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Death Row: A Short Story with a Twist Ending
From Brandie Van Hartesvelt, winner of a regional writing guild’s Best Upcoming Young Author award, comes a riveting story of suspense and redemption, with a twist you won't see coming and real-life inspiration pictures from the Missouri State Penitentiary.
As the clock ticks down to his execution, a serial killer grapples with the knowledge of his impending death. Determined not to die with unfinished business, he hatches a daring escape plan that takes readers through a tumultuous attempt to cheat death. In Death Row, the moments between life and death stretch unbearably thin for the condemned. With gripping intensity and emotional depth, this story will keep you hooked until the very end — where justice, guilt, and fate collide in unexpected ways.
In the end a death will be taken. The question is whose?
As a special treat, this edition includes exclusive bonus content: a behind-the-scenes look at the real-life inspiration for Death Row. See the holding cell and gas chamber that ignited the author's imagination and read author commentary offering deeper insights into the characters and themes explored in the story.
Grab your copy of Death Row today and dive into the story—and the exclusive extras that bring it to life!
As the clock ticks down to his execution, a serial killer grapples with the knowledge of his impending death. Determined not to die with unfinished business, he hatches a daring escape plan that takes readers through a tumultuous attempt to cheat death. In Death Row, the moments between life and death stretch unbearably thin for the condemned. With gripping intensity and emotional depth, this story will keep you hooked until the very end — where justice, guilt, and fate collide in unexpected ways.
In the end a death will be taken. The question is whose?
As a special treat, this edition includes exclusive bonus content: a behind-the-scenes look at the real-life inspiration for Death Row. See the holding cell and gas chamber that ignited the author's imagination and read author commentary offering deeper insights into the characters and themes explored in the story.
Grab your copy of Death Row today and dive into the story—and the exclusive extras that bring it to life!
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2025
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January 17, 2026
This is a 3.5 🌟 short story read rounded ⬆️ to 4 🌟.
January 22, 2026
A short story, a man plans to escape minutes before he is escorted to the death chamber. Very fast story, disturbing. Based on a true story?
I read this as an ARC, this is my review.
I read this as an ARC, this is my review.
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