Synopsis

How far would one nurse go to help a dying patient with a dark secret?

Adrift, unfulfilled, and with a violent old flame suddenly back in her life, hospice nurse Scarlett Laurent is at a crossroads.

When a routine call leads her to James Francis, a mysterious patient with a dying wish, Scarlett is tasked with the unthinkable. Breaking her oath as a nurse will be no easy feat, and unfortunately for her, her problems have just begun.

As ghosts of James’s past come back to haunt him, Scarlett finds herself in the crosshairs of dangerous men hell-bent on revenge.

Lost and hunted by mobsters and crooked cops, Scarlett must navigate a web of dark secrets and lies if she hopes to make it out alive.

But who can she trust?

In a twisted game of fate, this dynamic thriller thrusts you into a whirlpool of betrayal, blackmail, and murder, and reveals just how truly fragile one can become…

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Review

Looking for a book that delves into the seedy underbelly of criminals and dirty cops? The characters that set you on edge and cringe at their actions? Then this might be the book for you.

The story follows several different characters whose storylines intersect. Luca – the criminal that was just released from prison; Scarlett – the hospice nurse that wonders if her life is all she wants it to be; Brooks – the crooked cop; Anton – in the Russian mafia and a former boyfriend of Scarlett; Josh – Scarlett’s fiance and seemingly good guy; Jimmy Francis – dying patient of Scarlett’s.

This is a fast-paced novel that kept me on the edge of my seat. As I have come to discover, many times characters are not who they portray themselves to be. But others are exactly as you see them described. These characters fit both bills. Luca is pretty much as you expect a hardened criminal to be with no intention of rehabilitating their life. Anton appears to have changed his ways, at least to Scarlett, but has he? Scarlett is a character that many might be able to relate to in the fact that she wonders if her life is going in the direction that it should be or if there is something else out there for her.

There were so many twists and turns to this book. The last 10% or so was extremely action-packed with a few crazy twists at the end. I thought about the situation Scarlett found herself in at the end and wondered if I could have done the same or how I would have handled the situation. You’ll have to read the book to find out!

We give this 5 paws up.

About the Author

Gareth R.T. Owen is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and filmmaker from Wales, United Kingdom. Gareth’s love for stories developed at a very young age and soon blossomed into an obsession. He studied creative writing and screenwriting before moving to Los Angeles, CA, where his work on screen has earned him festival awards including best film and best screenplay. Whether it be enjoying the work of others, or creating himself, Gareth is drawn to gripping psychological thrillers with a gritty tone.

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