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“Like Unspeakable Things and Bloodline, Jess Lourey’s The Quarry Girls is ultimately a morality tale―almost a dark fairy tale except that the plots are rooted in reality and the danger is all too real. The sad fact is that there is no shortage of past crimes to prompt Jess Lourey’s creative mind, but readers can rest easy knowing that this author will approach every idea with deep reverence for the victims and a goal of providing a healing and heartfelt journey―for both the characters and their readers―within the pages of some truly exceptional crime fiction.” ―BOLO Books
“Jess Lourey’s new novel The Quarry Girls is a love letter to Gen-Xers and Murderinos everywhere.” ―The Big Thrill
“The Quarry Girls is true crime told as fiction and most certainly will cause readers to have some sleepless nights.” ―Bookreporter
“Few authors can blend the genuine fear generated by a sordid tale of true crime with evocative, three-dimensional characters and mesmerizing prose like Jess Lourey. Her fictional stories feel rooted in a world we all know but also fear. The Quarry Girls is a story of secrets gone to seed, and Lourey gives readers her best novel yet―which is quite the accomplishment. Calling it: The Quarry Girls will be one of the best books of the year.” ―Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Miami Midnight
“Jess Lourey once more taps deep into her Midwest roots and childhood fears with The Quarry Girls, an absorbing, true crime–informed thriller narrated in the compelling voice of young drummer Heather Cash as she and her bandmates navigate the treacherous and confusing ground between girlhood and womanhood one simmering and deadly summer. Lourey conveys the edgy, hungry restlessness of teen girls with a touch of Megan Abbott, while steadily intensifying the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small 1977 Minnesota town where darkness snakes below the surface.” ―Loreth Anne White, Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Patient’s Secret
“Jess Lourey is a master of the coming-of-age thriller, and The Quarry Girls may be her best yet―as dark, twisty, and full of secrets as the tunnels that lurk beneath Pantown’s deceptively idyllic streets.” ―Chris Holm, Anthony Award–winning author of The Killing Kind
“Lourey nails the sights, music, and culture of the 1970s through the lens of teenagers in The Quarry Girls. Lourey’s skillful plotting illustrates how powerless the girls feel when confronted with the actions of older teens and the town’s powerful men.” ―Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel
About the Author
Jess Lourey is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Litani, Bloodline, Unspeakable Things, The Catalain Book of Secrets, the Salem’s Cipher thrillers, and the Mira James mysteries, among many other works, including young adult, short stories, and nonfiction. An Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Award nominee, Jess is a tenured professor of creative writing and sociology and a leader of writing retreats. She is also a recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk for the inspiration behind her first published novel. When she’s not leading writing workshops, reading, or spending time with her friends and family, you can find her working on her next story. For more information visit www.jessicalourey.com.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An exhilarating, bone- chilling thriller, fiction inspired by truth- a work of art!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing MN setting, well done mystery.
Series Info/Source: This is a stand alone book. I got a copy of this on ebook through Amazon First Reads.Thoughts: This was an interesting read. I am not generally a huge fan of serial killer/thriller types of books. I was intrigued by the Minnesota setting here and I really did end up enjoying that Minnesota setting. There is a lot of background here on the late 1970's in the St. Cloud area, particularly Pantown. I had no idea that so many awful things were happening in that time frame in St. Cloud. I also didn't know the urban myths around the Pantown tunnels.The story follows Heather as she and her two girlfriends get an amazing opportunity for their all girl band to perform at the county fair. This is overshadowed some by the fact that a girl named Beth has recently gone missing. Their first performance at the fair goes awesome and they are pumped for their next until one of their band members, Maureen, goes missing. Heather is smart and she is sure that Beth isn't a runaway and neither is Maureen, so Heather starts digging. What she finds reveals a nasty underside to their idealistic small town.This was a well done story. I enjoyed Heather as a character, although her home life was seriously messed up and got more so as the story continued. It was an interesting look back in time and really drove home how in a lot of ways a "woman's" place in society has improved. However, it also drove home how far we still have to go. It was scary how easily society accepted the disappearance of these girls and how readily trusted figures in society accepted and even participated in what was happening.This was easy to read and hard to put down. It is definitely a page-turner and the story kept me guessing. The conclusion wasn't as surprising as I had hoped, but I did enjoy how the story wrapped up. It ends on a hopeful note and I really admired how Heather and Beth handled everything.My Summary (4/5): Overall I enjoyed learning about the history of the St. Cloud area and enjoyed the mystery behind this story. This was well written, easy to read, and not too scary. Will I pick up more Lourey books in the future? Well, as I said, I am not a huge fan of this genre but if another Lourey book comes up in a Minnesota setting and it sounds intriguing I would definitely consider it. This was an interesting read and very well written.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!
I will definitely read more from this author. It was so nostalgic! All the memories of youth and friends. Very good mystery, sensitive subject that needs to be exposed! Could not stop reading! I had no idea about Pantown. Very well written!
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Excellent
Excellent story, very well written. It captures you from the start and keeps your reading til the end. It takes you through all the emotions. Differently recommend
The Quarry Girls
Omg what a brilliant book. A book about friendship and love, about growing up and finding out about the bad things that can happen and do happen to young people going from childhood to adulthood. About trusting people you know and love and they turn out the bad guys. Totally couldn't put this book down . I'm sure like me many people will read this book and realise yeah this is what growing up is about, all these pitfalls, and it's time the bad guys were stopped.
Very enjoyable read
The story is set in a town where every character seems flawed in one way or another. Girls start disappearing. The town has a habit of cover-up and looking the other way. The outcome is never certain before it happens but your guesses wont be too far wrong, either.I read it in about two days but would not describe it as a page turner as you might occasionally find in the action genre. It was more that the author is imaginative with her descriptions, thoughts and ideas.For me, a very minor negative was the use of US slang (possibly regional?). It had me reaching for translation quite a few times.
Quarry girls
Had me enthralled from the first chapter, the character's were well described and made you feel like you knew them . Loved the story lines, all the twists and turns.Brought up lots of emotions with each character. Well worth reading.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Like Unspeakable Things and Bloodline, Jess Lourey’s The Quarry Girls is ultimately a morality tale―almost a dark fairy tale except that the plots are rooted in reality and the danger is all too real. The sad fact is that there is no shortage of past crimes to prompt Jess Lourey’s creative mind, but readers can rest easy knowing that this author will approach every idea with deep reverence for the victims and a goal of providing a healing and heartfelt journey―for both the characters and their readers―within the pages of some truly exceptional crime fiction.” ―BOLO Books
“Jess Lourey’s new novel The Quarry Girls is a love letter to Gen-Xers and Murderinos everywhere.” ―The Big Thrill
“The Quarry Girls is true crime told as fiction and most certainly will cause readers to have some sleepless nights.” ―Bookreporter
“Few authors can blend the genuine fear generated by a sordid tale of true crime with evocative, three-dimensional characters and mesmerizing prose like Jess Lourey. Her fictional stories feel rooted in a world we all know but also fear. The Quarry Girls is a story of secrets gone to seed, and Lourey gives readers her best novel yet―which is quite the accomplishment. Calling it: The Quarry Girls will be one of the best books of the year.” ―Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Miami Midnight
“Jess Lourey once more taps deep into her Midwest roots and childhood fears with The Quarry Girls, an absorbing, true crime–informed thriller narrated in the compelling voice of young drummer Heather Cash as she and her bandmates navigate the treacherous and confusing ground between girlhood and womanhood one simmering and deadly summer. Lourey conveys the edgy, hungry restlessness of teen girls with a touch of Megan Abbott, while steadily intensifying the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small 1977 Minnesota town where darkness snakes below the surface.” ―Loreth Anne White, Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Patient’s Secret
“Jess Lourey is a master of the coming-of-age thriller, and The Quarry Girls may be her best yet―as dark, twisty, and full of secrets as the tunnels that lurk beneath Pantown’s deceptively idyllic streets.” ―Chris Holm, Anthony Award–winning author of The Killing Kind
“Lourey nails the sights, music, and culture of the 1970s through the lens of teenagers in The Quarry Girls. Lourey’s skillful plotting illustrates how powerless the girls feel when confronted with the actions of older teens and the town’s powerful men.” ―Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel
About the Author
Jess Lourey is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Litani, Bloodline, Unspeakable Things, The Catalain Book of Secrets, the Salem’s Cipher thrillers, and the Mira James mysteries, among many other works, including young adult, short stories, and nonfiction. An Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Award nominee, Jess is a tenured professor of creative writing and sociology and a leader of writing retreats. She is also a recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk for the inspiration behind her first published novel. When she’s not leading writing workshops, reading, or spending time with her friends and family, you can find her working on her next story. For more information visit www.jessicalourey.com.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An exhilarating, bone- chilling thriller, fiction inspired by truth- a work of art!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing MN setting, well done mystery.
Series Info/Source: This is a stand alone book. I got a copy of this on ebook through Amazon First Reads.Thoughts: This was an interesting read. I am not generally a huge fan of serial killer/thriller types of books. I was intrigued by the Minnesota setting here and I really did end up enjoying that Minnesota setting. There is a lot of background here on the late 1970's in the St. Cloud area, particularly Pantown. I had no idea that so many awful things were happening in that time frame in St. Cloud. I also didn't know the urban myths around the Pantown tunnels.The story follows Heather as she and her two girlfriends get an amazing opportunity for their all girl band to perform at the county fair. This is overshadowed some by the fact that a girl named Beth has recently gone missing. Their first performance at the fair goes awesome and they are pumped for their next until one of their band members, Maureen, goes missing. Heather is smart and she is sure that Beth isn't a runaway and neither is Maureen, so Heather starts digging. What she finds reveals a nasty underside to their idealistic small town.This was a well done story. I enjoyed Heather as a character, although her home life was seriously messed up and got more so as the story continued. It was an interesting look back in time and really drove home how in a lot of ways a "woman's" place in society has improved. However, it also drove home how far we still have to go. It was scary how easily society accepted the disappearance of these girls and how readily trusted figures in society accepted and even participated in what was happening.This was easy to read and hard to put down. It is definitely a page-turner and the story kept me guessing. The conclusion wasn't as surprising as I had hoped, but I did enjoy how the story wrapped up. It ends on a hopeful note and I really admired how Heather and Beth handled everything.My Summary (4/5): Overall I enjoyed learning about the history of the St. Cloud area and enjoyed the mystery behind this story. This was well written, easy to read, and not too scary. Will I pick up more Lourey books in the future? Well, as I said, I am not a huge fan of this genre but if another Lourey book comes up in a Minnesota setting and it sounds intriguing I would definitely consider it. This was an interesting read and very well written.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!
I will definitely read more from this author. It was so nostalgic! All the memories of youth and friends. Very good mystery, sensitive subject that needs to be exposed! Could not stop reading! I had no idea about Pantown. Very well written!
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Excellent
Excellent story, very well written. It captures you from the start and keeps your reading til the end. It takes you through all the emotions. Differently recommend
The Quarry Girls
Omg what a brilliant book. A book about friendship and love, about growing up and finding out about the bad things that can happen and do happen to young people going from childhood to adulthood. About trusting people you know and love and they turn out the bad guys. Totally couldn't put this book down . I'm sure like me many people will read this book and realise yeah this is what growing up is about, all these pitfalls, and it's time the bad guys were stopped.
Very enjoyable read
The story is set in a town where every character seems flawed in one way or another. Girls start disappearing. The town has a habit of cover-up and looking the other way. The outcome is never certain before it happens but your guesses wont be too far wrong, either.I read it in about two days but would not describe it as a page turner as you might occasionally find in the action genre. It was more that the author is imaginative with her descriptions, thoughts and ideas.For me, a very minor negative was the use of US slang (possibly regional?). It had me reaching for translation quite a few times.
Quarry girls
Had me enthralled from the first chapter, the character's were well described and made you feel like you knew them . Loved the story lines, all the twists and turns.Brought up lots of emotions with each character. Well worth reading.
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