Helpful Score: 2
Exciting story from start to finish. Characters are believable.
Chris S. (Snowball7470) -
Helpful Score: 2
Very good read. Very suspenseful!
Helpful Score: 1
Fairly good, exception being----descriptions don't have to be given for every article of clothing they wear or every morsel of food they eat, just takes up pages and pages to include all that and not necessary--overall the story was okay
Joyce B. (tripletmom) -
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent book. Hard to put down.
Jenny H. (ilovechattybird) - , reviewed Colder Than Ice (Mordecai Young, Bk 2) on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Second in the Mordecai Young series. This is an excellent book. Only took me 3 days to read, hard to put down.
Helpful Score: 1
This is from the "Young Belivers" storyline. A good read, very tension-packed. Couldn't wait to find out what hapeens next!
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"Colder Than Ice" picks up where "Thicker Than Water" left off. Madman, Mordecai Young escaped justice and death in the previous book by wearing body armor in a showdown with police and former members of his Young Believers cult, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Marcum and Julie (Jewel) Jones. Now going by the name Beth Slocum, Lizzy has moved to rural Vermont to hide from her former lover, but he's tracked her down, determined to take away everything and everyone she cares about before killing her.
Enter Joshua Kendall, the ATF agent behind the bullet that nearly killed Beth (Lizzy) 17 years earlier in a government raid on the Young Believers compound. Josh has been guilt-ridden ever since, believing he'd killed an innocent woman and it's destroyed most of his life. He lost his wife and son when his marriage went south and his job when the government needed a scapegoat. Now running his own business as a bodyguard for high-profile clients, he's called in to protect Beth who's being used by the government to draw out Mordecai Young. Josh makes it his life's mission to protect Beth at any cost when he learns that she's the girl he thought he'd killed. But he must do this without letting on that he's the man who shot her years earlier because Beth doesn't trust the government or bodyguards since both have nearly gotten her killed.
Cameo appearances by Dawn, Julie, & Sean McKenzie; and Cassie Jackson from "Thicker Than Water."
Enter Joshua Kendall, the ATF agent behind the bullet that nearly killed Beth (Lizzy) 17 years earlier in a government raid on the Young Believers compound. Josh has been guilt-ridden ever since, believing he'd killed an innocent woman and it's destroyed most of his life. He lost his wife and son when his marriage went south and his job when the government needed a scapegoat. Now running his own business as a bodyguard for high-profile clients, he's called in to protect Beth who's being used by the government to draw out Mordecai Young. Josh makes it his life's mission to protect Beth at any cost when he learns that she's the girl he thought he'd killed. But he must do this without letting on that he's the man who shot her years earlier because Beth doesn't trust the government or bodyguards since both have nearly gotten her killed.
Cameo appearances by Dawn, Julie, & Sean McKenzie; and Cassie Jackson from "Thicker Than Water."
Joshua Kendall used to be involved in law enforcement until he accidentally shot and killed a young girl during a raid on a cult. Unbeknownst to Joshua, the girl survived under a new identity and is in hiding from the dangerous leader of the cult, so when Joshua is sent to protect the woman he thinks to have already killed, he finds himself surprised that she is alive and that the cult leader hasn't been brought to justice.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua kendall was part of a raid that left a young girl dead and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But the girl survied and now Josh is sent to protect her.
Another great book by Maggie Shayne. All of her books are great.
EXCELLENT, HARD TO PUT DOWN
This is a very good book.
Great read, harrowing thriller....I loved it!!
Christine H. (solarawynn) reviewed Colder Than Ice (Mordecai Young, Bk 2) on + 724 more book reviews
Was good.
Excellent!
great 2nd book in triology.
Good, action packed, continues the story of the Young Believers compound from a different perspective.
Lock your door
she must stand alone to face a fear that is colder than ice.
Easy read thriller with a creative plot and interesting characters
Enjoyed reading a differant genre from Maggieshe shows here she can write more then just horror.
Very Good book. Maggie Shayne is great writer. Elizabeth Marcum survived a raid on the cult her parents were in; She was shot by Joshua Kendall a government agent, who thinks he killed this innocent child. She was relocated and given a new identity but the cult leader is now after her, Josh is sent to protect her... Why is Mordecai Young the cult leader after her??? You'll have to read the book to find out.
Love Maggie Shayne! Great author.
Second in Shayne's Cult series. Well developed characters, nice continuation of story from first book. Lots of suspense and superb angsty love story.
intriguing plot, with some romance too.
A good, quick read. As good or better than Thicker than Water.
So great! I loved the whole series!
a great tension filled mystery, a great writer, maggie Shayne
very good book, lots of suspense with a little romance mixed in
Great read with loads of suspense, good characters and an ending that pleases!
Excellent book. Hard to put down.
Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) -
It's okay, but not the greatest book I've ever read.
least liked of this series
Seventeen years ago, agent Joshua Kendall was part of a raid on a cult-like group called The Believers. His bullet killed an innocent girl and he has lived with guilt ever since.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from that botched raid and now lives in hiding from the cult leader, Mordecai Young, who has eluded capture all these years.
Josh was fired from his government job and now owns a private security firm. Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth and on meeting he realizes immediately who she is. Can he keep his secret and keep her alive at the same time?
Fast paced, tense, good story.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from that botched raid and now lives in hiding from the cult leader, Mordecai Young, who has eluded capture all these years.
Josh was fired from his government job and now owns a private security firm. Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth and on meeting he realizes immediately who she is. Can he keep his secret and keep her alive at the same time?
Fast paced, tense, good story.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, DIFFERENT BUT REALLY GOOD. I USUSALLY READ ONLY THE VAMPIRES, AND MAGIC ONES. I AM GLAD THAT I TOOK ACHANCE AND READ THIS ONE.
A great thriller...A former government agent discovers that he did not accidentally kill a girl years ago...he's now assigned to keep her alive from the evil that almost caused her death before.
Seventeen years ago, Elizabeth Marcum was badly wounded when the government raided the compound of her husband and cult leader Mordecai Young. Against all odds, she survived and escaped Young's clutches. Now living in Vermont as Beth Slocum, she's a different woman.
Elizabeth is strong, confident and prepared for when Young finally decides to come after herwhich is fortunate, as the agent in charge of the case is using her as bait without her knowledge. He's also sent security specialist Joshua Kendall to protect her. This is the last thing Elizabeth wants, especially when she learns Joshua is the man who fired the bullet that nearly took her life.
Tense and occasionally frightening, Colder Than Ice is a page-turner in the best sense. The villain Mordecai is one of the most chilling ever.
Elizabeth is strong, confident and prepared for when Young finally decides to come after herwhich is fortunate, as the agent in charge of the case is using her as bait without her knowledge. He's also sent security specialist Joshua Kendall to protect her. This is the last thing Elizabeth wants, especially when she learns Joshua is the man who fired the bullet that nearly took her life.
Tense and occasionally frightening, Colder Than Ice is a page-turner in the best sense. The villain Mordecai is one of the most chilling ever.
Publisher's Note
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Linda K. (readingyoga-fan) reviewed Colder Than Ice (Mordecai Young, Bk 2) on + 143 more book reviews
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers compound. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth...and realizes who she is...he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth...and realizes who she is...he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers compound. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth-and realized who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth-and realized who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it.
When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cult-like Young Believers compound. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Joshs life was nothing more than a lie. Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. When Josh is sent to protect Elizabethand realizes who she ishe will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
Seventeen years ago, government agent Joshua Kendall was part of the raid on the cultlike Young Believers. His own bullet killed an innocent girl, and he has lived with the guilt ever since. But a new assignment will reveal that the most shattering incident of Josh's life was nothing more than a lie. Elizabeth Marcum was that girl. She survived the bullet from the botched raid and now lives under a new identity in rural Vermont, hiding from the cult leader who has managed to elude capture all these years. But she's tired of running, tired of hiding. If Mordecai Young tracks her down, so be it. When Josh is sent to protect Elizabeth--and realizes who she is-he will do anything to keep her alive, including lying about who he is. But as Mordecai descends back into their lives they become targets in a deadly battle that threatens to shatter their last chance at life and love.
