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Redemption
Join Redemption and follow a serial killer that leaves murdered truck drivers across Canada. Meet a variety of characters including Maggie a spunky young truck driver, Colby the detective hunting for the killer, Ryan a family man who travels the highways, Noelle the 'working girl' who hangs around truck stops, Frank the grizzled veteran driver and Audrey the psychiatrist. Is one of these the killer? Or will one become the victim?
"The killer felt the overwhelming urge to kill again. It crept in like a silent lover, warm tendrils setting in until the need surpassed reason. The next depraved victim who slipped from the shadows would soon feel the wrath of a sharp blade.
The search continued for one particular person, but ridding the world of the dregs of society eased the rage. Lurking undetected in the shadows until now.
Now a detective had connected the murders, and the hunt was on. One hunting to catch a serial killer, the other hunting the one person responsible for the bloodshed. Who will succeed?"
"The killer felt the overwhelming urge to kill again. It crept in like a silent lover, warm tendrils setting in until the need surpassed reason. The next depraved victim who slipped from the shadows would soon feel the wrath of a sharp blade.
The search continued for one particular person, but ridding the world of the dregs of society eased the rage. Lurking undetected in the shadows until now.
Now a detective had connected the murders, and the hunt was on. One hunting to catch a serial killer, the other hunting the one person responsible for the bloodshed. Who will succeed?"
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2022
6 people want to read
About the author
J.E. Friend
4 books14 followersJ. E. Friend is an emerging author of crime thrillers. She lives in the beautiful Annapolis Valley with her husband and their dog, Hartley. There she is able to enjoy the peace and solitude it offers so that she can write, whether in her writing room or on the deck. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Waterloo, where her field of study was psychology, this enables her to get into the mind of a killer when writing.
She is a member of Author’s Ink, a writing group in Nova Scotia, consisting of published and non published authors, and for the past few years she has also been The Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for her geographical area. NaNoWriMo promotes writers with an annual challenge to write 50,000 words in the month of November, which she has won each year since 2017. She is an active member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia where she has reviewed and short listed emerging authors in several competitions.
Design of Deception is her first novel. She is currently working on a trilogy that follows a serial killer across Canada.
She is a member of Author’s Ink, a writing group in Nova Scotia, consisting of published and non published authors, and for the past few years she has also been The Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for her geographical area. NaNoWriMo promotes writers with an annual challenge to write 50,000 words in the month of November, which she has won each year since 2017. She is an active member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia where she has reviewed and short listed emerging authors in several competitions.
Design of Deception is her first novel. She is currently working on a trilogy that follows a serial killer across Canada.
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April 22, 2023
After reading and loving author J.E., Friend's debut novel "Design of Deception" I was thrilled to read "Redemption" the 1st book in a trilogy!
Edge of your seat, page-turning suspense as we follow a killer along the Trans-Canada Highway who is murdering truckers that don't deserve to live.
Highly Recommended and I can hardly wait for the next book in the trilogy!
Edge of your seat, page-turning suspense as we follow a killer along the Trans-Canada Highway who is murdering truckers that don't deserve to live.
Highly Recommended and I can hardly wait for the next book in the trilogy!
November 28, 2023
If you like serial killers this one's for you! Someone is on a rampage stalking truckers along the Trans-Canada Highway. This novel has quite a few characters and we get small glimpses into the lives, loves and tribulations of a trucker's life. I suspected early on who the serial killer was but it didn't spoil the story. Looking forward to what's next in this series and finding out a bit more about the characters, particularly Ryan.
April 20, 2024
Chillingly good, thrilled & adult skirtt while reading.
December 12, 2025
Outstanding characters and a mystery that kept me guessing
What impressed me most was how well the author balanced character depth with suspense. Maggie, Colby, Ryan, Noelle, Frank, and Audrey all bring something unique to the story, and the way their lives intersect feels natural and meaningful. I kept suspecting everyone at different points, which made the reveal even more satisfying.
What impressed me most was how well the author balanced character depth with suspense. Maggie, Colby, Ryan, Noelle, Frank, and Audrey all bring something unique to the story, and the way their lives intersect feels natural and meaningful. I kept suspecting everyone at different points, which made the reveal even more satisfying.
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