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At fourteen, Alice Hill is viciously attacked by two classmates while being blamed for a meaningless sacrifice to the fictional character Mister Tender—a persona her father created in popular graphic novels. Decades later, Alice has changed her name and seeks healing, yet she is confronted by a relentless watcher who knows her deepest scars and secrets. As she attempts to move forward, the specter of Mister Tender returns, promising a seductive smile and a dark whisper that threatens to reopen old wounds.
This suspense-thriller explores themes of post-traumatic stress, victimhood, and the insidious influence of media, as Alice battles whether her past will forever dictate her future.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Wilson, Carter (Novelist)
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