Moment Of Certainty

by Pamela Towns

Karen Williams, a former hell-raising teen, thought she’d buried her mother and the secrets carried with her . . . that is until a mysterious letter hidden within the crevices of the family home, not only reveals a dark mystery but threatens to destroy every truth she’s ever known. Val Williams, Karen’s sister, has been a victim of abuse at the hands of their deceased mother’s boyfriend. She is carrying a wicked burden that clouds both her sanity and her livelihood. Together, these sisters muddle through their mother’s death, financial disaster, job woes and a lifetime of conflict, rejection, and hurt to reach the moment of certainty where the truth may just set them both free.

335 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2016

About the author

As a native of Detroit, Michigan, author Pamela Towns majored in English at the University of Detroit Mercy. Shortly thereafter, her writing career began to flourish, making its way to publications such as, Essence magazine, newspapers, online articles, blogs, an anthology, and a play advanced to The Detroit Repertory Theater.

Her work, dubbed as "moving" by television producers, ushered in an appearance on the original Queen Latifah Show.

"I've always wanted to write inspiring stories," she states. "I'm fascinated by individuals who're honest about their fractured lives. My characters are often based on such people."

In addition to writing books, she enjoys exploring pockets of Georgia where she now resides with her husband and daughter, as well as traveling the U.S., and abroad.

Author Towns has two published novels under her belt, Never Too Late and Moment of Certainty. She is currently working on her third book, Twelve Years.

Reviews

[Jennifer Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed this book! It had the perfect amount of romance and suspense. I was hooked from the beginning and pleasantly surprised by the twist at the end. This was a great book and i highly recommend it to anyone who loves addictive reads. Can't wait for the next book!

[Linda Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Debut book by this author. I picked it up off of the staff picks from my local library, so glad that I did! I’m not really sure about the ending it was left a little bit open, nit sure if the author plans to write a sequel.

[Susan Homan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moment Of Certainty

Moment of Certainty
Pamela Towns

This book will take you on a journey of a sisters. They both have lost their mom or have they? Val and Karen are so different and have very different outlooks on life. Karen is working in a nursing home as a CNA and she has some very interesting patients that she is in charge of. One of these will teach her many things and open her eyes and teach her many lessons along the way. So this book is sort of about Karen's journey in life and you see how she matures and changes. Will the secret Val and her mom had tear the sisters apart or will it bring them closer? How does each handle the death of their mother? I certainly did not see some of the twists that this book takes coming so it kept it very interesting. It did take me a while to get into this book, but I hope you might like to go on this journey of life and you may even learn a few things while reading it.

[Amy Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read. Keekee (Karen) lost her mama at a young age. She lived with her sister Val. Karen worked in an old age home and meet Jessica. Jessica and her friend Hersel hit it off and started dating. Something that Karen did not want. She wanted HershHesh to herself. She wanted to be more than friends.
Val was over her head in debt. Her mama didn’t pay the bills or mortgage.
Val went off to look for a job for a couple weeks to different town, leaving Karen to watch over the house. 2 thinks Karen found out, the house was in foreclosure and Val was actually her biological mother.
Events leading up to Karen finding out are heartbreaking. The author did an amazing job telling the story. Would highly recommend this book.

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best part of this book was watching Karen's maturing through her time with Ms. Blout, which helped her relationship with Val. At the beginning of the book Karen was a self centered, immature person, not someone easily likable, by the end of the story you're rooting for her and cheering her on. What wasn't so great about the book was that the author seems to miss or gloss over details from time to time and those might have improved the story, and the ending suddenly became rushed, here's another shocking twist, the end. Left this reader thinking what was that?!?!

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moment of Certainty is Pamela Towns debut novel. I didn't know what to except as she is a new author and I was not disappointed.

Val and Karen are sisters who have lost a key part of their lives, their mother. The loss was not expected but even more so unexpected were the secrets and debts that the sisters gained from this loss. There is a clear difference on how they want to proceed with the situation; one wants to find everything out and one wants to stay in the dark.

The story takes you through their journey as sisters and sees them grown and change along the way. As a debut novel Pamela Towns did a great job. The only thing that I would say could use some work is paying more attention to some details.

[Jacqui Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pamela Towns has a winner in her first debut novel. A story of overcoming all odds and finding the truth to be set free. Karen and Val have lost their mother but have gained her debts and secrets. When a letter is found in the floorboards, the truth comes out and it could ruin what Karen and Val have known. Karen is determined to uncover the truth and Val does everything to keeping it hidden.
The debut novel is well written and a page turner. The characters in the story have been written with just enough mystery to keep you reading. I think like others who have read it, the ending seems left open. This story is well worth the read. Well done Pamela Towns. I look forward to more from you.

[Mary Fazzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karen and Val are sisters and they lost their mom. Karen is working at a nursing home and taking care of their patients. Karen’s talks with Ms. Blout helps with her relationship with her sister Val. Val is hiding a bit with bills from her mom’s house. There’s events that bring the girls closer together. Some of the events are more shocking then others. These two work through their troubles and come out with a stronger bond. This is a great read and so different from others I’ve read. A page turner that you don’t want to put it down.

[Samantha Waldow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karen and Val had different up bringings even though they lived in the same house. Karen got away with so much but her sister Val always got the punishment.  There mother dies and takes a secret to her grave, well that is what she thought. Karen find the letter her mother wrote andnher world geta turned upside down. This book takes you on a journey of discovery, suspense and finally love. Great story. A little hard at some points but worth the push.

[Robyn Washington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was about an angry woman who had to make a lot of changes, but the hurt caused her to struggle. The author described the characters and they seemed so real. Full of suspense, secrets, hurt, and about a family going through a struggle. The changes that Karen goes through changes your perception of the book as you read. I like that the author can change your emotions on a dime. Great book.

[Linda Rea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karen and Val sisters through everything but just one secret could change it all. Karen a bit of a wild child takes a job in an assisted living home but meeting one of her cares changes a lot of her path along with her sister Val. The story took me a bit to get into but it picked up and changed my mind about a lot of things.

[Alison Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read anything from this author before and I was pleasantly surprised by this story!! You get two female protagonists that are quite interesting and they both have quite a story to tell. The story line was well done and easy to follow. The younger sister Karen shows a lot of growth throughout story and it's very refreshing to see. Humor, secrets and a big old twist at the end keeps you invested in this story from start to finish.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is a journey of the transformation and life of two sisters. Both deeply affected by their upbringing. The death of their mother and discovery of a letter starts a Process of growing, discovering and healing.
A unique book that was well written and descriptive. This book has something for everyone.
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[Lori Caprio Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot twists galore as you adventure into a story that has you wondering exactly what you read at the end. Loved the character developed and storyline. I was definitely a little confused at the end but I know that I didn't see the ending coming. Look forward to reading more by this author.

[Jennifer Richey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book! It has a little bit of everything romance & suspense and a huge twist!

[Bookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for something different, grab a copy of this book. A first by this author it took a few chapters to get into to but once I did I liked what a found. Not quite a full close at the end but a good read. I would enjoy another book to get the closure I usually crave in my reads.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taking the journey through Karen and Vals life was interesting. The obstacles and tragedies they both encountered made them

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is full of twists and turns. It took me a while to get into it and felt there were many lags in the storyline. The ending was quite a shocker!

[Courtney Garmhaus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story filled with twists and turns that keep you guessing — yet you’re never rushing ahead, because every moment is so enjoyable on its own. It’s a heartfelt look at family and the lengths we’ll go to in order to protect the people we love.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book that I have read from Ms. Towns and I really enjoyed it! I loved the suspense and romance with all the twists and turns! I will definitely be reading more from her!

[Mina Kalidas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful heart breaking story about two sisters, Karen and Val. Their journey was emotional and full of intrigue and revelations. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't stop reading this beautiful emotional story. This was a wonderful read.

[Mardell Bonasso · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this story. From the first chapter through to the last, Karen and Val's stories were gripping and very moving. Val, a victim of terrible abuse and Karen the unknowing daughter, raised as her sister. Karen's behavior was terrible towards everyone until a resident of the care facility she worked at befriended her and helped her see how her behavior was a detriment. Truly a great book. The ending seemed a bit rushed but the story was a page turner for sure.

[Critiques Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Pamela McAfee Towns brings us the story of sisters Val & Karen. Val is quiet & really withdrawn but, you find she is going through something & has been for quite some time. Karen is the spunky, outgoing sister but also has been irresponsible her whole life. Now that their mother has passed, it's time for Karen to grow up & she's learning that daily. But there are secrets between them and Val is determined to keep them while Karen is digging to uncover them. What will happen when Karen finally finds the truth? This book had me so confused on the last page. What you think is just a simple secret turns out to be something else. I read the last 2 pages again to be sure. There has to be more to this story. So even though I'm unsure of the exact ending 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -Lee-