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Tainted Waters: A Suspense/Thriller Kindle Edition

by Maggie Thom (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
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Caught in the crosshairs of her father's past, Sam knows that to get her life back she has to unearth the truth...

Frustrated at being fired from her latest job as a reporter, Sam moves to her family's cabin at the lake. A place she hasn't been since her dad committed suicide there, twenty years before. The serene and quiet is soon ripped apart by memories that don't make sense, and by the new neighbors at the north end of the lake. They have roadblocks and armed guards and are very busy at night.

Keegan moves to his grandfather's cabin at the lake. It's time he finds out the truth about how his grandfather, his best friend, died. The stories don't make sense. He soon discovers that all the original cabin owners have died, of supposed natural causes. But is that true?

Sam and Keegan are the only ones asking questions and searching for answers. What they discover is horrifying. But who's going to believe them? How do they find proof, catch a man who has been able to hide for over twenty years, and convince others, before more people are killed… including them?

Tainted Waters, a multi-award-winning suspense thriller, is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing.


★★★★★ "…The plot’s seamless, twisting turns and the tension-building exploits kept me flipping the pages…" Author Jeanne Marie

★★★★★ "…I LOVED this book! It was fast paced and had me gripped from the start ... And talk about twists! Just when I thought I knew where this story was leading… Bang!… Plot twist!..." Nicola – Orchard Book Club

★★★★★ "…Exciting story, loved the beginning introduction to Sam. She is a firecracker and had me chuckling. Had a little bit of everything from betrayal to romance. Another wonderful read from Maggie Thom." Musings from an Addicted Book Reader

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    December 9, 2013
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
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If her father didn't commit suicide, then who murdered him?

Sam is the only one asking questions

Who would benefit from their deaths

To stop Sam they will go to any lengths to keep her from discovering the truth

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"...Tainted Waters has won book of the year in two categories - Suspense and Thriller..." Turning the Pages Magazine


"I enjoyed Tainted Waters thoroughly from the moment I started to read it. I especially loved the two characters, Sam & Keegan and their journey to seek the truth..." Laura, Orchard Book Club

"...the action scenes kept me on my toes waiting with anticipation wondering what was about to happen next..." Author Dawn Husted

"...If you like your Thrillers (like me) then this is a book for you, I have Maggie Thom's next book and I'm itching to start it!!" Nicola, Orchard Book Club


 "...Tainted Waters is a journey of suspicion, discovery and truth that keeps you on edge throughout the story..." Author Peter Martin


"...Exciting story, loved the beginning introduction to Sam. She is a firecracker and had me chuckling. Had a little bit of everything from betrayal to romance. Another wonderful read from Maggie Thom..."Musings from an Addicted Reader


"The author of Tainted Waters introduces her readers to a smart, skilled yet unfocused woman with a curiosity to keep you turning pages..." Author Pat Gitt


"...this is a definite heart-stopping and awesome suspense..." Books Mom

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CJGTSME
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quadessence Press; 1st edition (December 9, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3935 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Maggie Thom

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Award-winning author, Maggie Thom has written many types of stories but finally settled on her love of puzzles, mysteries, and roller coaster rides and now writes suspense/thrillers that take you on one heck of an adventure.

She is the author of The Caspian Wine Suspense/Thriller/Mystery Series: Captured Lies (Award-Winning), Deceitful Truths and Split Seconds (Award-Winning); The Twisted Deception Suspense/Thriller/Mystery Series - Fostered Identity, Shadowed Footsteps, Exploited Innocence, Lost Tears, Last Betrayal; and her other individual novels Tainted Waters (Award-Winning), Deadly Ties, Fractured Lines and Blurred Lines (free on her website at maggiethom.com).

Take the adventure and enjoy the roller coaster ride. It’s worth it.

Her motto: Read to escape … Escape to read …

"Maggie Thom… proves her strength as a master of words, plots and finely chiseled characters… she weaves a brilliant cloth of the many colors of deceit.” Dii – TomeTender

Website: www.maggiethom.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaggieThom

Twitter: @maggiethom2

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E. G. Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters and Plot
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014
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An edge of your seat thriller that offers chills galore. I'd also put this in the mystery category, but for me, I figured it out at the very beginning. I will say though that one of the characters I'd thought was a villain turned out to be nothing more than a jerk. The story held my attention and I didn't want to stop reading until I'd finished, which is always deserving of five stars in my opinion. The author has a true gift for characterization. All the characters are interesting and believable.. Sam, the heroine, was the biggest klutz ever. Always falling down, running into someone or tripping over her own feet. Made me wonder if she had some kind of balance problem. Made her more human and thus more likable. I loved Keegan and Sam's niece. Although if I'd been Keegan I might have been tempted to knock Sam out on those occasions when she seemed determined to get them both killed. If you love thrillers or mysteries with loads of fantastic characters and superb plot development, you'll love Tainted Waters. This was my first book by Maggie Thom, but I'm looking forward to reading more.
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laurathomas61
4.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling bit of misdirection!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013
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Samantha, Sam for short, was only seven when her father killed himself. Now, 20 years later, she’s no closer to figuring out what her place in life is.

Flitting from job to job, about fifteen of them, she’s fired from her latest and retreats to the family lake house to lick her wounds and be alone. While there, she begins to question whether her father’s death was a suicide or murder.

Also visiting the lake is Keegan. He’s come to his grandfather’s cabin to get away from everything and try to get some writing done. He’s pulled into the mystery of whether his grandfather truly died of a heart attack or was he murdered. He begins to suspect the latter.

It figures. Sam may have finally found her calling. She’s good at ferreting out information and asking the right questions. Maybe too good as someone tries to kidnap her.

Thrown together, Sam and Keegan continue to dig into their mysteries. They know their getting closer to some answers as more attempts are made to kill them. The race is on to get their answers before someone gets them.

I felt a close connection to Sam. I too flitted from job to job, never really sure what I wanted to do. Some people are lucky and know what they want to do or be. Not me and not Sam.

What endeared me to Keegan was his need to protect Sam. He would be a great older brother and an even better beau.

You’d be right if you thought these two would become romantically entangled. But the romance is just budding and the story is powered more by the danger and intrigue.

I love a good mystery thriller. Each time I thought I had it figured out, I was way off, and back to the drawing board I’d go.

One of the biggest mysteries was what was going on at the end of the lake. I didn’t have a clue and was surprised when I found out.

There are a few mysteries going on in this book but you’ll never lose track of the story. The writing is down to earth and easy to follow and the story flies. Before you know it, you’ve reached the end and gotten your answers. Some of them will set you back on your heels wondering, “How did I not see that coming?”

Tainted Waters has murder, suspense, intrigue, and some well written misdirection that keeps you engrossed and guessing. A really good who, what, where, when, and why.

I received this book for my honest review. My thanks go to the author for a thrilling read!
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Karla B.
5.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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Since others have outlined the plot, I just want to say how very complicated, exciting, outstanding and simply terrific this book was! There were so many twists and turns and feelings of "just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water"...indeed it was not! The hero (Keegan) and heroine (Sam) do not understand why they are being pursued (hunted really) for most of the book. It will help too if you can remember multiple names, as there are many characters! Keeping them all straight is an accomplishment in and of itself for the reader. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion. Karla B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tainted Waters, A Delicious Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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Thom’s book was like one of my Nana’s triple layered chocolate cakes, impossible to walk away from without licking the plate. (No, I did not lick my Nook. However, this was a one-night read for me and that’s my highest compliment.) This truth-seeking journey had danger, betrayal, generational family ties and romance. It was captivating from the very first page and it caught my full attention.
Thom mixed all the right ingredients to create a delicious recipe for an entertaining night under the covers. I wasn’t putting down Tainted Waters until I knew that Sam and Keegan were…oops! Can’t tell you!
The plot’s seamless, twisting turns and the tension-building exploits kept me flipping the pages.
The characters had depth and color, they were very easy to connect with and I’m looking forward to reading more books by Maggie Thom.
People always say, “Don’t quit your day job.” Well, it’s definitely not true in this case.
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Theresa McVay
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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Amazing adventure with secrets and twists and turns you never expect. Families summer homes hold secrets. Exciting book you cant put down.
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Bev
4.0 out of 5 stars Sam is looking for her way in life.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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Sam can't seem to hold down a job. So, when Mr. Ozz so interested in her? Who is this Sam guy that seems to be wherever Sam is? Is he following her? If so, why? Tim Keegan is looking for answers on his grandfather's life and death. He writes books. Harry Donner took over the CEO of the paper and fired Sam even though Mr. Ozz wanted her there. What is really going on around The Lake and the four cabins there. People are dying by why and at whose hands or orders? I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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Toots Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars quite good
Reviewed in Australia on January 17, 2022
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This is an exciting fast paced story with an excellent plot. It’s characters, both good and evil are well written. There is lots of action, family love, greed, murders and romance. It’s clean. A good read.
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