Holly May Cormier

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Holly May Cormier is a Canadian author and lifelong storyteller from Toronto. Her debut domestic thriller, Memphis, explores toxic relationships, survival, and resilience. Through her books and YouTube channel, she blends true crime, wellness, and advocacy to empower women to reclaim their voices. When she’s not writing, Holly loves hiking, fishing, and savoring Canadian summers with a good book.

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" Hi Dawn, Congrats on winning my giveaway! And thank you for leaving a review -I'm so happy you loved my debut. The story is not over: Book Two: Johnny ...more "
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"Memphis follows the emotional and often painful journey of a young protagonist navigating a life shaped by hardship, difficult relationships, and deeply rooted secrets. As Memphis confronts betrayal, abuse, and the weight of hidden truths, the story " Read more of this review »
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" Thanks so much for your review Rebecca! I'm happy you loved it! The story is not over: Book Two: Johnny will be released later this year. ...more "
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"This was such a good book! I loved the swings between a normal, cozy life and, ah, being on the run from an abusive ex.

While it doesn't have an explicit scene, make sure to check the triggers.

Even through I figured out the twists early on, I had to k" Read more of this review »
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" Congrats on winning my giveaway April! And thank you for the review! Book Two: Johnny will be released later this year :) "
Memphis by Holly May Cormier
"I won this book in the Goodreads giveaway and I really liked the story it’s the first time of reading from this author and I loved how she brought the story together it does have some triggers warnings for abuse and more but it’s a really great story" Read more of this review »
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“And when the questions finally stopped, the silence that settled was heavy but merciful. Alone in that quiet, Doris’s thoughts drifted to the promise she’d whispered in the dark—a vow to protect Red’s boys as fiercely as if they were her own. And every day since, she’d kept that promise.”
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“And when the questions finally stopped, the silence that settled was heavy but merciful. Alone in that quiet, Doris’s thoughts drifted to the promise she’d whispered in the dark—a vow to protect Red’s boys as fiercely as if they were her own. And every day since, she’d kept that promise.”
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Editorial Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A poignant and powerful domestic thriller written with raw, intimate prose. Cormier delivers a gripping story of survival, resilience, and self-discovery.”
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“An enthralling and sensitive work of crime fiction.
Cormier has created a folksy, enthralling story that could have been the subject of a tragic country song; it grows more exciting and complex as the narrative progresses. Multiple perspectives are handled flawlessly—the author deftly uses them to juxtapose the airy freedom of Memphis’ fantasies and aspirations and the darkness of her reality. The characters are all handled with care; none are stereotypical and each gets a chance to explain themselves, whether the reader agrees with them or not. Johnny in particular is portrayed in a complex manner as Cormier touches on his background and conveys how he became such a toxic person, allowing readers to understand him without condoning his actions. The result is a story full of twists, turns, and desperation, delivered with the passion and dedication of an advocate, which elevates the novel above standard thriller/crime fare.”
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