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Into the Abyss: A Violet Darger Novella (Violet Darger FBI Mystery Thriller) Kindle Edition

by L.T. Vargus (Author), Tim McBain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,032 ratings
"Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster. For when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -Friedrich Nietzsche

The Violet Darger series continues with this gripping novella, Into the Abyss.

Will Violet Darger agree to a face to face meeting with the man who shot her?

Still awaiting trial, infamous serial killer Leonard Stump has hinted at the locations of additional bodies — more desert graves waiting to be uncovered. He wants to talk, but he has one condition. Violet Darger must be present at the interview.

Now the pressure is on. Should Darger head to Vegas and sit down with Stump? Everyone else seems to think so.

It’s a chance to close some cases and give families closure, they say. A chance to learn something crucial about the criminal mind, they say. A chance to do something good.

So why does Darger feel like it’s all going to go terribly wrong?

While the Violet Darger novels can be read in any order, we recommend reading this short after having read the earlier books in the series. Here is the full list of Darger books in chronological order:

Dead End Girl (Violet Darger Book 1)
Image in a Cracked Mirror (Violet Darger Book 1.5)
Killing Season (Violet Darger Book 2)
The Last Victim (Violet Darger Book 2.5)
The Girl in the Sand (Violet Darger Book 3)
Bad Blood (Violet Darger Book 4)
Five Days Post Mortem (Violet Darger Book 5)
Into the Abyss (Violet Darger Book 5.5)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YM3D9T7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smarmy Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 673 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,032 ratings

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  1. L.T. Vargus

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    L.T. Vargus grew up in Hell, Michigan, which is a lot smaller, quieter, and less fiery than one might imagine. When not click-clacking away at the keyboard, she can be found sewing, fantasizing about food, and rotting her brain in front of the TV.

    L.T. Vargus now lives in New Mexico with her special man friend/writing partner, Tim McBain.

    She likes YouTube videos of cute animals, mystery novels, punk rock, and pizza.

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    People say your author bio should tell the world why you write. I write because life is short, and I want to make something awesome before I die.

    http://timmcbain.com

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Customers find the book an intriguing read with suspense that continues to the very end. The writing quality and character development receive positive feedback, with customers particularly appreciating Violet Darger's character. They like the pacing, with one customer describing it as an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

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19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an awesome read and a worthy addition to the series, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

"...Each book ticks the genre boxes of good reads as the stories progress, you can’t put them down." Read more

"I have been reading this series during my lunch break, now I'm late getting back to work! Love this series not a bad one yet." Read more

"...But I did miss Loshak. The two of them together are the best team of all of the books." Read more

"...A must read. I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author." Read more

12 customers mention "Intrigue"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, noting its suspenseful plot that continues until the very end, with one customer describing it as a masterpiece.

"...the entire Violet Darger series of books have been intelligent and thrilling, entertaining and humorous...." Read more

"Glad she is back! What a crazy book into a put cops the thinking! Glad that violet is back fighting crime and crazies" Read more

"...I didn’t realize it was a novella but it was good and satisfying. I enjoyed it. Recommend it!" Read more

"...I love reading Vargus & McBain for the colorful, memorable, believable characters. More please" Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as an edge-of-your-seat thriller that delves into the terror linked to serious crimes.

"...Violet is passionate about her work and much braver than I would ever be when confronting danger...." Read more

"I love this series! The authors have, once again, delivered a compelling story for Violet Darger. The pacing of the story was excellent...." Read more

"...series is a masterpiece of intrigue, education, and terror linked to serious crimes. I’ve read them all as well as the Victor Loshak series...." Read more

"...are the criminals and we get to know them oh so well too, enough to inspire nightmares...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the character of Violet Darger.

"...Violet Darger/Victor Loshak books and with each one, I get more invested in the characters...." Read more

"...She does what I right for the victim. She is one of my favorite characters . But I did miss Loshak...." Read more

"...I love reading Vargus & McBain for the colorful, memorable, believable characters. More please" Read more

"...how she thinks and I love how she talks to people and I just love her personality...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author." Read more

"...in them, differences that make the series great, two good writers that have come out with a great FBT series ." Read more

"Have grown to love the character of Violet Darger. The writing is professional, interesting, compelling, and interesting...." Read more

"I've read the series and looking forward to the next installment! Well written, interesting, and definitely on the edge of your seat thriller." Read more

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  • Marlan Glock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Into the Abyss Review
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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    Thus far, the entire Violet Darger series of books have been intelligent and thrilling, entertaining and humorous. Each book ticks the genre boxes of good reads as the stories progress, you can’t put them down.
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  • M-M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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    I’ve read all the Violet Darger/Victor Loshak books and with each one, I get more invested in the characters. Violet is passionate about her work and much braver than I would ever be when confronting danger. This book brings Leonard Stump back into Violet’s life. She’s on leave from the FBI and trying to make up her mind about what to do when she gets a call that Stump is willing to give up the names and locations of some of this victims - but only if Violet comes to see him in jail. She doesn’t want to do it but figures she owes the parents of the victims to help them get closure. As usual, Stump has layer upon layer of games he wants to play. I recommend reading this series in order so you can see the development of Violet as an FBI agent and profiler.
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  • Jackie L Sweany
    4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    I have been reading this series during my lunch break, now I'm late getting back to work! Love this series not a bad one yet.
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  • Anna Carrette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glad she is back
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    Glad she is back! What a crazy book into a put cops the thinking! Glad that violet is back fighting crime and crazies
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rather V the DA
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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    Violet doesn't let anyone tell her what to do. She does what I right for the victim. She is one of my favorite characters . But I did miss Loshak. The two of them together are the best team of all of the books.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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    I highly recommend reading all of these novellas, even though they are not listed with the original series. You can find the reading order in most of the books descriptions, or on the authors website. A must read.
    I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
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  • Rhonda K.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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    This was a good,quick read. I didn’t realize it was a novella but it was good and satisfying. I enjoyed it. Recommend it!
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  • Christine H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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    I love this series! The authors have, once again, delivered a compelling story for Violet Darger. The pacing of the story was excellent. My ONLY problem with this story is that it is TOO SHORT!!! I want more!!
    I love all of Darger and Loshack’s sarcasm, too.
    (So, if the Vargas/McBain team team could ignore their family/personal/professional lives and just crank out perfect Darger/Loshack novels 24/7...that would be great. —- But, until such a time when they decide to devote 100% of their waking and sleeping hours to solely entertain complete strangers, I will wait patiently for the next installment.)
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  • TimM
    5.0 out of 5 stars The end?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2023
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    This short novella takes Violet Darger back to Las Vegas and Leonard Stump, the serial killer who so nearly added her to his list of victims. As well as wrapping up some remaining loose ends in the Stump case, Darger also comes to terms with her own demons and sets up the next tranche of the series. But have we heard the last of Leonard Stump? I guess we’ll have to keep reading to find out.
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