What Lies Beneath: A Cassie McGraw Publisher's Pack

Cassie McGraw, Book 1-2

By: David Archer

Narrated by: Christine Lakin

Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Contains the first two books in the thrilling Cassie McGraw series.

What Lies Beneath, Book 1:

Fresh out of high school and off to college, Cassie thought she had the world by its tail, and then she met Mike. Tall, handsome, and a police detective to boot, he swept her off her feet and into a whirlwind relationship that led to an engagement ring.

But things aren't always as they seem, and Cassie comes to discover that Mike has a dark side. When she learns just how dark it can be, she comes face-to-face with the greatest forward she could imagine, and it leaves her burned and scarred for the rest of her life.

Cassie isn't one to wallow in misery. She takes her experiences and a degree in psychology and sets out to help other women avoid the kind of thing that happened to her, but then one of her clients comes to her in desperation. Her abusive husband has kidnapped her daughter, and it's up to Cassie to find the girl before it's too late.

Of course, then the only trick is how to survive.

Don't Fight Fate, Book 2:

Someone is abducting and killing the abused women that Cassie works with, and it all seems to be aimed at hurting her. The police are stymied and can't find any leads, but Cassie is too stubborn to let this monster win. With the help of her FWB, Dex, she learns some things the police don't know, but that she can't reveal without getting herself into serious trouble.

After five women have gone missing, Cassie manages to identify the type of woman the perpetrator goes after, and decides to set a trap of her own for him. Using the prosthetic mask that makes her look almost normal, she uses herself as bait, but this is a man who is highly skilled at abducting his victims. Despite all her precautions, Cassie ends up having to depend only on herself if she has any hope of survival, let alone saving the lives of his other victims.

Cassie is a survivor, however, and doesn't know how to give up. This guy may be a serial killer, but he's never had to deal with the likes of Cassie McGraw.

©2020 David Archer (P)2020 Podium Audio

where is the racism?

someone wrote that there was racism in this book me being a black woman know what racism is did not see anything racist about this book they don't know what they talking about.

One of the weakest books I’ve read

I think all the five star reviews are from friends of the author because this is the dumbest book I’ve listened to. For being a clever girl she makes one stupid decision after another. For example, who after being hit by their detective fiancé on several occasions stays for more? Then when finding out he’s a serial killer tells him she needs a night away to think? Then has her BFF join her for drinks to discuss what to do? Anyway it just keeps getting dumber and dumber/ I give up.

I made it to chapter 3

everything woke turns to sh!t. I'm so glad I didn't pay for this. Don't waste your time unless you're an angry feminist.

great story

I liked the the story mysteries crime and a little playful romance without the unnecessary raunchy stuff that most have. well done !

great start to new series

i highly recommend. Anyone who enjoys a good clean romance with mystery will love these books.

Just bad

Even at a faster speed I could not listen for more than an hour. Don't waste your time

Holes

I really wanted to love this book. Too many holes in the logic of the storyline for it to run smoothly. My mind kept wandering with how wrong and weird Cassie was behaving. She finds the kidnapped girl and by the next afternoon she has found Dexter’s missing friend too. The police just follow along with her plans without any question. She’s supposed to be in her early 20s with a 4 year degree after suffering major injuries from being burned almost to death with years of recovery. It just didn’t track to me. Her backstory didn’t add up to me. It was distracting.

enjoy the characters

Loved it. Cassie is a great character as is Dex. can't wait for the next book. very much enjoy David archer books.

Really great!

Amazing characters! The narrator really draws you in and keeps you there. Loved that two books were together. Definitely buying the next set!

Too long

These books are too long.

The biggest problems were the repeated explanation of several things including the burn injuries. The talking in her head. I don’t know how many times that was explained. The never going to be or always were a couple. The Freida Kruger jokes were mentioned many many times.

Awful misogynistic tripe.

Got about a third of the way in before, nauseated by the gratuitous violence against women and the pathetic behaviour of the protagonist, I gave up. This is anti-feminist nonsense.

Another Poor Book

A terrible simpering narrator and a truly awful story. How is trash like this published and getting good reviews? This goes in an ever growing pile of books by authors never to be read again . This was free but my time isnt.

brilliant

first book from DAVID ARCHER l have read and was totally hooked, even to write this review for it.
woo

Very enjoyable

Loved these 2 books and narrator was great. Will definitely read more from this author

Great book

Really enjoyed both of the books. Worth a listen. The story line was interesting and the narrating was good as well.

Brilliant

One of the best thrillers I've listened to in a very long time. Well crafted, and beautifully narrated.

wish there were more books love the characters.

brought alive by an excellent narrator. if you like the Sam and indie books you will love these

A very enjoyable novel

This wasn’t my usual taste but I really enjoyed the story the characters are very believable and I had to know more.
I did listen to parts 1 & 2 first but forgot to review them. I’ve got to look out for more of his books now.

Brilliant

Loved every minute of it and couldn’t stop listening. Great storyline and the characters stories kept me on my toes. Hope there will be more

Early peak, rapid decline

Starts off well, develops characters and sets the stage for the story, but then when the pivotal moment happens the protagonist’s response is beyond the reach of credibility. I feel like this would be an ok novel to be handed in by a teenager at school, but how it got published is beyond me.