An Orphan of the Light

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Pub Date 15 Nov 2024 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2024

Description

A young woman haunted by a riddle from her past befriends a detective who is obsessed with an old case involving a suicide off the Hollywood Sign. Together they unravel the past, which sets the young woman on an ill-fated course of revenge.

A young woman haunted by a riddle from her past befriends a detective who is obsessed with an old case involving a suicide off the Hollywood Sign. Together they unravel the past, which sets the young...


Advance Praise

"This book is a very captivating and intriguing thriller that kept me engrossed until the end. This book is a very good read and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller book."

 —Amanda Little, NetGalley—

"An intriguing page-turner for fans of classic Los Angeles Crime stories."

—Kirkus Reviews—

“A captivating tale filled with mystery and intrigue, this book encapsulates some of the most difficult parts of the human condition and presents these in a way that is not only agreeable but wonderfully readable and highly engaging.”

— Emily Maynard, Readers’ Favorite—

"A fascinating, hauntingly tragic story that had me engrossed from the first page until the end. Overall, I found this to be a very enjoyable read and highly recommend."

—Sheri A Wilkinson, LibraryThing—

"This thriller made me feel I was right there in the Hollywood Hills watching on and holding my breath as the plot unraveled piece by piece. I loved it!"

—LoveReading—

“Scozzari skillfully bridges from mystery to thriller, ramping up tension as the Hollywood sign becomes an ominous eye watching over the city, haunting Garrett with reminders of death, both past and potential. Cinematic and accessible, this classically drawn noir tale celebrates the time-honored American genre.”

—BookLife (from Publishers Weekly)—

“Frank Scozzari is an exceptional author who masterfully crafted a mystery and suspense tale. An Orphan of the Light is a thrilling maze of twists and turns, leaving you on the edge of your seat. With a plot that overflows with suspense and challenges, this book will keep you guessing until the last page”

— Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review—

"A worthwhile mystery with a sense of tragedy running through it."

—Kirkus Reviews—

"A wonderful story told with heart that draws the reader in and won't let go."

—LoveReading—

"...several twists throughout to keep you guessing, right until the dramatic ending."

—LoveReading—


"This book is a very captivating and intriguing thriller that kept me engrossed until the end. This book is a very good read and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller book."

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Featured Reviews

Wow! I did not expect what was going to happen in this book! I couldn’t put it down. A young woman is being haunted by something from her past, and joins force's with a detective. They work together, and little by little reveal the past, now wanting her to seek revenge. That is all I can reveal without giving anything away! You will have to read to book to find out! If you like gripping thrillers, I highly recommend this book.

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