Happy Tuesday, Reader Friends!
I have another blog tour and review for you. This time I’m talking about Catherine Finger’s Shattered by Death. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
About the Book
Book: Shattered by Death
Author: Catherine Finger
Genre: Thriller/Suspense/Mystery
Release Date: June 2016
When Josie’s abusive soon-to-be-ex-husband had an affair with another woman, Josie could have murdered them. When someone does, Jo is the prime suspect and the only one who can solve the case.
About the Author
Catherine Finger loves to dream, write, and tell stories. Recently retired from a wonderful career in public education, she celebrates the ability to choose how to spend her time in a new way during the second half of life. So far, she chooses to write books, ride horses, serve others, and generally find her way into and out of trouble both on the road and at home. She lives in the Midwest with a warm and wonderful combination of family and friends.
Capsized by Death, the fourth novel in her Jo Oliver Thriller series, will be released by Elk Lake Publishing in November 2019. Anchored by Death, the third of her Jo Oliver novels, was a Bronze Medal winner at the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards; a 2018 Selah Awards finalist; and a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards. Her second Jo Oliver Thriller, Shattered by Death, was a finalist in the International Book Awards and the National Indie Excellence Awards. Catherine and her novels have been featured on radio stations, blogs, and in numerous articles—all posted at www.CatherineFinger.com.
Catherine loves to interact with her readers at www.CatherineFinger.com Follow her on Facebook at Catherine Finger, Author, and on Twitter at CatherineFinger@BeJoOliver.
More from Catherine
“If you could kill someone and get away with it, what would you do? How would you do it?”
Having posed this question over dessert during a really good first date several years ago—to my surprise and delight my date proceeded to share a story about an international cosmetic gone badly awry. I was so taken with this story, that I couldn’t wait to get home and start writing. And I did. That night I sat down to write a scene between two powerful women, intending one to toy with the other by playing with a jar of deadly moisturizer as they interacted.
As I wrote that night, an unexpected scene involving spiritual warfare popped into my head and onto the screen. The edgy, scary, lock-your-doors-before reading story I called Shattered by Death was born.
While the moisturizer scene didn’t ultimately stay in the book, the idea of powerful women pitted against each other did. I strive to create antagonists that are as strong—or stronger—than Jo Oliver. When I feel the tension of wondering whether or not Josie is going to make it out alive—that’s when I know I’m in the middle of a great story.
I hope you think so too.
Enjoy the read!
Catherine
My Thoughts
This is book 2 in the Jo Oliver Thriller series and I found it as good as the first one. One thing I like about this series is how the characters carry over form book one into Shattered by Death. Being able to see the people I liked in the first book made this one extra special imo.
Although this book picks up after the first one, it’s not without its own story line. You see, Jo has new problems. Plus her faith journey becomes a little bit more stretched, and isn’t that just the way of it? It’s amazing how matters of the flesh can parallel with the spirit. I loved watching her grow closer to God and realize how much she needed to place everything in His hands.
As far as the suspense aspect, Ms. Finger delivers that in spades. Guessing who dunnit is always a favorite aspect of these kind of novels. However, that in no way took away from the depravity and horror of the investigation Jo had to go through.
You’ll definitely want to dive into book three after reading Shattered by Death.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My review was not required nor influenced.
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Catherine is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link to enter.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 26
My Devotional Thoughts, May 26
deb’s Book Review, May 27
Blogging With Carol, May 27
Texas Book-aholic, May 28
Betti Mace, May 29
Emily Yager, May 29
Older & Smarter?, May 30
Bigreadersite, May 30
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 31
Inklings and notions, June 1
Rebecca Tews, June 1
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 2
Soulfully Romantic, June 2
For Him and My Family, June 3
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 4
Daysong Reflections, June 4
For the Love of Literature, June 5
Pause for Tales, June 5
Through the Fire Blogs, June 6
April Hayman, Author, June 6
Christian Bookaholic, June 7
Splashes of Joy, June 7
amandainpa, June 8
Genesis 5020, June 8
Toni Shiloh 
Can these be read as standalone?
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I think it would be better to start with the first one because they connect.
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Wow, this book sounds very intriguing and like a very good page turner! Thank you for sharing about it. Have a Great week and stay safe. God Bless you.
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Blessings to you!
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This sounds pretty intense!
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It’s definitely a page turner!
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This sounds like a great page turner.
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