Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Girl Who Disappeared Twice by Andrea Kane - Review/Author Interview & Giveaway!

Family court judge Hope Willis is frantic when she receives a call asking if she picked up her daughter Krissy from school.  She and her husband Edward and their nanny Ashley cannot locate her anywhere.  It brings back too many bad memories for Hope, as her twin sister was kidnapped when they were six and Felicity was never found.

The first twenty-four hours are critical in kidnapping cases and Hope is wasting no time calling in the big guns.  Sure, the local police and the FBI are called in but she also immediately hires Forensic Instincts, a private firm of investigators with a high success rate.  Casey Woods is the owner and a renowned behaviorist.  Rounding out her team is Adam, a former navy Seal, Ryan the techno-geek and she really wants to hire Claire, a clairvoyant.

The team just closed a high profile case and they are all tired, but immediately get to work on Krissy's abduction.  The Forensic team can bend the rules a bit to gather leads and other information that the others can't.  Casey's boyfriend Hutch brings her a gift of a bloodhound, Hero, which is a welcome addition to the team.

The investigation veers into different directions as the Willis family's secrets are delved into leading into mob connections.  An old investigator, Parker, who led the team for Felicity's abduction thirty years ago, appears convinced the two kidnappings are related.  He tries valiantly to find that link.  But as they all keep digging into different directions that may or may not be connected, the time table on finding Krissy diminishes.

The Girl Who Disappeared Twice is a great thriller.  Casey Woods appears to be the main protagonist in this novel but I just couldn't find a connection with her.  She was too know-it-all and didn't have a lot of compromise in her character unless it worked out to her benefit.  It would have helped to have more background on her character to understand her better.  The plot was tight and although I figured out who the kidnapper was half way through the book, I wanted to know why and also to see how the characters would come to the same conclusion.  A gripping, thrilling drama with fantastic writing and a handful of diverse characters that I would love to see in another thriller. 



Describe your latest book in 15 words or fewer.

Forensic Instincts, a maverick investigative team, works with—and sometimes behind the back of—the FBI to solve a bizarre kidnapping case. (Okay, that’s 22 words—but it’s close! J)

What inspired you to write THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED TWICE?

A “what-if” idea (I can’t reveal what, because it would ruin the book!) and a longstanding desire to write a thriller with a team of protagonists. Enter Forensic Instincts.

Where do you do most of your writing?

I have a home office, but it’s far away from distractions and from the refrigerator!

What is your favorite book?

I’ve been reading since I was 3, so I couldn’t begin to select one book I love most! As for my own books, whichever book I’m writing at the time is always the one I love most and hate most. I’m inside the characters’ heads and the storyline, so I feel profoundly connected. On the flip side, I see all the flaws—and then some!

Which part of THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED TWICE was the most enjoyable to write?
Without a doubt, the Forensic Instincts team. I loved creating them, developing them, and watching them interact with each other while working like demons to find a five-year-old kidnapped little girl.

THANK YOU ANDREA!

GIVEAWAY
Thanks to the publisher, I have one copy to giveaway to a lucky reader!!

*All entries must be submitted in a separate comment, along with email*

MANDATORY ENTRY
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BONUS ENTRIES
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Contest open to USA & Canada.  Contest ends June 16th.  Winner chosen via randomizer.org.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be selected.  Prize shipped direct from sponsor.  I was given an ARC of this novel to faciliate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are expressly my own.



65 comments:

  1. This sounds great! I'd love to read it.

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  2. This book looks like a definite page turner, I would love to read it! Thanks for the chance :)

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  3. I follow Andrea on Facebook as Tiffany Drew

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  4. I follow you on Facebook as Tiffany Drew

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  5. I follow Booktrib on Facebook as Tiffany Drew

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  6. Now this book definitely sounds intriguing.

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  7. This sounds like an interesting story.

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  9. I hadn't heard of this book until now. It sounds interesting, so I added it to my TBR.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  10. Sounds great!!

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  11. This sounds great.....

    GFC follower

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  12. I'm a fan of Andrea's romantic suspense novels.

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  13. just the fact that she described it as forensic instincts and investigative team just makes me want to read this even more!

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  14. What a page turner The Girl Who Disappeared Twice has to be and I would love to read this thriller!
    Thanks!
    Rebecca
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  15. Looking for more summer reads and this sounds good. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway


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  16. I would love to read this book.

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  17. Thanks so much for the opportunity

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  18. I follow Andrea on FB

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  19. I follow Minding Spot on FB

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  20. I like BookTrib on FB

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  21. this sounds like a great read!!

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  22. I have been wanting to read this book for a while now. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  23. Thanks for the interview and giveaway. I love thrillers and would love to read this.

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  24. I like Andrea on FB: Lisa Holmes Garrett

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  25. I like Minding Spot on FB: Lisa Holmes Garrett

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  26. I like Book Trib on FB: Lisa Holmes Garrett

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  27. i did the likes on Facebook- Marjory Lynn Pride

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  28. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. I liked Andrea on Facebook (Sophia Lee)

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  30. I liked Minding Spot on Facebook (Sophia Lee)

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  31. I liked Booktrib on Facebook (Sophia Lee)

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  32. It sounds like a great summer read.

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  33. Would love to read this..it looks great

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  34. I'd love to read this! It sounds really good!
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  35. I can imagine the Forensics part of the book is interesting to read too!

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  36. Like Andrea on Facebook

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  37. Like Minding Spot on Facebook

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  38. Like BookTrib on Facebook

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  39. I have read and loved Andrea Kane's books for years.
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  40. I liked Andrea on facebook
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  41. I liked Minding Spot on facebook
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  42. I liked BookTrib on facebook
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  43. Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to read this!

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  44. This sounds like a book that I won't be able to put down until I find out who kidnapped the little girl and why. Thanks for the giveaway!
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  45. grat interview! i'm looking forward to reading this :)

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  46. i like Andrea on facebook (Nikki Greis)

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  47. i like Minding Spot on Facebook (if I could love it i would)

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  48. i liked booktrip on FB

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  49. Sounds like a good story.

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  51. I would love to win this! I need a good book to read
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  52. I like you on fb.. Becca Ann Peters
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  53. I like andrea on fb.. Becca Ann Peters
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  54. I like booktrib on fb.. Becca Ann Peters
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  55. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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  56. This is a catchy book title!

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  57. The interview makes me want to read the book
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  58. i would love to read this
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  59. I really enjoy reading Andrea Kane's books. I hope I win this one.
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  60. I like Minding Spot on Facebook.

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  61. This sounds like a great book!

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