THE GIRL I USED TO BE by Mary Torjussen is a suspenseful
mystery thriller that is told from alternating characters point
of views. This telling helps to keep the suspense of the story
at a steady pace as the mystery surrounding the past seems to
grow. Will something that happened over fifteen years ago play
a part in the current events? You might be surprised to find
out who is involved.
A story that portrays what it is like for a mother that works
more than she sees her own son. A realistic truth to many women
in today's society. Torjussen writing shows the pain and
sacrifice of being a working mom. The struggles that weigh when
you cannot leave work behind at the end of the day and focus on
family or marriage. Does this work dedication have anything
to do with what happened fifteen years ago? Can the past be
left hidden in the shadows or will the truth come out and
destroy the many lives involved? THE GIRL I USED TO BE shows
that marriage is not always easy going and happy all the time.
There are many ups and downs that are beyond their control. The
struggles of the stay at home part with the parent that goes to
work each day. This struggle brings a realistic element to the
story.
THE GIRL I USED TO BE is a thrilling suspense with never-ending
surprises beyond the next page. You do not know what to expect
or who might show up out of the clear blue. A fast-paced read
that is written beautifully with creative characters that are
well developed all meshing perfectly with the plot to create a
read that is sure to stay with you.
The acclaimed author of Gone Without a Trace delivers
another twisting novel of psychological suspense in which a
woman is backed against a wall--with nothing left to
lose...
The morning after real estate agent Gemma
Brogan has dinner with a prospective client, she's furious
at herself for drinking so much. But there will be more to
regret than a nasty hangover.
She starts receiving
mementos from that night: A photo of a hallway kiss. A video
of her complaining about her husband. And worse...much
worse. The problem is she doesn't remember any of
it.
As the blackmailing and menace ramp up, Gemma
fears for her already shaky marriage. The paranoia, the
feeling that her life is spiraling out of control, will take
her back to another night--years ago--that changed
everything. And Gemma will realize just how far the shadows
from her past can reach...
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