The Stars That Marked The Fall

by Emma J. Joyce

Fifteen years ago, two-year-old Violet Marino was kidnapped, leaving her family devastated and launching them into a desperate worldwide search.

Today, Violet, now known as Violet Sinclair, endures a life of neglect and isolation. She's haunted by her past and her present. She often escapes to the woods, the only place she knows peace. She once shared the woods with Malik. He was the one person who knew her darkest secrets before he disappeared without a trace.

When tragedy strikes and Violet is left orphaned, shocking truths begin to surface. She discovers that the family she’s always longed for is real. They never stopped searching for her. As pieces of her past begin unraveling, old characters from her past start to emerge.

Violet remains determined to hide her own haunting secrets.

However, she isn’t the only one keeping secrets. As she reconnects with her true family, she soon realizes that her past isn't as much of a mystery as she thought, and the people closest to her may be hiding dangerous truths of their own.

444 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2024

About the author

Emma J. Joyce is an Australian author behind “The Stars That Marked the Fall”. Her debut novel that she wrote during her university days. When she isn’t writing, Emma is often found listening to music, studying, cooking, or hiking. She’s passionate about science, mental health awareness, and the importance of creative storytelling. Being the youngest of five Emma had a lot of inspiration for her characters. Emma strives to create characters that feel real and relatable. Characters people can see and recognize both in the people around them and themselves.