Dark Secrets

by Ruth A. Milligan

256 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2025

Reviews

[Daniel Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruthie

Bravo, Ms. Milligan, Bravo. As a lover of science fiction, I have come to appreciate authors who, if their plot line calls for it, are capable of successfully creating a whole new world out of their imaginings, as you have done in “Dark Secrets”. Your world is a dystopian one, filled with creatures, humans included, who have been transformed into things of horror, caused by the release of a life-altering mix of environmental pollutants. And yet, humans continue to exist, among them a trio of intrepid “DNA” researchers who are dedicated to finding a solution to this seemingly intractable problem, while battling corporate rivals in their own ranks. Enough said. Strap in and prepare yourself for a good read.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read many sci-fi and apocalyptic novels over the years and I always enjoy finding a new one. This book got many key elements I enjoy making it hard to put down. While creating a world unkown and allowing your imagination to draw a clear picture of what the main character has been dealing with, experiencing disaster after disaster only pushing him more and more. I was quickly captivated by this book reading the first 100 pages in a single night. I feel this book was a highlight in the books I’ve read and would recommend to anyone looking for a new sci-fi mystery!!

[Aurice]

Dark Secrets, by Ruth A Milligan, is a story with lots of surprises.
Her descriptions are very clear and allow the reader to envision what is happening.
I enjoyed the plot and the simple ending. It left enough unanswered questions to anticipate the next book.

[Peter Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't read books too often, this book Dark Secrets is a book that I would own and read again. Ruth A Milligan is a very talented author, I am looking forward to the second book. I am also looking forward to what she writes about in the future.

[Edwin Downward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intense characters with a tendency to act before they had a plan fight to do what they believe is best for those given into their care.

[Lauren F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had dystopian, science fiction, thriller vibes and I loved getting out of my usual genres of reading to dive into it.

Adam was such a relatable MMC- I could understand how driven he was to change the world. Dark Secrets was eerie, action-packed, and even managed to surprise me with some unexpected tears. I'll be sending my next therapy bill to the author.

I loved the world Ruth Milligan created, and I could tell she'd taken time to unearth creative details and systems that really brought this story and the characters to life.

Well done!