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$25 #Giveaway The Trapped Daughter by Jay Kerk @kerkjay @XpressoTours Ends 10.8

September 30, 2020 By Mary 30 Comments



The Trapped Daughter
Jay Kerk
Publication date: September 12th 2020
Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller

Have you ever been trapped somewhere? I have.

Have you ever found that the world does not believe you? I did.

I have been betrayed by the people I trusted the most. They coil around me like snakes, lulling me with whispers about protection and safety and for your own good.

They offer up pills like sweets, promising me relief. Just take the meds and everything will be fine, Belle – the meds, Belle, the meds.

Everything will not be fine, and it never will be again. Justice is gone from the world. I have been wronged by Gabe, the man I loved most, and when I turned to others for backup, they sided with him because he’s a star. When I ran to my father for safety, he locked me up in his great big mansion and threw away the key. Now I drift like the ghost Gabe pretended I was, my bare feet tasting the coldness of rich tiles, my breath turning to ice.

Gabe isn’t real, they tell me. They insult me, they spit at me, then smile and pretend that they wish to help. Meanwhile, Gabe is out there, luxuriating in all that I won for him, and I suffer and burn.

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EXCERPT:

Prologue

When locked up in my room, I can no longer imagine good things.

I take a piece of paper out of my notepad and cut it into small pieces. On each piece, I write: I am Belle. My father is holding me hostage at his home. I sign them all and fold the papers until they become small enough. I then scatter them around the room, under the closet, beneath the mattress, under the carpet, in the cabinets, and inside the drawers.

A few minutes later, I realize that all of the pieces I have hidden could be discovered in one sweep. If something happens to me, I want the police to know about my father. I start again. This time, I cut the paper into larger pieces so I can write a longer message.

My name is Belle Andresson. My father is holding me against my will at our home. My father is dangerous and unpredictable, and if something happens to me, he is to be blamed. Today is the eighth day, and most of the time I am trapped inside my room, with no means of communication.

I hide the papers in places they cannot be found easily: on top of the closet, taped to the curtain, and in a sealed bag in the toilet tank.

My fate is unknown to me. I can only think of escaping to survive, but before escaping, I must know why my father is doing this to me.

Author Bio:

Jay Kerk uses his medical background and clinical experience as a physician to research and create disturbing psychological thrillers. His main driver is his fascination with the human mind and its vast capabilities, and he loves complex situations that test and challenge reality.

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  1. Nancy says

    September 30, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    I think that the book cover of The Trapped Daughter is jam-packed with lots of details and is very interesting.

    Reply
  2. Beatrice LaRocca – Walden, NY – Lover of the written word, lifelong learning and the great outdoors. And Chocolate!
    Bea LaRocca says

    September 30, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    The book cover, synopsis and excerpt are intriguing, this sounds like a thrilling read. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway.

    Reply
  3. karenh43
    Karen H says

    September 30, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Another new-to-me author. When I’m not reading historical romances, I enjoy reading thrillers. This story sounds really good. Love the cover too.

    Reply
  4. Debbie P
    Debbie P says

    September 30, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    This sounds like a fascinating read.

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  5. Stephanie Jones says

    October 1, 2020 at 1:44 am

    great book cover

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  6. James Robert – United States – Single dad raising my 5 kids and enjoying life.
    James Robert says

    October 1, 2020 at 1:47 am

    I appreciate getting to hear about a new book. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. 

    Reply
  7. atthemapletable
    Terri Shaw says

    October 1, 2020 at 2:56 am

    This sounds like a good read.

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  8. Cathy French
    Cathy French says

    October 1, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Psychological Thrillers are my favorite genre. I really like this cover.

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  9. isisthe12th – United States – Hi! I'm a mom of three wonderful children. I love to read, cook and follow blogs.
    Linda Romer says

    October 1, 2020 at 9:58 am

    The Trapped Daughter sounds like an exciting read. Thank you

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  10. Wendy Hutton – I enjoy cooking, crafting and doing reviews. Live in central Alberta in a small town. Grew up in northern Alberta on a farm, I am the youngest of 10 children.
    wendy hutton says

    October 1, 2020 at 10:01 am

    awesome cover, congrats on the release

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  11. cctdmt2
    Lisa says

    October 1, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Really great cover.

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  12. Marcy Meyer says

    October 1, 2020 at 11:34 am

    The cover looks really interesting. Sounds like a good thriller.

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  13. Ellen Stafford
    Ellen Stafford says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    The cover looks Eerie!

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  14. heather says

    October 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    This so sounds like my kind of book and I am loving the cover too.

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  15. heather says

    October 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

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    October 1, 2020 at 1:12 pm

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    October 1, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    I follow xpresso book tours on email

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  18. Eva Millien – Gonzales, Louisiana – I love to read, paranormal, urban fantasy, romantic suspense, erotic romance, science fiction / fantasy romance and military romance Single mom with 1 granddaughter love photography
    Eva Millien says

    October 1, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    I enjoyed the excerpt, sounds like a thrilling read to sink my teeth into, thanks for sharing!

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    Carol Knudtson says

    October 1, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Cali W.
    Cali W. says

    October 1, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Great excerpt and giveaway.

    Reply
  21. BookLady says

    October 1, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    What an intriguing book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

    Reply
  22. elaing8
    Elaine G says

    October 1, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book

    Reply
  23. dodgerfannnat
    Pat says

    October 1, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Sounds like a really good suspense read.

    Reply
  24. bn100 says

    October 2, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    intriguing

    Reply
  25. nyfoodhistorian – Quiet Prepper Female
    Cindy Merrill says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Hits a bit too close to home. I once knew two sisters who were seldom allowed out of the house until age 18- poor women.

    Reply
  26. Peggy
    Peggy Nunn says

    October 4, 2020 at 4:27 am

    I like the cover. It is very intriguing.

    Reply
  27. Jolanda LovestoRead – Netherlands
    Jolanda says

    October 5, 2020 at 12:02 am

    This sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  28. Christy Maurer says

    October 5, 2020 at 8:44 am

    The excerpt is so good! I love thrillers. I’m sure this is one I’d want to read.

    Reply
  29. Doreen says

    October 5, 2020 at 9:43 am

    Sounds like a great read!!

    Reply
  30. Shelly Peterson
    shelly peterson says

    October 6, 2020 at 11:39 am

    This sounds like a great read.

    Reply

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