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Emily and Elizabeth spend their childhood locked in a bedroom and terrorized by a mother who drinks too much and disappears for days. The identical twins are rescued by a family determined to be their saviors. But there's some horrors love can't erase... Elizabeth wakes in a hospital, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak. The last thing she remembers is finding Emily's body in their bathroom. Days before, she was falling in love and starting college. Now, she's surrounded by men who talk to themselves and women who pull out their eyebrows. As she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Emily's death, she discovers shocking secrets and holes in her memory that force her to remember what she's worked so hard to forget-the beatings, the blood, the special friends. Her life spins out of control at a terrifying speed as she desperately tries to unravel the psychological puzzle of her past before it's too late. Phantom Limb is a character-driven mystery that begs to be read in a single setting. The shocking and shattering conclusion will make you go back and read it again. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors, and The Girl With No Past. "Dark suspense at its finest"...Thriller Beats
Identical twins Emily and Elizabeth, survivors of a brutal childhood marked by neglect and abuse, find their fragile peace shattered when one of them is found dead. Elizabeth, recovering from a traumatic event that has left her physically incapacitated and mentally fragmented, must piece together the fragmented memories of her past to uncover the truth behind her sister's demise. She is confronted by the horrors of her upbringing, the secrets of her rescuers, and the terrifying possibility that her own mind may hold the key to the mystery.
The description positions Phantom Limb as a dark, character-driven psychological thriller, emphasizing its suspenseful nature and shocking conclusion. It is marketed towards fans of authors known for domestic suspense and twist endings, suggesting a narrative that prioritizes plot twists and intense emotional stakes. The inclusion of a quote from 'Thriller Beats' indicates a positive reception within the thriller genre community, highlighting its 'dark suspense'. The overall framing suggests a book designed to keep readers on edge until the very end, with a narrative that unravels complex psychological elements.
Page Count:
258
Publication Date:
2016-12-15
Publisher:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-10:
1541034953
ISBN-13:
9781541034952
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