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The New Friend: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking ending Kindle Edition

by SL Harker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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You saved her life. You gave her a home. You know nothing about her…

Divorcee Claire is learning to begin again after discovering her ex-husband's affair. The last thing she expects to find is a young woman precariously balanced on the edge of a bridge. Vanessa is homeless and desperate, lacking options in her life. Claire takes Vanessa under her wing, saving her from the icy-cold waters of the churning river below.

Vanessa is grateful to Claire, especially when she offers her a room in her empty beach house in a quaint coastal town.

The two women find they have a lot in common and enjoy each other’s company immensely. Vanessa finds a job in the local town, and Claire takes up sketching again.

But their harmony is short-lived. When a brick comes crashing through a window, Claire must confront Vanessa about her past.

Did this sweet young girl bring someone dark into Claire’s life? And what if Vanessa has a hidden agenda?

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BG34VPQM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 30, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4258 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #291,412 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,114 in Domestic Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #1,975 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)
- #2,094 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Even as a young child SL Harker would conjure up stories to share with her family. That love of books and storytelling never went away, but her skills have improved since then.

As a lover of twisty fiction, her books are fast-paced domestic thrillers with a little spice added in.

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Sharing Life's Moments

Perfect Suspenseful Summer Read

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023

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The New Friend was a fun suspenseful book to read over the weekend. It's a solid reminder of why getting to know someone matters before you let them move in with you! It also showcases how much hurtful pasts can affect a person's character. Since the setting made me think of those summer beach vacations, it felt like the perfect summer read.

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Nancy

Definitely suspenseful

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023

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Enjoyed the book. Was very suspenseful. Was hard to put the book down at times. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is for swearing that wasn’t needed at all.

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LinTings

Deeper than it first appears

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023

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At first I viewed this book as a lightweight. It became clear soon that the layers were not glaring but definitely there and I enjoyed peeling them away with the author. Tangled and quite enjoyable.

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Not exactly a shocking ending

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023

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Okay, but not very thrilling. Not much of a twist. I skipped a lot of pages to see if there would be anything shocking, but it was very straightforward. And not very suspenseful. Needed more gaslighting. Also, the main character was a bit too gullible and trusting.

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Intriga

Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023

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Claire is newly divorced and she comes to Vanessa’s rescue. Vanessa was looking for a way out when Claire comes to save her. They form an unlikely friendship and they move into Claire’s beach house. Soon chaos ensues. This story has a great premise and entertaining characters. The story seemed a little rushed, but it’s a thrilling read.

Disclaimer: Thank you Hidden Gems for this review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Amanda T.

Interesting!

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023

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This book was interesting and I enjoyed it a lot. It definitely kept my attention, I didn’t see the twist coming.

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024

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Oh my goodness! What a spine chilling thriller! This author had me sucked in from the beginning and so did the young girl. But the truth will out!!
Loved it.

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Shamika L

Super fast paced but worth it in the end

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023

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This was a little too fast initially for my liking but I eventually understood why the author took that route. I like when books end like this, a gotcha that's right in front of your face.

A fun, enjoyable, one-day read!

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Joan

The new friend

Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023

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This was a hair raising psychological thriller. It was very well written with surprises and more twists as the story went on. It was very hard to put down.

Jade

I'm glad I didn't give up

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2024

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I, so, nearly gave up reading this book, in the first few chapters, it's all perfection and just ideal. But then the twists and turns came, and I'm so thankful I didn't just give up with it. Fantastic book!

Very readable, love books like this

Good plot twist

Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2023

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Loved it

Angie Hackett

Ok read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2023

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This was an ok read for the most part. It was a slow urn without much in the way of tension. The characters were a bit hit and miss as well. Claire was a tiny bit bland and naive. There did seem to be a good cop bad cop situation. Connor didn’t seem to have much of a presence either and I felt he was a bit one dimensional.

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