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Quinlan's Secret

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Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc

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Hi, I lost the eARC of this book so I won't be able to review this book. I hope you understand. I really wanted to read it but unfortunately my phone got formatted and I lost the copy.

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Josh has been dreaming of quitting his job and owning/running his own tavern. When he and his girlfriend Kiera find a tavern to buy that is haunted. They don’t believe it is haunted. As soon as they move in, they experience the haunting of the tavern. That didn’t stop then with the renovations of the tavern. Josh finds that there is a secret tunnel with a door in the basement’s floor. Josh can’t open it by himself. However, the next day when he goes down to the basement, he sees that the door is open. He goes down the stairs and finds that there is a tunnel. He tells Kiera who goes down and discovers something in the tunnel. What is it? Is it the source of the haunting?

Even though this is the second book of a trilogy, it can be read alone. It is not necessary to read the first one to enjoy this book. The book is about a couples relationship as well as friendship. It’s a fast moving story with unexpected surprises throughout the book. The author has written an excellent novel. I found myself wanting it to not end as I enjoyed it so much. I am going back to read the first book and eagerly await the third book to read.

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Though a sort of sad ending this book was a great addition to the series but could stand alone! This is a pretty good read!

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Quinlan’s Secret is the follow-up to her Shepherd’s Warning book which we absolutely loved when reviewed last year. Quinlan’s Secret works as a stand-alone but makes a nice follow-up in her Elders Trilogy being second in the series.

The story follows Josh and Keira as they open up a tavern at Miller’s Cross which starts the plot and mystery to unravel. The plotting is very well done and Lloyd does a nice job of carrying the story forward without doing the normal rehashing the first novel’s plot but bleeds it through the entirety of the story to show how it is connected. At first, you wonder how this all adds up but due to the masterfully way this is handled adding another layer into a very well-crafted book. Lloyd is able to connect the dots and keep the pacing going forward without a stall or break whilst keeping everything tightly wound.

The characters are very well drawn, grounded and realistic given the reader insight on their motivations and likability status. All the characters fit within the realm of the story and are very relatable creating a world, like her first, where you feel the intrigue and devastation that befalls some of the characters. Josh and Keira’s relationship is complicated and adds an extra bonus with doubts planted whilst the supporting characters are very well matched.

The mystery involved and the spiritual world are very well handled and believable. Lloyd never over reaches which is something that some authors tend to do. Lloyd never once over eggs the pudding but keeps it fresh and builds the tension throughout. Without given too much away, the mystery of what is underneath the cavern is as fascinating as the mystery from the previous book. At first there seems to be no connection but once this connection is made, it really adds to the overall mythology.

Overall, this is an excellent read and a huge plus for those who are fans of the first. This is also a notch in the belt for Lloyd who goes from strength to strength and especially as her sophomore effort being able to keep this story strong and moving forward is a huge asset. The book has exceptional plotting, likable characters, intriguing plot and a mystery that keeps the reader well invested and on pins and needles until its final conclusion one has to patiently wait for the final book in the series. The book is a standalone and works very well on its own though reading the first book will help the reader fully invested in this mystery and how it all unfolds. This is an excellent read and highly recommended.

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Another great ghost story from this author. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down and I really liked the haunted tavern theme. Can't wait for the next book in the series. Fans of Steven King and Darcy Coates will love this. Thanks Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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The second book in the 'The Elders' series and I was blown away by the fast pace and enjoyable premise - brilliant writing! The premise reminds me of a haunted house scenario and, whilst similar to the first novel, this novel certainly has many more elements that change the rules. For me, I like the main characters, enjoyed the throwback to the first book and, when the horror elements were turned up, thought they were done really well. I was a little disappointed in that I wanted to know some more background to a few of the more mystical elements but this just means Cailyn Lloyd is doing brilliantly building a world I want to know more about! Roll on the next novel!

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This is a good series and this instalment is engrossing and entertaining.
I liked what I read and can't wait for the next book.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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Quinlan's Secret by Cailyn LLoyd is Book 2 in the Elders Book trilogy. This tells the story of Josh Abelson, an attorney who quit his job to open a bar and his girlfriend, Kiera O'Donnell, an archaeologist who quit her job to become a storm chaser. As Josh takes possession of the bar, the former owner casually mentions that the bar is haunted. Josh and Kiera research the bar's history and discover that it was originally called Quinlan's Tavern and that there were a series of violent incidents that did take place in the tavern. While completely renovating the tavern, Josh and Kiera discover a metal panel that is set into the floor in the basement. Of course they decide to investigate and what they discover is something that could potentially rewrite the history of North America. Have they discovered the archaeological find of the century or have they unwittingly unleashed a darkness that could have deadly consequences.
This novel does take place in Miller's Crossing in Wisconsin, which is the same place in Book 1; however, it could almost be a stand alone novel. There are some references to the characters and events that took place in Book 1, but it shouldn't prevent a reader from enjoying without reading Book 1. I do recommend reading Book 1 of course, but it is not necessary. Overall, I did enjoy this story and I look forward to reading Book 3 when it is released in 2021.

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Quinlan’s secret is book two in the elder series but to be fair you could probably read it without reading the first one. This one follows elder Lachlan who finds him self fighting an evil force.
I can’t say I enjoyed it as much as the first novel - shepherds warning, but it still kept me engaged and I look forward to the final round next year.

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