Natalie's Way
A Natalie Grace Thriller
Published on 20. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-7341298-4-7 (ISBN)
Description
Natalie's Way" is a hardboiled thriller following a complex and troubled young heroine navigating a bleak moral landscape. With edgy dialogue and a narrative style reminiscent of Raymond Chandler, the novel explores themes of lost love, survival, and self-doubt. Natalie's scathing wit, black humor, and fearless nature drive the story as she navigates a morally corrupt world and grapples with her traumatic past, pushing her beyond her limits and challenging her sanity.
The plot accelerates when a conman recruits the brilliant but brash iconoclastic girl, to be a pigeon in a blackmail scheme that quickly spirals out of control. From that point on, she's caught in a relentless chase, running for her life.
Throughout her journey, Natalie's razor-sharp intelligence and daring nature are put to the test as she attempts to outmaneuver her pursuers until the end. The story builds to a dramatic climax, beginning in an abandoned playhouse theatre and concluding on a storm-wracked contraband ship.
While steeped in darkness and nihilism, the novel offers brief moments of unexpected connections that provide a glimmer of heart. This creates a riveting psychological noir that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, showcasing Natalie's magnetic and increasingly unhinged character as she navigates a world of constant danger. The visceral prose, hardscrabble humanity, and philosophical heft elevate it beyond a conventional crime novel.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
477 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7341298-4-7 (9781734129847)
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Writer, author, novelist. Texas born, raised in a military family. Graduated from the University of New Mexico, studying Psychology, Art, and Business. Early careers included real estate, trucking, and operational management positions. I turned bureaucrat reporting directly to the Governor of New Mexico. But government wasn't my style. So, I built a mid-west twelve-year marketing business until the allure of the Southwest called me back to Colorado.I became an executive recruiter and wrote hundreds of resumés about people's lives, dreams, and fantasies. It struck a nerve, the writing bug bit. I first dabbled with simple vignettes and short stories. It wasn't long before I realized I wanted to be a novelist. The idea flourished, and resumé clients became inspirations for character ideas. Ten years later, BLOODLINE RUN became a reality, followed by NATALIE'S WAY. Both crime novels with deep psychological intrigue, thought-provoking plots, and unexpected twists on moral dilemmas. In my writings, I aim to challenge reader's assumptions and keep them on the edge of their seats. But dark fiction isn't all I write. I may come up with a twisty love-lost sentimental piece or a convoluted coming-of-age drama. When I'm not writing, I can be found on the golf course, playing pickleball, or fishing. Or maybe just lying around reading a good book, enjoying the cool, rarified air of Northern Colorado.