Flawless Witness
by Merida Johns
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GENRE: women's fiction, women's domestic suspense fiction, women's psychological fiction, domestic abuse
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BLURB:
Suzanna Jordan suppressed the memories of
Jonathan’s abuse for thirty-six years, but when a tell-all journal surfaces
after his death, a legacy of cruelty haunts her from beyond the grave. But will
Jonathan’s darkness, bared for all to see, drag Suzanna into despair, or will
these revelations free her soul to bear witness to his abuse and finally offer
her the closure she so desperately seeks?
NOTE TO REVIEWERS: This story contains
elements of sensitive material often associated with narcissistic behaviors
such as egocentrism, emotional abuse, betrayal, and exploitation.
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Excerpt One:
Although Jonathan set the snare and wrote the ledger of
injuries in indelible ink, I continue to try to erase them. I don’t resent him
for what he did to me. Grudges are abusers’ potent brews, perpetuating endless
subjection and cruelty on their targets. But I don’t overlook, excuse, or
justify my former husband’s transgressions and the tsunami of terror he spewed.
I reread the obituary and want to believe that in death Jonathan’s demons are
vanquished, and he is at rest. But I don’t underestimate the strength of his
persistence. I fear Mr. Hyde may reach from
the grave and wield more wicked wrongdoing.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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Merida Johns writes about the human experience—which often is messy. She shows how ordinary people tackle challenges, live through sorrow and betrayal, and struggle with doubt. But despite this, they gather the strength to act on their aspirations and achieve flourishing lives.
“My
insight into the power of fiction came during a conference call in late 2017
with fellow life coaches when I asked, ‘What would it be like to help people
achieve a flourishing life through storytelling instead of another self-help
book?’
After
that phone call, I got started answering that question. Five years
later, the result is the publication of my debut novel Blackhorse Road and a second novel, Flower Girl. Both works are women’s fiction, and the
driving force of the stories is the protagonist’s journey toward a flourishing
life.
Now,
I’m thrilled about the recent release of Flawless Witness—a
story of a woman who has suppressed the memories of her ex-husband’s abuse for
three decades. But when a tell-all journal surfaces after his death, a legacy
of cruelty haunts her from beyond the grave.
Before
writing fiction, I was a professor, author of health informatics and leadership
textbooks, and leadership coach focusing on helping women break the glass
ceiling and fulfill their leadership and economic potential.
My husband
and I reside in the beautiful Midwest countryside. This is where I
find the serenity and space for bringing to life the
stories of everyday people who face and overcome
extraordinary challenges by finding and following their North Star.
https://www.MeridaJohnsAuthor.com
Twitter: @MLJohnsAuthor
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Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/meridajohns
Amazon buy link: https://www.amazon.com/Flawless-Witness-Flower-Novella-Sequel-ebook/dp/B0BV52VGZB/
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Sounds good, I like the cover.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great story.
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