Dark Mirror Gets 5 Stars from Readers’ Favorite!
I’m excited to share that the second book in the Zee & Rico Mystery series joins book one, Knife Edge, in earning a 5-Star rating from Readers’ Favorite, one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the internet, respected by publishers such as Simon & Schuster and recipient of awards for excellence from the Association of Independent Authors.
Here’s an excerpt from the review:
Terri Maue crafts a memorable heroine in Zee: she is smart and flawed by her stubborn resolve and battered body. The author builds suspense through a maze of red herrings, unreliable witnesses, and escalating physical threats. Dark Mirror delivers superb storytelling with fast-paced action that never sacrifices the emotional depth of the characters.
You can read the entire review here: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/dark-mirror
Recent reviews on Amazon:
My favorite murder mystery continues!
After reading Knife Edge, I knew Terri Maue would put out another nail-biter and she didn’t disappoint. The murder victim this time around is a new friend of Zee’s and as such, there’s a deeper investment for her to solve the case. The mystery this time is even more tangled and gnarled than it was in Knife Edge. There are tons of suspects and all of them have motive, which just makes it all the more fun trying to pin down who did it. I will say that my prediction was incorrect, but, the trail and clues leading to the reveal of the culprit were all there. This book was a rollercoaster of emotion from start to finish and I was sad to see it end. I really could read endlessly about Zee, Rico, and the lovely Fontina.
A Murder But So Much More!!!
This book reaches your soul! It has all the elements of a good mystery but there is more! It touches Zee’s struggle to deal with the impending death of her father, the death of a new friend, and the confrontation most of us face with religion in our lives! Add to the mix her love for Rico and you have an incredibly good read! Can’t wait for the next one!
I’m already working on book three. In the meantime, here’s what else I’ve been up to. Please check out the two new pages on my website: Workshops and Need a Speaker. On the Workshops page, I describe two workshops I have offered with great success–and would love to offer to you and your friends/colleagues. On the Need a Speaker page, I provide examples of topics I would be happy to speak on. I make it a point to bring humor and a lighthearted approach, even to serious topics. If you are interested in workshops or speaking engagements, please email me at terri@terrimaue.com.
I am still thrilled that Knife Edge garnered a 5 STAR review from Readers’ Favorite. [I made a print of the official seal. It’s not quite that large, but I wanted it to show up in the photo.]
You can read the whole review at link below, but let me share this part:
Knife Edge is written with exquisite vocabulary, which underscores the main character’s wit and talent as an opinion columnist. The author has taken pains to use circumstances and descriptions to support the main character and mirror her internal struggles in the background. The characters are well-rounded and authentic, making the reader feel part of the story. The town of Valerian is described with great detail and forms a rich backdrop to the plot. … the suspense and intrigue keep the reader on the edge of their seat to try to unravel the mystery. However, the twists and false leads keep the resolution hidden to the very end.
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/knife-edge
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