The Writer by Valerie Keogh Published by Boldwood Books on July 15, 2025
Genres: Thriller
Pages: 297
Format: eBook
Source: NetGalley
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Cara Jenkins is a successful author about to embark on her thirtieth novel. But as she sits at her desk to write, she realizes that she has no ideas left. And as the pressure mounts for her to deliver, she begins to fear that her career is over.
Then the letters start.
At first, they seem harmless. But as the messages grow darker, Cara becomes convinced that someone is watching her, waiting for their moment to strike.
Her husband, Artie, dismisses the notes as stupid pranks, but Cara feels them pulling her back to a past she can't escape. With no easy answers, Cara does what she does best and begins to write. But the more words that come, the more fantasy and reality begin to blur and soon her imagination, and her accusations, begin to run wild.
With reality blurring into fiction, Cara struggles to see the truth. Is someone really watching her, or is her unravelling mind feeding her paranoia? And how will this story - her story – end?
This time her deadline has never felt more deadly….
Thoughts
This book is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it an incredibly captivating read. It’s been a while since I last read a book by Valerie, but she has reminded me of her exceptional talent as an author. I found myself gasping at the surprising twists as they unfolded. I strongly encourage you to grab this book as soon as possible.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
About Valerie Keogh
Valerie started to write several years ago. She self-published eight crime novels and one psychological thriller before signing a two book contract with Bookouture in March 2018. The first of these, Secrets Between Us, is available now and the second is due in Feb 2019. She is a registered nurse with a degree in English and a Masters in American Literature. Recently she has given up nursing to concentrate on her writing career.
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