Always Watching |  | Author: Brandilyn Collins
Publisher: Zondervan
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 4,147
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
ASIN: B002U7E91M
Publication Date: August 12, 2009
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Product Description
This daughter of a rock star has it all---until murder crashes her world. The exciting and suspenseful Rayne Tour series features sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor, on tour with her mother's popular band. Shaley lives in a whirlwind of backstage secrets, hotels, and limos. With beauty and fame of her own, Shaley wants for nothing ... except the one thing she can't have. During a concert, sixteen-year-old Shaley O'Connor stumbles upon the body of a friend backstage. Is Tom Hutchens' death connected to her? Frightening messages arrive. Paparazzi stalk Shaley. Her private nightmare is displayed for all to see. Where is God at a time like this? As the clock runs out, Shaley must find Tom's killer---before he strikes again.
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 Great New Series April 26, 2009
Jake Chism (Texas, USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Shaley O'Connor has the kind of life most girls would do anything for: A rock star mom, limitless wealth, and the celebrity status to boot. What teenager wouldn't want to tour with one of the world's most famous bands? Unfortunately, the fame soon loses its power and appeal when one of Shaley's closest friends is murdered back stage at the latest concert. As new evidence comes to light she soon realizes her own life is in danger. Not knowing who to trust, Shaley turns to the God who has always seemed so far to help her in her greatest time of need.
Mother and daughter team Brandilyn and Amberly Collins have stormed onto the YA scene in exhilarating style with this great new series. Always Watching is a fast paced whodunit set against the intriguing backdrop of rock star celebrity. From the opening lines, we are immersed into Shaley's exciting life as a celebrity's daughter. It doesn't take long for us to see that fame is not all its cut out to be. Indeed Shaley's struggle to balance her public status with her true identity is one of the most interesting aspects of this story.
When you read Brandilyn Collins you expect mystery and thrills, and once again she doesn't disappoint. Her adult fans will find much to rave about here, while new teen readers will love the youthful voice and perspective that Amberly Collins brings to the table. Underlying the tension and dread is a strong spiritual message about trusting in the God who is always watching over us. In the end we are left with the closure we long for and a promise of even more mystery to come. The Rayne Tour is in full swing and you can guarantee that I won't miss a show.
Great story. Really well written. Suspenseful. January 8, 2010
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Shaley is on tour with her famous Mom, Rayne O'Connor. Shaley wants nothing more than to have her Mom be Mom again, giving her the love and attention she craves. She also wants to know who her father is. These two things play out along with a story that starts out with Shaley backstage at one of her Mom's concerts, waiting to leave to pick up her friend, Brittany, from the airport. Her Mom's hair stylist, and Shaley's good friend, Tom, is supposed to join her, but he has one thing he needs to do. It's time to go, but Tom is missing. Shaley goes to get him only to find him dead from a gunshot wound. This puts Rayne's private security on high alert as they don't know who the killer is. Suddenly Shaley can't go anywhere, not even home, without security. It doesn't help that as the daughter of Rayne she's a bit of a celebrity herself. To make matters worse, the murder is now big news and the paparazzi swarm in to cover the story. The reader is taken on a suspenseful adventure trying to figure out who the killer is before they can attack again.
The authors (mother and daughter) write a great story. I like authors who can convey so much without writing out every little detail. Because the story was so well written I breezed through it rather quickly. The ending is very suspenseful, and I felt myself really cringe with fear as I sat up late reading. I also liked that you have the first person narrative from Shaley's perspective, and then the author switches to that of the killer in short little one or two page chapters. Throughout the story I read these passages trying to figure out who the killer was; that was a really neat idea!
Loved this book and ready for the next one. Well done!
Entirely different YA book about famous parents January 18, 2010
Rebekah Sue Harris (West Haven, CT USA)
Books have been written about famous kids. Books have been written about kids dealing with famous parents.
Always Watching is about a famous parent and her supportive teenager.
Rayne reigns. Finding fame as a musician, Rayne brought her daughter, Shaley, on her tour - complete with tutor and bodyguards. Shaley didn't find herself overshadowed by her mother; indeed, she loves her mom and is totally demonstrative of her admiration.
Everything was perfect until their hairdresser/makeup artist, Tom, was murdered.
Was it a stranger at the venue? Was it someone they KNEW?
Shaley had to contend with the danger to herself and to her visiting best friend, Brittany. The two girls suffered paparazzi to the point of panic. All the while, Shaley feared for herself after receiving a rose with a message known only to herself and to her mother, and to a message mysteriously placed into her shopping bag. Fear rose to nearly the point of terror.
Meanwhile, between chapters, the reader sees into the mind of the killer.
Shaley doesn't solve the mystery on her own; she's thrust into the horrifying solution.
Always Watching is the first book in what appears to be an amazing series for young adults. Well-written, with great details of what it's like to live in the world of a rock star, it gives a realistic view through eyes of a healthy teenager. This book is unique in that it shows a down-to-earth kid whose mother happens to be a star, and their mutual love and respect. Highly recommended for the teenager who's sick of books about nonrepresentational peers. Shaley O'Connor may not be your typical teenager, but she's more real than a lot of the plastic characters out there. Brandilyn and Amberly Collins did a lovely job depicting a teenager for other teenagers.
Always Watching By: Brandilyn Collins & Amberly Collins June 18, 2010
Mary E Foster
Reviewed by: Mary Bell-Foster
Life is far from boring for young Shaley O'Connor, traveling with her mother's tour. The Rayne Tour is going strong, the excitement of the fans lending energy to the beautiful Rayne. But life is going to get busy with danger lurking in the wings.
Who is watching? Why are they watching? And who exactly are they watching, Rayne or Shaley? Can the tour continue? Will Brittany be frightened away by the upheaval? Will Brittany's mom let her continue the tour with Shaley?
Action fills the pages of Brandilyn & Amberly's newest book. You'll anxiously hold your breath as you read scenes filled with suspense. Questions arise that must find an answer before you can move on. I couldn't put this book down for wanting to know who caused the danger that surrounded the members of the Rayne Tour. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Always Watching
Zondervan Publishing
ISBN 978-0-310-71539-9
$9.99
I just finished reading this loved it August 16, 2010
Laura A. Eudy (nc)
I just finished reading this book last night and I loved it. I can't wait to read the next one is the series.
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