Dragonfly Ashes

Title: Dragonfly Ashes

Series: Cherry Creek Mysteries #2

Author: C. C. Warrens

Expected Publication: November 2, 2024

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense, 

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

Dragonfly Ashes picks up where Firefly Diaries (book 1) ends, and continues with Noelle, Dereck, and Skylar's story. For this reason, I think it is best to read Firefly Diaries before reading this one.

This was another fabulous, edge-of-your-seat thriller by C.C. Warrens. There were a few heart-stopping moments, excellent character development, tender moments, and a developing romance. The stalker's perspective enhanced the creepy factor.

I thought I knew who the bad guys were. They were so obvious! But, I was soooo wrong! I was shocked when all was revealed. I do not know how Warrens can weave such a diabolical tale, with plot twists and a surprise reveal, and have it all come together so seamlessly! 

I hope there are more books in this series because I am NOT ready to be done with Cherry Creek.

Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

★★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads): 

Flames cast an ominous orange glow against the night sky as a barn catches fire, consuming everything from the hay bales to the victim bound and left to die.

News of the murder sparks fear in the small community of Cherry Creek, and that fear only grows when the arsonist leaves a calling card belonging to a killer everyone believed was long dead.

The Dragonfly mysteriously disappeared from the local asylum decades ago, stepping out of existence and into legend. The story draws the attention of Noelle McKenzie, a local author, and she digs into details from the past while Captain Derek Dempsey searches for evidence in the present.

But there’s more going on than either of them suspect, and this threat doesn’t just come knocking; it kicks in the door with a wicked plan and a lit match. If they don’t stop the arsonist soon, there may not be anything left of Cherry Creek to save.