The Resentment
An Emotional Thriller With a Shocking Twist
by T. O. Paine
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Pub Date Jun 10 2022 | Archive Date Aug 10 2022
T.O. Paine | Dark Swallow Books
Description
"An energetic, enthralling tale of dangerous family secrets." - Kirkus Reviews
They killed her husband. Now, they're coming for her son.
Lauren Kaine has everything she ever wanted — a fabulous home, a shiny Lexus, a bright sixteen-year-old son, and a loving husband with a lucrative internet career. Tonight, she walks hand-in-hand with William beneath the lustrous Seattle sky, celebrating twenty-two years of marriage.
But they’re not alone.
A mysterious black Audi comes out of nowhere and chases William onto a bridge. He shouts, “They’re here for the card,” and falls to his death. Enraged, Lauren attacks the car, but the tinted windows hide the driver’s face, and it speeds away.
Still mourning, she sets out to find her husband’s killer when a stranger calls and demands the card. William never mentioned a card, and she doesn’t know where it is. The stranger follows her. He torments her. He threatens to kidnap her son and throw him into the same river that killed William.
And it’s not just the stranger.
Black cars lurk around every corner. William’s co-workers refuse to talk to her. Her brother-in-law resurfaces after years of silence, and he knows something, but she’s running out of time. She searches for the card, and the past pulls her back to the first time someone kidnapped her son. Back to her resentment. Back to the truth.
You’re only as sick as your secrets . . .
"This dark thriller is intense, fast-paced, and sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats." - The Book Review Directory
Advance Praise
“Fabulous! Well-written, good characterization, excellent plot, fantastic twist ending. This kept me guessing and reading way past my bed time.” ★★★★★ - Kay Oliver, author of The Shattering
“A slick writer, Paine deftly maintains the narrative’s intensity and brisk pace and piles up shocking revelations.” - The Prairies Book Review
“With one of the most gripping first chapters a suspense novel has ever seen, make sure your schedule is wide open because this addictive novel won’t let you go.” - Indies Today
“An energetic, enthralling tale of dangerous family secrets.” - Kirkus Reviews
“I really enjoyed this book! It had me hooked from the first chapter, and kept me on my toes the entire time!” ★★★★★ - @honeydukesbooks
“Will the characters ever know the truth? This was an outstanding read.” - Goodreads Review
“An amazing, clever, and suspenseful thriller . . . the book was full of twists.” - NetGalley Review
“The plot was entertaining. It was a real thriller. I also applaud the author for maintaining such great suspense throughout the work.” - Rosa’s Blog
“[The Resentment is] a thriller/mystery that resonates on an even deeper level as the theme of forgiveness and redemption are prominently featured . . . an excellent piece of work.” ★★★★★ - Seattle Book Review
“In The Resentment, murder, crime, and mystery lurk around every corner. This dark thriller is intense, fast-paced, and sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. With complex characters, high stakes, and plot twists galore . . .” - The Book Review Directory
“Readers with a love of thrillers will enjoy The Resentment.” ★★★★★ - Readers’ Favorite
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780999218372 |
| PRICE | $0.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Tiffiny R, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book! It had me hooked from the first chapter, and kept me on my toes the entire time!
Kay O, Reviewer
Fabulous! Well-written, good characterization, excellent plot, fantastic twist ending. This kept me guessing and reading way past my bed time. It started with a tense scene and never let up.
Dawn A, Educator
An amazing, clever, and suspenseful thriller. Lauren Kaine has a picturesque life, but when her husband, William is killed her perfect life is ended. It sets of a chain of events. A mysterious person begins to stalk her, and saying her son will be killed if a card is not handed over. Everyone knows what the secret is; she will do anything to find the answers and her husband 's killer. The book was full of twist.
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