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'FOUR STAR REVIEW'
Mystery/Suspense Section
January, 2006        

...Hill mesmerizes with the horrific details of rape, self-blame and the will to live.  Tracy's tale speaks for all victims who have been brutalized and fought back.  It also speaks for those who suffered and died without ever seeing their attacker brought to justice.  A compelling tale of pain, courage and hope.

Faith V. Smith, reviewer         

                                                                                                                    

Brenda Hill’s passion for the world of writing and her experiences as an editor, proofreader and educator have definitely worked exceptionally well together to develop her book - Ten Times Guilty. This suspense thriller is truly an outstanding novel. I do not mean to sound cliché when I say that I had difficulty setting aside this review project. In fact, for two days I had forgotten about lunch entirely! 

The author displays her skill right from the first few sentences, which really grabbed hold of me, dragged me into the story and would not let me go. The novel has incredible insight to the daily troubles that rape victims endure. From medical procedures and healing – both physically and mentally – all were well done without being too technical. Historical and present-day societal views of rape are discussed with clarity and understanding. The level of suspense was consistent throughout the book and each character’s inner battles were clearly portrayed. Brenda certainly deserves to sit among the ranks of best-selling writers like Nora Roberts (Carolina Moon), William Diehl (Thai Horse) and Trevanian (Shibumi)!

Lillian Brummet - Book Reviewer - Co-author of the book Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment – Author of Towards Understanding, a collection of poetry.
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FIVE BEACON REVIEW for Ten Times Guilty


Tracy Michaels is a single mother with self-determination and spunk…even if she doesn’t know it.  After a life changing event, she is forced to come to terms with her own past in order to protect her son’s future. 

The meticulous research done for this book was obvious and impressive.  The background information on rape standards was very well put together and fit perfectly into the story.  This author has just been put on my list of favorites.  I will be looking for many more books from Brenda Hill and recommend that everyone else does too.
                                                                                                
Lighthouse Literary Reviews
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Kudos to Brenda Hill for having penned one of the finest suspense novels this reader has come across in a decade. Angry, yet compassionate, edgy, and yet, eloquent, Ten Times Guilty is a beautifully written tale of hope, suffering, and ultimately, of courage. The novel grabs the reader from the start, forcing her to experience a full spectrum of emotions as she accompanies a young woman on her journey through hell, and emerges with her on the other side.

 Like a master craftsman building a magnificent structure, Brenda Hill lays the foundation early on for a manuscript that sparkles, from the 'basement to the roof.' I am truly proud to have Ten Times Guilty in my personal library, sharing shelf space with the likes of Patricia Cornwell and Faye Kellerman. One can only hope this novel will be the first of many by this amazing author. In short, if you have not yet done so, do yourself a favor and buy this book. Today!

Jean Pike,
The Winds of Autumn
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