.Over 1 million reads on Wattpad, now fully edited and available in print and eBook.

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Darcy's first career was spent turning some of Australia's best loved novels and non-fiction into audio books. Now she begins a second career writing her own stories about curious, compassionate women who get themselves into trouble and find their own way out.Born in Philadelphia, USA and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Darcy has been travelling since she was 10 months old and sometimes wonders if she's most at home as a stranger settling into a new city. She's lived in various cities in the USA, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, and New Zealand (if 2 blissful months escaping the Japanese Summer counts as having lived there.) At the time of publication she is enjoying being home in Melbourne but misses Japan every day and would happily spend the rest of her life living there (in a smaller city like Nagoya) if she could.

When she's not creating stories of her own or consuming the stories of others (in all forms) she dabbles in photography, plays MMORPGs with her husband (ranged DPS, sometimes heals) and, despite a tendency toward tech-geekery, collects fountain pen inks and fountain pens in which to use them.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Narrative Disorder (June 21, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0994271808
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0994271808
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.62 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Darcy's first career was spent turning some of Australia's best loved novels and non-fiction into audio books. Now she is enjoying a second career writing her own stories about curious, compassionate women who get themselves into trouble and find their own way out.

Born in Philadelphia, USA, and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Darcy has been travelling since she was 10 months old. She has lived in various cities in the USA, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, and New Zealand. In 2016, she and her husband, Michael, made a move of a different kind, from the inner city of Melbourne to a goldrush town in the Central Victorian Highlands, where they enjoy a slower pace of life and the company of a white and ginger cat they have named Oggie (after Oghma, the Celtic god of writing.)

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4.7 out of 5
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2015
I appreciated Cait's growth from victim to hero, despite her fears and setbacks. The author has woven just enough suspense, violence and romance to keep you entertained. Thoroughly enjoyable and skillfully written - this well balanced story flows off the page and into your imagination with ease, making you sad to leave the characters within the pages of the book at the end.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
The characters in  As Long As She Lives are well developed. The plot is action packed and filled with suspense.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2016
At last a thriller with a strong female lead! I love this genre but until now i felt like I was reading the same one over and over.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
Wonderful opportunity to read and review this ARC, AS LONG AS SHE LIVES, from a Hidden Gem recommendation. Though set in Melbourne, Australia, this absorbing, political tale highlights the turmoil, rape, torture and murder that occurs in many small third world countries who are often divided as social caste systems are challenged and rights for women are championed. This well written journey provides a heroine who, even in the midst of a horrific event was a warrior. Overcoming debilitating physical and psychological pain, she fights to not be a victim or burden. Intrigue, danger, power of superstition, the complexity of family relationships, PTSD sensitively handled and romance are just a few of the factors that captivated, with unexpected twists and turns until I was transported to the end. A little shocked and dazed to find myself here already. Ultimately inspires hope and demonstrates love never dies. Loved this book. Highly recommend‼️
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017
This book has it all! Cait made for a great heroine. In the face of such harrowing events, she finds her strength, battling and triumphing, after her life has been upended. Riley was the ideal compliment to her character, as the man who has loved her for so long. I enjoyed the depth of the storyline, touching on very real unfortunate occurrences. Thrills, action, and romance came together wonderfully in this creative gem by Darcy Conroy. I shall be looking out for more books from this author.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
Strong heroine and an alpha male that encourages her to be strong is an unbeatable combination. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will look for more written by her. This story has twists, turns, and an unexpected move by the bad guy. This book does contain sensitive information that some may not be able to relate to or handle. There are not any graphic scenes just mentions of rape, beatings, mass murder, and mutiliation. It is not sensationalized but definitely part of the story and educates you on the background of the heroines injuries. The characters are well developed and the HEA makes it worth the read.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
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This is deemed a romantic suspense and there is a lot to figure out in this book. On the surface the story is about a woman going to teach in Africa and coming home to Australia abruptly. The family is excited she's back but doesn't know the whole story. Cait/Kitty is hiding the real reason and her hero/love interest Riley is going to find out all the secrets. As a detective it is his intuition that something is off and he won't stop until he helps her solve this mystery. But the story is much deeper and reveals some of the culture and fears that many have about humanitarian workers in foreign unsettled countries and all the politics surrounding these governments and how they play with other countries. In some parts I felt the story went too political and away from the story in effort to explain the whys. If it were a movie the audience would groan at too much talking and not enough action. The build up of the romance took forever and although it fit into place still felt too convenient. I think it would have been stronger story if they focused more of the solving the problem and then what we all knew was inevitable happens. The end comes to a very sharp conclusion after all the detail we're left with what happened and what happens next? Over all a good story a bit over detailed in parts but a good strong female lead.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This was engaging and action filled. I enjoyed the political thread although a bit alarming very real. The characters were intriguing. One of the things I found fun about this book was that it is written in Australian or New Zealand English. I actually looked some of the words up on Wikipedia. I read this in 2 sittings. It was exciting. I will definitely read any future writing by this author.

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Nell82
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, well written story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2017
Good read. Fast paced, with an interesting storyline and well thought characters. Hammered through it in nearly one sitting, other than having to break off briefly when life got in the way!
RomaC
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyed this book to the extent I read it in ...
Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2015
Totally enjoyed this book to the extent I read it in less than 24 hours.
I wasn't quite ready for the ending.. not that there was anything wrong with it.. just wasn't ready for the pleasure of reading this book to end..
The story line had complexity without being difficult to follow. Good development of characters and interactions.
I thought the portrayal of the protagonists PTSD well done making her a very believable but fallible character.
All in all a very good mix of suspense, reality in regards to the violence being perpetrated in some areas of the world and tempered with love & romance to retain our connection to the world we live in.
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