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Terrence Timmons
Terrence Timmons
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), University Of California, Santa Barbara 2019
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One murder, two best friends, and a secret that could tear everything apart! "Jar of Hearts," set in the shadowy depths of suburban Seattle, unravels the mystery that binds three inseparable friends. When Angela Wong, one of the most popular girls in school, disappears without a trace, no one suspects that her best friends Georgina Shaw and Kaiser Brody have something to do with it. Fast forward 14 years, the secret starts to decay when Angela's remains are discovered.
Georgina, now an executive, sees her perfect life crumble as she's arrested, and the secrets from her teenage years claw their way to the surface. Meanwhile, Kaiser, now a detective, is torn between old loyalties and the quest for truth. A complex web of love, betrayal, and vengeance unfolds as every layer of the mystery is peeled back, revealing shocking truths and horrifying consequences. A tale filled with relentless twists, "Jar of Hearts" is a psychological thriller that will grab you by the throat and not let go.
Fiction
Thriller
Psychological Thriller
Crime Thriller
Georgina Shaw: A successful executive haunted by a dark past; values ambition but struggles with guilt and secrecy; becomes involved in Angela’s death through her obsession with Calvin James.
Kaiser Brody: A determined detective and former friend of Georgina; values justice and truth; torn between old loyalties and his duty as he investigates Angela’s murder.
Calvin James: A manipulative and dangerous figure from Georgina’s past; values control and power; orchestrates a twisted game that leads to Angela’s death.
Angela Wong: A vivacious and popular high school girl; values friendship and fun; her murder sets the stage for the novel’s events.
Secrets and Lies: The characters’ lives are built on deception and hidden truths, as seen in Georgina’s concealment of her involvement in Angela’s death.
Justice and Revenge: The pursuit of justice intertwines with personal vendettas, as demonstrated by Kaiser’s relentless investigation and Calvin’s twisted game.
Love and Obsession: Relationships in the story often blur the lines between love and unhealthy obsession, notably in Georgina’s relationship with Calvin.
Redemption and Guilt: Georgina’s journey toward redemption is plagued by guilt and a need to atone, exemplified by her final actions in confronting her past.
Power and Control: The theme of control pervades the novel, with Calvin’s manipulation serving as a central example of how power can corrupt and destroy lives.
Date Published: June 12, 2018
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