Letting Go of September: A Thriller
by Sandra J. Jackson
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Pub Date 31 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 13 Dec 2024
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Description
A year after his wife leaves him, Garrett Emerson is still struggling with the loss. Tired of the loneliness and the constant feeling something just isn’t right, he finally decides to put it all behind him. Will reacquainting with an old friend be the push he needs to move on?
After moving with her husband into yet another new house, Elizabeth Parsons finally feels at home. But is she ready to start a family? How can she even be a good mother when hers abandoned her?
Garrett and Elizabeth’s lives couldn’t be more different, but a series of events bring them together. As shocking secrets are revealed, they both learn more about each other - and that they are stronger than they think.
Advance Praise
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Letting Go of September by Sandra J. Jackson is a thriller that explores the intersecting lives of Garrett Emerson and Elizabeth Parsons. A year after his wife leaves him, Garrett struggles with loneliness and a sense of unease, prompting him to reconnect with an old friend in hopes of moving on. Meanwhile, Elizabeth, who has just settled into a new home with her husband, grapples with her fears of motherhood, which are shaped by her own mother's abandonment. Their seemingly different lives converge as a series of events reveals shocking secrets, testing their strength and rekindled connection to one another.
Author Sandra J. Jackson packs this exciting and dramatic novel with suspense and emotional depth from cover to cover, creating a gripping thriller that keeps readers on edge. Her characters are richly developed, with complex inner struggles that make their journeys compelling and relatable, and there’s a strong feeling of genuine humanity in the dialogue and thought presentation. Nothing ever felt fabricated or melodramatic about the central leads, and their actions are sometimes shocking, but always realistic and in keeping with their emotional journey. Jackson’s ability to balance tension with moments of vulnerability makes for an interesting take on the thriller genre where moments of interpersonal drama halt the action for some powerfully introspective moments. These big moments may pause the action, but in turn, I felt a lot more informed about Elizabeth and Garrett as a result and became even more invested in the story when the pace picked up again. Overall, Letting Go of September is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that will certainly entertain fans of thrillers and emotional drama.
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798334717602 |
PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 436 |
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Featured Reviews
I have read all of Ms. Jackson’s books, just finishing Letting Go of September! I thought this was her best yet! The characters were extremely believable and the plot(s) kept twisting and turning with no predictability of what was going to happen next! The short chapters made it more like “eating popcorn”…just one more chapter kept me awake long into the night! If you enjoy reading a good “who done it”, THIS is the book for you! Excellent read!!!
The integrating of characters was done flawlessly. The story moved at a good pace, varying view points and kept you interested to see how it all interconnected.
I really enjoyed this book. Nice plot, good mystery, interesting characters.
This was a nice read. Kept me interested and guessing. A few things easily stood out and a few others were interesting surprises.
The connections between the murders was a neat detail that kept me very curious to see how many more would be found.
Thank you NetGalley for the copy.