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Ten Times Guilty
Tracy Michaels grew up believing her step-father, Jim Hammond, when he said she wasn't good enough, smart enough, or pretty enough. Now a single mother, she works as a tour guide in one of Denver's old Victorian museums barely making enough to survive. During long, sleepless nights in her studio apartment, she worries about stretching her meager paycheck for the basic necessities. She wants more for her life, more for Ritchie, her baby son, so she studies self-improvement and arranges longer hours at work, trying desperately to scrape together enough money to attend classes at a local tech school.
Then one night her entire world shatters. She's beaten and sexually attacked. She survives, but he's watching her, threatening Ritchie's life if she talks to the authorities.
Sergeant Reese Sanders, Denver PD, struggles through his own recovery, tormented by memories of another young victim, one who had always looked up to him--as a police officer, and as her brother. When she was attacked a year ago, she expected sympathy and comfort. But Reese had become hardened and was never able to offer understanding or anything beyond the standard platitudes.
His sister slashed her wrists.
Reese spent a year failing to drown his guilt with bourbon. Now, back on the force, he discovers his true redemption lies in finding the man responsible for his sister's attack, the same man he believes attacked Tracy. His very sanity depends on convincing her to help him bring the perpetrator to justice.
Meanwhile, the perp watches.
Even in the hospital Tracy isn't safe from his threats. She's forced to run, seeking shelter for Ritchie and herself in a safe house for battered women. With Suzy Banning's guidance, a white-haired-grandmother rape counselor who loves gaudy jewelry and sequined clothes, Tracy discovers inner strength and courage, qualities she must test when the offender finds her and demands she meet him.
Then one night her entire world shatters. She's beaten and sexually attacked. She survives, but he's watching her, threatening Ritchie's life if she talks to the authorities.
Sergeant Reese Sanders, Denver PD, struggles through his own recovery, tormented by memories of another young victim, one who had always looked up to him--as a police officer, and as her brother. When she was attacked a year ago, she expected sympathy and comfort. But Reese had become hardened and was never able to offer understanding or anything beyond the standard platitudes.
His sister slashed her wrists.
Reese spent a year failing to drown his guilt with bourbon. Now, back on the force, he discovers his true redemption lies in finding the man responsible for his sister's attack, the same man he believes attacked Tracy. His very sanity depends on convincing her to help him bring the perpetrator to justice.
Meanwhile, the perp watches.
Even in the hospital Tracy isn't safe from his threats. She's forced to run, seeking shelter for Ritchie and herself in a safe house for battered women. With Suzy Banning's guidance, a white-haired-grandmother rape counselor who loves gaudy jewelry and sequined clothes, Tracy discovers inner strength and courage, qualities she must test when the offender finds her and demands she meet him.
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First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Brenda Hill
9 books22 followersHello. I'm Brenda Hill, a California-based author, writing coach, and L. Cooper Press CEO.
I love things that go bump in the night whether they're serial killers or other strange creatures. I've written about those pesky people who intrude on our lives with deadly force - Ten Times Guilty, With Full Malice. I'm still writing about those pesky people/creatures who intrude on our lives, but this time they're in a bit different form.
The House on Serpent Lake is a ghost/love story - with a twist.
www.BrendaHill.com
www.lcooperpress.com
I love things that go bump in the night whether they're serial killers or other strange creatures. I've written about those pesky people who intrude on our lives with deadly force - Ten Times Guilty, With Full Malice. I'm still writing about those pesky people/creatures who intrude on our lives, but this time they're in a bit different form.
The House on Serpent Lake is a ghost/love story - with a twist.
www.BrendaHill.com
www.lcooperpress.com
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August 9, 2017
A GREAT READ!
Stacy's story is like something that you would find in a true crime book! Unfortunately what happened to her happens too often in our society! I was pushing for her to give up the name of the rapist but he threatened to harm her baby if she did! I don't want to give anything away you'll just have to read the book to see how Stacy's story ends!
Stacy's story is like something that you would find in a true crime book! Unfortunately what happened to her happens too often in our society! I was pushing for her to give up the name of the rapist but he threatened to harm her baby if she did! I don't want to give anything away you'll just have to read the book to see how Stacy's story ends!
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July 7, 2009
This carefully crafted, suspenseful story is about the victims of rape and their struggle to cope.
Brenda Hill has created a realistic drama that puts the reader in the mindset of the victim. It is not just the brutal invasion of the body, but also the emotional effects that can be debilitating from this criminal act. It is obvious that the author did much research. The perpetrator in the story has repeatedly preyed on unsuspecting and vulnerable women and will continue his criminal acts unless caught. The police are thwarted by the reluctance of the victims to identify their assailant since the fear of reprisal is very real. Although help is available to overcome this traumatic event, it is resisted out of shame and guilt. It takes a special personality to break these barriers and the characters portrayed in this role are extraordinary.
I was reluctant to buy this book since it was not a genre that appealed to me. I was curious about the writing style of the author based on numerous posts where she proffered advice. Was she as good as portrayed? Would her coaching to other writers be reflected in her writing? I had to find out and I was not disappointed. Brenda Hill is good. I now want to read other books by this author.
Brenda Hill has created a realistic drama that puts the reader in the mindset of the victim. It is not just the brutal invasion of the body, but also the emotional effects that can be debilitating from this criminal act. It is obvious that the author did much research. The perpetrator in the story has repeatedly preyed on unsuspecting and vulnerable women and will continue his criminal acts unless caught. The police are thwarted by the reluctance of the victims to identify their assailant since the fear of reprisal is very real. Although help is available to overcome this traumatic event, it is resisted out of shame and guilt. It takes a special personality to break these barriers and the characters portrayed in this role are extraordinary.
I was reluctant to buy this book since it was not a genre that appealed to me. I was curious about the writing style of the author based on numerous posts where she proffered advice. Was she as good as portrayed? Would her coaching to other writers be reflected in her writing? I had to find out and I was not disappointed. Brenda Hill is good. I now want to read other books by this author.
April 5, 2012
“He waited in the stand of poplars behind the bus shelter, his black sweats fading into shadows cast by the midnight moon. A ski mask covered his face.
At twelve-seventeen, a Denver city bus approached the residential shelter. Air brakes hissing, it rolled to a stop and Cindy Harris, a sweater draped over her blue scrubs, stepped to the pavement. Glass shards from the streetlight crunched under her feet.”
The above excerpt was my introduction to Brenda Hill. Those few words hooked me and the rest of the story didn’t disappoint.
Though it starts a little slower than I might’ve expected, suspense and pace soon build. In hindsight, I think what I perceived as slowness was simply setting the scene and very necessary. As the story unfolded, I often found myself holding my breath and turning pages as fast I could read them.
Rape is not an easy subject to write about, but Hill handles it with both strength and sensitivity. Tracy, the rape victim – and I hesitate to use the word victim here – is vulnerable yet possesses a strength she doesn’t know she has.
Highly recommended.
At twelve-seventeen, a Denver city bus approached the residential shelter. Air brakes hissing, it rolled to a stop and Cindy Harris, a sweater draped over her blue scrubs, stepped to the pavement. Glass shards from the streetlight crunched under her feet.”
The above excerpt was my introduction to Brenda Hill. Those few words hooked me and the rest of the story didn’t disappoint.
Though it starts a little slower than I might’ve expected, suspense and pace soon build. In hindsight, I think what I perceived as slowness was simply setting the scene and very necessary. As the story unfolded, I often found myself holding my breath and turning pages as fast I could read them.
Rape is not an easy subject to write about, but Hill handles it with both strength and sensitivity. Tracy, the rape victim – and I hesitate to use the word victim here – is vulnerable yet possesses a strength she doesn’t know she has.
Highly recommended.
July 20, 2013
I wasn't keen on this. I got a little bored of the story as there seemed to be a lot of extra padding around the attacks that were mentioned. Like the weather and light, etc....Plus there were some silly mistakes that annoyed me so I packed it in at 29% which is further than I usually go before packing a book in.
Missing apostrophes, then one character appearing who was supposed to be on holiday, unnerved used when it should be unnerve, then a fullstop randomly dumped into a sentence which was bizarre.
"....heart pounding in her throat, she.bent over...". The final straw for me was when a lady told Mike to call 911 when we'd been told her hubby's name was Greg in the preceding chapter !!
I have two more by this author downloaded and I hope they're not as poorly edited.
Missing apostrophes, then one character appearing who was supposed to be on holiday, unnerved used when it should be unnerve, then a fullstop randomly dumped into a sentence which was bizarre.
"....heart pounding in her throat, she.bent over...". The final straw for me was when a lady told Mike to call 911 when we'd been told her hubby's name was Greg in the preceding chapter !!
I have two more by this author downloaded and I hope they're not as poorly edited.
April 28, 2014
Dramatic and thrilling
Ten Times Guilty is a definite thriller.The sexual assault scenes are graphic and details the emotional rollercoaster the victim experiences during the attract. But it's the fear of further harm coming to the victims and their loved that hinders the police from thoroughly investigating this crime. At the end one of the young women takes a stand and points the police to the appropriate perpetrator. For me this was a quick read. I enjoyed the character development and the author's depiction of each individual. Completely believable.
Ten Times Guilty is a definite thriller.The sexual assault scenes are graphic and details the emotional rollercoaster the victim experiences during the attract. But it's the fear of further harm coming to the victims and their loved that hinders the police from thoroughly investigating this crime. At the end one of the young women takes a stand and points the police to the appropriate perpetrator. For me this was a quick read. I enjoyed the character development and the author's depiction of each individual. Completely believable.
April 25, 2014
Great author
Great author
I enjoyed this book very much. A good story of rising past unfortunate events. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. I got this one free, but have just brought
two more.
Great author
I enjoyed this book very much. A good story of rising past unfortunate events. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. I got this one free, but have just brought
two more.
July 20, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I felt the pain Tracy Michaels felt as she was dealing with her rape, and the man who raped her stalking and terrorizing her so she won't identify him as her rapist. Tracy finally takes matters into her own hands to stop him.
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January 22, 2014Awesome book!
kept me interested right up to the end.....which was a very good ending. Hopefully, there will be more books with Reese in them.
kept me interested right up to the end.....which was a very good ending. Hopefully, there will be more books with Reese in them.
March 23, 2014
Good story...liked the characters .....fast read with lots of guts..took an ugly incident and made it turn out good.
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