Shadows of Deception

"The plot is extremely well woven, it kept me turning page after page without ever realizing I was way past my bedtime. The characters are well developed and fit perfectly with the storyline." -Lana Chacra Annabelle Montague is an admirable, successful woman, living the American dream. But, when she receives a disturbing phone call from a former client, her seemingly perfect life unravels under the weight of a shocking revelation; one that changes everything she thinks she knows about her charming husband, Evan. Horrifying secrets and violent threats soon send Annabelle on a dangerous journey of fear, paranoia, and unshakable nightmares. Determined to elude the man she once loved, Annabelle turns to the peaceful shores of North Carolina for refuge, where she seeks the help of Cole Cross, her estranged childhood sweetheart. Once Annabelle reunites with Cole, nothing can eclipse their reignited passion. When a flicker of light from a beach bonfire reveals a familiar, malevolent face from the shadows, Annabelle fears that Evan has found her. Caught in a world where reality becomes blurred by haunting nightmares, Annabelle is pushed to unimaginable limits.

Corey Carter graduated from East Carolina University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After years of keeping the majority of her short stories and poetry private, she decided that it was time to pursue her dream of becoming an author. Her first romantic thriller novel, Shadows of Deception, was published in December 2014. When Corey isn't writing, she enjoys hanging out with her family and friends by the bonfire or out on the beach. She is a proud wife and mother to a very spirited toddler, residing in Eastern North Carolina.