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The Secret Town (Project Chameleon Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Susan Finlay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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Steve and Claire Jensen, a frightened couple who ran away from the Witness Protection Program, are desperate to protect their young children from the bad men targeting the family and the government officials who want to force them to testify despite the danger. Unexpectedly, the couple gets the offer of a lifetime—refuge in a ‘secret’ town that is off-the-grid and free of government control. The town takes care of its own; the only requirement is that all healthy adults, except caregivers, work in the town. Soon after they arrive, the family can’t believe their good-fortune. The idyllic town nestled in a wooded canyon offers peace and quiet and a small bustling community. But they discover that no place is perfect—government or not, there’s always someone in charge. After weeks there, Claire begins to notice peculiarities. What is it about this place that gives her goosebumps? Is there a bigger secret than the town’s location, or is she paranoid because of the nightmares she’s endured? When Steve begins to notice, too, they don’t know if they’re both over-reacting, worried over nothing, or if there’s a hidden agenda to the ‘secret’ town.
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  1. Book 2 of 2
    Project Chameleon
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    311 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    October 9, 2019
  6. File size
    4232 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YXGKLTD
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4232 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 ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1697139701
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Susan Finlay

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German-born Susan Finlay lives in the U.S. Southwest. She's an avid writer, genealogist, photographer, reader, researcher, and traveler.

She is excited to announce her newest book is now available! "Bohemia and Broken Hearts" was released on the 25th of April, 2023. It's another sequel to her bestselling book, "Breadcrumbs and Bombs: A Tangled Roots Historical Mystery". Each book in her Tangled Roots series and its spinoff series Tangled Roots II, is a dual-timeline story, meaning it has two settings/time periods, one in modern times and one in the past, most of them during WWII.

Susan has authored seventeen novels, all of them containing mystery, suspense, and/or time travel. Her books cover various time periods, such as WWII, the American Old West, 18th-Century Germany, 19-Century France, and modern-day U.S., France, and Germany.

You can find Susan's website and blog at: https://www.susanfinlay.com/. You can contact her via the contact form on her website. You can also find her on Facebook and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susansbooks37/.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Jim Brumm
5.0 out of 5 stars Bizarre scenario, and a great read
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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This book has an unlikely scenario -- a "secret town" somewhere in the U.S. where selected people can come live to hide from or escape their previous lives. When the main characters move there with their children, at first all seems fine except for a few unsettling incidents that they easily gloss over. But as time goes by their hidden haven begins to reveal sinister undertones, and life transforms from happiness in a new, friendly town, to secret, desperate plans to escape with their children and a few like-minded new friends. Despite my initial reaction questioning the plausibility of a secret town remaining secret, I found myself thinking about the story when I was away from it, and wanting to grab every spare moment to get back to it. Author Susan Finlay skillfully ratchets up the suspense page after page as the story progresses. Ultimately a great read well worth your time. Highly recommended.
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d517
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you locked in, until you discover what this town really is about
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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This book is about a family on the run who lost confidence in the Witness Protection Program. They agree to become part of a Secret Town, which at first seems idyllic, but soon they discover just the opposite, and eventually embark on a daring escape, before their plans are found out, and their worst fears may become a reality. This is an easy read, and equally easy to connect with the characters. I like this author's style of writing, and have read some of her other books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars left me wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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A great sequel to "A Liars Game" but the author did a good job of making this a stand alone book without repeating too much information from the first book. It was hard to figure out what was going on in this creepy town but plenty of hints were dropped along the way. I didn't figure it out until almost the end of the book and my heart was racing for the characters. I love a good mystery and this did not disappoint. The end left me wanting more information. I'm hoping for another sequel to this series!
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Sandra R.
2.0 out of 5 stars The secret town
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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The editing on this book was terrible, made it hard to read. The story was all over the place and all over the place. The charticators were some what believable. The ending was unrealistic. Glad the book is over. Waist of reading time. I loved The Handyman book.
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Keyos16
5.0 out of 5 stars Can You Guess the Secrets?
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat during the entire book. Very well written with complex characters and a storyline that keeps you engrossed through the whole book. Without having read book 1 you can still easily follow the story (and yes, I'm going to go back and read the first one!). Looking forward to reading more Susan Finlay books!
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CHRIS AND KAREN FRANKS
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't out run your past!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020
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The Secret Town author Susan Finlay did a remarkable job setting up this book. While running from their fears, Steve and Claire Jensen find a Secret Town that just might be exactly what they need to protect their children after learning the Witness Protection Program could not. Find out for yourself if this hidden town might just be too good to be true. I promise, it's worth the read. I was not disappointed!
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TJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone has a secret in this secret town
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
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Lots of secrets and mystery in this book, keeping you wondering what will happen all the way to the end. I really enjoyed this book, as I have all of Susan's books. I am Impatiently waiting for the next book.
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kahla
5.0 out of 5 stars great mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
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It was a very good mystery and at times could not put it down.
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HM Holten
4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Instalment in Project Chameleon
Reviewed in Germany on January 24, 2021
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Claire and Steve have barely made it out of France after the kidnapping of their youngest child. They are in Holland – and have no idea where to go next. A friend seems to have the solution: a secret town in the US.
At first, everything seems idyllic, but impressions can deceive. After a few weeks, the nightmare starts again. The family pulls together and finds friends in unexpected places.
Ms Finlay works her suspense and makes the reader doubt everybody. Her writing flows, and the characters are lifelike – showing their fear and doubt and – eventually – disgust with their situation. Through twists and turns, Ms Finlay pulls her readers into the story and make them share the angst of her protagonists. In this part of Project Chameleon, we are on the edge between a cosy mystery and a thriller. Any fan of mysteries will enjoy The Secret Town.
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