After the suicide of her only child, Alice is committed to finding out why her son took his own life. With no warning signs or even a letter, Alice searches for answers regarding her son Hank’s death. She turns to Hank’s best and only friend, Arnold, for answers.
But Arnold, like Alice’s husband, has moved on from the tragedy and pleads her to do the same. Arnold is confident that revealing Hank’s big secret will help Alice grieve.
But when Alice starts finding sticky notes that could only be from her dead son, her desire for revenge intensifies along with her desperate search for the truth. Alice becomes more detached from her friends, husband, and reality after each note. Eventually, a letter from Arnold provides her with insight and a target: Hank’s ruthless bully.
Can Hank’s notes provide the answers Alice is seeking before she completely unravels? When she is left with no one and nothing except sticky notes from her dead son, will Alice accept the truth, or will her need for closure endanger the life of yet another child?
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Hank, Alice’s only child, is dead. Unbeknownst to her, Hank had been bullied for years. Alice is on a mission to find the person responsible for driving Hank to take his own life. Certainly, someone was to blame. Be it one of the bullies who tortured Hank day in and day out, or was it his overshadowed best friend, Arnold, who must have seen more than he lets on.
As Alice searches for answers and closure, the more she learns about Hank’s secret life, the more she feels Left Without Answers.
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PRAISE & REVIEWS FOR CORI NEVRUZ
“A great read if you like a thrilling, unpredictable plot and a story that sticks with you even after you close the book.” —Starred Review 5/5
“A good portrayal of what goes on behind closed doors… fast-paced and gets to the action quickly. Samantha wears a mask to the world but her journal reflects her inner pain and torment. A compelling story with an interesting climax I'm sure the majority of readers won't see it coming.” —M.A. Quigley, author of The Complexities of Love
“A tale so realistic, it’s frightening! Outstanding!” —Sara Bushway, author of Honey Beaumont.
“A fast-paced, quick-witted, thought-provoking, psychological thriller with incredibly suspenseful and exhilarative turns that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. Read it in one sitting. Couldn't put it down!” — David Rountree, Award-Winning Director
“Nevruz did a great job bringing to light how toxic the pressures to be perfect can be. As the plot thickens, the twists and turns takes you on a journey you could never have imagined.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Had me on the edge of my seat. I devoured this clever and captivating book in one sitting.” —Ana C. Sales, author of A Love for Doctor Mary Taylor
“Fast-paced and compelling, Nevruz's story builds and builds, culminating in a tense ending that feels inevitable yet surprising. An entertaining, engrossing read!” —Starred Review 5/5
“Devoured this book in a day!” —Starred Review 5/5
“A great book with an ending I didn’t see coming. It was really easy to get into the story and the writing style was perfect for this kind of book.” —Starred Review 5/5
"I empathize with Samantha. I laughed, cried, and then gasped. Very dramatic! 100% recommend, pretty much all I look for in a thriller: easy to read with a slow build, emotional, and great characters. Couldn't ask for anything more." —Starred Review 5/5
“A compelling story that engrossingly and heartbreakingly builds towards (and more than earns) its dramatic climax! Highly recommended.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Sunk its teeth in and had me recommending it to friends in the first few chapters and kept me hanging on to see what was going to happen next.” —Darren Finney, author
“A tale of suburbia with twists and turns that will keep you guessing right to the very end.” —Starred Review 5/5
“A brilliant read! Well-written plot and storyline, kept me engaged from the start.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, you won’t be disappointed! A twist ending I never saw coming. I highly recommend this book.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Outstanding!” —Starred Review 5/5
“Excellent read! Quick and couldn't put it down! This book will keep you guessing the whole time, then shock you at the end! Awesome book!” —Starred Review 5/5
“What a read! This is a psychological thriller that will bring you deep into the main character’s life. Scratch the surface of someone’s perfect life and it won’t take long to find the dirty laundry—is that a bloodstain?” —Starred Review 5/5
“This is a fun, easy read that is impossible to put down. I loved the main character, Samantha, because I could relate to her so well being a stay home mom in suburban America, myself. Her motherhood humor made me laugh out loud several times! The relationship she has with her husband is jaw dropping disturbing. I loved this book!” —Starred Review 5/5
Left Without Answers: An Intriguing Suspense
Praise & Reviews
A great read if you like a thrilling, unpredictable plot and a story that sticks with you even after you close the book.” —Starred Review 5/5
“A compelling story with an interesting climax I'm sure the majority of readers won't see it coming.” —M.A. Quigley, author of The Complexities of Love
“A tale so realistic, it’s frightening! Outstanding!” —Sara Bushway, author of Honey Beaumont
“Had me on the edge of my seat. I devoured this clever and captivating book in one sitting.” —Ana C. Sales, author of A Love for Doctor Mary Taylor
“Fast-paced and compelling. An entertaining, engrossing read!” —Starred Review 5/5
“Devoured this book in a day!” —Starred Review 5/5
“A great book with an ending I didn’t see coming. It was really easy to get into the story and the writing style was perfect for this kind of book.” —Starred Review 5/5
“A tale of suburbia with twists and turns that will keep you guessing right to the very end.” —Starred Review 5/5
“A brilliant read! Well-written plot and storyline, kept me engaged from the start.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, you won’t be disappointed! A twist ending I never saw coming. I highly recommend this book.” —Starred Review 5/5
“Outstanding!” —Starred Review 5/5
“Excellent read! Couldn't put it down! Awesome book!” —Starred Review 5/5
“What a read! Will bring you deep into the main character’s life.” —Starred Review 5/5
“This is a fun, easy read that is impossible to put down. I loved this book!” —Starred Review 5/5
About the Author
Cori Nevruz is the author of the thrillers “Left Without Answers” and “Dirty Laundry.” Cori likes to write emotionally invested suspense that readers can connect with.
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Cori Nevruz now resides in Wilmington with her husband and three sons. She is a graduate of the NCSU and works from home as a website designer. She has also previously published the thriller “Making a Killing” and 11 children’s books that feature student illustration, giving over 100 children published illustrator credit. She is an active volunteer at her boy’s schools, is an avid reader, potty humour enthusiast, and strong believer in the power of kindness.
More by Cori Nevruz
“Dirty Laundry” tells the story of Samantha, a suburban housewife who goes into extremes to keep her secrets private. Samantha goes into extremes to keep the life that she’s always dreamed of. Will sharing secrets with this newfound friend put them both in danger from Samantha's very private and controlling husband?
More Information
LEFT WITHOUT ANSWERS - An Intriguing Suspense
by Cori Nevruz
252 Pages
Adult Fiction
Suspense / Thriller
Domestic Suspense
Psychological Thriller
Themes explored: Interior life, Death, grief, loss, Social issues, Identity and belonging; Family life fiction; Social discrimination and equal treatment; Bullying and harassment; Coping with bullying, coercion and harassment;
Hardcover: 9781990158704
Paperback: 9781990158698
Ebook: 9781990158711
Large Print: 9781990158728
Audiobook: 9781990158827
Published by 5310 Publishing
Publication date: 2022-06-21