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Maternal Instincts #2
Evette
A new house. A new start. But what happens when things start to unravel for this picture-perfect family?
When the Taylors move into their new home in Oakwood, they are hoping for a fresh start. Disturbing occurrences, though, make Rose Taylor begin to think the tenant before them had some horrible secrets. The town, wary of outsiders of any kind, does not look kindly on Rose's snooping. As she works to uncover the mystery, she starts to realize the truth: the family isn't safe in the creepy town of Oakwood.
Rose begins to unravel as she researches Claire Fountain, the woman who lived there before. However, Rose's own dark past leaves room for doubt with her husband and loved ones. Will she be able to convince them that dark forces are actually at play before it's too late, or will her own past lead to her undoing?
This dark domestic thriller features several shocking twists. Set in the same world as The Redwood Asylum and The Flayed One, this page-turner gives a deeper look into the haunting town.
When the Taylors move into their new home in Oakwood, they are hoping for a fresh start. Disturbing occurrences, though, make Rose Taylor begin to think the tenant before them had some horrible secrets. The town, wary of outsiders of any kind, does not look kindly on Rose's snooping. As she works to uncover the mystery, she starts to realize the truth: the family isn't safe in the creepy town of Oakwood.
Rose begins to unravel as she researches Claire Fountain, the woman who lived there before. However, Rose's own dark past leaves room for doubt with her husband and loved ones. Will she be able to convince them that dark forces are actually at play before it's too late, or will her own past lead to her undoing?
This dark domestic thriller features several shocking twists. Set in the same world as The Redwood Asylum and The Flayed One, this page-turner gives a deeper look into the haunting town.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2022
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About the author
L.A. Detwiler
29 books302 followersL.A. Detwiler is the USA TODAY Bestselling thriller author of The Widow Next Door with HarperCollins UK and several other chilling page-turners. Her novel The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter was awarded the bronze medal for thrillers by Readers' Favorite and also translated into Polish. Her novels are noted for their dark, emotional depth and realistic portrayals of haunting topics.
During her final year at Mount Aloysius College, she started writing her first fiction novel, Voice of Innocence, which was published in 2015. She has numerous sweet romances published under Lindsay Detwiler. She has also written articles that have appeared in several women’s publications and websites.
L.A. Detwiler is a high school business teacher and writer in her hometown of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She taught high school English for ten years and also was an adjunct professor. She lives in her hometown with her husband, Chad. They have six cats and a Great Dane named Edmund (He appears in all of her current works; her late mastiff, Henry, is in the earlier novels). When she isn't training Edmund or writing, she is usually rewatching Outlander, drinking coffee, or buying makeup.
Connect with L.A. Detwiler on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok @ladetwiler
During her final year at Mount Aloysius College, she started writing her first fiction novel, Voice of Innocence, which was published in 2015. She has numerous sweet romances published under Lindsay Detwiler. She has also written articles that have appeared in several women’s publications and websites.
L.A. Detwiler is a high school business teacher and writer in her hometown of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She taught high school English for ten years and also was an adjunct professor. She lives in her hometown with her husband, Chad. They have six cats and a Great Dane named Edmund (He appears in all of her current works; her late mastiff, Henry, is in the earlier novels). When she isn't training Edmund or writing, she is usually rewatching Outlander, drinking coffee, or buying makeup.
Connect with L.A. Detwiler on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok @ladetwiler
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May 16, 2022
This is a slow burn psychological thriller that kicks you in the face at the end. This book is a sequel but can be read as a stand alone. It takes place in the same setting as some of her other books including The Redwood Asylum.
The book is told through varying viewpoints. It’s one of those books where you are never quite sure what is real or not. As with many of her books, this one is not for everyone. It is dark and twisted and will leave you wanting to learn more about the town of Oakwood.
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The book is told through varying viewpoints. It’s one of those books where you are never quite sure what is real or not. As with many of her books, this one is not for everyone. It is dark and twisted and will leave you wanting to learn more about the town of Oakwood.
Find me on IG @Firefly.Lane
June 9, 2022
Another great read from one of my favourite authors Lindsay Detwiler, "Evette" is the 2nd book of the series but can be read as a stand-alone.
The Taylors have moved to the town of Oakwood hoping for a new beginning but, strange things start to happen and Rose Taylor is convinced the house harbour secrets. Whiles, she's clearing the garage of their new home she finds a doll, a very creepy looking doll, she's mesmerised by it, almost hypnotised because the doll doesn't leave her side. Her neighbours act strangely once they find out where she leaves. What happened in that strange house before the Taylors moved in?.
It's a really creepy read and Lindasy excels at that, she sure knows how to keep the reader enthralled. "Evette" is based around the town of Oakwood themed books which I need to read, still on my TBR pile.
The Taylors have moved to the town of Oakwood hoping for a new beginning but, strange things start to happen and Rose Taylor is convinced the house harbour secrets. Whiles, she's clearing the garage of their new home she finds a doll, a very creepy looking doll, she's mesmerised by it, almost hypnotised because the doll doesn't leave her side. Her neighbours act strangely once they find out where she leaves. What happened in that strange house before the Taylors moved in?.
It's a really creepy read and Lindasy excels at that, she sure knows how to keep the reader enthralled. "Evette" is based around the town of Oakwood themed books which I need to read, still on my TBR pile.
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