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The Fleischer Series #2
Deranged
I’m Caroline Anne Fleischer and this book written by me is not the only one of its kind. I know this because I found and read the book that my sister Emily wrote. I’m not really much of a reader or writer, but I will do the best that I can because I want my part of the story to be heard too, before these ideas that I fight with in my head win and there is no more story to be told. I’ll try to pick up where my sister left off, after the terrible things that she did. Now I know the truth about all of it and I’ll fill you in on the horrible stuff that has happened even since then.
And I’m Julie, just Julie. Emily needed me to help her do what needed to be done and she needs me even more now because she can’t deal with the memories of what we did. Now I’m simply doing the things that need to be done to continue to survive and make some sort of a life for Emily- or myself. Survival of the fittest, as they say.
And I’m Julie, just Julie. Emily needed me to help her do what needed to be done and she needs me even more now because she can’t deal with the memories of what we did. Now I’m simply doing the things that need to be done to continue to survive and make some sort of a life for Emily- or myself. Survival of the fittest, as they say.
- GenresHorror
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2014
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About the author
Wendi Starusnak
12 books35 followersWendi Starusnak leads a full life in the small town of Phoenix, New York with her husband, three of their eight children, and their dog. Whenever she gets the chance, Wendi enjoys writing the darker stuff and hopes to break the silence about abuse through her work. A portion of each of her book’s sales goes to Vera House, a local agency whose mission is to prevent, respond to and partner to end domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 9, 2016
The morbid, shocking tale that began with book 1 now continues with book 2. Disturbing to say the least. Without giving anything away, I can see what's happening and makes me wonder just how bad things will be in book 3.
March 2, 2015
Another horrific tale... couldn't stop reading.
The first was better, but this one kept me hanging on every word too. Grisly and horrible tale. Too short. Getting the third one now.
The first was better, but this one kept me hanging on every word too. Grisly and horrible tale. Too short. Getting the third one now.
August 4, 2016
Completely deranged....not sure where this lady comes us with such horrors but couldn't put it down!!
June 7, 2016
Where does one begin to describe the context of this book, which is so twisted that it goes way outside the norms of family; of acceptable sexual behavior; of infantcide, revenge mass murder, and killing your siblings and/or parents Then one must also take in account psychological manifestations due to inbreeding, incestuous behavior of father/son upon daughter/sister in an orgy type arena. I think that just about covers it? But wait, there is the doll!
The doll. A personality of it's own. Maybe not? Could it be a second (2nd) personality within the same person. Or just the the true feelings that a girl has repressed her whole life? (You must've read the first book to take all this in.) Now add in a younger sister who is aware and has been an unwilling participant in so much. can she handle it? Could you?
So much happens in this book. Twist become more twisted and sick.
As for the writing: I find that the author has built marvelous, if despicable, characters. Each having their on personality (maybe two). The setting are vividly described but the reader is not overwhelmed Itty bits. The interplay between characters is clear, clean, and straightforward. And the story is well plotted even though it is bizarre.
I recommend you read Book 1, then jump into this book: It is, as the title states: deranged!
The doll. A personality of it's own. Maybe not? Could it be a second (2nd) personality within the same person. Or just the the true feelings that a girl has repressed her whole life? (You must've read the first book to take all this in.) Now add in a younger sister who is aware and has been an unwilling participant in so much. can she handle it? Could you?
So much happens in this book. Twist become more twisted and sick.
As for the writing: I find that the author has built marvelous, if despicable, characters. Each having their on personality (maybe two). The setting are vividly described but the reader is not overwhelmed Itty bits. The interplay between characters is clear, clean, and straightforward. And the story is well plotted even though it is bizarre.
I recommend you read Book 1, then jump into this book: It is, as the title states: deranged!
February 6, 2016
This is the second book to The Fleischer Series.
This book is after a few years from Detached.
This is in Caroline Fleischer's point of view and Julie.
Julie has now taken over Emily's body after the killing of their dad, and has turned into a spiteful woman and always nasty to Johnny and Caroline.
Julie meets Rufus, who works at the state fair what comes to town. He is part of the Freak Show. They cause havoc between themselves, and plan to live with the State Fair.
Caroline feels lonely and does not know what to do with herself since her father supposedly ran away with another woman and her mum has gone into her head. We follow her part of the story and how she copes with the story.
This is a dark book with disturbing scenes and acts.
I really enjoyed this after reading Detached.
This book is after a few years from Detached.
This is in Caroline Fleischer's point of view and Julie.
Julie has now taken over Emily's body after the killing of their dad, and has turned into a spiteful woman and always nasty to Johnny and Caroline.
Julie meets Rufus, who works at the state fair what comes to town. He is part of the Freak Show. They cause havoc between themselves, and plan to live with the State Fair.
Caroline feels lonely and does not know what to do with herself since her father supposedly ran away with another woman and her mum has gone into her head. We follow her part of the story and how she copes with the story.
This is a dark book with disturbing scenes and acts.
I really enjoyed this after reading Detached.
January 20, 2016
I can't believe that Emily let Julia take over, but this book just continues to show how abuse effects the psyche. I like this series. I didn't like a few of the things that happened in the story because I get to attached to the characters.
If you like psychological thrillers this is a good series for you, but warning it's not for people who can't tolerate abuse of any kind.
If you like psychological thrillers this is a good series for you, but warning it's not for people who can't tolerate abuse of any kind.
May 28, 2016
After reading Detached, I couldn't wait to get Deranged. I finished Deranged in one night. I couldn't put it down. The way these books are written, it is really heart-felt and you feel like you're living there right along-side Emily, the main character. The horrifying life she lives, makes you want to find her and help her, to change her ways and better her life. Amazing books.
May 2, 2015
Not quite as gripping as the first book, but I was still compelled to keep on reading. My only real gripe is that it was too short!
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