Verity

About the book

Lowen Ashleigh, a writer facing financial ruin, moves into the estate of Jeremy and Verity Crawford to ghostwrite the final installments of a famous book series. Verity, the original author, remains in a vegetative state following a car accident. While sorting through the home office, Lowen discovers a hidden autobiography containing Verity’s admissions regarding the deaths of her twin daughters and her manipulative nature. Lowen begins a romantic relationship with Jeremy while fearing that Verity is faking her medical condition to observe them. The plot centers on a final letter that contradicts the manuscript, forcing a choice between two conflicting versions of reality.

Fans of psychological suspense read this for the visceral tension and the moral ambiguity of its characters. It appeals to those who enjoy narratives where the protagonist’s safety is compromised by an unreliable environment. Readers finish the book debating whether the manuscript was a creative writing exercise or a factual confession. The story leaves the audience with a sense of unease regarding the reliability of written records and the lengths people go to for self-preservation. It is social currency for those who like to analyze plot twists and character motivations.

Details

Published

2018

Publisher

Hoover Ink, Inc.

ISBN

9781538724743

Language

EN