Distorted Perception
by Trish Arrowsmith
March 28 - April 29, 2022 Virtual Book Tour
At twenty-six years of age, Kathleen has almost everything she needs: a fulfilling teaching career, a new car, and a recently purchased home. She dedicates her free time to her students, supporting them in a manner she never had growing up. Her days are filled with love and hope, but her nights are empty without a family to call her own. While spectating the first home baseball game of the season, she meets a man that she believes will change her evenings in the best possible way. With no children of his own, he committed his free time to bringing his young nephew to watch the game, hoping to encourage him to play. Kathleen is immediately drawn to him and sees him as a true family man.
Maxwell is handsome, successful, and charming. When he proposes marriage shortly after they begin dating, Kathleen is eager to accept as the desire to start her own family consumes her. Within months of their marriage, Maxwell’s sweet, doting personality gives way to a more sinister, controlling side. Kathleen quickly realizes that while she was looking for a partner, Maxwell was looking for someone who existed solely to fulfill his needs.
When he suggests a move to the country, Kathleen is hesitant to leave her job but believes the change of atmosphere will be an opportunity to bring them closer together. She soon realizes the isolation of the countryside only serves to enhance his power over her. It doesn’t take long for her to learn the devastating truth of who her husband really is, and she finds herself left with two choices: She can try to escape and hope he doesn’t find her, or she can stay and fight the battle in which all odds are against her.
My Thoughts:
Terrifying - in exactly every way I want my suspense reads to be! Trish Arrowsmith captures every aspect of how easily a man can charm and then deceive. Kathleen's journey is all too common, but this unique story spin is riveting, spine-tingling, and heart-wrenching.
Kathleen is trusting and wants to do right by Maxwell, but when his dark side is revealed, it is far worse than I could have ever imagined. The images are vivid, pulling all five senses into the equation and the characters are realistic, making the emotions settle into your bones. Although parts are a bit painful to read, they were crucial to prepare you for the shock of an ending.
I physically sat with my copy of the book between my hands, not speaking, processing every word I had just read. How can you describe an incredible piece of writing that left you speechless? I would love to see this turned into a movie that depicts every moment from cover to cover. It is a phenomenal piece of work that earned a forever spot on my bookshelf!
I received a complimentary copy for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
Book Details:
Genre: Suspense, Domestic Suspense, Drama Published by: Trish Arrowsmith Author Publication Date: February 24, 2022 Number of Pages: 276 ISBN: 9781736755952 Purchase Links: Amazon | Goodreads
About the Author
Trish recently moved across the country where she found her forever home, enjoying the desert sunshine and wildlife all year long. She was born and raised in a small town in northern Connecticut. Growing up, she was always fascinated by unsolved mysteries and true crime as well as the psychological elements behind them. As an avid reader, her go to books are thrillers, suspense, and true crime.
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