Almost Gone (The Au Pair—Book One)

“When you think that life cannot get better, Blake Pierce comes up with another masterpiece of thriller and mystery! Full of twists—and the end brings a surprising revelation.” 
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Almost Gone) 
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23-year-old Cassandra Vale has decided to au pair for a wealthy family in a rural estate outside of Paris.  
 
But there is something rotting behind the gilded gates.  
 
Little does she know that moving into the Dubois manor, she will be at the disposal of a dysfunctional family, a twisted marriage, and children who are deeply troubled.  
 
As Cassandra uncovers a dark web of malice, she is triggered by dreams of her own tortured past she has hoped to outrun. When someone on the estate winds up dead, Cassandra must act quickly to decide who she can trust.  
 
Will she be able to escape the French countryside with her sanity—and her life?  
 
ALMOST GONE is book #1 in a psychological suspense thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. A riveting mystery series replete with complex characters, layers of secrets, dramatic twists and turns and heart-pounding suspense, ALMOST GONE is book #1 in a psychological suspense series that will have you turning pages late into the night. 
 
Book #2 and #3--ALMOST LOST and ALMOST DEAD—are also available! 
 
“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” 
—Reader review (Her Last Wish) 
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“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” 
—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) 
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“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” 
—Reader review (Her Last Wish) 
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“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” 
—Reader review (City of Prey) 
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“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” 
—Reader review (City of Prey) 
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“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” 
—Reader review (Girl, Alone) 
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“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” 
—Reader review (Girl, Alone) 
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