Six men, over a span of thirtyfive years, disappear without a trace. Return to mateguas island by linda watkins literary. What could be more idyllic than to live on an island off the coast of maine mateguas island, on amazon at mateguas island novelter. From multiple awardwinning author, linda watkins, comes the eagerlyawaited sequel to her highly acclaimed debut novel, mateguas island finalist in horror 2015 readers favorite international book award competition. As in any great series, this book goes on to leave some new questions unanswered. A novel of terror and suspense ebook written by linda watkins. Reluctantly accompanying her twin daughters and her husband to the island where there are hidden memories, karen is quickly caught up in the swirl of supernatural events that threaten to affect everyone. Mateguas island, a novel of terror and suspense youtube.
On a remote island a troubled family is trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and start over. High suspense and flashes of horror beckon american gothic readers to return to mateguas island, the second book in linda watkins trilogy. A page turner from the beginning, this is a tale you will not want to walk away from. But, unbeknownst to them, the property they have inherited is steeped in ancient magic magic that could seek to destro. The second novel in the series, return to mateguas island, was also awarded a first place in contemporary gothic fiction in the 2015 chanticleer book. This sequel to the award winning mateguas island, answers some of the questions left at the end of the first book. Horrordark fiction promotion and discussion public group. A novel of terror and suspense by linda watkins is a fun novel full of mystery and native american folklore. Discover the world created in the book series by linda watkins. The critically acclaimed, awardwinning mateguas island series, all in one box set. I had a grand time reading ghosts of mateguas and hope the author decides to write a fourth book in this terrifying and suspenseful series. Return to mateguas island by linda watkins was a gripping read excellent storyline, excellent characters in an allround thrilling read.
Linda watkins always keeps a grip on the human beings at the centre of the story while subtly and relentlessly introducing the supernatural element. Title should have been cheating on mysterious matuguas island. Ghosts of mateguas is the third fulllength novel in highly acclaimed, awardwinning, mateguas island series. Together with their daughters, theyre forced to move to mateguas island, which is. Once again author linda watkins weaves a tale of supernatural suspense that captivates the reader, not letting go until the end. Linda watkins is the author of the multiawardwinning mateguas island series. Mateguas island is an absorbing horror tale and is highly recommended. It was on this island that she wrote her first novel, mateguas island and, since publication, the novel has garnered the following awards. The mystery of the island is really the back ground of the story.
Karen and bill anderson are a california couple with eightyearold twin daughters. She should write romance novels instead of thrillers. What mysteries are waiting, patiently, beneath this islands pristine exterior. Book i mateguas island, a novel of terror and suspense. Linda watkins has given us an extremely wellwritten and wellcrafted novel in mateguas island. Linda watkins audio books, best sellers, author bio. An interview with amazon best selling author linda watkins. Apr 28, 2014 linda watkins supernatural thriller, mateguas island, is an exciting and suspenseful story rich in native american mythology and folklore. After graduation from college carnegiemellon university 70, ms. Book ii return to mateguas island, a tale of supernatural suspense. The author, linda watkins, brings a magical, edgeofyourseat horror in the first. And a harbinger of evil, so ancient it defies memory, surfaces on the rocky shores of mateguas.
Read it tonight after the sun sets and darkness grips your home. Linda watkins, author website books interview quotes. During a violent storm on the maine island, bill andersen apparently drowns in a swamp behind the family house, but his body is. To take a look at her other works, please visit her personal website. Ghosts of mateguas, a mateguas island novel by linda watkins. Born in new england, linda watkins family moved to michigan when she was a child. Any who like horror stories and gothic fiction will find mateguas island an exceptional read. Watkins relocated to the san francisco bay area where she lived most of her adult life. From multiple awardwinning author, linda watkins, comes the eagerlyawaited sequel to her highly acclaimed novel, mateguas island. The story begins years later with, karen anderson along with her new husband dex and her two teenage daughters returning to the island. Upon graduation from college, she moved to san francisco where she lived and worked for thirty years. Mateguas island, a novel of terror and suspense by linda watkins. A mateguas island novel, is dark, fastpaced and intense i had a grand time reading ghosts of mateguas and hope the author decides to write a fourth book in this terrifying and suspenseful series. Usa today bestselling author, linda watkins, who resides in sedona, arizona, is the author of the multiawardwinning mateguas island series and the criticallyacclaimed, bestselling thriller, storm island, a kate pomeroy mystery.
She currently resides in sedona, arizona and, in another life, was a senior clinical financial analyst at stanford university school of medicine. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. Home member benefits member profiles linda watkins. This is an engrossing tale that will captivate readers from start to finish, with remarkable character development and a thoroughly gripping plot. What could be more idyllic than to live on an island off the coast of maine.
Bill and karen andersen have a rough marriage, and things get worse for their family when the former loses his job. We reached out to her to learn more about her journey hey linda. When she graduated from college, carnegie mellon 70. Its success lies in the fact that linda watkins builds believable and identifiable characters, which only ramps ups the suspense as the novel unfolds. Journey, with karen and her family, back to the mythos, passion, and magic, and join her as she seeks to finally lay to rest the ghosts of mateguas.
First place award in contemporary gothic fiction, 2015 chanticleer book awards paranormal awards. Born in norwich, connecticut, author linda watkins moved to michigan when she was four years old. Abducted is the third novel in the awardwinning kate pomeroy gothic mystery series by usa today bestselling author, linda watkins. Mateguas island what could be more idyllic than to live on an. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. What could linda watkins have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. Mateguas island, a novel of terror and suspense linda watkins. Watch for her poignant and beautifully sketched portait of.
This is the book trailer for linda watkins return to mateguas island. Linda watkins, welcome to the author spotlight series. Mateguas island what could be more idyllic than to live. But her east coast roots remained strong and, each summer, she journeyed back to visit relatives. This book was dissapointing what could have made this a 4 or 5star listening experience for you. A mateguas island novel, is dark, fastpaced and intense. Watkins weaves native american legends into this well written work that readers of suspense and horror will thoroughly enjoy. Usa today bestselling author, linda watkins is the author of the multiawardwinning mateguas island series. Jack magnus for readers favorite the author, linda watkins, brings a magical, edgeofyourseat horror in the first book of her series, mateguas island. Fans of watkins s mateguas island will welcome this solid sequel. Watch for her poignant and beautifully sketched portait of the children. Return to mateguas island picks right up with the same intrigue, suspense, drama and mystery that mateguas island contained. Bookbuzzr author linda watkins recently had an opportunity to celebrate. You add in some love, betrayal, secrets and sex makes it a must read that will keep the reader glued to every page.
But mateguas is more than just pristine beaches nestled between rocky shores. Linda watkins, brings a magical, edgeofyourseat horror in the first book of her series. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. I live with my three rescue dogs and am hard at work on the sequel to mateguas. Welldefined characters provide the realistic touch, with two of the main characters karen and her husband bill particularly conflicted as they strive to deal with their new place of residence on the island, as well as their rocky marriage.
From multiple awardwinning author, linda watkins, comes the eagerlyawaited sequel to her highly acclaimed debut novel, mateguas island. To a remote island comes a young woman seeking to find the truth of what happened to her family ten years before. Mateguas island will draw you into its world, page after page. Theres a secret box that the girls find hidden underneath a floorboard in their room that holds strange papers, a bone knife, and other arcane objects.
Thats what bill andersen thought when he moved his family to mateguas. On a remote island off the coast of maine, a troubled family is trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and start over. Mateguas islanda novel of terror and suspense by linda. Awardwinning, usa today bestselling author, linda watkins, currently resides in sedona, arizona and, in another life, was a senior clinical financial analyst at stanford university school of medicine. Things were pretty bright for bill, a rising silicon valley star, until a minor discretion with the bosss wife and the economic downturn made him the one to be laid off when his company downsized. The author pulls us in yet again with supernatural force and pageturning skill. From awardwinning author, linda watkins, comes the eagerlyawaited sequel to her highly acclaimed novel, mateguas island. Full synopsis on a remote island off the coast of maine, a troubled family is trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and start over. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated.
Kindle edition verified purchase mateguas island is an excellent horror novel. Importantly, there might be other book series by linda watkins not listed on allauthor. The author, linda watkins, brings a magical, edgeofyourseat horror in the first book of her series, mateguas island. When karen pierce returns to the island, the sleeping spirits reawaken and strange things begin to happen again in return to mateguas island. A mateguas island novel, by linda watkins, returns to the lush and mysterious setting of the previous books. Linda s attention to detail is second to none and the book is very professionally written. Return to mateguas island, a tale of supernatural suspense. Apr 28, 2014 mateguas island by linda watkins is a suspenseful novel that quickly pulled me in with well developed characters, a tight plot and a fascinating story line.
Linda watkins supernatural suspense novel, ghosts of mateguas. What three words best describe christina delaines voice. Short synopsis a spinetingling tale filled with passion, lies, and betrayal, linda watkins s debut novel, mateguas island, will have listeners sleeping with the lights on. Ghosts of mateguas joins others in the mateguas island saga in providing the third novel in a series that excels in blending supernatural forces with a familys relationships and the lure of an island which has changed all their lives. Fans of watkinss mateguas island will welcome this solid sequel. The screenshot below was taken on october 14, 2014. From multiple awardwinning author, linda watkins, comes the.
Born on the east coast, she grew up in a suburb of detroit. Storm island by linda watkins is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery novel that you cant put down once you pick it upreaders favorite. About linda watkins usa today bestselling author, linda watkins is the author of the multiawardwinning mateguas island series. This third installment of the mateguas island series is another example of exciting and suspenseful storytelling. Ghosts of mateguas, a mateguas island novel ghosts of mateguas by linda watkins, haunting american gothic spellbindingly dark and suspenseful, ghosts of mateguas will captivate gothic fans and keep thriller addicts on the edge of their seats a haunting novel packed with realistic characters and unpredictable twists placed on the backdrop of a spooky, magical island. Jul 10, 2017 journey, with karen and her family, back to the mythos, passion, and magic, and join her as she seeks to finally lay to rest the ghosts of mateguas.
Linda watkins, author books series interview deals. Understated but terrifying at the end, mateguas island is a superior effort by a natural writer. Robert james jackson, author of moon strike mateguas island is a crisp story for a stormy night when the house is creaking, rain is rattling on the window panes and you just know something is out there. High suspense and flashes of horror beckon american gothic readers to return to mateguas island, the second book in linda watkins trilogy a stunning success leaving readers posed in anticipation for the next installment. Mateguas island what could be more idyllic than to live on. Mateguas island is a horrordark fantasy novel written by linda watkins. Linda left chebeague in 20, moving to muskegon, michigan for a. Her book mateguas island recently hit the number 1 spot on amazon in the horror occult category. This is an engrossing tale that will captivate readers from start to its climatic finish with remarkable character development and a thoroughly gripping plot. The body of a young girl is found floating in the icy waters of scarborough marsh. Ghosts of mateguas, a mateguas island novel linda watkins. Book iii ghosts of mateguas, a mateguas island novel. Her favorite place to stay was a remote island off the coast of maine, accessible only by boat. Youll also find the deals on books by linda watkins.
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