The Tao of the Viper

A Kate Pomeroy Mystery (A Contemporary Gothic Mystery Series! Book 2)

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Pub Date Oct 21 2019 | Archive Date Nov 01 2019

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FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, LINDA WATKINS, COMES THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING KATE POMEROY MYSTERY SERIES!

There are beings in this world who control things. Some of them we know - they are politicians and captains of industry. But there are others, hiding in the shadows, governed by a strict code of ethics, who often put their fingers on the scales of life. But what happens when one of these beings - for they are not human - goes rogue? Dr. Kate Pomeroy will soon find out.

After the events of the summer before, Kate Pomeroy finally believes she has her life back on track. But an old man, who arrives on Storm Island, and another man, from her not too distant past, will turn her ordinary world upside down. Will Kate have the courage to identify and neutralize these threats? And, if she does, will it be in time to save everyone and everything she holds dear?

The Tao of the Viper is the 2nd novel in the Kate Pomeroy Mystery Series. The 3rd novel, Abducted, A Kate Pomeroy Mystery is tentatively scheduled for publication in early 2020.

FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, LINDA WATKINS, COMES THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING KATE POMEROY MYSTERY SERIES!

There are beings in this world who control things. Some of them we know -...


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I'd like to have read the previous book in this series because I think it'd have helped me to enjoy more this one.
That said this is an engrossing and entertaining read.
I loved the style of writing, the gripping plot and the fleshed out cast of characters.
I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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The book begins with much overlap to the previous book, but leads into a story that combines new and old elements into a suspenseful and scary tale. When it appears the end has been reached, the story just takes a deeper and more horrifying turn. Once you get going, it will not be easy to set the book down and new revelations keep stirring the pot. Very imaginative and frightening. The residents of Storm Island, both past and present, are the basis for a great story.

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I have not finished this book yet, not because it is not entertaining but just started it and what a ride. I started reading this book as just something to fill in the time while I waited on my doctor. I was kind of upset that my reading was interrupted by the receptionist. It is entertaining so far, kinda creepy and makes me want to go find the previous novel.

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I do enjoy a good mystery, I am not really a fan of gothic and supernatural conspiracies but this story held my interest better than I thought it would at first. I didn't read the first book, but that didn't seem to matter for me. I like the characters and the way the storyline went. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Net Galley.

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This was a weird one. A malevolent old man with a score to settle comes to Storm Island just when Kate is ready to open her new clinic. It seems just as she is ready to settle down and commit things get beyond crazy. She must determine why her fiance's personality appears to be changing and if she has the courage to tackle the force behind it. Very well written.

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This book can be read on its own but it is the second book of a series and you will enjoy it more if you read book 1 first. This picks up shortly after Storm Island. Kate is in the process of setting up her free clinic on Storm Island and still seeing Jeremy. They are planning their future together. It seems she has her happy ever after. Wrong! People are still messing with her mind. Who is it this time? I'm not telling. You will have to read it to see. I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed Gothic mystery/paranormal suspense. I can't wait to read book 3. Thanks to Netgalley and the author for allowing me to read this book and review it. And thanks to the author for being so involved in dog rescue.

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i thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was exactly what I wanted in a mystery novel. I really enjoyed the first book in the series and this one didn't disappoint me, the characters are great and I look forward to more with Kate Pomeroy.

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