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Sister!: A Natalie McMasters Mystery (The Natalie McMasters Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Thomas Burns (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
Sister! has been chosen as a finalist for the 2023 Silver Falchion Award (Best Books of 2022) in the Action/Adventure category at the Killer Nashville International Writers' Conference! (https://www.killernashville.com/2023-silver-falchion-winners).

What do you do when you find out your twin sister is a stone-cold killer? Love her anyway!

Twentysomething detective Natalie McMasters comes face-to-face with the awesome power of money and privilege in her latest adventure. After she finds out that she has a twin sister who’s committed a heinous crime, her son Eduardo falls into the clutches of a perverted billionaire who plays with peoples lives for sport. Getting into his futuristic walled estate is a piece of cake, but getting out again is another matter entirely. While her friends and fam battle endless frustrations trying to convince the cops and the courts that Nattie and Eduardo are in deadly danger, Nattie plays a risky game with a malignant narcissist, his venomous consort, and some unexpected houseguests, fighting for the souls of her sister and her son. How can she ever succeed against such impossible odds? The twisted ending packs a punch you won’t soon forget!

Sister! is the perfect read for fans of Karin Slaughter, Ruth Ware and Mary Kubica.
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    The Natalie McMasters Mysteries
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BM4YPGBP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tekrighter, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 209 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8987209905
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  • Book 7 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The Natalie McMasters Mysteries
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Thomas A. Burns

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Thomas A. Burns, Jr. is the author of the Natalie McMasters Mysteries.

He was born and grew up in New Jersey, attended Xavier High School in

Manhattan, earned B.S degrees in Zoology and Microbiology at Michigan

State University and a M.S. in Microbiology at North Carolina State

University. He currently resides in Wendell, North Carolina. As a kid,

Tom started reading mysteries with the Hardy Boys, Ken Holt and Rick

Brant, and graduated to the classic stories by authors such as A. Conan

Doyle, Dorothy Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Erle Stanley Gardner and Rex

Stout, to name a few. Tom has written fiction as a hobby all of his

life, starting with Man from U.N.C.L.E. stories in marble-backed

copybooks in grade school. He built a career as technical, science and

medical writer and editor for nearly thirty years in industry and

government. Now that he's truly on his own as a novelist, he's excited

to publish his own mystery series, as well as to contribute stories

about his second most favorite detective to the MX

anthology of New Sherlock Holmes Stories.

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Customers find the book's plot engaging and tense, with one review describing it as a hair-raising tale of mistaken identity. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a tightly paced thrill ride. Customers appreciate the book's edginess.

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Customers enjoy the plot complexity of the book, finding it engaging and tense, with one customer describing it as a hair-raising tale of mistaken identity.

"...The plot works on multiple levels and storylines, woven into a complex mystery, that will make the reader wonder how they connect before worrying..." Read more

"...The story has some truly shocking twists (and certainly isn't for the faint of heart), but as always, it's an enjoyable read." Read more

"...The tone of this book was eerie and unsettling, dealing with uncomfortable issues that are all too prevalent in our daily news cycle...." Read more

"...The tension is absolute, and the ending stunning. You might want to sleep with the lights on for a night or two." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it packs a punch.

"...Satisfying, informative and exciting, Sister! scores another success in the Natalie McMasters anthology." Read more

"...but as always, it's an enjoyable read." Read more

"...but I really enjoyed the read, I found it gripping and tense and clever, and I highly recommend it." Read more

"...All in all, an excellent read, well worth the price!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing, with one describing it as a tightly paced thrill ride that sucks you in.

"...Satisfying, informative and exciting, Sister! scores another success in the Natalie McMasters anthology." Read more

"Sister! is a tightly paced thrill ride from author Thomas A. Burns, Jr. The plot jumps between Natalie searching for a mysterious woman who may..." Read more

"...This novel had great pacing and an engaging story that kept me wanting to discover what comes next...." Read more

"Fast, paced, and Uber Edgy, Sisters! joins the Natalie McMasters series like Aaron Judge joining the New York Yankees: great promise..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the edginess of the book, with one describing it as clever and beautiful.

"...Fans of Nattie, the beautiful, reckless, heroic and polyamorous protagonist in these novels, are accustomed to rooting for her to overcome a series..." Read more

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"Fast, paced, and Uber Edgy, Sisters! joins the Natalie McMasters series like Aaron Judge joining the New York Yankees: great promise..." Read more

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  • Craig Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tense and Exciting Mystery with a Super Creepy Bad Guy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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    Sister!, the latest story in the Natalie McMasters series of detective mysteries by Tom Burns, reaches new heights of intensity, perplexity and sheer creepiness. Fans of Nattie, the beautiful, reckless, heroic and polyamorous protagonist in these novels, are accustomed to rooting for her to overcome a series of mindless, emotionless and soulless villains. In this story she must confront evil on a whole new dimension and some bitter realities about herself.
    Burns has set an engaging plot that concentrates enigma and sordidness to keep the reader guessing and stressing where it will lead Nattie. The dangers hit close to home and ignite Nattie’s passions. The plot works on multiple levels and storylines, woven into a complex mystery, that will make the reader wonder how they connect before worrying how she’ll get out.
    Readers should be forewarned that the story dives into some disturbing topics such as pedophilia and narcissism. However, Burns has done his homework and his characters deliver some truths to the behaviors and attitudes of highly functional, yet flawed individuals.
    Satisfying, informative and exciting, Sister! scores another success in the Natalie McMasters anthology.
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  • Some Programmer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Natalie Vs... Natalie?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
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    Natalie McMasters has gone up against all sorts of villains in her career, but in her latest adventure she tangles with what could be her most dangerous foes yet. Not only does she have to contend with a ruthless billionaire and a murderous doppelganger, she has to face the consequences of her own questionable decisions. Fortunately, her friends and family are there to step up their game and pick up the slack. One of my favorite developments over the past couple books in the series is how it's evolving away from being just Natalie's story and becoming something with more of an ensemble cast. The story has some truly shocking twists (and certainly isn't for the faint of heart), but as always, it's an enjoyable read.
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  • Brenda Donelan
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book packs a punch!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
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    Sister!, the latest installment by Thomas A. Burns packs a punch in the first chapter and the tension only increases from there. Natalie McMasters finds herself accused of a crime she didn't commit. While working to prove her innocence, she learns of family secrets which will impact the rest of her life. The tone of this book was eerie and unsettling, dealing with uncomfortable issues that are all too prevalent in our daily news cycle. But no matter how disturbing the subject matter, I could not stop reading. Burns paints a vivid picture of his characters and the dilemmas they face. One twist leads to another which culminates in an ending you won't expect. I'm already waiting for the next book in the series!
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  • HP Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Thrill Ride from Author Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
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    Sister! is a tightly paced thrill ride from author Thomas A. Burns, Jr. The plot jumps between Natalie searching for a mysterious woman who may (or may not) be her sister, and Eduardo, Natalie's adopted son, running away from home after a fight with his birth mother, Lupe. Burns deftly keeps the action moving as the two plots come together in a page turning ending. This is a book that sucks you in and can easily be read in one sitting. Burns' characters are well written, and even if this is the first book you read in the series (as it was for me), Burns does a nice job of letting you get to know them all inside and out while the story progresses. While I highly recommend the book, it deals with some adult material. There are scenes of child abuse which, while not graphic and certainly appropriate for the story, were definitely hard to read, and the book is not for the squeamish. I wholeheartedly give Sister! a five star rating, and I look forward to reading the other books in the Natalie McMasters series.
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  • paws.read.repeat
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
    Sister! Is the 7th in the Natalie McMaster’s Mystery series. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last. In Sister! Twentysomething detective Natalie McMaster’s comes face-to-face with the awesome power of money and privilege. Her twin sister has committed a heinous crime. Her son, Eduardo falls in with a perverted billionaire who plays with people’s lives for sport.

    This book is not my normal genre and may not be for all. Some aspects are difficult to read as it explores polygamous relationships and rape. This book is dark and full of one unexpected twist after another. I was engaged and the writing flows nicely. The scenes are vividly explained which made me uncomfortable at times. I will admit, I had to put this one down at time so I could get through it.

    The characters are well written though thoroughly unlikeable. Their greed and psychopathology are vile thus it was difficult to empathize or identify with them. Having said that, they are perfectly written for this book and the story wouldn’t work without this level of narcissistic characters.

    I recommend this book to anyone who loves a dark, twisty tale with an unexpected twist at the end that will leave you blindsided.
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  • Betsy Ashton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keep the Lights On After You Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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    Thomas Burns brings Natalie McMasters back in a hair-raising tale of mistaken identity. Natalie is waiting for her name to be called at her college graduation ceremony when police sweep in and arrest her. Some who could be her twin was captured on security cameras robbing a convenience store and killing one person. Only through the assistance of a friend, who is in the FBI, vouchers for her alibi. But, Natalie being Natalie, can’t leave the investigation alone. She wants to know who this woman is and why she could be Natalie’s twin sister. A quick visit to her mother only clouds the issue. The woman could indeed by her twin. Natalie and her extended family are up against power and money as the clues unravel. The tension is absolute, and the ending stunning. You might want to sleep with the lights on for a night or two.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
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    I thought this would be very soap opera - after all, what is more soap opera than a secret twin sister? - but I really enjoyed the read, I found it gripping and tense and clever, and I highly recommend it.
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  • Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the series so far
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2022
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    Sister! without doubt, is the most thought provoking in the Natalie McMasters’ series so far, covering a wide range of issues more than often considered taboo. Thomas Burns, however, delivers his take on each matter with skill and absolute flair, carefully bringing each character to life and their challenges so many can relate to. This is not a book for a prude, not to mention the faint-hearted, but a deftly written action-packed plot with an underlying message. A super read, not to be taken at face value, and a real find for anyone willing to read between the lines. Highly recommended.
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  • bwichkan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2022
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    This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
    Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
    Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
    Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
    Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
    Can't wait to read more of these.
    Recommend reading.

    I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
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  • Gem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2022
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    I loved this addition to the series and couldn't put it down. The well known characters get better and the plot was one that kept on giving. If you haven't read this series start now. You won't be disappointed.
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