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Fifteen years ago, Sunny Hart vanished. Now her sister wants the truth – no matter the cost.

 

Investigative journalist Rose Hart swore she'd never return to her hometown, the place that stole her sister and shattered her family. But it's finally time to lay the ghosts of her past to rest.

 

Her fragile peace is shattered when a horrific parcel arrives in the post, followed by a chilling warning beside a dead body. Suddenly, Rose is dragged back into a nightmare she can't escape.

 

As she begins to investigate, Rose realises she's not the only one hunting for answers. Leo Thorn, a forensic pathologist with secrets of his own, and Vinny Strong, a convicted murderer with unfinished business, become unlikely allies.

 

Together, they step into a labyrinth of long-buried secrets and a history far darker than Rose ever imagined. Someone knows what happened to Sunny, and they've waited a very long time to finish what they started.

 

Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Alex North, A Body of Lies is a haunting crime thriller of secrets, survival and the darkness a family can hide.

 

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Marrisse Whittaker has been creating characters for all of her working life, travelling far and wide, first as a TV and Film Make-Up Artist. Next as a TV Scriptwriter, creating stories for popular series. But plenty of drama takes place in real-life too and when Marrisse joined forces with her husband, to establish Orion TV, they produced a fascinating range of factual programmes for major broadcasters.

 

Now, creating a scene is taking on a new meaning for Marrisse as she launches a new career as a novelist writing about the world of crime, having been shortlisted for The Lindisfarne Prize for Outstanding Debut Crime Fiction in 2020.

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#BookReview #BlackWidow #JustinCampana

 

She doesn't run from blood. She leaves it behind.

Henry is exactly where he wants to be. After his debut novel is an immediate success, dating is the last thing on his mind. That is until he meets Rebecca. It doesn’t take long for either of them to fall in love and start a relationship. But as he gets to know his new girlfriend, something seems off about her, almost as if she’s hiding something. But what?

Meanwhile, after an incident that left her husband dead, Natalie arrives in town to start a new life, and that includes a new name. Wanting to blend in, Natalie keeps her head down, not wanting to get to know anyone. But shortly after she settles in, she meets a man. While things start off well, Natalie struggles with certain urges. Urges that she feels that, if her new boyfriend isn’t careful, she might just act on them again.

It’s not always easy to really get to know somebody. Sometimes people find out about them too soon. Other times, they find out too late.

Black Widow is a gripping psychological thriller with multiple twists you won't see coming. A perfect read for fans of Gone Girl, Love, Mom, Freida McFadden, and Kiersten Modglin.

Justin Campana has been reading and writing since elementary school. When he found out he could share his stories, the rest became history. When not writing, he could be found reading the latest thriller, hanging out with friends, or enjoying both old and new (and good and bad) horror movies. He lives in New Jersey with his family.

Black Widow

Written By Justin Campana

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I need to thank Justin Campana for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review!

5 Star Read for Black Widow by Justin Campana! I have been dying to read one of his books since I found out he was an author. Knowing he is a huge fan of Kiersten Modglin and psychological thrillers like myself I knew this book was a must read! In fact, it totally exceeded my expectations that I cancelled plans just to see how the book ended!! But now we need a sequal!!! 

I appreciated how Justin was upfront and mindful to his readers about the trigger warnings. Many authors don’t take the time to do that. So, I thank you for doing that Justin. 

Black Widow is a totally creatively different written outside of the box psychological thriller that is new and fresh that has never been done before. Because of all of those reasons I loved it!!! Another reason I loved it is he made some of the scenarios relatable! Let’s be honest many of us women and men out there are attracted to a Dad bod and not hard bodies! And not every date’s house you go to is going to be perfectly clean (am I right?).

I started to wonder if Justin’s favorite color was green because he dressed multiple female characters in that color. 

Out of all the storyline’s in the book, I really enjoyed Henry and Rebecca's most. Their relationship was so unpredictable with so many mysteries around it. I totally questioned how she went from vanilla sex to wild sex that threw me and Henry for a loop!!! But the climatic ending with them omg I never ever saw coming!!! 

There was another storyline in the book about Natalie and Liam. I liked the storyline too. I loved how the two intertwined at the end. I am hoping for another book to continue with this book. In any case I would gladly read and review for Justin again. He has incredible talent writing in this genre! 

#BookReview #IKnowWhatISaw #NJCracknell #Bloodhound

 

I Know What I Saw 

By NJ Cracknell

She lost her sister. Now someone is making sure she loses her mind.

Four years after witnessing her sister Beth disappear without a trace, Maya Brennan is still drowning in the aftermath. The guilt and isolation of a small Irish coastal town forces her to believe she could have imagined it all. But when a mysterious laptop appears in her home, everything changes.

Because the first email she reads was sent from Beth's long-dead account.

As more messages arrive, Maya becomes certain that someone is watching her. Someone who knows all about her weaknesses and her past. Soon, neighbours think she's relapsing into alcoholism, colleagues keep their distance and even the people she trusts the most begin to look like suspects.

Someone wants to terrify her. Someone wants the truth to stay buried. But now Maya can't ignore what she saw that fateful day.

In a town full of secrets, Maya must face the haunting truth: What if Beth really is out there? And what if the biggest threat of all is the one she's already let in?

I Know What I Saw is a twist-filled psychological thriller about obsession and guilt, and is perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Alice Feeney.

NJ Cracknell was born in Northern Ireland during The Troubles and moved to England in his teens. He has been a music journalist, a middle manager and a voice actor, but writing is his first love. He lives in Devon as close as possible to the sea and his children. @NJCracknellAuthor

I Know What I Saw

Written By NJ Cracknell

Review by Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank NJ Cracknell and Bloodhound Books for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

WOWZERS!!! NJ Cracknell took us on a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions trying to find out what actually happened to Maya’s sister Beth in I Know What I Saw. This storyline was written creatively outside of the box from the other psychological thrillers out there. It is gripping, fast paced, addicting, binge readable, suspenseful, mysterious, has shock value, and heart ache as well. I would suggest it for your tbr pile. 

After reading I Know What You Saw about Maya and Beth I had to call my sister and tell her how much she meant to me! Stories like this pull on my heart strings! Throughout the book when Maya kept getting messages from Beth I was praying they were actually from her. In fact, I could not put this book down until I knew what was actually going on with Beth!! There were so many twists, turns, deep secrets and jaw dropping revelations. 

Like Maya I too get anxiety attacks and I appreciated learning about the mindfulness of making tea and how it can help relax your breathing. I do like tea so I will have to try this technique next time I make some. Thanks NJ. 

I chuckled that Beth kept a checklist of qualities of men when she started dating someone. They had to have their own place, their own car, no psycho exes, and no kids. Hair. Be close with their mum. 

The climax of I Know What I Saw was intense and building up to the shocking revelations that I didn’t see coming! It was good!!