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About the Book
Book: Forgotten Secret: A Psychological Suspense Thriller
Author: S.F. Baumgartner
Genre: Christian Suspense, Thriller
Release date: January 8, 2024
For two decades, forty-four-year-old magazine writer Clara Khoury has lived with missing pieces of herself—her memory. When the recent discovery of a young woman’s remains triggers her, she’s compelled to investigate. Now, her disturbing past threatens her contented present, someone frames her husband, and their daughter is abducted. If she can’t uncover the truth, she might lose everyone she loves.
Locked within Clara’s shattered mind are the keys to crimes past and present. Can she recover the forgotten secret before losing her family?
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About the Author
S.F. Baumgartner is a Christian suspense thriller author. She graduated from the University of Hawaii and the University of Cincinnati. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her cats, staying active, and binge-watching crime TV shows. She lives in Ohio with her family
More from S.F.
Why I Wrote “Forgotten Secret”: The Continuation of a Thrilling Journey
Writing a sequel can be a daunting task, especially after a book like “Living Secrets” leaves readers hanging on the edge of their seats. But when your mind is brimming with ideas and the story just won’t let you go, you have to give in and write the next chapter. That’s precisely what happened with “Forgotten Secret,” the second book in the Mirror Estate series.
After penning “Buried Secrets” and “Living Secrets,” I found myself immersed in a world of untold stories and unresolved mysteries. “Living Secrets” ended with what some called a cliffhanger – a term I might softly contest – but undoubtedly, it set the stage for a compelling follow-up. I knew I had to deliver on that tease, and the journey to “Forgotten Secret” began.
The seed for this story was planted in a bonus scene of the prequel, hinting at a character’s disappearance. I had a rough outline: a disappearance, an aunt’s involvement, and a human trafficking angle. However, the real story was still elusive, waiting for that spark of inspiration to ignite it.
And then, as fate would have it, I stumbled upon something about amnesia. Suddenly, the plot began to take shape, transforming these disjointed ideas into a coherent, thrilling narrative. This serendipitous moment was a reminder of how stories can evolve from the most unexpected sources.
Writing “Forgotten Secret” was an adventure in itself. Scenarios would pop into my mind unbidden, each vying for a place in the story. Some made the cut, while others were set aside, perhaps to be revisited in future works. The suspense thriller genre doesn’t traditionally lend itself to “fun” in the conventional sense – it’s all about tension, suspense, and that edge-of-your-seat feeling. But that’s exactly the kind of excitement I wanted to capture in this book.
I’ve always been intrigued by the unpredictability of the thriller genre. As an author, you’re constantly walking a tightrope between revealing too much and not enough, all while maintaining that relentless pace that keeps readers turning pages. It’s a challenge, but one that I find incredibly rewarding.
In “Forgotten Secret,” I’ve tried to create a roller-coaster of emotions and plot twists. I want readers to experience that heady mix of anticipation, shock, and satisfaction as they journey through the book. My hope is that they find themselves fully immersed in the story, living through each revelation and cliffhanger as intensely as I did while writing them.
Thank you for joining me on this thrilling ride. I hope “Forgotten Secret” keeps you guessing, leaves you breathless, and, above all, lives up to the secrets it promises to unveil.
My Thoughts
Forgotten Secret is a Psychological Suspense Thriller that is written by S.F. Baumgartner. This is book two in the Mirror Estate series. I’ve recently discovered this author and I love how she draws you in within the first few pages.
Clara is a magazine writer. She has had a tumultuous past a lot of it she has blocked out and does not remember. However, she is triggered when a young woman’s remains are found, and she wants to investigate to try to get to the bottom of it. Suddenly, she stands to lose everything, her husband is framed. Her daughter is taken, and she needs to sort the jumble out in her mind to try to solve everything.
The book will draw you in within the first few pages. The author has packed the book full of action suspense that you will want to keep turning pages to find out what happens next. While this is part of a series, I would definitely recommend reading book one so that way you could capture the entire Storyline.
The story is well written. The characters are real feeling. I cannot wait until the next book in the series.
Thank You to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book all thoughts on my own.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 15
Texas Book-aholic, May 16
Stories By Gina, May 17 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 17
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 18
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 19
Betti Mace, May 20
Lily’s Corner, May 21
Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 22 (Author Interview)
Blogging With Carol, May 23
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 24
For Him and My Family, May 25
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 26 (Author Interview)
The Lofty Pages, May 26
An Author’s Take, May 27
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 28
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, S.F. is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and an eBook copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2b7cb/forgotten-secret-celebration-tour-giveaway
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