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Not Alone: A Detective Johnstone Thriller Kindle Edition

by Axel Blackwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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Lorena Johnstone, a jaded Major Crimes detective, finds herself in the middle of the mayhem as her homicide investigation divides the city.

A young sex worker is found murdered in an upscale neighborhood. Rumors fly about a serial killer. Activists demand a prostitution crackdown. Social workers insist on protecting the vulnerable. And the working girls just want to be left alone.

Johnstone tries to ignore the uproar and work the case, but her informants vanish and her suspects turn up dead. If she doesn’t move quickly, more people will be killed.

But this case won’t break until Johnstone faces her own demons. The only person with the answers she needs is a community outreach worker named Mama Elm. But Elm’s loyalties are to her girls. She won't help unless she can trust Johnstone.

To connect with Mama Elm and stop the killing, Lorena must reveal her own secrets, secrets that long ago forced her heart closed and shut her family out. Will this case heal Lorena's wounds or just expose how broken she really is? Can she bring the killer to justice before he silences the last witness forever?
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    465 pages
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  4. Publication date
    October 24, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK6B6YXF
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1303 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 465 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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Axel Blackwell

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Axel Blackwell lives aboard an old trawler in a misty bay on the northwest edge of America. In his life he has been a preacher man, a salesman, and a lawman (occupations which all pretty much use the same script – “Do what I say or something really bad will happen.”)

Now he just writes stories.

His works include the Darren McDaniel Thriller Series, the Stillwater Suspense Series (Co-written with Dawn Lee McKenna), and two standalone paranormal thrillers: The Timeweaver’s Wager and Sisters of Sorrow.

Keep up to date with Axel's publishing schedule and other cool news by signing up for Axel's newsletter at AxelBlackwell.com

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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L.M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth waiting for!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
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This is an excellent story. The grit and darkness of the subject matter is balanced by hope, not always in a happy ever after way, but in the depth and exploration of character. The character development meshes brilliantly into the story in a way that makes this not just another crime/mystery. I also like not being able to predict the perpetrator, a true whodunnit. This has a lot of twists and turns that keep you guessing, but also leaves no loose ends.

I will patiently be waiting for the next installment!
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erenbod
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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I stayed up late to finish this and was not disappointed. The mystery of who murdered Candy kept me engrossed trying to get figure out who did it and why. I loved Mama Elm and was sad when she was killed. At times I felt like the book was too long with some of the detailed descriptions but in the end I appreciated them and they did add to the story. The side story of Lorena and her estrangement from her family added to the story and explained what drove her.
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Crazyman
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it with a few buts...
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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I thought this was well written and appreciated the way the story was told, through the eyes of a cop, albeit a very troubled cop.
I didn't appreciate the typos, of which I found quite a few. I also thought there was a lack of information regarding certain important items, such as firearms. A 9mm isn't just that, it's got a manufacturer and model. That would be nice.
I also felt that the story dragged a few times unnecessarily, but otherwise it was enjoyable and I'm glad I read it.
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Becky Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New Series!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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In writer Axel Blackwell's usual style he's created a strong, complex, slightly flawed female character. Lorena Johnstone is a homicide detective, and like most people, she's also dealing with personal demons. Not Alone deals with the murder of a prostitute and as the investigation drags slowly on, Johnstone gets an education about street life and about her own stubborn unwillingness to confront her issues. This book is long, almost 500 pages, but it doesn't drag. It's exciting all the way through. Looking forward to continuing the series.
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Evil-K
5.0 out of 5 stars I’d call this a police procedural…
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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except for the depth and emotional nature of the characters. Lorena Johnstone isn’t your typical detective. And the baggage she’s toting may disrupt the investigation, or it may not. She keeps moving forward with her cast of supporting characters, all of whom have their own depths to plumb.
A tortuous twisting plot that will keep you guessing and reading for hours.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Home run!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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Axel Blackwell created another wonderful mystery and character. I am looking forward to reading more books with this detective. She is not only good at her job; she has empathy for her fellow human beings.
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DiHop
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Great book, talented author. I couldn’t put this book down, the characters, the twisty plot, all kept you invested until the end.
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Sandy P
5.0 out of 5 stars Good emotional must read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
Enjoyed the characters and look forward to seeing this series develop! Alex Blackwell is a very talented writer, and has twists and turns in his novels that keep me reading! This is another winner!!
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Marilyn Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2023
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First book of this author I have read and I loved it ,can't wait to start the next one
😊love the characters and the story line..
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