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Reclaiming Life: The Journey of Sydney Jones

Have you ever wondered what it takes to reclaim your life after it has been shattered? For Sydney Jones, the heroine of Primed for Revenge, the answer is strength, resilience, and an unrelenting drive for justice. Carolyn Bowen invites readers into a gripping legal thriller that explores the darkest corners of betrayal and the brightest sparks of courage.

A Legal Thriller Like No Other

Sydney Jones is at the top of her game as an attorney at the prestigious Birdman & Birdman law firm. Her sharp mind and unwavering determination have placed her on the brink of partnership—until a disagreement with her boss sets off a chain of devastating events. Ambushed and abducted, Sydney endures unspeakable trauma, leaving her with no memory of her identity or the motives behind her attackers’ actions.

Determined to piece together the fragments of her life, Sydney embarks on a perilous journey filled with twists, lies, and dangerous alliances. Her pursuit of the truth uncovers a tangled web of corruption within the firm she once trusted. With her legal prowess as her weapon and vengeance as her shield, Sydney vows never to be a victim again.

Meet the Author

Carolyn M. Bowen is a masterful storyteller whose adventures inspire her captivating novels. From her historical romantic adventure, Cross-Ties, to the contemporary crime mystery, The Long Road Home, Bowen’s works are enriched by her love of travel and vivid imagination. In Primed for Revenge, she crafts a tale that combines her deep understanding of human resilience with the electrifying pace of a legal thriller.

A Series Worth Binge-Reading

Primed for Revenge is only the beginning of Sydney Jones’s thrilling saga. The twists and turns of her story continue in the sequels, each delving deeper into her relentless pursuit of justice and truth. With compelling characters and pulse-pounding suspense, this series is perfect for readers who crave clever, fast-paced mysteries.

Call to Action

Don’t stop at the first chapter of Sydney’s journey. Dive into the entire Sydney Jones Series for a binge-worthy experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Start with Primed for Revenge today and immerse yourself in a world of legal intrigue, personal redemption, and breathtaking suspense.

Buy the Sydney Jones Series now and start reading!

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“Primed for Revenge” – An Electrifying Whodunit of Justice and Redemption

Sydney Jones Series: Book 1/3 Primed for Revenge

Welcome to my book blog, where I will be discussing the gripping and electrifying novel “Primed for Revenge” by Carolyn Bowen. In this thrilling work of fiction, we follow the story of Sydney Jones, a successful lawyer whose life takes a devastating turn after a disagreement with her boss. From the very beginning, this book promises a tale of justice and redemption. Join me as I explore the intriguing plot, compelling characters, and dark themes depicted in this whodunit thriller.

Plot Overview: “Primed for Revenge” introduces us to Sydney Jones, a talented attorney on the path to becoming a partner in the prestigious law firm of Birdman & Birdman. However, her life is suddenly upended when a dispute with her boss leads to a chain of events that spirals out of control. Sydney is abducted, taken to an unknown location, and subjected to a brutal assault, leaving her with no memory of her identity. Determined to seek justice and fueled by the strength of her resolve, Sydney mentally visualizes her revenge against her captors.

Despite being warned to remain silent, Sydney is eventually released and finds herself in an unfamiliar home, unable to recognize her former dwelling. With the desire to regain her memories, she cautiously explores her options while piecing together the motives behind her kidnapping. Along the way, she encounters a mix of individuals, some trustworthy and others posing potential risks. The catch is that her amnesia hinders her ability to distinguish friend from foe.

As Sydney delves deeper into the mystery surrounding her abduction, she uncovers unsettling truths about Birdman & Birdman. Previously tapped for a crime, she becomes even more cautious, suspecting that something nefarious is happening within her own law firm. Prepared for a fight, Sydney embraces a chilling decision – to never be a victim again. With a vision of fury driving her, she embarks on a journey that will test her courage, resilience, and determination.

Conclusion: “Primed for Revenge” is an electrifying whodunit thriller that explores the themes of justice, redemption, and the strength of the human spirit. Through Sydney Jones’ harrowing journey, readers are immersed in a world of suspense, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This gripping novel will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the secrets hidden within Birdman & Birdman. If you enjoy fast-paced legal thrillers with a strong focus on redemption and a compelling protagonist, “Primed for Revenge” is a must-read.

Make sure to grab a copy of Primed for Revenge and prepare yourself for a thrilling ride that will keep you guessing until the very end. Stay tuned for future blog posts where we’ll delve deeper into the plot twists, character development, and underlying themes of this captivating novel. Happy reading!

 

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NEW Audiobook Giveaway: Primed for Revenge, Sydney Jones Series

Primed for Revenge

Get ready for your summer road trips now with a free audio book of Primed for Revenge, Book 1 in the Sydney Jones Series. The giveaway is open to US/UK mystery-thriller fans.

How to Enter the Giveaway

Message us your email address and we’ll send you a link to Audible with your free code. The publisher has graciously provided 25 codes for listeners from each country (US/UK). Reserve yours now during this introductory offering. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Carolyn Bowen

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A Change Is Coming ~ Fall 2021

Quote of the Day: Summer is dancing away as the leaves change into mosaic colors as a reminder of the season’s end leaving only memories of days gone by. CM Bowen

Autumn: A Transition Season

The annual seasonal changes are a reminder that nothing remains the same. Today, September 22nd at 3:20 pm EST is the autumnal equinox marking the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s an exciting time to breathe in the freshness of the crisp fall air and relax with a pumpkin spice latte while reading your favorite book.

What happens during the equinox?

The sun crosses the Earth’s equator at the time of the equinox, from the Northern Hemisphere into the Southern Hemisphere. During the autumnal equinox, day and night are balanced to about 12 hours each all across the world. The Earth’s tilt causes the change in season with the Northern Hemisphere beginning to feel the chill of fall after the warmth of summer.

Daylight in the Northern Hemisphere becomes shorter leading up to the winter solstice in December. The polar opposite happens in the Southern Hemisphere, where daylight will gradually grow longer until that hemisphere’s summer solstice in December.

Relax and Enjoy the Season

Grab your blanket, and your favorite beverage to make this season special by reading romantic mystery-thrillers by Carolyn Bowen. Here are some to whet your appetite for more!

The Sydney Jones Series

Primed for Revenge

Chance: A Novel

ONE: A Novel

You can order all three in a set. Begin a thrilling adventure today, read the Sydney Jones Series.

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Meet Sydney Jones Giveaway

September 2020 – Featured Novel – Giveaway

The Sydney Jones Series, book 1, Primed for Revenge is available FREE from these booksellers through September 18th. Limited offer – Tap the link to read this gripping mystery today. https://books2read.com/u/bQKnMw

Book Blurb

Her success should be the pinnacle of her career. She never expected it to threaten her life…

Book Description

Practicing law in a large partnership, Sydney Jones was primed for making partner. Then her life turned upside down after a disagreement with her boss at Birdman & Birdman.

Leaving the office, she was swiftly kidnapped and taken to her assailants’ hideaway, beaten, and raped. With no memory of whom she was has put her at a disadvantage with her captors. Through gritted teeth, she promised a day of repercussions for their actions while mentally visualizing her revenge.

Warned by her assailants to keep her mouth shut or else, she was delivered to her home. Not recognizing her former living quarters, she was careful in exploring her options for regaining her memory.

Piecing together the reasons for her kidnapping brought her into contact with people, some she could trust and others risky. The problem was the amnesia prevented her from recognizing the difference.

Tapped for a crime once nudged her toward caution for something afoul was going on at Birdman & Birdman. She prepared for a fight. With a vision of fury, she made a chilling decision — never to be a victim again.

Buy Primed for Revenge to start the electrifying whodunnit today!

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March Winds

Quote of the Day: “In March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.” Jean Hersey

Today is March 1st and I can feel a tugging of something wonderful, an expectation of things to come. These last few months have been exciting for my new Sydney Jones Series. The mysteries are catching the wind and I’m grateful. I am completing the final in the series and expect to share some great news soon. Follow now to be kept in the loop!

If you’re a book reviewer or book blogger, please let me know if you’d like to be one of the first to read my new novel. And, if you haven’t read books 1 & 2, they, too, will be made available to you.

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All Hands on Deck

Quote of the Day: We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. – Dakota

We’ve kicked off the promotions for the Sydney Jones Series and want to say thank you for supporting our new mystery series. If you want to be one of the first to know about future releases, sign up below. Here’s a snippet about the Sydney Jones Series Books 1 & 2.

Exciting news

Chance – A Novel is available for download FREE with Kindle Unlimited or purchase as a  paperback or ebook.

From the back cover

Walker didn’t plan to fall in love with Sydney. He blamed their closeness in proximity, horrid circumstances in her life, and no friends but a paid confidant to comfort her. There was no one to hold her in their arms, and that’s what the lady needed—to cry and release the pain in her life.

Sydney struck a chord in his heart. Her beauty, along with her spark to keep going through the hell in her life, enamored him even more. Did he love her? Yes!

The government had him now. It didn’t take him long to realize they’d framed him for Roxanne’s murder, then got his case dismissed when he agreed to become their agent.

The problem was, Sydney may still think him guilty of murder. The agency didn’t give him time to discuss the dismissal of charges against him. All he could tell her was the government needed him and he was catching an early morning flight.

Primed For Revenge, Sydney Jones Series Book 1 is available online and at your favorite bookstores in ebook and paperback format now! 

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Book Blurb 

Practicing law in a large partnership, Sydney Jones was primed for making partner. Then her life turned upside down after a disagreement with her boss at Birdman & Birdman.

Leaving the office, she was swiftly kidnapped and taken to her assailants’ hideaway, beaten, and raped. With no memory of whom she has put her at a disadvantage with her captors. Through gritted teeth, she promised a day of repercussions for their actions while mentally visualizing her revenge.

Warned by her assailants to keep her mouth shut or else, she was delivered to her home. Not recognizing her former living quarters, she was careful in exploring her options for regaining her memory.

Piecing together the reasons for her kidnapping brought her into contact with people, some she could trust and others risky. The problem was the amnesia prevented her from recognizing the difference.

Tapped for a crime once nudged her toward caution for something afoul was going on at Birdman & Birdman. She prepared for a fight. With a vision of fury, she made a chilling decision – never to be a victim again.

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Cover Reveal: Chance – A Novel

Quote of the Day: “Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” Franz Kafka

Chance – A Novel (Sydney Jones Series Book 2) – November 5th, 2019

Excitement is in the air as I prepare to release, Chance – A novel, the second book in the Sydney Jones Series trilogy. This new psychological thriller is now available for preorder at the Amazon Kindle store.

I’ve worked with some super nice folks in preparing for this new release. Thank you!

If you are a book reviewer of mysteries and crime fiction especially women’s fiction, please contact me below for an advance reader’s copy for your enjoyment. If you’ve missed book one, Primed For Revenge, let me know so you’ll have the background for Chance – A Novel.

The official release date is Tuesday, November 5th. This will give you a chance to read and write your reviews prior to the holidays. Yes, I’m thinking of you – smiles!

From the back cover

Walker didn’t plan to fall in love with Sydney. He blamed their closeness in proximity, horrid circumstances in her life, and no friends but a paid confidant to comfort her. There was no one to hold her in their arms, and that’s what the lady needed—to cry and release the pain in her life.

Sydney struck a chord in his heart. Her beauty, along with her spark to keep going through the hell in her life, enamored him even more. Did he love her? Yes!

The government had him now. It didn’t take him long to realize they’d framed him for Roxanne’s murder, then got his case dismissed when he agreed to become their agent.

The problem was, Sydney may still think him guilty of murder. The agency didn’t give him time to discuss the dismissal of charges against him. All he could tell her was the government needed him and he was catching an early morning flight.

Click here to learn more about my books and purchase options.  Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Carolyn

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Primed For Revenge – 5 Stars Review

Quote of the Day: But you have to allow a little for the desire to evangelize when you think you have good news. Larry Wall

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I love good news. And, early this morning I received some great news. My latest thriller, Primed for Revenge, the 1st in the Sydney Jones Series has received a 5 Star review from Readers’ Favorite.

An author loves readers/reviewers who understand the emotional peaks and valleys of the storyline from beginning to end. And, this reviewer, Ruffina Oserio does. Thank you!

Reviewed By Ruffina Oserio for Readers’ Favorite

Primed For Revenge: Sydney Jones Novel Series by Carolyn M Bowen is a spellbinding psychological thriller with a rock-solid female protagonist:  Sydney Jones works for Birdman & Birdman and at the time she is looking for bigger engagements in the firm, there is fallout with her boss. As if this wasn’t enough to rattle her nerves, she is abducted as she leaves the office. She is badly beaten and raped and sent home with warnings to never talk about the kidnapping. What is worse is that she has lost a great deal of her memory but she hasn’t forgotten her resolve for revenge. 

This is an interesting story about a character who is deeply hurt and damaged and who must navigate a very dangerous landscape to determine who kidnapped and hurt her and why. Her biggest challenge is identifying the right people to talk to. The reader follows her, feeling her pain and seeing her struggle with her options. Primed For Revenge is a sophisticated, deftly written thriller with a protagonist that instantly captured my attention. The pathos is strong as the reader watches her go through the rough experience. Her inner transformation and the quest for revenge are so real, reflecting the abuse she has experienced. The writing is wonderful and Carolyn M Bowen comes across as a perfect wordsmith. Primed For Revenge: Sydney Jones Novel Series is very engaging, emotionally rich, and fast-paced. The kind of book you read in one sitting. A highly recommended read – 5 Stars

Primed For Revenge, Sydney Jones SeriesHow To Order Your Copy!

Primed for Revenge is available online and at your favorite bookstores. Click here for more ordering options for an ebook or paperback. Thank you!

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New Release News:

Sydney Jones Series Book 2 is in development and will be available online and in bookstores soon. I’m seeking advance mystery readers to provide feedback. Please let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll forward a PDF for your review.

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Meet & Greet: Author Event

Quote of the Day: “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” Ray Bradbury, WD

Meet & Greet!

Join me May 3rd, 7-9 p.m. for a meet and greet at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, GA. I’m tickled to participate in their Emerging Author’s Program.  I hope to see you there. Be ready for some fun and games with giveaways. Hint: What is your favorite scene or quote from any of my novels?

As many of you know, my latest mystery-thriller is celebrating an April birthday. Primed For Revenge, the first in the Sydney Jones Series is available now at your favorite bookstores. I look forward to your comments and reviews. Thank you, Carolyn Bowen

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