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Winnetka Road #2
Winnetka Road #2
The gray muck has found a home in the big house on Winnetka Road, but Paul Farrell has no idea. He’s too busy at his law office during the day and frequenting the streetwalkers on North Avenue at night.
Cellina Farrell has no idea. The once great beauty is oblivious to the years going by as she lounges in her bedroom every day, taking meds, spraying herself with Lemon Pledge and talking to her Fannie May Chocolates.
Simone, growing up fast, is unpredictably terrorized by the gray matter infesting her home and has no clue what it is or how to get rid of it. The only one who might understand is her grade-school nemesis, Claire Ruane, who has developed the ability to see and remove negative energy.
But Claire is having a difficult time, too. Her supernatural abilities may not be powerful enough to take on the kind of spirits her father brings home.
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Book 2 of the Winnetka Road Series ends with a partial resolution as well as a cliffhanger.
Cellina Farrell has no idea. The once great beauty is oblivious to the years going by as she lounges in her bedroom every day, taking meds, spraying herself with Lemon Pledge and talking to her Fannie May Chocolates.
Simone, growing up fast, is unpredictably terrorized by the gray matter infesting her home and has no clue what it is or how to get rid of it. The only one who might understand is her grade-school nemesis, Claire Ruane, who has developed the ability to see and remove negative energy.
But Claire is having a difficult time, too. Her supernatural abilities may not be powerful enough to take on the kind of spirits her father brings home.
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Book 2 of the Winnetka Road Series ends with a partial resolution as well as a cliffhanger.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2018
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August 2, 2018
Say what?
So this second book continues to be a creepy look at the insanity and addiction of residents inhabiting suburbia and protected by that privileged upper class status... But what the heck? The author has created 2 primary characters and they are largely implausible. Sure, with addicted, crazy parents a girl might have to grow up fast... But mistaking a sixth grader for a high school senior? Possible, but not probable. Unfortunately, with the death of Linda and the bizarre premature aging of Claire and Simone, we are left with characters who we know well, and at times pity, yet feel we would need a shower after a chat with them directly. They are odious. The third book is going to have to do much to redeem this trilogy for me.
So this second book continues to be a creepy look at the insanity and addiction of residents inhabiting suburbia and protected by that privileged upper class status... But what the heck? The author has created 2 primary characters and they are largely implausible. Sure, with addicted, crazy parents a girl might have to grow up fast... But mistaking a sixth grader for a high school senior? Possible, but not probable. Unfortunately, with the death of Linda and the bizarre premature aging of Claire and Simone, we are left with characters who we know well, and at times pity, yet feel we would need a shower after a chat with them directly. They are odious. The third book is going to have to do much to redeem this trilogy for me.
August 19, 2018
Keeps you wondering what will happen next
This book #2 in the series was a little slower than the first, but still kept my interest. Hope book #3 will get back to the creepier side of the story. The characters have a lot of dimension and are easy to relate to. I actually like the song references throughout, even though there are quite a lot. It sets the time and mood really well.
This book #2 in the series was a little slower than the first, but still kept my interest. Hope book #3 will get back to the creepier side of the story. The characters have a lot of dimension and are easy to relate to. I actually like the song references throughout, even though there are quite a lot. It sets the time and mood really well.
October 6, 2024
I grew up in this area (the other side of the tracks) so that in itself made the book special. We used to hang out at Gilson park, drive to dairy queen, take the train into Chicago.
The story has me hooked mainly because of the location but what the characters are experiencing has held me. The loneliness and neglect - I knew kids like that.
I just started book 3 last night.
The story has me hooked mainly because of the location but what the characters are experiencing has held me. The loneliness and neglect - I knew kids like that.
I just started book 3 last night.
March 25, 2019
The second book in the series about the troubled life of two girls. Families fighting additions from drugs, drinking, and how it affects the lives of the girls. Way to much for the girls to have to deal with and they don't get to live an average life of pre-teens.
January 10, 2023
I am captivated by this series, getting a bit of a ‘Stranger Things’ vibe from all the ‘grey rubber’. All I can say is read it.
It follows on from Book 1/5 where I won’t say anything cos you need to read it.
It follows on from Book 1/5 where I won’t say anything cos you need to read it.
January 4, 2021
Filled with Jerry Springer drama
A lot of drama with both families. Disappointed that the book lags on very slowly. Won't be reading the third book in the series.
A lot of drama with both families. Disappointed that the book lags on very slowly. Won't be reading the third book in the series.
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January 10, 2022I have not received my copy of book 2 of (The Winnetka Road Trilogy )
Regards K J Jones
Regards K J Jones
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June 5, 2022While reading this book I liked it so much I ordered the complete series. I was sorry to read the last #5 book and hope there will be more.
June 7, 2023
Read two out of five books in the series ......
I was pretty sure what was going on but it was a decent story
nonetheless. Didn't want to keep going though with it.
I was pretty sure what was going on but it was a decent story
nonetheless. Didn't want to keep going though with it.
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