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Ian Quinn #3
The Seven Truths of Hannah Baxter
Shortlisted for the prestigious International Thriller Writers Thriller Award for 2023
First truth: In three days, I’ll be dead.
Second truth: You won’t find me in time, so don’t even try.
Third truth: I am somewhere nearby, but nowhere you can reach.
Fourth truth: My name is Hannah, and if you think you know me, you don’t. You never did. None of you.
Fifth truth: I will tell you things you don’t want to hear.
Sixth truth: You will watch me die.
Seventh truth: Some of you will suffer before I do. I have three days. How long do you have?
Hannah wants the whole city to know the pain she feels - even if it means her own death. Having locked herself in an underground bunker with limited air to protest the rape, humiliation and suicide of her teenage classmate, Hannah is broadcasting her slow death while revealing secrets about the boys who raped her friend. Racing to find her is Child Protection Officer Ian Quinn who once had Hannah as a client. And as Hannah’s live broadcast attracts more and more viewers, the stakes rise as the secrets she is sharing prove damaging to some very powerful and dangerous people.
First truth: In three days, I’ll be dead.
Second truth: You won’t find me in time, so don’t even try.
Third truth: I am somewhere nearby, but nowhere you can reach.
Fourth truth: My name is Hannah, and if you think you know me, you don’t. You never did. None of you.
Fifth truth: I will tell you things you don’t want to hear.
Sixth truth: You will watch me die.
Seventh truth: Some of you will suffer before I do. I have three days. How long do you have?
Hannah wants the whole city to know the pain she feels - even if it means her own death. Having locked herself in an underground bunker with limited air to protest the rape, humiliation and suicide of her teenage classmate, Hannah is broadcasting her slow death while revealing secrets about the boys who raped her friend. Racing to find her is Child Protection Officer Ian Quinn who once had Hannah as a client. And as Hannah’s live broadcast attracts more and more viewers, the stakes rise as the secrets she is sharing prove damaging to some very powerful and dangerous people.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 12, 2022
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About the author
Grant McKenzie
16 books75 followersBorn in Scotland, living in Canada and writing fast-paced fiction, Grant likes to wear a kilt and toque with his six-guns. Often compared to Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay, Grant has twelve internationally published thrillers to his name that have earned him an avalanche of positive reviews and loyal readership around the globe. His latest novel, The Seven Truths of Hannah Baxter, was shortlisted for the 2023 International Thriller Writers award. He also has a secret identity as mystery writer M.C. Grant (Oops, there goes that secret) who pens the Dixie Flynn mysteries set in San Francisco. This series was shortlisted for the prestigious Shamus award. As a journalist, Grant has won numerous awards across Canada and the U.S., including one in 2012 from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia — the same organization that Dixie’s fictitious San Francisco NOW belongs to. He resides in Victoria, B.C., where he works with people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
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January 25, 2023
What can I say about this series? First thing that comes to mind is that I never want it to end. It’s like a friend has been telling me about his life and I NEED to know more.
From cover to cover, all 3 books are filled with non-stop action filled with emotions that made me laugh and cry and you never know which it will be. As in real life, there are touches of humour within the despair, little quips, responses and references.
I will be utterly distraught if there are to be no more Ian Quinn novels as I now have a thirst for more of this lovely man in his fight to always put Children First.
Grant McKenzie has produced a magnificent character who needs many more adventures.
From cover to cover, all 3 books are filled with non-stop action filled with emotions that made me laugh and cry and you never know which it will be. As in real life, there are touches of humour within the despair, little quips, responses and references.
I will be utterly distraught if there are to be no more Ian Quinn novels as I now have a thirst for more of this lovely man in his fight to always put Children First.
Grant McKenzie has produced a magnificent character who needs many more adventures.
November 9, 2022
Well written, suspenseful, good pace, never lost interest – couldn’t stop reading.
November 21, 2022
Great read
A great storyline and plot with lots of action and never a dull moment. I will definitely read more of his books.
A great storyline and plot with lots of action and never a dull moment. I will definitely read more of his books.
January 16, 2023
I REALLY liked this novel. Teen angst and peer pressure can be deadly and kids, as well as adults, can be cruel. This is a good depiction of how that can escalate.
January 19, 2023
Great
Once I started I didn't want to put it down. Suspenseful, gritty and touching ,I would recommend to all. Good writing .
Once I started I didn't want to put it down. Suspenseful, gritty and touching ,I would recommend to all. Good writing .
November 8, 2022
My review
All I can say is wow! That was such an amazing story. I can only hope that reading this story will make some people think about their actions. I highly recommend reading this story!
All I can say is wow! That was such an amazing story. I can only hope that reading this story will make some people think about their actions. I highly recommend reading this story!
November 10, 2022
an awesome ride
With real dialogue, true characters and a thrilling plot, this book was pure joy...could not put it down. MORE MORE!
With real dialogue, true characters and a thrilling plot, this book was pure joy...could not put it down. MORE MORE!
November 14, 2022
Hard to put down
This author owes me two nights of sleep, due to his intriguing plot and great action. To make matters worse, I'll be back for more!
This author owes me two nights of sleep, due to his intriguing plot and great action. To make matters worse, I'll be back for more!
October 29, 2025
Unique story. Fast-paced read. Well written.
February 11, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Action packed and a thrilling story. The ending felt rushed, though, a little unrealistic, and some questions left unanswered. Also, Ian Quinn got on my nerves sometimes, but I do appreciate a flawed character. I now need to go back and read the two books that came before this one.
Action packed and a thrilling story. The ending felt rushed, though, a little unrealistic, and some questions left unanswered. Also, Ian Quinn got on my nerves sometimes, but I do appreciate a flawed character. I now need to go back and read the two books that came before this one.
January 8, 2025
Well-written, great detailed descriptions all the way thru. An enjoyable read.
October 1, 2025
Story of broken youths who care about their loved ones enough to risk all and get retribution -- an emotionally stirring story!
January 20, 2023
Hannah is pretty pissed that her friend, Sarah, died. She killed herself after three boys conspired to rape her and then sent it out over the internet. Hannah is now going to kill herself, but first, she’s going to make those boys pay. Ian is a child service worker and he is wrapped up in the case because his own daughter recently died. The book was funny, most of the time with Ian’s quirky words, but I lost a lot of patience with the author’s mixing up people’s names. It wasn’t Sarah Baxter...Hanna was a Baxter. And Duke was often called Bo’s name. It was frustrating to never know what happened to the adult T-cho people.
November 16, 2022
Page turner
I read this book very quickly as I wanted to know what happened next. Be prepared for a gritty storyline. It was well paced until the end which felt rushed. Also there were unanswered questions and loose ends. I wanted to know what happened to the perpetrators in the long run.
I read this book very quickly as I wanted to know what happened next. Be prepared for a gritty storyline. It was well paced until the end which felt rushed. Also there were unanswered questions and loose ends. I wanted to know what happened to the perpetrators in the long run.
December 13, 2022
The plot and characters were frequently fascinating but also full of darkness and disturbing concepts.
I appreciated that Ian seems to be a 'good guy' who wants to help kids and in that respect is the character that I am cheering for. But the whole book left me a little depressed about the world.
I appreciated that Ian seems to be a 'good guy' who wants to help kids and in that respect is the character that I am cheering for. But the whole book left me a little depressed about the world.
September 2, 2023
I had the pleasure of sitting next to this author at an awards banquet, and now I’ve had the pleasure of reading his fiction. The Seven Truths of Hannah Baxter was a terrific read with a page-turning plot and a wonderfully likable protagonist. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
November 3, 2022
The 8th Truth
Profaning that which is sacred to many is unacceptable and unnecessary. Liberally dropping f-bombs throughout is bad writing. There is better writing elsewhere.
Profaning that which is sacred to many is unacceptable and unnecessary. Liberally dropping f-bombs throughout is bad writing. There is better writing elsewhere.
December 15, 2022
Boring, boring, boring..... Need to change my genre I think as not been the slightest bit enamored with books claiming to be thrillers lately.....
January 4, 2026
Action packed thriller
A story that will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
A story that will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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