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Founder: A Supernatural Crime Thriller (Dead Hollow Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Judy K. Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

Someone is still watching from the shadows. And waiting…

The relieved residents of Cold Springs are returning to their normal lives after an arrest in the recent kidnapping. But their children remain in danger, vulnerable pawns for a man who’ll go to any length to make Adam Rutledge suffer.

Adam Rutledge wants nothing more than to forget his brush with death and the childhood trauma it has reawakened. Instead, he’s losing touch with the world around him and falling deeper into visions he can’t escape of horrors that aren’t his own.

When the unthinkable happens and another child is taken, suspicion falls upon Adam, whose role in rescuing the previous victim cannot be explained. Soon Adam is running from the authorities, searching for the missing child and for answers about what is overpowering his mind. But can he live with what he finds?

Founder is the second book in the Dead Hollow psychological suspense trilogy. If you like crime thrillers, authentic characters, and a dash of paranormal, then you’ll love Judy K. Walker’s haunting series.

Buy Founder to uncover more of the secrets of Dead Hollow today!

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    September 12, 2017
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The reading order for the Dead Hollow trilogy is:
1) Prodigal: A Supernatural Crime Thriller2) Founder: A Supernatural Crime Thriller; and3) Heir: A Supernatural Crime Thriller

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Someone is still watching from the shadows. And waiting...
The relieved residents of Cold Springs are returning to their normal lives after an arrest in the recent kidnapping. But their children remain in danger, vulnerable pawns for a man who'll go to any length to make Adam Rutledge suffer.
Adam Rutledge wants nothing more than to forget his brush with death and the childhood trauma it has reawakened. Instead, he's losing touch with the world around him and falling deeper into visions he can't escape of horrors that aren't his own.
When the unthinkable happens and another child is taken, suspicion falls upon Adam, whose role in rescuing the previous victim cannot be explained. Soon Adam is running from the authorities, searching for the missing child and for answers about what is overpowering his mind. But can he live with what he finds?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0758N2LZK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 594 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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Judy K. Walker

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A recovering criminal attorney, Judy K. Walker has enough spare letters after her name (and student loan debt) to suggest that insatiable curiosity is something fictional Tallahassee PI Sydney Brennan inherited from her creator. Fortunately, Judy’s curiosity rarely involves murders.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Judy returned to her roots in the Appalachian supernatural thriller Dead Hollow trilogy (Prodigal, Founder, and Heir). Now she's back at work on the next Sydney Brennan book.

Judy writes from her home in rainy East Hawaii, where she is surrounded by husband, feral pigs, and assorted geckos.

Find out more about Judy and her books at www.judykwalker.com

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH SYDNEY BRENNAN: Many authors say their characters are their alter egos, doing the things they've always wanted to do in the ways they wish they could do them. At the risk of sounding shallow, my private investigator Sydney Brennan--with her shoulder-length, curly red hair--is my Hair Alter Ego. It's hard to tell from the ancient, faded, pre-digital photo at the right, but when I was very young I had red ringlets of curls. (And yes, shockingly, that is a book in my hands.) They never grew back after my first haircut, and my mother still laments their loss. The red hue is long gone and as for the curls, the best I can do now is a persistent cowlick and the occasional unruly wave.

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Customers find this book to be a good follow-up to the series, with well-developed characters. The storytelling receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as remarkable.

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Customers find the book to be a good follow-up to the series, with one customer noting it serves as a solid middle book in the trilogy.

"...This book ends in a cliffhanger but it is worth the read. I can't wait for the next book." Read more

"...Solid middle book for the trilogy." Read more

"A really good read and who done it mystery. But of course you need to read the Prodigal first. Great characters and a heartwarming ending." Read more

"...I just couldn't put it down. This is a GREAT series and it saddens me that I only have one more book with characters I have come to look forward..." Read more

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"...The characters are amazing. This book kept my attention to the point that family could be talking and I wouldn't know what they said...." Read more

"...With the exception of the main character, the characters show some natural character growth in book two, and the relationships shift in natural ways...." Read more

"...This author rocks, her story telling is remarkable, her characters are well developed, I never know what is going to happen next and that is..." Read more

"...But of course you need to read the Prodigal first. Great characters and a heartwarming ending." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book.

"...The stories are exciting and kept me involved until the end of each book. Looking forward to reading the Heir, the third book in the series." Read more

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  • Tammy Bollman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Amazing book by this author
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
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    There is a surprise around every chapter. Just when you think you have something figured out you get a surprise. The characters are amazing. This book kept my attention to the point that family could be talking and I wouldn't know what they said. I really like the exploration of having "the sight". Another part I liked is we learn about Adam's grandfather and the relationship with Adam's dad. It is insight to why things are the way they are. This book ends in a cliffhanger but it is worth the read. I can't wait for the next book.
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  • Leslie Hysom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Founder by Judy K. Walker was an excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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    This is the second of a three book series following JJ, Adam and Danny. The stories are exciting and kept me involved until the end of each book. Looking forward to reading the Heir, the third book in the series.
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  • WS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Aother great book, but please stop doing this...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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    This one is as good as the first but docking one star because the author continues the habit that annoyed me in the first one. I am SOOOO tired of hearing about Adam vomiting everywhere. It is really not necessary to show him vomiting or comment on the vomit on his shirt or the sidewalk or in the trash can in every chapter. When she runs out of other excuses, she gives him food poisoning. Even the dog gets in on the vomiting act in this one. Why is this author so obsessed with this? Move on, already.

    Otherwise, it's well written, answers some questions from the first one, leaves some ends for the 3rd one to tie up. With the exception of the main character, the characters show some natural character growth in book two, and the relationships shift in natural ways. Solid middle book for the trilogy.
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  • Donna Krukowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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    Let me start by saying this is book two in a trilogy, I highly recommend reading book one before you read this book, that being said, I need to say wow, I absolutely loved this book! This author rocks, her story telling is remarkable, her characters are well developed, I never know what is going to happen next and that is something I love in a book. I am so connected with the characters .I'm very happy with the way this series is unfolding, just gets better and better. If you like a little strange with your crazy mystery this series is for you, give this Author a try, you'll be hooked!
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  • Margaret Ruggles
    5.0 out of 5 stars FOUNDER
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
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    A really good read and who done it mystery. But of course you need to read the Prodigal first. Great characters and a heartwarming ending.
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  • AlabamaGranny1773
    4.0 out of 5 stars WOW
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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    I read this book I'm a day and a half. I just couldn't put it down. This is a GREAT series and it saddens me that I only have one more book with characters I have come to look forward to spending time with.
    I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries with a little paranormal thrown in. Great Read! 4 1/2 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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  • Carol M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a very good follow up on volume 1 of the trilogy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
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    This was a very good follow up on volume 1 of the trilogy. I look forward to the next installment of the story. Judy K just keeps getting better and better with each book that she writes. I liked the increasing depth of the characters and the story development.
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  • Gilbert J. Mumma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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    I found this book very entertaining and hard to put down. I'm waiting for book three. Anyone who likes Kay hooper and heather graham will love these. Characters are very likeable. Highly recommended.
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