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Some Kind of Truth: A Dark Thriller Kindle Edition

by Westley Smith (Author), Wicked House Publishing (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Pittsburgh crime reporter, Steve James, returns home to find a mysterious package waiting outside his apartment door. At first, Steve fears the package could contain a deadly threat from a local mob boss pressuring him to retract his story, which helped put him behind bars. Instead, Steve finds a junior driver’s license belonging to Rebecca Ann Turner, a teenager who went missing from a party twenty-five years ago, and a USB flash drive containing a video of her murder.

Horrified by the contents inside the package, Steve is determined to find out what happened to Rebecca and why someone dragged him into uncovering this mystery. But as Steve sifts through the clues and weaves his way around those trying to prevent him from exposing the truth, he continues to struggle with personal issues stemming from his time as a war correspondent in Afghanistan, where he was filmed being tortured and nearly executed by the Taliban, making what happened to Rebecca all the more personal.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTQ81Q13
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wicked House Publishing (January 31, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3359 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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    Westley Smith had his first short story, Off to War, published when he was just sixteen. Recently, he has had short stories featured in On the Premise, Unveiling Nightmares, and Crystal Lake Entertainment. He was the runner-up contestant in the Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine’s “Mysterious Photograph Contest,” where his name was featured in the magazine. He sold his debut thriller, Some Kind of Truth, to Wicked House Publishing. His forthcoming thriller, In the Pale Light, will be published with Watertower Hill Publishing for a summer 2024 release. He is also the author of two self-published horror novels, Along Came the Tricksters and All Hallows Eve.

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deb parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Deb Parker
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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Some kind of truth...... Wow this book is very captivating!!!!!! A good book must hold my attention..... And this book did..... It pulled me in like a movie playing in my mind ...... Nothing around me but the story playing in my mind...the description of each character was told in a way like I knew them and the ending I was not expecting..... I look forward to Westley Smith's next book!!!!! His story telling ability is amazing!!!
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KellyJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently Written & Fast-Paced Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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Some Kind of Truth is an outstanding thriller by author, Westley Smith. The main character, Steve James, is an investigative reporter out of Pittsburgh PA who is delightfully complex and written without an ounce of pretentiousness. Steve's daily struggles fighting his inner demons and past trauma ring true, which further help the reader relate to this layered protagonist.
During Steve's investigation into Rebecca Turner's brutal rape and murder, he encounters several unique characters - among them, a local reporter, a sheriff, a mobster. It would have been easy to have these supporting characters be two-dimensional, stereotypical depictions. But, the author has crafted interesting, well-developed, and layered characters without sacrificing the quick pace of the story.
From the first chapter to the last page, this book will have you eager to turn the page. The ending left me questioning the objectivity of truth and realizing that to justify our actions, we all have our own "some kind of truth".
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Nicole Ware
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing the whole time!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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Excellent read. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys thrillers like I do. This was my first read by this author and I’m looking forward to what he writes next!
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Jan Millhimes
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and kept me engaged to the very end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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Damien
5.0 out of 5 stars Rated right up there with James Patterson
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Great Book! I couldn’t put it down from the moment I started it. Loved how you felt like you knew the characters and the twist at the end that I never saw coming
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Julie Merilatt
3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, but flawed
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Crime journalist Steve James finds a package on his doorstep containing an old driver’s license and a flash drive. When he views the contents of the flash drive, he is shocked to witness the brutal rape and torture of a young woman who appears to match the photograph on the ID. Upon further investigation, he discovers the victim has been missing for nearly 25 years from a small town a few hours away. That leaves several unanswered questions… What happened to young Rebecca? Who left Steve the package? Does this have anything to do with the recent expose he wrote that incriminated a local mob boss? And why does the on-camera torture seem to connect with what the Taliban did to him?

With the reluctant blessing of his editor, he heads to the town where Rebecca was last seen. Teaming up with another local reporter, they begin interviewing anyone connected to the case and scouring the area for clues, despite the case being cold for decades. This is where I got a little annoyed. As Steve and Amy make important discoveries regarding Rebecca’s disappearance, they tamper with evidence and contaminate crime scenes. There were so many times I wanted to shout at them to call the police and let them handle the situation. But they continue to sleuth, breaking the law and putting themselves in grave danger.

I thought the twist at the end was well done, because who doesn’t appreciate some vigilante justice!? But there were a few things that annoyed me. Sure, I understand Steve had his own trauma to deal with, but the constant dialogue between his brain and his desperate need for booze and nicotine was overdone. There were a few sections of the book that could have used a thesaurus, or at least better editing. Otherwise, it was a decent mystery, and I didn’t find it too graphic despite the author’s warnings.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying complexities
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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This is the kind of story the grabs hold and runs fast. There's nothing pat or formulaic in its telling. It gives the right amount of detail about the crimes to feel believable, without feeling voyeuristic. My interest grew as the plot deepened and my attention never once threatened to fizzle out. The twists at the end were satisfyingly complex; unexpected, while also locking together with a graceful, unforced logic.
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Joshua Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Not disappointed!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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Really enjoyed the suspense thriller. Didn't end the way I expected it too. Was not disappointed in this book. Looking forward to more novels from this Author.
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