We’re just under 100 days from the release of The Final Target on May 26, so I thought it time to share the excerpt.
First, here’s the official description:
He showed up at Arden Bowie’s debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that.
Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake…
An introvert at heart, Arden had long craved solitude—but now, after a harrowing assault, she finds herself hiding behind locked doors and startling at every sound. And her relief at his imprisonment is tempered by anxiety when Dustin’s wealthy mother helps to get him a paltry five-year sentence at a psychiatric facility.
Arden decides to write a new story for herself, moving to a tiny Oregon town and befriending Gideon, an ex-LAPD detective. But while she learns to thrive, Dustin remains his delusional, twisted self, as fixated as ever and now seething with anger. He still believes Arden’s purpose on earth is to serve and please him. And his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him?
I had a chance to read The Final Target a while back and I think it’s going to be the perfect entry to summer reading (or a cozy winter read if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere.
Without further ado, here’s Chapter One. Enjoy!
Laura
Here are the US pre-order links:
Turn the Page: https://bit.ly/41EqVao
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mPrMgM
BN: https://bit.ly/3UZQVt9
BAM: https://bit.ly/3VxU9UL
Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4m2k2a7
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3V9sw4j
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3I2YEDM
Google Play: https://bit.ly/45QcsdX
And here are the international links: https://geni.us/FinalTarget
Can’t wait! Sounds very good.
Mines on order. Can’t wait. Reading Syolen in Desth now. Very good as always.
Wow! I cannot wait to read all of this!
I never an wait to see your new books and this one sounds like it will b as great as all your books have been.
As always, a gripping opening salvo to get us readers excited. I have read just about all your books, both from you and your alter-ego and I can honestly say that they keep me mesmerized.
This book looks like another winner and i wish you much luck with it!
Ooo, I’m excited for this!!! I can’t wait for it to be released, I’m already hooked!
Can’t wait for the Final Target! Looks like a very cautious tale. Love the tension waiting to see what will happen plus the romance and funny bits Nora always has, hope dogs are included too. Interesting for sure
Looking forward to reading Final Target . Thank you Laura for all you do with Nora’s social media . I am sure even though the year is 2 months old heading to 3 , Nora could be finishing up her books for 2027 . I will be very curious to see what those will be with stand alone & series
I wish there were that many independent bookstores in Columbus. The excerpt pulls you into the story right off. Can’t wait for May. Already have it on hold at the library. Am currently rereading ‘The Liar’.