The Deadening (Olivia Callahan Suspense, #1)

by Kerry Peresta

[Quirky Cat]

The Deadening is the start to a brand new series, Olivia Callahan Suspense, written by Kerry Peresta.

Olivia Callahan's life had been neat and orderly. Or at least, that's what she's been told. Those memories were lost when she was attacked. One day in a hospital, she woke up having no idea what happened to her or even who she was.

She survived, and she will persevere. Getting her life back is going to be a battle, much like the fight for her life and her health. Olivia is more than up for the task and all of the challenges it will bring with it.

“Something soft and warm lay beneath his palms. His breathing sped up. He looked down, but it was too dark to see.”

It has been a hot minute since I had time to read a psychological suspense novel that made The Deadening a refreshing (and terrifying) read for me! Now, I know that a lot of the description may make The Deadening sound like a typical thriller, but trust me! It is anything but.

This is an intense read, right from the start. Even the prologue is enthralling, hinting at the battle that is on the horizon for Olivia Callahan. Overall, I loved her perspective and the unique take on everything she went through.

I think what I loved the most about The Deadening is that Kerry Peresta really embraced this thriller's psychological aspect. Meaning that while there aren't really any dramatic chases or battles, it preys on the anxiety lying in wait in all our minds. In that sense, it was excellently written!

The secondary character introduced was a bit of a surprise for me (his name doesn't come up in the description, for example), but I think his inclusion helped flesh out the story even more. While I think I would have enjoyed it regardless, that did add a nice touch.

Long story short, I enjoyed The Deadening, and I legit can't wait to see what will happen in the next installment of the series. No, really, I have no idea, and that is pretty exciting for me.

Thanks to Level Best Books for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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