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Southern Cross (Erin Solomon Pentalogy Book 3) by [Jen Blood]

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Southern Cross (Erin Solomon Pentalogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

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Book 3 of 5: The Erin Solomon Mysteries

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For fans of Dennis Lehane, JD Robb, and Iris Johansen... The third novel in the critically acclaimed, now-complete 5-book Erin Solomon mystery series.

Apocalyptic danger, epic romance, and a heart-stopping plot that will keep you turning pages deep into the night...

Reporters Daniel "Diggs" Diggins and Erin Solomon travel to Kentucky to look into the bizarre ritual murder of one of Diggs' oldest friends. But that single death is hardly the only bizarre occurrence in Justice: soon, power outages, explosions, standoffs, and conspiracy rock the small town, and fundamentalist preacher Jesup T. Barnel claims he knows the reason for the madness: The end times are upon them, and judgment comes fast and furious as the clock winds down in this occult thriller.

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November 16, 2013
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I began writing the first Erin Solomon mystery, ALL THE BLUE-EYED ANGELS, more than a decade ago. I regularly tell people that I learned to write with that book -- and it took me ten years to do so. Since publishing ANGELS over a year ago, I've been thrilled with the response I've gotten about that novel and its sequel, SINS OF THE FATHER. One of the greatest joys for me has been how well-received the characters have been, as they are all near and dear to my heart.

When I set out to write SOUTHERN CROSS, I had a loose idea of what I wanted: I knew it would take place in Kentucky; I knew Diggs' past would figure significantly into unfolding events; and I knew that key elements of the conspiracy involving Erin's father would come to light. Beyond that, however, the entire novel was a mystery to me. I'm thrilled with what ultimately landed on the page, as I think it provides compelling background for readers looking for additional insight into the Diggs and Solomon dynamic, gives some tantalizing new information about the conspiracy, and -- most surprisingly for me -- shows a whole new side of Erin, as she struggles to come to terms with the violence she's encountered in the previous novels.

I love watching these characters as they evolve, and their relationships deepen and change over time. I hope readers will enjoy this latest installment of the Erin Solomon mysteries half as much as I've enjoyed writing it!

All the best,
Jen Blood

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BSXJP5O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adian Press (November 16, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 9808 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #575,084 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,452 in Mystery Series
- #3,792 in Women's Adventure Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #3,867 in Occult Horror

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Jen Blood is the USA Today-bestselling author of two critically acclaimed, action-packed mystery series: The Erin Solomon Mysteries and the Flint K-9 Search and Rescue Mysteries. Both series feature strong, independent women who dominate in their chosen fields (Erin Solomon as an investigative reporter intent on learning the truth about her own past; Jamie Flint as a single mom, small business owner, and K-9 search and rescue trainer and handler).

In addition to her career as an author, Jen is also a freelance writer and certified dog trainer. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Popular Fiction from the University of Southern Maine, is a regular blogger with Maine Crime Writers, and leads workshops throughout New England on writing, editing, and independent publishing.

Jen taps into a background in freelance journalism in the heart of Midcoast Maine to write mysteries rich with atmosphere and action, with great characters, a hint of romance, and plots that will keep you guessing until the last page is turned. Her series has been hailed by critics and readers alike for its sharp wit and well-drawn characters. For more information and to get your free copy of the Jen Blood Starter Library, visit Jen's website at jenblood.com.

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Al Wife

READ THIS SERIES

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015

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I have read the complaints that these books are cliffhangers. They can be read alone but why would you want to read only one! While the book does not answer all your questions it does not leave you hanging like many clffhangers I have read had the misfortune of reading in the past. Cliffhangers end in mid story and are just a ploy by some writers to get the reader to buy the next book. This is a full length novel with a great story the author wanted to tell and you WANT to keep reading the next book to find out what happens next with Erin and Diggs. This writer has done a great job on these books (I am on number four now) and I will happily by the 5th when I am done as each book is well worth the read and I am dying to know how all the questions will be answered. Read these books!!!!

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Doesn't Work Well As Stand-Alone

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014

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There is much to love about Southern Cross. Jen Blood has a knack for storytelling. The characters are multidimensional, with depth to their emotions and secrets they'd rather not share. The plot moves along at a good speed throughout, never so fast that it forces us to take leaps and never lagging. Blood's writing style easily sucks us into her fictional world.

Unfortunately, for me the problem area overshadowed the quality of the writing. I have not read the first two books in this series, and Southern Cross does not work well as a stand-alone. A large thread of the plot here is drawn from the earlier books, to the degree that I never totally understood the point of what happened in this story. The author does her best to offer bits and pieces from the previous book(s), but it's not enough to grasp the concept in its entirety. I felt like something was always dangling just beyond my reach. Consequently, I didn't fully understand the characters or their motivations.

The way this book ended, it's obvious that the story will continue into book #4. We don't get closure with the plot.

If you read this series in order from start to finish, I have no doubt it could easily rate 5 stars. But I would not recommend reading this one on its own.

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Sheila M. Good

Another and probably my favorite of this book series

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015

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Another and probably my favorite of this book series, which follows Erin Solomon as she tries to unravel the truth of her childhood and its connection to a string of murders. My problem with the book is once again, I found myself more interested in the love triangle than the mystery. And secondly, Erin and Diggs seemed to have nine lives, pushing the boundaries of credibility. Although, I liked these characters, I did find myself frustrated with them. I am not a fan of series, for the most part and when I do read them, I like the story to be able to stand-alone. Sadly, none of these in this series can do that. Too many questions are left unanswered. I expected this book to finally answer the big questions of the mystery, but it did not. Southern Cross (Erin Solomon Pentalogy Book 3)

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John Pappas

Quickly Becoming My Favorite Author!

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2013

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I've lost more sleep reading Jen Blood's books than any others! For those who have read the prior books ( and shame on you if you haven't ) purchasing and reading this one is a no brainer. I love these characters and now have an addiction to them that will keep me following them until I drift off into senility!

I tend to be drawn primarily to scifi/paranormal stories but the Erin Solomon books create images and scenes that cannot be resisted. Ms. Blood is particularly gifted at creating scenes that are disturbingly creepy! These are the only books that I have, on several occasions, spoken out loud to the characters! Fortunately no one other than my wife has been around at those moments. With Southern Cross there is one particular scene with Diggs and some snakes that made me sweat and squirm. I was doing a LOT of talking while reading that one, my wife thought I'd really lost it!

One result of reading these books is that I will never be visiting backwoods, rural areas without a SWAT team behind me. At least not at night!!

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Joanne L.

Best yet in an already terrific series

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013

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I loved the first two Erin Solomon books, but Jen Blood really kicks things up a notch in this one. She moves the action from Maine to rural Kentucky, shining a spotlight on secrets and mysteries in the past of Daniel Diggins, Erin's sometime lover, all-the-time sparring partner. It's not a huge surprise that his childhood traumas turn out to be inextricably linked to Erin's, but what is a surprise is the dawning realization that what they have survived, both as children and adults, is part of a terrifying, far-reaching conspiracy. As the pivotal third book in a pentalogy, Southern Cross succeeds brilliantly in tying up loose ends from the first two books, while opening the series out and priming it to escalate to what will, no doubt, be a heart-stopping climax.

Blood is a fantastically engaging writer, using shifting first person points of view to great effect. Among other things, this allows her to draw on all five senses to vividly render her characters' internal experiences as well as the external world. The triangulated central relationship among Erin, Diggs, and dishy FBI agent Jack Juarez is thorny and real, which gives the book an added emotional heft. Blood has a great ear for dialogue, and her characters' wry observations, even in the throes of an impending apocalypse, manage somehow to both defuse and ratchet up the tension. It's a story that is both character and plot driven, which pretty much ensures that it's impossible to put down.

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***Jesus Loves YOU!***

Southern Cross....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2013

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This is the 3rd book in the series following Solomon, Diggs and Juarez as they get involved in another mystery surrounding another religious cult which is more terrifying than ever. (Previously All The Blue-Eyed Angels and Sins of the Father)

We follow this group as a childhood friend is murdered and his wife asks if Diggs will come and help her solve the mystery although Sol has to find him as after their previous encounter they have each gone their separate ways for a while and lost touch.

Shocking revelations abound from when Diggs and his childhood friends were involved in a bizarre religious ritual and which has now come back to haunt them all.

Sadistic, manipulative and terrifying this book is the better one out of the three, almost as if Jen finally got the guts to run with it instead of skirting around it so the subject matter wouldn't be too much.

As the clock ticks it's a race against time as people just disappear and no-one knows where they are. Predictions from the preacher tell us that it is start of Armageddon with no turning back, God is about to punish those who have failed him and the count-down begins.

With my religious background a book of this type does NOT influence me in the least, there are nutters out there and always will be but the Word of God is what is real and not some story dreamed up by zealous writer. That's my bit said...

The hooded stranger appears once again without his hood this time and Sol really starts to appreciate the nature of the man in all his terrifying glory and what he stands for.

Juarez once again does his bit and he and Sol finally resolve their situation but almost at the loss of Diggs who Juarez is powerless to rescue this time.

Well done Jen, great read, thank you. When can we expect part 4 and 5?

BeccaB

And the series gets bigger!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2019

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Yet another change of scene and the overarching story starts to show itself. As we’ve come to expect from Erin Solomon the story twists and turns and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The tension is starting to build and you’ll want to have book 4 ready to go as soon as you finish this!

minormajor

The best one yet?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2016

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Another thrilling entry in the Erin Solomon series, this time diving ever deeper into the disturbing world of cult worship. A real page turner that does justice to the previous two entries while taking another chilling step toward revealing the truth about Erin's mysterious past. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Southern Cross Erin Solomon Book 3

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2015

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Four stars for this edition of this series great story once I start reading I just have to get to end to start number 4

Sharron Williamson

The twists and turns in this series keep you on ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015

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The twists and turns in this series keep you on your toes. Only at the last minute does it all come together and finally make sense.

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