Thanks to NetGalley and Brent Jones for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: June 25th, 2018
156 Pages
Synopsis: We all wear masks, and Afton Morrison is no exception.
A small-town librarian with a dark side, Afton,twenty-six, has suppressed violent impulses her entire adult life. Impulses that demand she commit murder.
Blending her urges with reason, Afton stalks a known sexual predator, intending to kill him. But her plan, inspired by true crime and hatched with meticulous care, is interrupted by a mysterious figure from her past. A dangerous man that lurks in the shadows, watching, threatening to turn the huntress into the hunted.
Go Home, Afton is the first of four parts in a new serial thriller by author Brent Jones. Packed with grit and action, The Afton Morrison Series delves into a world of moral ambiguity, delivering audiences an unlikely heroine in the form of a disturbed vigilante murderess.
Have you ever read a book and thought that the author seemed to write it specifically for you? That’s exactly how I felt after finishing Go Home, Afton. I first saw this reviewed on Nicole’s fantastic blog—The Bookworm Drinketh. If you’d like to check out her review, please visit: https://thebookwormdrinketh.com/2018/06/19/go-home-afton-by-brent-jones/ After reading her review I had an inkling I was going to enjoy it, but little did I know how much!
Afton is a complicated character. She’s definitely suffering from multiple mental illnesses including dissociative identity disorder, which stem from a certain incident in her past, but she stubbornly fights against her murderous impulses, before finally deciding to kill only those who deserve it. She has an alter she talks to who represents the truly violent side of her. Their snappy dialogue is one of the best parts of the book. I emphasized with Afton in a few ways, particularly her dislike of the some of the mothers who bring their children to storyhour. She isn’t a sociable individual, but she has a brother who she’s close to and reluctantly forms a bond with her young, teenage library aide, Kim. While Afton has selected her first victim, a sexual predator who has been charged several times with sexual assault yet remains free, things don’t go the way she wants them to. Adding to her troubles is the mysterious and sinister “Man in the Shadows” who seems to be stalking her. This first novella ends in a cliffhanger, but thankfully the 2nd book will be available 8/7/18.
I cannot recommend Go Home, Afton highly enough. It’s a refreshingly original thriller that I breezed through in a couple of hours. Afton is a snarky anti-hero that readers will find themselves emphasizing with and liking. And for a novella, it’s remarkable how much detail the author includes. I do warn you that while it’s not graphic, the story centers around sexual assault which could be a trigger for some. This is a fantastic start to this series and I can’t wait to pick up Book 2, See You Soon, Afton.
thebookwormdrinketh said:
I’m so glad you loved it!! I can’t gush about Brent’s writing enough! His dialogue is always so authentic, and his characters struggles are always so real and really create that pathos (even when they want to murder people… But, who doesn’t want to murder people sometimes?? 😂😂) He’s definitely becoming one of my favourite authors!! 💖💖🍻
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He is absolutely brilliant Nicole! I LOVE Afton (and Kim)!
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thebookwormdrinketh said:
Ha ha! I pretty much loved everyone! 💖👍 I can’t wait for the rest!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😁😁😁😁
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Brent Jones said:
People are going to start thinking I’m paying you, Nicole!
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thebookwormdrinketh said:
Ha ha!! I can’t help that I happen to follow almost EVERYONE on your blog tour!! 😂😂 I feel like I’m stalking you. 😉…. As long as I’m not the next Afton!! 😅😂😂😆🤣
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Brent Jones said:
Maybe Afton kills you in book two. Who knows?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Since Kim is in here, I’m voting for a sassy Nicole character!😁
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Jay said:
How great to have such a strong start to a series.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
After I read Nicole’s review, I thought this was my kind of book, and it turned out absolutely perfect zJay!😊
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beetleypete said:
No wonder you loved it so much! It’s about a librarian! 🙂 🙂 x
Good cover too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Right?! I swear this was written especially for me!😁
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beetleypete said:
You might have to increase your rating level to six stars! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hmm.🤔
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Carla Waluck said:
Oh this one looks creepy. Not my cup of tea but glad you liked it.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carla, it’s creepy and exciting, but I can understand why it wouldn’t be for everyone.
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Reads & Reels said:
Excellent review! I loved it too!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Shannon. I can’t wait for the next book!
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Brent Jones said:
What a beautiful review, Kim. Thank you so much for reading. Also, I noticed you’re from Massachusetts and thought you might enjoy this. I recently visited Wakefield, Massachusetts and marveled at how different it is from the fictitious Midwestern town of Wakefield in Go Home, Afton. —Brent
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Nrent. I was hoping to do it justice without revealing too many details or spoilers. I meant to mention the location. Sorry Brent. I put this together while having a migraine so I’m a bit loopy. I recently moved to Maine, but I can how different the Midwest is in general from MA.
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fragglerocking said:
I saw Nicoles review, and I can see Book’em Dano has also done a review, they’re on my TBR’s next!
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Brent Jones said:
That’s exciting!
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fragglerocking said:
Yes, looking forward to them!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yay!🤗
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Beware Of The Reader said:
Wonderful review Kim! And she does seem like a unique character!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Sophie. Kind of gives Michael Moore’s warning about not messin’ With librarians a whole new twist!😊
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deesradreadsandreviews said:
Awesome review! I’m glad you loved it!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Deanna.😚
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jennifertarheelreader said:
Wow, Kim! That’s two glowing reviews I’ve seen today for this one! Off to check it out! And fantastic review!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Jennifer! You won’t be sorry!😊
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jowensauthor said:
This certainly sounds intriguing! I’ll have to put it on my TBR list 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I think you’d like this Jeanne.😊
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Carrie said:
Great review Kim! Although I think I got a bit of whiplash looking back and forth from the page count and your rating a few times… LOL
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Who knew?🤷🏻♀️😁
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Carrie said:
Haha certainly not me, I picture you running from all the novella length reads.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤣
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Aislynn d'Merricksson said:
Great review. I just finished this book the other day. Still need to get my review written.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Aislynn. Can’t wait to read your review.
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Brent Jones said:
Me neither.
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robbiecheadle said:
I really like the sound of this book, Kim. The 5 stars you awarded caught my eye and it does sound worthwhile.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I honestly don’t tend to care for novellas as I usually find their short length leads to a lack of development. But this I thought was brilliantly written!
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
Amazing review, Kim!😍 I felt the same way about this book. I felt in a way that it was talking to me as well and took the story as Afton having DID and battling with herself with her alters. It was in such great detail and a fantastic read and your review was right on point and amazing!😍 Ihave to be honest though when I decided to change my review because WP was finally acting straight and made it more personal by adding about how I could relate to my D.I.D., I was thrown off a little and out of sorts by the authors comment on my changed review and feel a bit embarrassed and wasn’t sure how to explain myself. I am not sure the feeling or whatnot because I was confused but I couldn’t agree with your review more and thanks so much for sharing. I connected so much to Afton and felt her character spoke to me as well! I was given an eARC of the second one from Shannon @ Reads & Reels so maybe you can see if she is still sending them out! I can’t wait to start on book 2!
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
So sorry about all that rambling, Book Sister!😥 I just can’t help myself sometimes!😫
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You know I love your rambling Dani. Although I wouldn’t really call it rambling. More stream of consciousness.🤗
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
And nevermind about the author’s comment! I understand what he was saying now and no confusion! My brain doesn’t function the best at times!🤯 I hope you and Tom are well!😍
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m obviously not as well acquainted with DID, as you are Dani, but that’s how I read Afton and Animus as well.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I just replied to your other comment Dani. I thought Afton was suffering from DID as well. I like what Brent said though about every reader seeing something different.
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions said:
Wonderful review, Kim! Afton sounds interesting yet creepy. I hope you enjoy the next book.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Raven.
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Diana said:
Fab review,Kim. this sounds like a great series.Glad you enjoyed the first book 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Diana!🤗
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Brent Jones said:
Hi Kim,
I put together something fun this morning, and I thought you and your followers might like to check out.
It’s an online poll, in which you can vote for who you would choose to play Afton Morrison in a film adaptation of Go Home, Afton.
You can check it out here, if you’d like to. Voting is free, it only takes a second, there’s no sign-up required, and I narrowed the poll down to four choices just to keep things simple.
I hope you’re having an awesome day,
—Brent
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hi Brent! I couldn’t vote because I’m not on Twitter, but I eft a comment. I wanted to reblog but I couldn’t find a reblog button.😔
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Jen said:
I think the triggers could possibly be too much for me but I’m glad you absolutely loved this book! It sounds gripping!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It definitely was Jen, but I can understand why some readers would have a tough time with it.
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Brent Jones said:
I wanted to mention that Go Home, Afton is now permafree ($0) everywhere eBooks are sold, including Amazon.
If you think your followers would like to know, feel free to pass on the good news!
Best wishes,
—Brent
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