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Valerie – Trapped: A gripping fast-paced crime thriller (Valerie Dawson Novella Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Megan Daymond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 182 ratings
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PART 1 - Multiple Part Serial - Please Read Full Description
Forced to pay a debt with deadly consequences ...
Valerie Dawson is forced into a life of crime when her wayward sister and two unknown men turn up at her Sydney apartment, demanding that she pay off her sister's debt. She complies, believing if she does what they want, then they will leave her and her family alone.
But when the people closest to her are killed, she discovers there is no way out - she is trapped, caught in a web of corruption, where even the police cannot be trusted. She decides to fight for her freedom and finds an unexpected ally, but soon realises there is much more at stake and that her next move could be deadly.

A gripping fast-paced crime thriller!

Part 1, Valerie Dawson Novella Series
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*Includes A Sample of the Gripping Australian Crime Thriller JUST PLAY ALONG (Book 1, Andy Knight Series)
PLEASE NOTE: Each book in the Valerie Dawson Novella Series is a 'SERIAL SHORT READ' compared to the full-length standalone novels in the Andy Knight Series. Yes, that means there will be cliffhangers!

About the Valerie Dawson Novella Series
Whilst the Valerie Dawson Novella Series can be read on its own, it was originally written as a novella side-series to compliment the full-length novels in the Andy Knight Series. Reading these series together will provide a richer reading experience as the characters' stories are intertwined throughout both series. 

Each part of the Valerie Dawson Novella Series is time sensitive and has a recommended reading order to avoid spoilers, although if preferred you can read each series separately.

Either JUST PLAY ALONG (Book 1, Andy Knight Series), or VALERIE - TRAPPED (Part 1, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) can be read first. Then to avoid spoilers, the following reading order is recommended:

1. Valerie: Trapped (Part 1, Valerie Dawson Novella Series)
2. Just Play Along (Book 1, Andy Knight Series)
3. Valerie: Isolated (Part 2, Valerie Dawson Novella Series)
4. Bones of Deception (Book 2, Andy Knight Series)
5. Valerie: Bound (Part 3, Valerie Dawson Novella Series)
6. Valerie: Desperate (Part 4, Valerie Dawson Novella Series)

Please note: Valerie: Isolated contains some small spoilers if read before Just Play Along, but it can still be read first, if preferred.
The reading order of the combined two series is flexible and most books can be read in your preferred order with only minor spoilers, but it is highly recommended to read Bones of Deception (Book 2, Andy Knight Series) before reading Valerie: Desperate (Part 4, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) as it contains major spoilers and should be read in the correct order.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K3TD2PN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FRACTURE Publishing (November 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3068 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 182 ratings

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Megan Daymond

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Megan Daymond is an Australian crime author. JUST PLAY ALONG is her debut crime novel, the first book in the Andy Knight Series based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Megan has previously worked in book publishing as a Mac Operator/Typesetter at HarperCollinsPublishers, in Sydney. And has a background in health and fitness; formerly working as a remedial massage therapist and personal trainer. Megan currently lives in Western Sydney, Australia.

RELEASE UPDATE: HIDDEN LIES (Book 3 in the Andy Knight Series) has been postponed until June 2024. The original pre-order has been cancelled because Amazon does not allow date changes of more than thirty days. A new book page is now live and ebook pre-orders can be made again. Here is the new ebook ASIN: B0CH6XQDQ2

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
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Yisra'EL
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
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I really enjoyed reading this book. However, I was dissapointed with the way that it ended. Very dissapointed. It was catching, thrilling and some-what of a mystery throughout but ended so suddenly and too quickly. I'm not fund of sequels so I wont get to enjoy the essence of this book which dissapoints me more.
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Cindy
3.0 out of 5 stars An alright book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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I have this a three because it wasn't as good as a lot of books i read. It was exciting in places but not really a page turner for me.
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Ellen Oceanside
4.0 out of 5 stars DEBT LEADS HER INTO CORRIPTION
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018
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A debt that is continually needing to be paid, for safety of family. She is trapped in lies, and corruption. Finally enough is enough, and she fights back Good gripping plot.
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lucille kadura
5.0 out of 5 stars Trapped
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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Was a very good book didn't want to putt it down well written I would recommend this book if you like crime books
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Will Decker
2.0 out of 5 stars SERIAL (CLIFF HANGER IN DISGUISE)
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019
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I wish authors could make the distinction between a series and a serial! This is like chapter one or episode one in an ongoing serial. With that said, I found the writing style stiff, the characters one dimensional, and a complete lack of empathy or emotional pull. Nothing reached out and grabbed me. I will not be moving on with this SERIAL.
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Moria Grey
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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Mom got it and hasnt read it all yet
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2019
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Good read
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Tigerclaw
3.0 out of 5 stars Short Story That Has Potential But Is Lacking At The Same Time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2020
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This short story was beginning to get better. Then, it came to it’s open ended conclusion.

Two words tended to show up a lot in this. They became predictable. On the plus side. As things stand today (Friday 8 May 2020) it is currently free on Kindle. So you cannot go wrong there.

The version I had. Was provided with the early chapters of the next book in the series.

So what is this about? This introduces Valerie Dawson. It follows Valerie’s efforts to clear a debt on behalf of her sister.

Set in Sydney, Australia. This takes Valerie into some very dangerous situations. But is there anyone that can help? Even the local police are questionable as to whose side they are on.
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Paul S
4.0 out of 5 stars A potentially good crime story but as it forms part of a serial, it is in some respects incomplete.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2019
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Initially I was not entirely sure how to rate 'Valerie Trapped' as there are many aspects about this short novel I really liked but also a couple I did not.
On the positive side I found it a very easy and relatively quick novella to read. It has a really interesting and dramatic plot which held my interest and kept me wanting to read on to see what happened next. For a novella I felt more attention has been given to characterisation than one finds in many crime thrillers of a similar length. Finally, as it was free to download when I acquired it, it represented 'good value for money'!
On the other hand, it is not really a 'stand alone' story, and, as explained in the description on Amazon, it is one of a number of novellas featuring Valerie Dawson that are written to complement the full length novels in the Andy Knight series. In addition, we are advised to read the full length books and these novellas in a particular order in order to avoid spoilers that would arise if they are not read in a specific order. Finally, if I had to pay for this novella, would I still feel if offered good value for money? I think this would depend on how much it cost and whether or not I was already a fan of the full length novels featuring Andy Knight. I suspect that fans of the Andy Knight novels may appreciate these novellas more than people like myself who have not read the Andy Knight stories and are therefore reading these Valerie Dawson stories in isolation of the 'broader picture'.
Overall however, even though it is not a standalone story, I enjoyed reading this novella. I think it provides an excellent showcase for the writing and story-telling skills of Megan Daymond and has piqued my interest to read at least one of the full length Andy Knight stories. So, while I would have preferred to rate this novella 3.5 stars, as this option is unavailable, I decided to give it four stars rather than three.
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Sandra Peddie
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019
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Very disappointed in this book. This is part one of a two part book, which you don’t find out until you get to the end.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not fast pacing enough for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020
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It wasnt as interesting or exciting i i had hoped i am glad it was free i am totally not buying the second book
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