One Last Second

by Sam Vickery

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Pub Date Jul 15 2020 | Archive Date Jul 15 2020

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Literary Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Description

What if your child was dying and no one believed you?

I never expected to be doubted, but if I can't make them believe me, what then? I sit here beside her stroking her tiny hands as she sleeps and she looks so perfect. It never crossed my mind that something would be wrong with my sweet girl and I’d be powerless to do anything to help her.

When Madeline's six-year-old daughter Tilly collapses one Sunday night, Madeline’s world is turned upside down. Racing to the hospital, she imagines the worst scenarios in her mind, but when they arrive the doctors say that Tilly is fine.

Madeline’s ex-husband Adam and her best friend Laura think Madeline is being overprotective, that Tilly fainted because of her fussy eating. But Madeline is sure something is seriously wrong with Tilly. She can feel it. And she believes that a mother’s instinct is never wrong.

As Madeline embarks on a desperate journey to have Tilly re-diagnosed, taking her in and out of hospital, Adam and Laura begin to wonder if Tilly would be safer in Adam’s care. Madeline just wants to keep her daughter safe, but the harder she pushes the closer she comes to losing her…

One Last Second is an emotional reminder of just how far a mother will go to protect her child. Readers of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Kate Hewitt will never be able to forget this heartbreaking and beautiful story.

What if your child was dying and no one believed you?

I never expected to be doubted, but if I can't make them believe me, what then? I sit here beside her stroking her tiny hands as she sleeps...

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Advance Praise

What readers are saying about Sam Vickery:

‘Oh my goodness… I don't know what I expected but what a rollercoaster of emotion. I cried and I so understood the feeling of grief she felt.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! Sam has done it again! Her ability to make you feel the emotional highs and lows of her characters is brilliant!... I was hooked into this book from the first chapter!... All the #feels! I cannot wait to read future books by this author!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘OMG what a talent for pulling at your heartstrings… Grabs you and will stay with you for a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Amazing… So emotional and sad but the emotions were so well captured. A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! Such a powerful story of loss and rebuilding life and the lengths one would go to protect those you love… Sam is such a wonderful writer of such powerful topics. She does not cease to amaze me!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I have just finished reading this book and wow, what an amazing read!... I feel a genuine rollercoaster of emotion.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! What a brilliant book, it had me hooked from the very beginning. I loved the way that the story built, the book was mesmerising. I would definitely recommend this book and I plan to read more by Sam in the future.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow what an emotional rollercoaster of a read… This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and I really struggled to put it down… Yet another beautiful story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘When Sam releases a new book, I know I'm in for a treat, her writing is just brilliant, it properly grips you and pulls at your heartstrings.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘AWESOME!!!... An emotional and suspenseful masterpiece which left me in shock and awe. I do not want to give anything away… It is a book which must be read to be experienced!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about Sam Vickery:

‘Oh my goodness… I don't know what I expected but what a rollercoaster of emotion. I cried and I so understood the feeling of grief she felt.’ Goodreads...