Leandra Gooden

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Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

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<p>AWARD WINNER for ACTION - 2015 International Book Awards Readers' Favorite<br />SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER - 2015 East Texas Writers Guild First Chapter Book Awards<br /><br />Vigilante detective Emily Stone has covertly hunted down killers and closed more serial cases than most seasoned homicide cops combined. Her exceptional profiling skills and forensic techniques, along with deductive crime scene investigations, have made her a compelling force that cannot be beat.<br />She has reached her ultimate breaking point and now must face her toughest opponent yet – her biggest fears.<br /><br />With preciseness, the Tick-Tock Killer has taken his next child victim and promised to dump the body precisely four days later, mocking police and the community. Stone struggles to balance her inner demons and ghosts from the past, against the wits of a brutal and cunning serial killer in an all-out battle of psychological warfare.<br /><br />Can Stone save the next child in time? Dark Pursuit is an action-packed cat and mouse game that will take you to dark places rarely explored.<br /><br /><br />From the Award-winning Emily Stone Thriller Series:<br /><br />“… a highly recommended pick!” The Midwest Book Review<br /><br />“Intriguing alpha female character… impressive action scenes.” Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />“The writing is impeccable and the story is fresh and tight.” Best Selling Author Gary Ponzo<br /> </p>

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<p><span class="color_25">&quot;I give Heathen five stars. I was very excited reading it; anticipating and wondering what journey the author, Leandra, was going to take us next. Frustrated over the ending, as the author left me craving for more. I cannot wait to see where part two will lead the readers.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot; </span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~Pauline Jackson</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span><span style="font-size:13px;">The book &quot;Heathen&quot; by author Leandra Gooden was a very good read with twisting turns for the plot. I enjoyed reading the book which I read in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. I was looking for the next twist; Looking forward to reading her next piece of work.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~Tom Hill</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span>Leandra Gooden is an exciting and note worthy emerging new voice in Christian Literature. Her work merits consideration as being among the best in the genre. I am excited and anticipative of what page-turners she may produce next as she continues to progress as an author and artist.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_8"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~William Wilson</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_8"> </p> <p class="font_7"><span class="color_11">​</span></p> <p class="font_7"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span><span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Heathen</span> was very provocative, riveting, and suspenseful. It kept me on my toes. I couldn't stop turning the pages to find the ending of this profound thriller. It had a great depiction of the characters from physical to internal on how each character thinks. If you like mystery, suspense, passion, and God, this is the book for you! I'm looking forward to seeing more publishings from author, Leandra Gooden. </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></p> <p class="font_7"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~<span style="font-style:italic;">Duwan &quot;Skky&quot; Dobson</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span><span style="font-style:italic;">Heathen </span>by Leandra Gooden was absolutely intriguing! This book was a page-turner. I sat on the edge of my seat the entire time reading it. Leandra did a wonderful job capturing her audience with drama, and the realness of each character. I'm anticipating in finding out what happens next!<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~<span style="font-style:italic;">Fatimah Smith</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span>Debut author, Leandra Gooden, has written a spicy tale of scandal, betrayal, and triumph with an ending that will definitely leave you speechless. The characters and storyline are well developed, and the twists will have your mind racing to keep up! Anyone who loves fictional drama will find this a great read.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~<span style="font-style:italic;">Keisha Carr</span></span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">&quot; </span></span>Heathen is an awesome novel. Leandra put-her-foot into this one, and this is only her first novel. This was honestly the first time I have read a whole novel since my college years. I can't wait for part-two to be released!<span style="font-weight:bold;">&quot;</span></span></p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"> </p> <p class="font_7" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="color_25"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">~Jamal Dorn</span></span></span></p>