On Going Happenings 28 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | SEPT 2017 BOOK REVIEW By Nell Klein THE GIRL WHO WAS TAKEN By Charlie Donlea Two abducted girls, one returns, one doesn’t. That was enough of a tease to get me to read this really suspenseful book. Nicole Cutty and Megan McDonald are high school seniors who are seemingly abducted from an end-of-the-summer beach party in Emerald Key, NC. Two weeks later, Megan escapes from a bunker deep in the woods to tell her story and to eventually write a book about her ordeal. Nicole has not been seen since. A year later, enter Nicole’s sister, Dr. Livia Cutter, a forensic pathologist on her way to becoming a medical examiner. She lives with the guilt that Nicole tried to call her on the night that she disappeared, but Livia ignored the call because her sister was always involved in some kind of drama and Livia didn’t have time for it. Later, the body of a young man has ended up in Livia’s morgue for her to autopsy. She’s told that he jumped to his death from a nearby bridge and was found floating in the river. Livia questions these facts only to discover that the body is a year old, which means he died about the same time as Nicole’s disappearance. Then Livia hears from an old classmate of Nicole’s that the dead man was Nicole’s mysterious boyfriend at the time of Nicole’s disappearance. Livia contacts Megan McDonald to get some more background on the night that the two girls were abducted and together they find startling clues that may connect Nicole, Megan and several other missing girls over the last couple of years. Livia and Megan pair up to find out who is behind the abductions and hopefully find out the fate of Nicole. The book alternates between months prior to the abductions and a year after, but it’s not confusing at all. This is really well written by a new author and I’d like to read more by him. I was pretty sure I knew who the abductor was pretty early, but no. Another possibility emerged later, but no again! I was truly surprised in the end! I give this book 4 roses. Some of Livia’s autopsies are pretty creepy and are vividly described, so some parts are not for the faint of heart. Other than that, this was a really great read and you won’t be disappointed. Until next time, read a book. If it’s a good read, pass it on! A-J’s Dockside - Happy Hour 4-7pm, Live music Friday thru Sunday, Lunch 7 days a week 11am-5pm, Dinner 7 days a week 5-10pm. 1315 Chatham Ave. American Legion Post 154 - Canteen open 5pm Monday-Saturday, First Mondays Pizza Night 5-7pm, Bar Games Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm, Line Dancing Wednesday 7pm, Thursday Dinners 5:30- 7:30pm, Bingo (come early!) and Karaoke Friday 8-10pm. 10 Veterans Dr. Benny’s Tavern - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 10am-7pm, Open Pool Tuesday all day, Pool Tournament Wednesday 8pm, Karaoke Friday and Saturday 9pm. Kitchen open Thursday thru Saturday from 4pm-?? and all day Sunday. 1517 Butler Ave. Bernie’s Oyster House - Bernie’s Mason Jar Bloody Mary, 7 Draft Taps to choose from, Home of the “Pop Rock Jello Shots,” Drink Specials, Outdoor patio with 65” HD TV. Check us out! 13 Tybrisa St. Bubba Gumbo’s - Open Monday thru Thursday 3-9pm, Friday thru Sunday 12-9pm. Happy Hour 4-7pm with $1 off beers and $9.95 Shrimp Dinner. 50 cent oysters and wings on Sunday. Hi Life and Jameson Shot specials on Monday. 3 Old Highway 80. Doc’s Bar - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm, Jam Night Tuesday 7pm, Karaoke Thursday 8pm, Live music Friday and Saturday 9pm. 10 Tybrisa St. Fannie’s on the Beach - Live music on weekends. Saturday and Sunday Brunch Specials. 1613 Strand Ave. Nickie’s 1971 Bar and Grill - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm, Texas Hold Em Sunday 7pm, Monday thru Wednesday 8pm, Tuesday Open Mike Night 8pm, Paint Party every Wednesday 6:30pm, 8 Ball Pool Tournament and Karaoke Thursday 7pm, Live Band Friday and Saturday 9pm-?? 1513 Butler Ave. Social Club - 2 for 1 Sangria’s Monday-Thursday, Live Music Friday thru Sunday, Bluegrass Brunch Sunday at 11am. 1311 Butler Ave. Spanky’s - Daily cocktail and beer specials. Home of the Original Chicken Finger! May 20 from 5 - 7 Southbound Brewery Happy Hour. 1605 Strand Ave. The Deck - Live Music Thursday - Sunday 6 - 9 pm. 404 Butler Ave. Tybee Time - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm, DJ Marty Thursday-Saturday. 1603 Strand Ave. Wind Rose Café - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm. Daily Lunch Specials. 19 Tybrisa St.
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