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Whitewashed (On the Brink Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amy C. Blake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 121 ratings
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Previously published as Whitewashed by Mantle Rock Publishing.

On the Brink Series – Book One

Eighteen-year-old Patience McDonough has a plan. Despite her parents’ objections, She will attend Verity College in Hades, Mississippi, and live with her grandparents. She’ll complete her degree in record time and go on to become a doctor. But things at the college are strangely neglected, her classwork is unexpectedly hard. Grand gets called out-of-town, and Poppa starts acting weird─so weird she suspects he has Alzheimer’s. On top of that, she has to work extra hours at her student job inputting financial data for the college─boring!

But soon her job gets more interesting than she’d like. She finds millions of dollars are unaccounted for and something creepy is going on in the Big House basement. She discovers secrets tying her family into the dark beginnings of Verity, founded on a slave plantation, and she is forced to question the characters of people she has always trusted. Finally, confronted with a psychotic killer, Patience has to face facts: Her plans are not necessarily God’s plans. Will the truth set her free?

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"I love this story. From the very first scene when we meet the eighteen-year-old college-bound Patience, we are immersed in her life. Blake constructs a story inhabited by lovable, quirky characters so real you hate for the story to end. Small-town deep south to a "T"--sweet tea, and lots of it, please. But there's a deep, dark secret lurking in the small town of Hades, Mississippi. One that will keep you turning pages till the end. This book is appropriate for middle grades, YA, and anyone else who loves a good story with a positive message."--Betty Thomason Owens, author of Annabelle's Ruth

"Amy C. Blake wrote a great example of Deep South culture. To me, she rivals Terri Blackstock at her best and has quickly made a fan of me."--Rebel Book Reviews

"What a delightful debut by author Amy C. Blake! I knew this was my type of story when I read the description: spooky happenings in an old plantation house turned colledge Administration building; a murder mystery from the past; and quirky characters in a small Southern town. I loved the fact that, although the protagonist is a college-aged young woman, a number of important characters are elderly. And the author deals realistically with problems the elderly--and their caretakers--face."--Robin Johns Grant, author of Jordan's Shadow

"Amy Blake was successful in holding my interest from page one. Her ability to parallel aspects of history while nuancing her characters is noteworthy. In the midst of an era where enlightenment about America's racial history is of the utmost importance, Blake proves timely. I see great things in her writing future."--Jacqueline Wheelock, author of A Most Precious Gift

From the Author

I hope you enjoy reading my Christian suspense, Whitewashed. It was a lot of fun to write. The second book in this series, Colorblind, releases in early 2016. It's about Patience's friend Christy and is set in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. As always, I'd appreciate reviews! Thanks for reading!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BTVFW7G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scrivenings Press LLC (July 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3545 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0990693589
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 121 ratings

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Amy C. Blake

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I’m a pastor’s wife, writer, and homeschool mom. I have an M.A. in English from Mississippi College. I’ve written short stories and articles for various publications, including Focus on the Family, Mature Years, Significant Living, Encounter, and Vista. I’ve contributed to Barbour’s Book Lovers’ Devotional, Every Good and Perfect Gift, and Heavenly XOXO for Women. I've also won several awards for my writing.

I’m currently writing two series for the Christian market with homeschooled main characters, series that are enjoyable for everybody—homeschooled or not. My Levi Prince juvenile fantasy series follows homeschooled pastor's kid Levi through his adventures in Terracaelum, a haven for mythical creatures. The Trojan Horse Traitor, The Fall of Thor's Hammer, and The Fay's Apprentice are now available in both print and ebook.

My On the Brink suspense series follows the journeys of three homeschooled friends—Patience, Christy, and Natalie—as they step out on the brink of adulthood…and danger. Whitewashed, Colorblind, and Tie-Dyed are now available in both print and Kindle formats.

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B. J. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich, Great Characters
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
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Patience is the main character in a story that alternates from the past and Civil War days to the present and her college days. My favorite part was the Bible scripture and how it tied in with the ending. It was an enjoyable read though most takes place in modern times and there is not much about Civil War days, but the novel is well written and does have some pertaining to the hard times and struggles of slaves and how mean versus nice plantation owners made a difference in the lives they led. Family ties were far reaching from the days of slavery and a family tree illustrates how the people in modern times descended from and were related to the slaves of the past. The author did a great job with that part. I got confused a bit in the beginning. and it did not hook and grab me right away, but once I did get into it, I really enjoyed the plot and characters. The author did an awesome job describing Bertha and her 70's decor. I was rearing my children during the 70's and had nothing like she did as decor, but I did have a harvest gold kitchen. I always liked sunny yellow. The characters were well described and certainly not cardboard. Dirk is more than a football player, as Patience first thinks he's just into sports. Later, he illustrates he has a brain and is smart as well as athletic. I never liked Jason because of his attitude, and I was glad to see Lilly Rose change back to herself in the end. Poppa and Moses made great characters as well, and I loved how Poppa's dog saved the day in the end. The author knows how to create well-rounded characters. BJ Robinson, Author of the Azalea Plantation Series: Siege of Azalea Plantation, Azalea Plantation, Plantation Restored, and others.
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Beth Westcott
4.0 out of 5 stars The truth is not always what it seems
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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Patience McDonough's big heart and determination to attend Verity College in Hades, Mississippi bring her face-to-face with mystery, evil, and a family history that connects her with the past and founding of Verity College on a former slave plantation. Patience, who does not live up to her name, loves her grandparents dearly and is convinced her grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. She struggles to keep up with her studies as she works to pay her way and tries to discover what's behind mysterious goings on at the college. She has trouble deciding who can be trusted and who is the trouble-maker. Suspenseful, with poignant and funny moments, Patience also faces challenges to her faith.
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Susan J. Reinhardt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cast of Characters
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
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Patience McDonough's plans for a perfect summer at Verity College get off to a rocky start and go downhill from there. She turned down full scholarships to Ivy League colleges because of a decision she made as a child.

She's dismayed not only at the emphasis on the sports program, but also on her grandfather's obsession with getting rid of the college president. Her work assignment turns into a nightmare as strange happenings crowd her days.

Although her name is, "Patience," she struggles to exhibit that trait. Yet, it's evident she desires to do the right thing and please God. Will her lack of patience be her downfall or will mercy and grace pull her out of a truly scary situation?

Amy C. Blake is a new-to-me author. The book started off a bit slow for me but soon picked up the pace. The unfolding mystery and potential love interest kept me engaged. A few red herrings made me wonder if I had the right villains nailed. She pulled off an exciting climax and a satisfying ending.

This book is suitable for the YA crowd, as well as adults. I'm giving Whitewashed 5 Stars.

Disclaimer: I received this book as part of a free promotion on Amazon. Neither the author nor the publisher gave this reviewer any remuneration for a favorable score. All opinions expressed, as always, are mine and mine alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great suspense-filled mystery that keeps you guessing
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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Whitewashed was an enjoyable tale that moved at a fast pace and will keep the reader guessing until the end. This is my second Amy C. Blake book and I am an official fan! I really enjoy Blake's writing style and storyline development. She weaves her tales carefully but not too slowly while including relevant background material in enjoyable ways that does not feel like a data dump. Whitewashed was a story I couldn't put down and every time I thought I figured out the mystery, the plot twisted. The story begins with Patience leaving home for college in her grandparent's hometown in Mississippi where she always planned to attend. When she arrives, things at Verity College and her envisioned life there are not quite as she remembered and hoped. She is quickly thrown into a mystery with roots reaching back to the 19th century and begins to question everything and everyone she has trusted. As the story moves, surprises pop up that change Patience's view on people she loves and the mystery she is trying to unravel. The climactic twist wraps up the mystery and leaves Patience with a new outlook on everything. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves good mysteries with well developed plotlines and characters.
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Cinda
5.0 out of 5 stars A girl named Patience. Can't we all relate to not always living up to who we are called to be?
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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A girl named Patience. Can't we all relate to not always living up to who we are called to be? I purchased this book because it was written by a fellow homeschool mom in our area. I related to so much more in this story; the strong desire to do things our own way; the overwhelming feeling that comes from all the hats we wear; and seeing someone we love be swallowed up by Alzheimer's. Having just completed a study on the book of Esther, I was astonished when those scriptures were interwoven in the story. Some of my favorite stories tie the past to the present and that's just what Amy did with Whitewashed. Burdens of the past (a Civil War era plantation), visions of the future (becoming a doctor). The mystery of this story kept me turning the pages - I couldn't figure out who it was that wanted vengeance, but I enjoyed how it all came together. I have clear images in my mind of each of the characters and look forward to seeing how they develop in the rest of this series.
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