Voluntary pain
Angelina von Stein Series, Book 1
by Irina Semikop
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Pub Date 25 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 1 Oct 2025
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Description
Voluntary Pain is a gripping debut psychological thriller perfect for readers of Tess Gerritsen, Freida McFadden, and Gillian Flynn.
Some girls choose love.
Some choose pain.
Sophie and Caroline chose both.
They were strangers. Different lives, different worlds — but the same mistake: falling for men who were never truly theirs to begin with.
One week apart, both women were found dead.
No struggle. Just silence.
Detective Angelina von Stein wasn’t supposed to share this case. But now she’s working alongside two men she never wanted on her team — especially the one who’s made her feel too much for far too long.
The trail leads to one therapist’s office. A place that promised safety… and delivered anything but.
The deeper they dig, the darker it gets — obsession, grief, control, and the quiet unraveling of someone no one thought capable.
Because the most dangerous kind of hurt… is the one that learns how to hide.
Voluntary Pain is a sharp, intimate psychological thriller about secrets, patterns, and the kind of love we never admit out loud.
Enter for the murder.
Stay for the part that hits too close to home.
After all… haven’t we all, at least once, chosen something we knew would hurt?
A Note From the Publisher
Final file, no further updates planned.
This is Book 1 in the Angelina von Stein series.
Final file, no further updates planned.
Advance Praise
Voluntary Pain is an emotionally gripping psychological thriller that fans of Tess Gerritsen and Gillian Flynn will love. With layered secrets, sharp tension, and brilliantly witty dialogue, it’s both addictive and strikingly relatable.
“Voluntary Pain read like I was watching a TV show. Twists and turns aplenty, with sharp banter and a cast of questionable characters that kept me guessing and entertained. A great read — I’d definitely recommend it.”
— Katie O’Keeffe, Goodreads reviewer
Marketing Plan
• Social media campaign on TikTok, Instagram, and Goodreads.
• ARC distribution via BookFunnel and influencer outreach.
• Scheduled release on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, hardcover) on September 25, 2025.
• Newsletter promotion to early readers.
• Goodreads & NetGalley presence to gather reviews before launch.
• Amazon ads campaign starting release week.
• Post-release reviews on Amazon, especially during launch week, will be greatly appreciated and make a big difference for this debut title.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798298513456 |
| PRICE | US$0.00 (USD) |
