“I was riveted by the drama and you made me care deeply about the fate of those involved. Your portrayal of the complexities of emotional damage was insightful in that you allowed us to see both sides of the 'goodies' and 'baddies', demonstrating that nothing comes from nothing and we are all vulnerable when it comes to our mental health,” said Jae De Wylde, author of The Thinking Tank and Sleeping People Lie.
"Anne O'Connell has written an intimate thriller from an unusual and fascinating point of view: the families of Westerners living and working in the Gulf States. She takes the Not Without My Daughter plot and adds a new and satisfying twist.” Tim Brookes, author of Endangered Alphabets and director of the writing program at Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont.
GLOBAL – February 8, 2015 – In celebration of International Women’s day, one month from today, on March 8, 2015, award-winning, Canadian author, Anne Louise O’Connell will officially launch her latest novel, Deep Deceit, which one reviewer calls ‘gripping’ and ‘masterful’.
“I’ve now started a tradition of launching my novels on the same day,” said O’Connell. “Since my main characters are women and the plots are typically driven by the emotional development of these women, along with thematic issues that predominantly impact women, International Women’s Day seemed like a good choice.”
Other underlying themes in the book also resonate with a female readership, such as domestic abuse and oppression. Some sensitive mental health issues come into play as well as the protagonist faces bouts of depression, and her abusive husband lashes out as he fights against the demons of post-traumatic stress.
“The author's portrayal of the complexities of emotional damage is insightful and she demonstrates that nothing comes from nothing, and we are all vulnerable when it comes to our mental health,” said Jae De Wylde, author, The Thinking Tank and Sleeping People Lie. “O'Connell cleverly combines the thrill of the chase with intense psychological elements, as her characters unravel under the pressure of events beyond their control.”
A sneak peek into Deep Deceit:
When Celeste Parker’s daughter Tamara goes missing in Dubai the all-out search and rescue mission she anticipates never materializes. Put off by the police as 18-year-old Tamara is technically an adult, and no foul play is apparent, Celeste has a gut feeling something is terribly wrong. New to the city and with her husband away working in Saudi Arabia, Celeste turns to her new friend and fellow expat, Susan Morris, for help. The duo set off on a hunt, which takes them down a dark alley of deep deceit. From exotic nightclubs and high-class call girls to mysterious Saudi palaces hidden behind ominous walls, they follow each lead while uncovering the unthinkable. As they come closer to finding Tamara, the secrets Celeste and Susan uncover threaten not only her daughter's life but everyone in their families’ as well.
Deep Deceit will be available on Amazon in both print and on Kindle. The Kindle version will be available through KDP Select for free on launch day. Pre-orders are available now at http://amzn.to/1zZrxEU.
O’Connell’s debut novel, Mental Pause, was a 2013 Independent Publishers Book Award winner. To learn more about the author visit www.anne-oconnell.com. Interact with her on social media at www.facebook.com/annethewriter, www.twitter.com/annethewriter, and at www.goodreads.com/annethewriter.
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