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SPECK: A Psychological Thriller About Power and Escape
She thought she was chasing her dreams.
Instead, she walked straight into a nightmare.
Harlow Speck is no victim. A bold, ambitious woman with a voice made for radio, she’s determined to make something of herself after years of setbacks. But when a charismatic talent scout offers her a shot at something bigger, she’s lured into a world that promises glitz and glamour—and hides something much darker beneath the surface.
What begins as flirtation turns into coercion. What feels like a chance becomes a trap.
And when a woman from the same circle vanishes without a trace, Harlow’s instincts tell her she’s next.
Held captive on a yacht by powerful men with no conscience and no mercy, Harlow must fight to survive the very system she unknowingly stepped into. Out at sea, wounded and alone, she learns just how small—how powerless—one woman can feel in a vast, brutal world.
But Harlow has always been more than she appears.
And even a speck can leave a mark.
A dark, emotional thriller about survival, resilience, and the unseen monsters hiding in plain sight. Speck is gripping, raw, and deeply human—perfect for fans of Verity, Luckiest Girl Alive, and The Girl on the Train.
⚠️ Contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of psychological and physical abuse. Recommended for readers 18 and up.
Instead, she walked straight into a nightmare.
Harlow Speck is no victim. A bold, ambitious woman with a voice made for radio, she’s determined to make something of herself after years of setbacks. But when a charismatic talent scout offers her a shot at something bigger, she’s lured into a world that promises glitz and glamour—and hides something much darker beneath the surface.
What begins as flirtation turns into coercion. What feels like a chance becomes a trap.
And when a woman from the same circle vanishes without a trace, Harlow’s instincts tell her she’s next.
Held captive on a yacht by powerful men with no conscience and no mercy, Harlow must fight to survive the very system she unknowingly stepped into. Out at sea, wounded and alone, she learns just how small—how powerless—one woman can feel in a vast, brutal world.
But Harlow has always been more than she appears.
And even a speck can leave a mark.
A dark, emotional thriller about survival, resilience, and the unseen monsters hiding in plain sight. Speck is gripping, raw, and deeply human—perfect for fans of Verity, Luckiest Girl Alive, and The Girl on the Train.
⚠️ Contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of psychological and physical abuse. Recommended for readers 18 and up.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2025
About the author
Maria Roti
31 books5 followersHello Friends, my real name is Schelli Rothi. The very first book I wrote was my memoir, "If The Shoe Fits" and that was many moons ago. Honestly I have never considered myself a writer, despite being a creative. My memoir was written for my own healing. My latest book, which is Fiction inspired by actual events, "I will never know", was written to bring awareness to what my husband and I endured, and since I am outspoken and a judge shut down my freedom of speech I took to the computer and told my story. Because of the nature of the story I changed my author name to Maria Roti. Maria being my middle name and Roti is my Norwegian last name. I am a free spirit, always have been. If you enjoy books that don't drag on forever then you will enjoy reading my work. Who I have been is not nearly as important as to who I have become.
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