Barbara Cooper – illustratör

Can she save the missing girl - and herself?Dana, a young heiress, feels the marsh seeping into her skin with each day she spends in the cold, unwelcoming mansion of her father's family. When her cousin Debra Lee mysteriously vanishes, Dana turns to Henry, a stranger from a cabin nearby, to help search for her.Is her cousin dead? And what are these strange visions and dreams her new friend is having - could they be connected to the missing girl? Despite something unnatural about all of it, Dana is inexplicably drawn to the surrounding woods and to Henry himself.But does he know more about Debra Lee's disappearance than he is revealing? And is it Dana who should be afraid?Harrowing Roses is a supernatural thriller novella. If you like gothic romance and dark mysteries, you'll love Barbara Cooper's twisted YA suspense.Vintage line ink illustrations by the author."What a perfectly chilling story! Cooper's style of writing really sets the perfect mood."- Deborah Dove, romance author"Harrowing Roses is a story of intoxicating romance. A thrilling tale of two mysterious strangers brought together by their innate attraction and desire to uncover the truth. There is some sort of intuition, a tantalizing connection between the two romantic leads, and Cooper does an excellent job of keeping us on our toes. Their mistrust of each other is exciting, dangerous, and it is all wrapped into a desire for one another that neither can deny."- Independent Book Review"I recommend this publication to all suspense fans! All in all, Harrowing Roses by Barbara Cooper deserves five stars. It's gripping, intense, and memorable. Only gifted authors manage to create such an elaborate suspense environment."- OnlineBookClub.org"Barbara Cooper writes in such a beautifully unique style that perfectly romanticizes the situation and hidden secrets in this mysterious thriller. Harrowing Roses is mysterious with a sexy, whodunnit vibe. This style of thriller is so wonderful and easy to cozy up with."- A Hippies Bookshelf"Readers will be swept into the tension and feel as if they are walking the wetlands alongside Dana, and Cooper's evocative narrative sets a swift pace."-BookLife by Publishers Weekly