Praise for SMOKE
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"Miscione's solid, satisfying fourth novel to feature New York crime writer Lydia Strong offers appealing characters with rich inner lives as well as intelligent and credible dialogue ... The twists in the well-turned plot, however unexpected, never feel forced."
—Publishers Weekly

"This is definitely Miscione's best to date. If you don't know this series, it's high time to get acquainted."
—Booklist

"There's much to recommend in this ambitious fourth series novel. Mount and Jesamyn, in particular, are sympathetic and interestingly flawed."
—Boston Globe

"Miscione once again proves she's a master of suspense and thrills in this outrageously exciting outing... Don't worry if you've never read a title in this series, they're all strong enough to stand alone with their great characterization, excellent plotting, and simply solid writing. Another winner from an author who has her craft down solid, this one comes highly recommended."
—New Mystery Reader

"What I found impressive with this novel is the way that Miscione develops her story in a way that all of the characters are fleshed out...This may be a Lydia Strong novel, but the two cops investigating also have lives. Being able to get a glimpse of their personal lives gives you a better appreciation of the book itself."
—ReviewingTheEvidence.com

"The fourth Strong thriller is a terrific investigative tale with an intriguing late twist ... This is a fine entry in a delightful series."
—Harriet Klausner

Praise for TWICE

"Dark, disturbing and hideously exciting. I will have to take my teddy bear with me to bed tonight, and doubt I will get this frightening set of twisted characters and the malign gothic town they come from out of my head for days."
—Perri O'Shaughnessy
   New York Times bestselling author

"Lydia is a refreshingly down to earth character... Miscione draws convincing parallels between Lydia and Julian, an overlapping of characters that give Twice an added edge."
—St. Petersburg Times

"Gothic horror, hints of incest and the isolated denizens of those tunnels combine to make this a compelling and creepy suspense novel."
—January Magazine

"A steadily developing series ... with a strong central character."
—Booklist

"Darkly elegant thriller will compel you to come back for seconds."
—IMAGO Magazine

"Readers can tell that author Lisa Miscione has been steeped in the classic formula of mysteries - Agatha Christie, PD James and even Arthur Conan Doyle. Underlying her fresh writing style and modern, real characters is the outline of the classic whodunit."
—Mystery Scene Magazine

"Real page-turner."
—Tampa Bay Illustrated

"Lydia Strong and Jeffrey Mark are back in Miscione's third outing featuring this vibrant NYC PI team...in this enthralling and gritty thriller...Definitely a tale that will easily hold the reader's interest, this comes highly recommended."
—New Mystery Reader

"The plot takes a couple of suprising twists that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Definitely a pager turner."
—Rendezvous Magazine

"Lisa Miscione provides a terse tale starring strong heroes who make their mark."
—Midwest Book Review

"Another assured outing in this solid, highly readable series... Again in TWICE and seen before in THE DARKNESS GATHERS and ANGEL FIRE, Miscione succeeds in the strength of the character development. She has allowed a dark, haunted Lydia the ability to grow and find a peace within herself... all the while remaining true to her character’s tough, smart, bitchy, focused self. I enjoy and admire this author’s refreshing and gutsy character development choices."
—I Love A Mystery Newsletter

"Wonderful book! Loved it!"
—Book Carnival

"An exciting story with terrific plotting and an authentic voice."
—Mysteries To Die For

"Miscione is a welcome female edition to the ranks of Florida's esteemed suspense writers."
—Inkwood Books

Praise for THE DARKNESS GATHERS

"Tough but tender - a harrowing ride in the company of Lydia Strong, one of my favorite new characters, by one of my favorite new writers"
—Lee Child
   New York Times bestselling author

"Once in a while a mystery novel appears that has everything you want and more: gutsy, complicated characters, a rocket-paced story that hardly gives you time to catch your breath, and twists and turns you never see coming. This is that novel...The Darkness Gathers is flat-out terrific."
—Margaret Coel
   New York Times bestselling author

"Miscione appeared on the thriller scene a year ago with the widely acclaimed Angel Fire and should garner equally enthusiastic reviews for her second... it soars"
—St. Petersburg Times

"The second in Miscione's series featuring true-crime writer Lydia Strong is a winner... An exciting story enriched by a glamorous writer-heroine who carries a Glock and knows how to use it."
—Booklist

"Complex protagonists, intense prose, and atmospheric descriptions combine to make Miscione's second fictional outing a solid and satisfying read"
—Library Journal

"The author, who lives in Clearwater, has a thorough understanding of the vagaries of South Florida. And Miscione delivers some action-packed scenes, especially a few creepy nights in Manhattan and a chilling visit to Albania."
—Sun-Sentinel

"This is a great second novel... The suspense is almost unbearably high... an intelligent thriller, and the love story between Lydia and Jeffrey adds a poignant and beautiful relief to the omnipresent evil that pervades the rest of the pages. We can't wait for the third."
—New Mystery Reader Magazine

"Another fantastic page-turner... Lisa Miscione knows how to take an idea and make it extraordinary!"
—Book Review Cafe

"Lisa Miscione is a bright new star in the mystery constellation, a writer who tells a good story while creating characters that readers will care about. This is only the author’s second book and it is not difficult to predict that Ms. Miscione will be tomorrow’s superstar. "
—Midwest Book Review

"Fast-paced mystery... The tension is palpable."
—Albuquerque Journal

"Taut and suspenseful"
—Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Darkness Gathers is a compelling read with an interesting storyline. The author's portrayal of sexual slavery and the Albanian situation is edifying as well as disturbing..."
—Knoxville News-Sentinel

"Miscione's heroine [Lydia Strong] is suitably tormented and complex...The Darkness Gathers doesn't lack for thrills..."
—Orlando Sentinel

"Throughout the entire novel, the author has superbly orchestrated the Darkness Gathers' twists and turns to a forte finale. Lisa Miscione has penned a page turner extraordinaire."
—Imago Magazine

"Watch out Patricia Cornwell, Ms. Miscione is "coming out"! Very rarely do we read a book a second time, but this will be read again, again...."
—Scribes World Reviews

"The intensity of the suspense of this novel is overwhelming with the surprises the author has in store for the reader. It will lead to sleepless nights and a sense of moral outrage when what the evil men do is exposed. THE DARKNESS GATHERS is a powerful novel."
—I Love A Mystery Newsletter

"A gripping story of dark forces at work."
—ReviewingTheEvidence.com

"A superior thriller…complex and violent - think Faye Kellerman. Miscione, however, being a younger woman, has a younger woman's sensibility and brings a real youthful vitality to her writing. She also has more of a noir sensibility."
—Aunt Agatha's

"Lisa Miscione paints a wonderful portrait of the places in the book, rich and authentic. She has a wonderful way with characters and plotting as well. The book moves forward gaining momentum like a boulder rolling downhill. A great read and a book I highly recommend."
—Mystery One

Praise for ANGEL FIRE

"Taut prose, insidious suspense, psychological motivation, police procedural sidebars, and a would-be lover make this debut from a former member of the publishing world a real winner. Don't miss it!"
—Library Journal (starred review)

"Miscione hits the ground running, quite literally... in her debut novel featuring crime writer Lydia Strong... There's a surreal and nightmarish quality to the story... it remains gripping and terrifying right through the carnage of its final scene."
—Publishers Weekly

"Gruesome, gory, baffling, shocking, awesome -- and incredibly suspenseful describe this mystery."
—The Oklahoman

"A captivating tale."
—The Tampa Tribune

"Remarkable and emotional debut... The touching love story that plays out in the background is refreshing in its sincerity and emotional depth."
—New Mystery Reader Magazine

"Worthy of widespread acclaim. She has the ability to write with great beauty in describing the landscape of this character-rich debut...well recommended."
—Deadly Pleasures Magazine

"An excellent debut novel... A smart, well developed mystery that will leave you hanging on every page as you devour this book... There's a new author on the scene, Lisa Miscione. You don't want to forget this name!"
—Book Review Cafe