YA BOOKS & NOVELS (18+) BY J.E. SPINA
MARIAH'S REVENGE, Sequel to HUNTING MARIAH is now here.
This book begins where the first book, Hunting Mariah, left off. This suspense/thriller/crime novel will keep you turning pages as the tension grows. There will be twists and urns and some surprises. Many of the same characters will be in play to give support and encouragement to Mariah along the way.
A new man comes into Mariah's life that reminds her of someone she wants to forget. He threatens to bring back the horrors that she and her family once endured. While the one she wants to forget suffers from a horrendous attack that puts his life in jeopardy.
Mariah must draw on her strength and resilience to survive danger at every turn. How much more can Mariah endure? How far will Mariah go to protect her family?
MARIAH'S REVENGE
Cover by John A. Spina
My beautiful niece, Laura, is the model!


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Reviews of Mariah's Revenge on Amazon:
March 14, 2018
Format: Paperback
A great read! I am a beta reader and was lucky enough to already read this book. The sequel to Hunting Mariah, is in my opinion, even more suspenseful and action packed than the first book. We find Mariah in danger again but this time, she will take matters into her own hands. I truly think this is Janice Spina’s best work to date.
March 17, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
WOW! I am a beta reader & lucky enough to have already read this. I did not read the prequel Hunting Mariah, but was still able to follow this 1. Mariah is again in danger & this time through all the twists & turns, she takes matters into her own hands. I was shocked by the violence of being in a serial killers mind! Janice did a wonderful job of making it so suspenseful, I found it hard to put the book down!
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AN ANGEL AMONG US, a short story collection is now here! This book is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Anne Gillis Benedetto, who passed in January of 2017. The first short story is dedicated to her. This is an eclectic collection with multiple genres: romance, grief/loss, drama, mystery, suspense, horror, sci-fi, paranormal and fantasy.
See blog for updates also: Jemsbooks
AN ANGEL AMONG US
Cover by John A. Spina

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Reviews of An Angel Among Us:
Fabulous! By Sarah Reviews on March 11, 2017 - 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Kindle Edition
Author Janice Spina is a prolific and eclectic writer, whose creativity knows no bounds and whose books entertain readers of all age groups. Having had the pleasure of reading many of Author Spina’s earlier works, I looked forward to reading her newest creation and am happy to report that her first-ever short story compilation is ever so gratifying.
“An Angel Among Us” is fabulous. The characters that populate the short stories are from all walks of life, real and well-developed. Their touching stories resonate, as the protagonists confront and face up to life’s many challenges. Loss, regret, love and hope are ingredients you’ll find in abundance in this stirring and heart-string tugging book. Highly recommended!
By Michele Rolfe on March 8, 2017 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Paperback
The stories are tear jerkers & thought provoking. Very well written & hard to put down! I got caught up in the characters & felt like I was a part of their world. I was gifted a book in return for my honest review.
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HOW FAR IS HEAVEN
Cover by John A. Spina


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Amazon Reviews:
Love Beyond Death, June 6, 2016
This review is from: How Far Is Heaven (Kindle Edition)
More implied violence & sexual content. Very tastefully written. I was a Beta Reader & LOVED this. The The love of a person for his family transcends death especially when his family is in danger. Gave me goose bumps. Awesome read.
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A Satistfying Read!, July 28, 2016 5 stars
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Sarah Reviews
This review is from: How Far Is Heaven (Kindle Edition)
The ever-talented Janice Spina does it again. Like in her other books, whether written for young children, teens or adults, "How Far is Heaven" hits the mark. You'll find it all in this entertaining book; suspense, emotions, good values, and a satisfying ending that fills you with anticipation for Spina's next creation. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A captivating story you must have!
By Deanie Humphrys-Dunne on July 28, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
"How Far is Heaven" is a spectacular story of a young family, Parker, his wife, Priscilla and their children, Robbie and Deanna. Parker and Priscilla were deeply in love and enjoying a wonderful life together until Parker mysteriously disappears without a trace. The story is captivating. I didn't ant to put it down. You can feel the emotions of the story so deeply that it brought me to tears. You'll be astounded by the connection between Parker and Priscilla that even death can't sever. There's no doubt you'll love the story as much as I did. It' magical. Award-winning author, Janice Spina, should be extremely proud of her abundant talents. She wove the story perfectly. I highly recommend it. * I was given a gift copy to review.
Reviewed by children's author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
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FIRST EDITION OF HUNTING MARIAH
Original Cover by John A. Spina

This cover is no longer available online. I gave away all my copies too. Please check out the new version and cover below.
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New Cover by John A. Spina
(My beautiful niece, Laura, is the model.)


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Here are a few reviews on Amazon of Hunting Mariah to intrigue you. See more reviews on Amazon.
AMAZON REVIEWS:
THE DARK SIDE OF LIFE, November 13, 2014
This review is from: Hunting Mariah (Kindle Edition)
Do you want to walk inside the mind of a serial killer? What makes him tick? What makes him lust for blood? HUNTING MARIAH is a chilling and action filled tale from the dark side of life. This is a far cry from Janice Spina's other books - from children's books to sinister murderer. Being a writer of mysteries I liked the pacing. The characters and wondering why. Who did it is not the question. Blood and guts, twisted, you will long for justice - but does it come?
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This fiction thriller puts you inside the mind of a serial killer.,
January 6, 2015
This review is from: Hunting Mariah (Kindle Edition)
Jump right into this intense crime, mystery, thriller set in a suburb of New York as author J. E. Spina introduces the reader to the thought process of a serial killer.
“His senses were tingling with the sight, smell, and feel of blood. The silky texture of it and its coppery smell and even the intoxicating taste of it. Just the smell alone could cause desire to rush through his body causing a compelling urge to kill. He felt a thrill at the prospect of taking a life.”
Meet Mariah Michelle Hampton and Dr. Roberts as he begins the slow meticulous process of bringing her memories back while in a safe place at the Dr. Darin J. Roberts Memorial Hospital in Lindan, New York. Many people care about and are looking out for Mariah whether she fully realizes it or not.
There are so many unanswered questions like who was the mystery man that dropped Mariah off at the hospital? How did he know her taste in clothing and detail to sizes when he dropped items off for her? What happened to her and why is it that she can remember some of her childhood memories, but not the last few weeks?
Travel with Mariah on a psychic journey to recover her memories and live with the consequences surrounding her trauma and life with a maniac that might still be at large and want to finish what he started.
Cold Coffee Press endorses Hunting Mariah - by J. E. Spina as the beginning of a great crime fiction series. This book was given to us in a PDF for review and the review was completed on January 5, 2015.
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This is an interesting story that I found hard to ...,
November 23, 2014
This review is from: Hunting Mariah (Kindle Edition)
This is an interesting story that I found hard to put down. A story of innocence robbed while maintaining the strength found in families and the support they provide while overcoming obstacles. The author takes you on the journey of Mariah as she regains her memory after encountering devastating trauma to her psyche. As the story line develops the reader is taken into ever darker places of a mentally disturbed individual seeking revenge of a life gone wrong. The story touches on the most fundamental human instincts - the fears that reach into our inner beings.
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A NEW EDITION OF HUNTING MARIAH IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE LINKS ABOVE, AND ITS SEQUEL IS HERE for 2018.
YA FANTASY SERIES COMING IN 2019 AND 2020 and beyond!