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The Veil of Oppression
When sixteen-year-old Emily Anderson was hit by a car, she woke up screaming a stranger’s name.
Ever since, Emily’s dreams have been replaced by the memories of others — and she still doesn’t know who “Barrett” is. Now twenty-eight, she’s never had the courage to move out of her childhood home in Toronto; until a Vancouver university offers her the chance to study a Master of Medical Ethics. Encouraged, Emily latches onto it as a catalyst for change.
There, she meets self-assured Nova Scotian, David Mathis, who seems to have an unjustified hatred for Vancouver’s most esteemed family, the Roths. But when she’s introduced to the spirited CFO of Roth Pharmaceuticals, Emily discovers that he and David are locked in a bitter family feud. And she can’t seem to stay away from either of them…
When David starts suffering from an unexplained illness, Emily realizes that the Roth-Mathis rivalry hides a far more insidious threat. Adamant to prove her independence, Emily goes in search of the truth — desperate to pinpoint the origin of David’s illness before it consumes him.
Dripping with suspense until the last page, The Veil of Oppression explores the complexity of family history, the formative connection between father and son, and how friendships are forged on the grounds of an invisible battlefield.
Ever since, Emily’s dreams have been replaced by the memories of others — and she still doesn’t know who “Barrett” is. Now twenty-eight, she’s never had the courage to move out of her childhood home in Toronto; until a Vancouver university offers her the chance to study a Master of Medical Ethics. Encouraged, Emily latches onto it as a catalyst for change.
There, she meets self-assured Nova Scotian, David Mathis, who seems to have an unjustified hatred for Vancouver’s most esteemed family, the Roths. But when she’s introduced to the spirited CFO of Roth Pharmaceuticals, Emily discovers that he and David are locked in a bitter family feud. And she can’t seem to stay away from either of them…
When David starts suffering from an unexplained illness, Emily realizes that the Roth-Mathis rivalry hides a far more insidious threat. Adamant to prove her independence, Emily goes in search of the truth — desperate to pinpoint the origin of David’s illness before it consumes him.
Dripping with suspense until the last page, The Veil of Oppression explores the complexity of family history, the formative connection between father and son, and how friendships are forged on the grounds of an invisible battlefield.
501 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2024
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August 21, 2024
I loved the slow pace of this story. It gave the protagonist time to have fun, especially at the tourist attractions in BC. The book has great character development, a good mystery, and some major tension near the end.
I didn't like how one of the villain characters (Rebecca) got heavily slut shamed though. She could have been written more sympathetically.
I didn't like how one of the villain characters (Rebecca) got heavily slut shamed though. She could have been written more sympathetically.
August 11, 2024
Great character development. I felt like I knew each person. It’s thrilling and hard to put down. Personally enjoy the cities that are referenced and recognize each place. Can’t wait for the next book in this series! Love supporting a local writer!
September 7, 2024
This is a solid debut and a fascinating novel. It has several elements I enjoy in a story: a medical mystery, some paranormal element, and interesting characters. This author paints a picture beautifully with her words, making it easy for me to see the scenes in my head as if I'm watching a movie. Having said that, the book is a slow paced, allowing in-depth character building, but sometimes, it makes me wish she would speed things along to get to the main issue and also the romance part. However, since the story will be divided into several books, I can understand the pacing.
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