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Scar Tissue

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Superior psychological suspense.  There were many clues in this story but I definitely could not figure it out. The plot had me flipping pages. 
Many thanks to Lansen Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.
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This author knows how to write and intense novel.   The plot moves along well and ,keeps your interest to the end.  
Recommend this book and series as well as the author
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Ciara Kelly wakes up in hospital with no memory and with ugly words carved into her skin, sheknows that life as a model will be impacted by her experience.

A serial killer known as The Cutter is on the loose and she soon finds that the killer is after once again.

This is a dramatic and creepy read, I couldnt guess the next thing and while I was gripped by the pacy thrill I was absolutely entertained by the tale. 

This would make a fabulous film and I do hope it gets picked up
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A very good read full of suspense, mystery and thrill. The only issue I had with the book were some of the misspelled words or possibly misplaced words? It made the book hard to read at times but overall, the suspense kept me intrigued enough that I had to  finish.
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​Wonderful read! What you reap, you will sow! All kinds of scripture is worked that is relevant is worked into this novel. It's a very steady read, and I throughly enjoyed it. I moved right onto reading the sequel. ​Claire wakes up with words carved into her. Her memory muddled and she is the only living victim of the Cutter. 

Excellent read. I'm off to leave my review of the second book. My copy came from Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.
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Just your basic, run of the mill suspense. Pretty predictable and mediocre.
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Scar Tissue is definitely a page turner, and was very hard to put down.  Ciara's Kelly's life has been totally turned upside down after she escapes from a serial killer called The Cutter, with no memory of her captivity or her captor.  She loses her modeling career, her fiancé, and doesn't know where to turn or who to trust, other than her twin sister.  The killer is determined to recapture Ciara and finish what he started, and nothing will stop him, even mistaken identity.  This book is a complex thriller and leaves you, like Ciara, wondering who to trust and also wondering where her new psychic abilities have come from. 

I highly recommend this book as a fast paced thriller with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

I received a copy of this book through Net Galley.
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It was a  interesting novel about what some people would do for money  .I would recommend it for  people who love  mysteries
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This book was absolutely riveting! Once I started it I couldn't stop and it was done in two days! The story-line hooks you in right at the beginning and the whole time you are trying to figure out who is involved. The ending is fantastic and only added to the enjoyment I felt reading this book!
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An excellent psychological thriller.  A beautiful model, brutalized wakes up in the hospital with ugly words carved in to her skin. This novel takes you to the edge of control, read it in one sitting. Kept me guessing until the very end.
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A real edge-of-your-seat thriller! Ciara has escaped from a serial killer who was torturing her. The scary part of this book was the thoughts of the killer and his progress in trying to find Ciara so that he can kill her. I was unable to read this book at night! The action was non-stop and kept me wanting to see what happened next. I have the next book in the series and will start that tomorrow. It promises to be just as thrilling!
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I loved this book. I found the main character to be likable and was able to empathize with her. I thought the story line could have been torn right out of the recent headlines. Therefore making it even more believable. After the first chapters which were a little slow (as some reviews have stated) I think the pace was picked up and the many twists and turns kept my interest right up into the very end. I love a thriller that keeps me guessing and this author did that in a most intriguing way. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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I am a bit mixed on this one. I liked the premise quite a bit and the main character Ciara, but I like to be surprised by the mystery in a thriller and I had almost all of the whodunit figured out which was a bit disappointing. There were some misdirects tossed in that I was hoping would lead to a different villain so I could be caught by surprise but that never happened. Also there were a few too many coincidences within the plot and characters that rang a bit false and I didn't think needed to be there. On the positive side and why I ultimately ended up liking it--the story moved well, the plot and pacing kept me interested and it was a quick read. The ending and the slightly paranormal spin to part of the story seemed like it could be setting up for another book with the main character and I would definitely give it a try.
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*****Free copy received from NetGalley for an honest review*****
I really liked this book it didn't click for me until more than 80% through the book (don't want to spoil it for anyone). When I read the blurb it sounded thrilling to me and I was not disappointed. Ciara was very real in her thoughts but am glad she had a future with her guy. I would have been upset if he were involved in anyway. So sad about her sister. This was my first book by this author and would read more if available. A must read if you like mysteries
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When model Ciara Kelly wakes up in the hospital, she has no idea how she got there or what she's endured for the past few weeks. As her memory slowly returns, she remembers being tortured by a psychopath whose face she can't recall. Despite her attempts to hide from this still-loose killer, she can't shake the feeling that he's waiting for her around every corner. The first thriller in a series, Scar Tissue provides an intense introduction to heroine Ciara Kelly and the unreliable cast of secondary narrators surrounding her. Domovitch writes in a style similar to Chevy Stevens, ensuring that you'll stay up late to finish the book, and then leave on a few lights when you're finally ready to try sleeping.
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After reading "Seeing evil"(5 star by the way) I was off to read the 1st book in the "Mindsight series", yes I am backwards that way sometimes.  Oh my, to go through that much trauma physically and mentally it's amazing this woman could still function. She has the nightmares and anxiety attacks which they are NOT minimal but considering what she went through I'd say she's one of the lucky ones. She just needed to accept help from those around her but trust is hard for her with reason. So she runs but as smart as she is, so is her assailant. Great mystery thriller, twist and turns with a little romance and yes a HEA. Again 5 thumbs up if I had them.
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Actual Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

This story was a little slow to my liking and the writing seemed amateurish. However, the story was still good and suspenseful. I will read more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and M.C. Domovitch for an arc of 'Scar Tissue' in exchange for an honest review.
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Scar Tissue is a deep and thought-provoking read. How often are models looked at as having such  perfect and charmed life? Most models are society's definition of the perfect woman desired by the average man. These women are easily placed on a pedestal. Well, for Ciara, one person has gone over to the dark side in his obsession with her. He literally tries to love her to death, twice.
I was impressed with the character development. Each character was real and believable. It was easy to imagine some as a friend, others as entitled bitches and still others as manipulative, self centered liars. Some were transparent as others were complex. They meshed well into the complexity of the story keeping me not only interested, but intrigued. 
When I read this book I had no idea it was the first in a series. When I finished the book I still had no idea. There is no cliff hanger ending. There is no awkward ending. Miss Domovitch gives you closure in this story.
What about the development of the suspense? Well, I waffled back and forth about who the killer could be. I am happy to announce that I didn't figure out who the bad guy was until almost the end. 
What about the "thriller" portion of the story? Well, the depth of research it must have taken Miss Domovitch to basically get into the killer's frame of mind must have been interesting, to say the least. If she were to ever fall under suspicion for a violent crime, I am sure her internet browser history will not be her friend.
All in all, I liked this book. If you're in a mood for a suspense thriller, you should definitely check Scar Tissue out.

I received a copy of this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Model Ciara Kelly wakes up in a hospital but she remembers nothing of the weeks she had been missing. The only clue she had were the words carved into her skin. The police think that she may have been the victim if the Cutter, a serial killer who has already murdered 3 women.

Ciara's life has now been changed completely. She has lost her looks, rich boyfriend and her glamorous lifestyle. She has now returned to her hometown, is living with her sister and has a new career doing the makeup in a funeral parlour. Now her memory seems to be slowly returning, Ciara's sister accidentally tells someone this. Will the Cutter set out to find her.

I had no idea while reading this book who the Cutter was. I would compare it to finding a needle in a haystack as we are diverted from the truth often.
 This novel is so well written that I had my heart in my mouth at times. Ciara is such a strong character, the storyline would not have worked otherwise. A definite must read.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Lansen Publishing and the author M. C. Domovitch for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Great thriller you won't want to put down. Your mind will work overtime trying to solve the crime.
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