Title: HOLD YOUR BREATH
Author: Wendy Walker
Narrator: Dylan Baker
Publisher: Audible Originals
Duration: 2hours 31 minutes
Source: Audible
Gabby Ashford has just survived an attempt on her life. Detectives have connected her story to two other cases in the area: Professional women drugged at a bar, brought to their homes, and drowned in their bathtubs. Gabby, who miraculously woke up in her own bathtub unharmed, could be the key to finding a serial killer on the loose – but she has no memory of the attack.
Gabby admits herself to a high-end rehabilitation centre to recover and to seek the help of a psychiatrist renowned for his work with memory recovery. As Dr Forrester works with Gabby – interviewing not only her but her overbearing fiancée, her emotionally fragile brother, and the local detective working the case – questions about Gabby’s story, her past, and the ethics of memory recovery emerge.
Dr Forrester, the central voice of Walker’s breakout debut All Is Not Forgotten, is a fascinating and deeply complicated character, barrelling toward the truth of the case at hand while wrestling with the demons of his own past. Shocking and succinct, Hold Your Breath will have you on the edge of your seat from the first minute to the last.
Official Summary
13 March 2024
I am new to this author and want a brilliant story. This book catapults you into a riveting tale of survival, memory and the relentless pursuit of a cunning serial killer. The story revolves around Gabby Ashford, who narrowly escapes becoming another victim in a chilling series of attacks on professional women. The detectives link Gabby’s ordeal to a pattern of drugging, abduction and drowning that has left a trail of victims in its wake.
The narrative unfolds with gripping intensity as Gabby, despite escaping physical harm, faces the haunting void of memory loss from the attack. The author weaves a web of suspense around Gabby’s journey, positioning her as a potential key to unmasking the elusive serial killer terrorizing the area.
As Gabby seeks refuge in a high-end rehabilitation centre and enlists the help of a renowned psychiatrist, Dr Forrester, the plot takes a physical turn. The author explores the nature of memory recovery, introducing ethical dilemmas and raising questions about the reliability of Gabby’s recollections.
Dr Forrester, a complex and compelling character, emerges as the central voice navigating the layers of the case. The psychiatrist’s internal struggles and demons from his past add depth to the narrative, creating a thought-provoking backdrop to the suspenseful events unfolding.
This story has shocking revelations and concise storytelling. The narrative propelled by the author’s sharp prose, keeps you on the edge of your seat from the opening scenes to the climatic conclusion. The intertwined threads of Gabby’s story, the pursuit of the serial killer and Dr Forrester’s internal turmoil create a rich tapestry of psychological intrigue.
This is a gripping tale that will leave you breathless and captivated until the final page. If you enjoy the genre, then adding this to your TBR will not leave you disappointed. I am eager to explore more of this author’s work.
Also By Wendy Walker
The Night Before
First Dates Can Be Murder.
Laura Lochner has never been lucky in love. She falls too hard and too fast, always choosing the wrong men. Devastated by the end of her last relationship, she fled her Wall Street job and New York City apartment for her sister’s home in the Connecticut suburb where they both grew up. Though still haunted by the tragedy that’s defined her entire life, Laura is determined to take one more chance on love with a man she’s met on an Internet dating site.
Rosie Ferro has spent most of her life worrying about her troubled sister. Fearless but fragile, Laura has always walked an emotional tightrope, and Rosie has always been there to catch her. Laura’s return, under mysterious circumstances, has cast a shadow over Rosie’s peaceful life with her husband and young son – a shadow that grows darker as Laura leaves the house for her blind date.
When Laura does not return home the following morning, Rosie fears the worst. She’s not responding to calls or texts, and she’s left no information about the man she planned to meet. As Rosie begins a desperate search to find her sister, she is not just worried about what this man might have done to Laura. She’s worried about what Laura may have done to him…
About the Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Wendy Walker is the author of psychological suspense. Her novels have been translated into 23 foreign languages, have topped bestseller lists both nationally and abroad, and have been optioned for television and film.
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