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Reviewed By Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite The Lost Days by The Black Rose is a stunning opening for the Denial Series, a highly satisfying read with huge promise for readers interested in following a character through different series. I was immediately drawn to Ives, a man in the process of coming to terms with the loss of his wife, but one who’s lured into a deadly trap. When the story starts, the protagonist is reliving dramatic moments with his wife, falling into a trance-like kind of daydreaming. The conflict moves swiftly from the personal reminiscences of the important moments with his wife to the interpersonal level when he is made an offer to join the intelligence of a secret and powerful German organization. His curiosity aroused, he initiates an investigation and what he discovers could rip his life apart. What follows will surprise readers. Ives is the kind of character who is hard not to fall in love with and it is important to see how he quickly moves from being a blasé daydreamer to a very active character, pursuing a course of action that is as unclear as it is dangerous. The book is packed with intense action and readers will undoubtedly be drawn in from the very first page. The writing is equally captivating, fluid, and laced with engaging descriptions and dialogue. The Lost Days by The Black Rose is the kind of story that will grab the attention of anyone looking for a thriller with high level intrigue. The plot is fast-paced and the author leaves no room for guessing. Readers will find this story highly entertaining and utterly absorbing. Reviewed By Ruffina Oserio for Readers’ Favorite The Lost Days by The Black Rose is Book One of The Denial Series, a dark story featuring powerful themes and intrigue. It is a very gorgeous and well-crafted introduction for a series, a story that is as exciting and thought- provoking as it is well-written. Readers will be introduced to compelling and believable characters, a high level kind of intrigue, and a gripping story with surprises at every turn. Ives is a man who takes things very seriously and when his wife dies he is covertly presented with an intriguing offer: become a member of the intelligence unit of a German political organization. But what are the stakes? What is there to lose? Although Ives isn’t enthusiastic about the offer, he’s intrigued and can’t help wanting to know more. So he starts to dig deeper into this secret organization, but it’s a path of no return and soon he will be fighting for his life as he gets closer to the truth. The Lost Days is written with powerful prose and plot-driven dialogue. The author plunges the reader straight into action from the very start of the book and the action only grows in intensity as one reads on. The Black Rose is a master in the art of storytelling and knows how to build tension in readers. The story begins with the protagonist’s daydreaming about his wife, Allina, and this immediately registers a high level of psychological conflict that will permeate the entire book. Although I hate stories that open with dreams, this one allows readers to immediately get a glimpse of the turmoil in the protagonist’s mind, a promise of the multi-layered conflict developed masterfully throughout the story. This is a book I will recommend for its entertaining quality. Reviewed By Arya Fomonyuy for Readers’ Favorite The Lost Days: Book One of the Denial (Part III of the Killing Game Series) by The Black Rose is a beguiling tale of intrigue and dark secrets. Ives isn’t yet done grieving the death of his wife, a death that happened in quite unusual circumstances. As if he hasn’t got enough on his plate, he is made a curious offer to be part of the intelligence for a secret German political organization. Curious and intrigued, Ives wants to know more about this group before making any commitment, but his investigation could be the start of the journey towards his death. The Lost Days: Book One of the Denial (Part III of the Killing Game Series) is a well-written book that combines elements of a page- turning thriller, the gripping style of suspense, and the investigative character of crime fiction to deliver the kind of entertainment that will entertain a wide audience. The story is so skillfully conceived and masterfully written to keep the reader turning the pages till the very last one. I was fascinated by the author’s prose, which is very descriptive. Ives is a compelling character whom readers will follow until the end of the book. The author does a wonderful job in creating a pervading sense of mystery throughout the novel, and at each turn the reader has unanswered and crucial questions that make him turn to the next page automatically. The plot is fast and embellished by powerful literary techniques. Whoever is behind the pen-name of The Black Rose is a master entertainer. Rea from Amazon A Fast-Paced Thriller - Recommended An exciting thriller that grabs your attention from the very beginning. Ives Andrich is not only a highly successful businessman, but he is also the second most powerful law enforcement officer in the US as a Chief Investigator at the FBI. When Ives' wife is supposedly killed, he sinks into depression, but when evidence emerges that she may have been kidnapped and still alive, Ives heads out to find his wife. A fast-paced and taught thriller. Really enjoyed this. Carolyn Hughes from Amazon Outstanding!!!! Okay. I'm really hooked on this series. It is so intense. The varied FBI cases that they contain are so complex, so detailed and yet believable. The writing is of a very high caliber. The author continues to weave a different mystery with each book by revealing the puzzle pieces and slowly putting them into place. And the whole thing, from the first book to this third book, revolves around an amazing couple who are deeply in love and who face incredible obstacles. This third book is really Ive's book. He is our hero and the second most powerful lawman in the entire country. He is the No. 2 guy of the whole FBI who isn't content to run cases from behind a desk, but who is right in the thick of it. He can shut down every bridge in and out of Manhattan or shut down the entire subway system with a single order. Every law enforcement officer in the entire country knows who he is. Yet for all his power, he is very loyal, charitable, kind and deeply religious. What he faces in this book challenges every part of his very being, but never his faith. This was excellent! I simply could not put this book down. I'm onto The Last Hope, the last book in the series. I do have to make a side note. If it wasn't for Kindle Unlimited, I never would have discovered this author. Thank you to The Black Rose for making the first three books of this series available on Kindle Unlimited. As a senior on a limited income, having Kindle Unlimited has really been wonderful and given me an opportunity to read books I never would have been able to afford or read books that are of such a high caliber, such as this series and this author's work. Sydney from Goodreads Really interesting look into the psychology of someone dealing with loss along with an exciting FBI/intelligence plot! Carolyn from Goodreads Okay. I'm really hooked on this series. It is so intense. The varied FBI cases that they contain are so complex, so detailed and yet believable. The writing is of a very high caliber. The author continues to weave a different mystery with each book by revealing the puzzle pieces and slowly putting them into place. And the whole thing, from the first book to this third book, revolves around an amazing couple who are deeply in love and who face incredible obstacles. This third book is really Ive's book. He is our hero and the second most powerful lawman in the entire country. He is the No. 2 guy of the whole FBI who isn't content to run cases from behind a desk, but who is right in the thick of it. He can shut down every bridge in and out of Manhattan or shut down the entire subway system with a single order. Every law enforcement officer in the entire country knows who he is. Yet for all his power, he is very loyal, charitable, kind and deeply religious. What he faces in this book challenges every part of his very being, but never his faith. This was excellent! I simply could not put this book down. I'm onto The Last Hope, the last book in the series. I do have to make a side note. If it wasn't for Kindle Unlimited, I never would have discovered this author. Thank you to The Black Rose for making the first three books of this series available on Kindle Unlimited. As a senior on a limited income, having Kindle Unlimited has really been wonderful and given me an opportunity to read books I never would have been able to afford or read books that are of such a high caliber, such as this series and this author. Rea from Amazon A Fast-Paced Thriller - Recommended An exciting thriller that grabs your attention from the very beginning. Ives Andrich is not only a highly successful businessman, but he is also the second most powerful law enforcement officer in the US as a Chief Investigator at the FBI. When Ives' wife is supposedly killed, he sinks into depression, but when evidence emerges that she may have been kidnapped and still alive, Ives heads out to find his wife. A fast- paced and taught thriller. Really enjoyed this. Susan from Amazon Drawn in, captivated — and loving it. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am obsessed with the love story of Ives Andrich and Alina. I love TV binging and I feel the same way about the books in the Killing Game. I can't put them down. I particularly love thrillers and mysteries, especially when I can learn something new that is real. The books in the Killing Game give insights into the workings of the FBI and very well-researched crime syndicates, told through the fascinating intricacies of a timeless love affair. This book, The Lost Days, follows Ives after the loss of Alina as he tries to find out who killed her, or if, indeed she has been killed. The characters in the FBI that support him are rich and empathetic and his determination as he goes against the FBI and forges his own way make this book particularly moving and interesting. I'm already on to the next one and I won't be a spoiler but it's very surprising. This is an author who has done her homework and knows how to weave a story. She's creating a puzzle of huge dimensions.