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Left Without Answers
After the sudden and unexplained loss of her son Hank, Alice is consumed by a relentless need for answers. The vibrant spirit of her boy couldn’t just vanish without a trace—there must be more to the story.
As Alice reaches out to Hank’s best friend Arnold, she’s met with a chilling resistance. Arnold, like everyone else, insists she move on, urging her to let the past rest. But Alice’s motherly intuition is a force that cannot be silenced, especially when she begins finding cryptic notes from Hank. Could Hank be reaching out from beyond, or is something more sinister at play?
Alice’s quest leads her deep into Hank’s hidden life, unraveling a web of betrayal, bullying, and secrets darker than she ever imagined. Each revelation threatens to tip her over the edge of sanity, as she battles the terrifying truths lurking in the shadows.
In a race against time and her own fears, Alice must uncover the truth behind her son’s death. But as the specters of Hank’s final moments haunt her, Alice faces a chilling realization—some secrets are meant to stay buried. Will her search for answers bring justice, or will it plunge her into a nightmare from which there is no escape?
Left Without Answers is a gripping, suspense-filled thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.
As Alice reaches out to Hank’s best friend Arnold, she’s met with a chilling resistance. Arnold, like everyone else, insists she move on, urging her to let the past rest. But Alice’s motherly intuition is a force that cannot be silenced, especially when she begins finding cryptic notes from Hank. Could Hank be reaching out from beyond, or is something more sinister at play?
Alice’s quest leads her deep into Hank’s hidden life, unraveling a web of betrayal, bullying, and secrets darker than she ever imagined. Each revelation threatens to tip her over the edge of sanity, as she battles the terrifying truths lurking in the shadows.
In a race against time and her own fears, Alice must uncover the truth behind her son’s death. But as the specters of Hank’s final moments haunt her, Alice faces a chilling realization—some secrets are meant to stay buried. Will her search for answers bring justice, or will it plunge her into a nightmare from which there is no escape?
Left Without Answers is a gripping, suspense-filled thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2025
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About the author
Cori Nevruz
19 books62 followersCori Nevruz is a suspense and thriller author known for her gripping narratives and psychological depth. She has penned five novels: Murder Manor, A psychological thriller with a whisper of the paranormal—reserve your stay at the manor, but beware: not every guest checks out; The Unwelcome Guest, An island escape, a mansion of dreams… and a nightmare hiding within; Making a Killing (previously published as Noxious), a chilling tale of a lethal assassin targeting retired pensioners; Left Without Answers, which follows a mother teetering on the edge of madness in her quest for justice; and Dirty Laundry, a fast-paced thriller that delves into the unraveling mind of a mom pushed to her limits.
Cori resides in Wilmington, NC, where she balances her writing career with family life alongside her husband and three sons. When she's not crafting thrilling stories, she enjoys reading and passionately following her favorite sports.
Cori resides in Wilmington, NC, where she balances her writing career with family life alongside her husband and three sons. When she's not crafting thrilling stories, she enjoys reading and passionately following her favorite sports.
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October 23, 2025
What an incredibly powerful story.. that ending. Wow.
June 25, 2022
Cori Nevruz has done it again! I first heard of her last year when I discovered a book she wrote called Dirty Laundry. I was instantly hooked and was thrilled when I was chosen to read her next book Making A Killing early. Both books are fantastic (you should go read them now!) and this book is no exception.
Alice and Mark black are reeling after the discovery of the son, Hank, in his room dead, from an apparent suicide. There were no warning signs that he might be suicidal and he left no note. Alice is desperate to find out why he took his life and she believes that his best friend Arnold may hold the key. Soon she starts to find little blue sticky notes, a favorite of Hanks, all over the place with notes she believes he is writing her from the grave. Arnold finally writes her a letter explaining that he's been grieving and that Hank was being bullied by a new kid at school. Finally, Alice has the name of the person she believes took her son from her. Can she put his death to rest before she has a complete breakdown?
This book was fantastic. I literally felt the pain from this mother oozing off the pages. As a mother myself, and someone who was bullied mainly on the school bus, this is something I have often thought of. I am very blessed to be able to homeschool my kids so they don't have much experience with bullying, but I would hope that if they were in school that I would be able to recognize signs of depression and unhappiness. I also do not allow my children to have social media, a place I believe to be toxic to burgeoning minds. Thank you Cori for writing such a sad and yet wonderful story. I look forward to more from you.
Alice and Mark black are reeling after the discovery of the son, Hank, in his room dead, from an apparent suicide. There were no warning signs that he might be suicidal and he left no note. Alice is desperate to find out why he took his life and she believes that his best friend Arnold may hold the key. Soon she starts to find little blue sticky notes, a favorite of Hanks, all over the place with notes she believes he is writing her from the grave. Arnold finally writes her a letter explaining that he's been grieving and that Hank was being bullied by a new kid at school. Finally, Alice has the name of the person she believes took her son from her. Can she put his death to rest before she has a complete breakdown?
This book was fantastic. I literally felt the pain from this mother oozing off the pages. As a mother myself, and someone who was bullied mainly on the school bus, this is something I have often thought of. I am very blessed to be able to homeschool my kids so they don't have much experience with bullying, but I would hope that if they were in school that I would be able to recognize signs of depression and unhappiness. I also do not allow my children to have social media, a place I believe to be toxic to burgeoning minds. Thank you Cori for writing such a sad and yet wonderful story. I look forward to more from you.
November 11, 2025
It starts with a gut-punch premise, a mother losing her son and unearthing his secrets, and then slowly sinks into a swamp of repetitive grief induced insanity and lukewarm mystery. The clues? Sticky notes. The suspense? Mostly waiting for something to actually happen. The twist? You’ll see it coming three chapters early and still have to sit through the world’s longest eulogy to get there.
It wants to be dark and psychological, but every time it edges toward genuine discomfort, it retreats into Hallmark-grief territory with a sad piano soundtrack playing in the background (it’s a sensitive topic I get it). The writing tries for haunting and lands on slightly heavy-handed. Still, you can tell the author meant well,like your aunt’s casserole that’s inedible but made with love.
Decent bones, soft execution. Readable if you’re in the mood for mild trauma and unresolved mysteries that don’t quite justify the tears. Mind your triggers for suicide and bullying.
It wants to be dark and psychological, but every time it edges toward genuine discomfort, it retreats into Hallmark-grief territory with a sad piano soundtrack playing in the background (it’s a sensitive topic I get it). The writing tries for haunting and lands on slightly heavy-handed. Still, you can tell the author meant well,like your aunt’s casserole that’s inedible but made with love.
Decent bones, soft execution. Readable if you’re in the mood for mild trauma and unresolved mysteries that don’t quite justify the tears. Mind your triggers for suicide and bullying.
August 9, 2022
A “can’t put it down” thriller but also a “I don’t want it to end” type of book. This story plants roots in your mind and niggles at you even when you take a break. The characters, setting and their relationships with each other and their own inner demons keeps the reader teetering between compassion, suspicion and perfectly timed bursts of laughter. Great plot, terrific characters and beautifully written. Don’t hesitate on grabbing hold of this one.
September 28, 2025
It's an emotional journey with a mother grieving over her son's suicide.
It's very sad, all emotions.
A bit of a long story.
It's very sad, all emotions.
A bit of a long story.
July 25, 2025
There was a lot of potential, but unfortunately I feel like it missed so much. everyone in this was so cold and heartless, it started out the town supporting her after the loss of her son, then everyone just being mean and avoiding her only months after her sons passing. her husband was terrible!! it may have made sense if there was more context, but honestly, I feel like more time was spent describing scenery than giving any context to people's thought processes. it was like everyone was an emotionless zombie aside from Alice. and the therapist was kinda creepy, I felt like she had more detail than the main characters. I will have to give a more recent book a try before I say this writing style isn't completely for me. but I did expect more depth with the characters and hope to see that in the future reads.
September 7, 2025
A great thriller, I was instantly pulled in. Definitely triggers of teen suicide and bullying. My heart broke for Alice, as she had to try and go through everything alone.
Thank you for Book Sirens giving me an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
Thank you for Book Sirens giving me an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
February 27, 2025
I had never heard of this author before, but I love a good thriller, so I was up for this reading.
The book deals with childhood suicide, so there may be triggers for some people. Although it was definitely a heavy topic, I wanted to know what happened. I was shocked by part of the ending, I really didn't see that one coming. However, I feel like we were also left without some answers, but not in a way I wanted to be.
Overall a good quick read for lovers of thrillers.
The book deals with childhood suicide, so there may be triggers for some people. Although it was definitely a heavy topic, I wanted to know what happened. I was shocked by part of the ending, I really didn't see that one coming. However, I feel like we were also left without some answers, but not in a way I wanted to be.
Overall a good quick read for lovers of thrillers.
January 8, 2026
I really thought this was a good subject for a book. I enjoyed reading it, for the most part. I am still not sure about a few things that happened, though that could be just me. I received an advance review copy for free. and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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