Darkness & Grace
by
Kathryn Schleich
A domestic thriller inspired by real events
Publication date: 12th March 2021
Genre: Crime / Thriller
Pages: 231
Format read: eBook
Source: Courtesy of Book Publicity Services
About the book
Even the strongest of
families aren’t immune to malice, betrayal, and deceit. Supportive,
loving, and affluent, the Pierson family is delighted to celebrate the
marriage of sensitive middle son Paul Pierson and his wife, Pamela.
Everyone rejoices that Paul has finally recovered from the tragic loss
of his beloved first wife and looks forward to Paul and Pamela’s new
life together. But just as family members are celebrating his happiness,
they start noticing that his beautiful bride may not be what she seems.
As the strain between siblings and spouses worsens, the Piersons discover that neither their money nor their considerable influence can keep the family safe from one woman’s malicious intent. When the true nature of this family member is revealed, each of the Piersons is confronted with the quandary of human conduct and moral responsibility.
As the strain between siblings and spouses worsens, the Piersons discover that neither their money nor their considerable influence can keep the family safe from one woman’s malicious intent. When the true nature of this family member is revealed, each of the Piersons is confronted with the quandary of human conduct and moral responsibility.
My review
Darkness & Grace is a domestic thriller inspired by real events.
Paul has been suffering immensely since his wife's death and when he starts dating Pamela his family were overjoyed to accept her into their fold. However once they were married things started going down hill.
The story follows Pamela's malicious actions and Paul's family's attempts to shelter Paul and the couple's baby daughter.
Paul's sister Kate narrates this tale of deception and as much as I think family should stick together and help each other out I found Paul's whole family were so annoying and way too involved. That aside, I found Kathryn Schleich's writing engaging and the story held my attention and the ending was totally unexpected.
A good story recommended for readers who like a bit of family drama.
3.5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐½
About the author
Kathryn Schleich has been a writer for thirty years. Her crime novel,
Salvation Station, was published through She Write Press in 2020.
Schleich has also published the short story “Reckless Acts,” featured in
After Effects: A Zimbell House Anthology, and “Grand Slam,” published
in The Acentos Review in May 2017. She is also the author of the
academic book Hollywood and Catholic Women: Virgins, Whores, Mothers,
and Other Images, which evolved from her master’s thesis. Her guest
posts have been featured on the Women On Writing blog, The Muffin, and
she writes for the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s volunteer newsletter.
When she’s not writing, Schleich is likely volunteering in the education
and arts communities in the Twin Cities, where she lives. Friends,
family, good food, wine, and traveling are important aspects of her
life.
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