' Bloodline blends page-turning storytelling with clever homages to such horror classics as Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford Wives, and Harvest Home.' - Toronto Star ' Bloodline by Jess Lourey is a psychological thriller that grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go.' - Mystery & Suspense Magazine Lourey's works, especially if they're all as incisive as this thought-provoking novel.' -Criminal Element 'Inspired by a true story, it's a creepy page-turner that has me eager to read more of Ms. 'In Bloodline, Jess Lourey blends elements of mystery, suspense, and horror to stunning effect.' - BOLO Books

'Lourey ratchets up the fear in a novel that verges on horror.' - Library Journal 'Based on a true story, this is a sinister, suspenseful thriller full of creeping horror.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Fans of Rosemary's Baby will relish this.' - Publishers Weekly Then again, she might have moved to the deadliest small town on earth.

Her fiancé tells her she's being paranoid. And unless Joan is imagining things, a frighteningly familiar figure from her past is on watch in the shadows. So does the sinister secret of a little boy who vanished decades ago. An archaic organization still seems to hold the town in thrall. Joan can't shake the feeling that every move she makes is being tracked. Lilydale's motto, 'Come Home Forever,' couldn't be more inviting.Īnd yet, something is off in the picture-perfect village. After spending a childhood on the move and chasing the screams and swirls of news-rich city life, she's eager to settle down. In a tale inspired by real events, pregnant journalist Joan Harken is cautiously excited to follow her fiancé back to his Minnesota hometown. Joan can't shake the feeling that every move she makes is being tracked.cked.Īn ITW Thriller Award and Anthony Award winner. And yet, something is off in the picture-perfect village. About the Book In a tale inspired by real events, pregnant journalist Joan Harken is cautiously excited to follow her fiancZ back to his Minnesota hometown.

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