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Split Second
Richard heaved a sigh of relief. Liz would get help, and he wouldn’t have to witness any more scenes like the one he had walked in on this afternoon. Maybe it was going to work out all right. When do a family’s secrets become too dangerous to keep? Find out in Ellie Pulikonda’s shocking debut novel, Split Second . Richard Reynolds, a successful attorney and wannabe politician, has spent years cultivating the perfect image—which includes his trophy wife, Deborah, and talented teenage daughter, Liz. But Liz threatens to ruin it all after severe depression forces her out of college and back home. After she attempts suicide, Richard rushes her off to a private hospital in hopes that the drama will soon blow over. Run by Nick Jensen, the hospital seems to be exactly what Liz needs. But soon Nick uncovers some disquieting facts, like the fact that Liz’s depression arose at the exact same time that a classmate was presumed murdered. Liz’s uncanny knowledge of the crime’s details only deepens Nick’s unease. As Liz attempts to heal, her parents’ marriage begins to crack in light of mutually held secrets coming to the surface. What is the Reynolds family hiding?
258 pages, Paperback
First published April 29, 2014
14 people want to read
About the author
Ellie Pulikonda
3 books16 followersAuthor, Ellie Pulikonda's shocking debut novel, "Split Second" had readers and Amazon reviewers asking for more novels by this prolific writer of psychological thriller mystery.
She listened and has now released her second novel titled; "Finding Faith."
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ellie attended several colleges after high school to obtain her BA in Education, MA in Library Science, and her MS in Adult Education.
She is or has been a daughter, wife, mother, widow, partner, single mom, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She has worked various places, and in different fields such as a law office, a librarian, newspaper article writing, a welfare office, and finally as the director of a public library in Tipton, IN.
"I write for the pure joy of writing."
"At first, it was diaries, journals, and musings; then I graduated to short newspaper articles, some unpublished but staged mystery/comedy plays, scripts for amateur musical productions and now books.
My hope is that my readers will enjoy my books and also be prodded to think about the actions and motives of my characters, to question their choices and why they made them, and to see the characters with greater insight."
Visit her blog for her writer's weekly installment of "Words on Words" https://elliepulikonda.wordpress.com
She listened and has now released her second novel titled; "Finding Faith."
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ellie attended several colleges after high school to obtain her BA in Education, MA in Library Science, and her MS in Adult Education.
She is or has been a daughter, wife, mother, widow, partner, single mom, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She has worked various places, and in different fields such as a law office, a librarian, newspaper article writing, a welfare office, and finally as the director of a public library in Tipton, IN.
"I write for the pure joy of writing."
"At first, it was diaries, journals, and musings; then I graduated to short newspaper articles, some unpublished but staged mystery/comedy plays, scripts for amateur musical productions and now books.
My hope is that my readers will enjoy my books and also be prodded to think about the actions and motives of my characters, to question their choices and why they made them, and to see the characters with greater insight."
Visit her blog for her writer's weekly installment of "Words on Words" https://elliepulikonda.wordpress.com
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April 12, 2015
For a first time Author, Ellie has came out of the literary gates with a fantastic family mystery/psychological thriller! Most times as you follow a storyline closely, your able to figure the "Who Done IT," but not this read, which holds your attention from the first page to the last!
The plot and the characters are well written into a family drama that looks at many issues including mental illness. Something I battle myself. So the storyline was relatable and powerful. I found Ellie's writing style very unique for a mystery writer, an exceptional read for those who enjoy this genre. I highly recommend Split Second to all readers! 5 Star read. . .
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon & Lyon Book Promotions
The plot and the characters are well written into a family drama that looks at many issues including mental illness. Something I battle myself. So the storyline was relatable and powerful. I found Ellie's writing style very unique for a mystery writer, an exceptional read for those who enjoy this genre. I highly recommend Split Second to all readers! 5 Star read. . .
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon & Lyon Book Promotions
March 27, 2015
You can't put this down once you start it. Not just a mystery. What is the "perfect" family, marriage? This novel makes you think!
July 25, 2014
Great read! Fast paced page turner. Related personally to some of the characters.
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