A perfect thrill ride…
A student podcaster sets out to uncover the truth and get justice for a murdered classmate in Ori’s gripping new mystery. The university’s hushed whispers and the police’s heavy-handed tactics only fuels CJ Jennings’ desire to make a difference with their college podcast. When a cry for help from a scared child reveals a web of secrets and scandals, CJ faces off against an unyielding adversary – an institution protecting its image. As they get closer to the truth, the killer becomes more desperate, leaving CJ racing against time to bring justice before anyone else is silenced.
Ori’s writing is engaging and accessible. He seamlessly weaves moments of heightened tension and suspense with intimate introspection. The first-person narrative voice allows readers to experience the story intimately through CJ’s eyes, providing insight into their thoughts, feelings, and personal struggles, particularly as a trauma survivor involved in the investigation of Ellie Bishop’s disappearance. The contrast between CJ and other characters, such as the authoritative Dean Northrop and enigmatic Mark Anderson, adds complexity to the narrative. Although deceased, Ellie’s life is poignantly portrayed through memories and testimonies, inviting readers to piece together her untimely disappearance, while building a sense of loss and urgency throughout the story. The narrative ebbs and flows organically, allowing for both thrilling action scenes and poignant character development. Throughout it all, the novel delves into themes of trauma and healing, justice and accountability, and isolation and connection. Both a thrilling mystery and an exploration of complex human experiences, the novel will keep readers invested until they turn the last page.
Open Secrets
(Cedarwood Campus Mysteries Book 1)
Jack A. Ori
Impactful Words Books
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Pub date May 24, 2024
ISBN 978-1734521177
Price $24.99 (USD) Hardcover, $14.99 Paperback, $3.99 Kindle edition
