Call Me Jacob

The absolute BEST thing you can do for authors is to shout about their books! 📕 Welz Bailey – Call Me Jacob I can’t believe this is only your second book. I will be thinking about the ending for awhile! How could you end it that way. I love the character Clara Strong. I’m looking forward to future novels!

I'll be back to write my review. Right now I need to let it all sink in. 🤯

I'm back with my review 😊

Author notes: Pay close attention and see if you can figure it out.
Me: ok! (annotating as I read) Oh it's got to be ???? (Very confident in choice)
*Cue the dramatic music dun dun duuun!!*
Reveal: 😳😯 I was completely wrong 😂.

Welz once again uses descriptions that take you straight into the book. It's as if you are right there watching it all unfold. I love the fact that real towns are used. The time it has to take to research and get things planned out for the story 🤯. She takes you on an emotional rollercoaster of the unfolding storyline. It takes turns and twists, and makes your heart drop like when you plunge down that big ol' hill. I was not expecting many things to happen. Each time left me verbally saying what!?!?

Clara's character showed a lot of growth as a person throughout the book. She has become stronger as she overcomes her struggles with alcoholism and taking ownership of her faults. I'm completely devoted and excited to see what lies ahead for her in the future.

The book switches between the solving of the case, the kidnapper, and Jacob. Getting to know the different aspects of what's going on throughout the book. Even with the switching it's easy to follow along and try to figure out who is behind the kidnapping plot, which I failed to do so 😂.

I absolutely love the Clara Strong series. Looking for to the next. 😊

Special Agent Strong is back in the second instalment of the Clara Strong series. Welz Bailey has again absolutely excelled with another mind-blowing and well-crafted criminal investigation.

This time she’s in Alexandria, Louisiana, with a new partner, Carlos Ferendez. What starts out as a missing person’s case spirals into a web of lies so intricate it will make your head spin! The twists and turns keep coming in this heart-pounding, action-packed thriller!

We know Clara so well now in book two that she feels like a friend we are all supporting. This is one of the strongest storylines I’ve had the pleasure of devouring so far this year. I cannot wait for book 3!

Don’t walk to Amazon to grab your copy; run!

One quiet afternoon in Alexandria, Louisiana, during a friendly game of soccer, two boys vanish. The town is shaken to its core as the search yields no results. How can two boys disappear so quickly in this quiet Southern town? Special Agent Clara Strong has moved on from Butler, Alabama, and has been called in to work the case. Time is ticking by quickly and the team must find the missing boys before it’s too late. Can Clara untangle the secrets that hold the town together and find the missing boys?

This is the second book in the Clara Strong series and I didn’t know how Welz did it, but Clara still feels fresh and in charge. She is human like us and has her own struggles, which helps us connect with the story even more. There’s nothing worse than a main character who feels like Superman and is perfect. Clara is far from perfect. With each clue and interview that Clara has, we’re pulled deeper and deeper into the story. I didn’t want to put it down! I had to help Clara find the boys!

Yet again, Welz has the ability to draw a scene so clearly that you feel like you’re standing in Louisiana with the characters. She is a master at keeping the tension going and giving just enough clues to make you try to piece it all together without giving anything away. I can’t wait for more Special Agent Clara Strong!

This is an excellent continuation of Clara’s story that can easily be read as a standalone if you haven’t read The Pawn yet (and if you haven’t, why not?). I highly recommend it.

Welz has become one of my favorite authors.
Call Me Jacob is such a phenomenal sequel to The Pawn. The sadness and such truth behind this novel is something that will draw you in and not let go. Clara and the FBI team are all such awesome and relatable characters. Each one carries their own baggage that tugs at your heart strings but also feels so natural. Heartbreak is all over this one from start to finish Welz grabs hold and keeps you consistently turning pages. I can't wait for book 3.

Another excellent read from Welz Bailey! I felt the growing tension, especially in the scenes involving the teenagers, probably because I have a son myself. The writing put me on edge and I had to keep reading to find out what happened to all the characters involved. It was nice to see Clara back in action and there are some fantastic twists in the story, too. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next. Highly recommended!

A gripping immersive thriller
This is the second novel that I have read from Welz Bailey, the first being The Pawn. It is an addictive, character driven thriller that delivers, tension, whodunnit and mystery. Special Agent, Clara Strong's battle with her own demons adds real emotional weight along with the disappearance of two teenagers in Alexandria creates a chilling backdrop, which hooked me from the first chapter to the end.
The investigation unfolds with just the right balance of suspense and psychological depth. Welz has crafted a smart and immersive story. An excellent read for anyone who loves crime fiction with real soul. Highly recommend and looking forward to reading more of her books.

Just Wow!! Another awesome book by Welz Bailey! Clara Strong on another suspenseful case that blends twists with real emotions.

The book is gripping with lots of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!

If Call Me Jacob & The Pawn gripped you like it did me, eagerness awaits for Clara’s next adventure. Highly recommended to thriller fans who crave both adrenaline and authenticity.