Nine Seconds by Vincent deFilippo, PhD
18th – 24th August
Genre: Crime Fiction / Thriller / Mystery
Publisher: ViennaRose Publishing
Blurb
Was the monstrous figure from Staten Island’s past locked away, or is the true terror still walking free among them?
Dive into the gripping pages of “Nine Seconds,” a thriller that resurrects the terror of an old serial attacker on Staten Island. It’s a cold case. But a decade after being dismissed and gaslighted by the police and her own family, Davina Speers finds herself grappling with the haunting memories of her attack by the notorious New Cropsey. Her life, a turbulent journey through addiction, prostitution, and homelessness, takes a sharp turn when her childhood friend, Joy Sheridan, dies under mysterious circumstances labelled as suicide.
Now clean, sober, and rebuilding her life as a martial arts instructor and college student, Davina’s world is shattered by Joy’s death and a string of chilling attacks echoing the past. Convinced that the original Rosebank Strangler was never caught, Davina embarks on a harrowing quest for justice. Her investigation lures her into the dark corridors of Staten Island’s elite, where she uncovers a web of corruption involving the island’s most influential figures – a banker, a politician, a police inspector, a fire commissioner, and more.
As Davina delves deeper, she confronts a sinister plot that threatens to upend the lives of many, revealing secrets buried deep within the ‘Forgotten Borough.’ With each twist and turn, “Nine Seconds” keeps you on the edge of your seat, leading to a heart-pounding finale that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers like “The Informationist” by Taylor Stevens, “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly, and “UNSUB” by Meg Gardiner, this novel is a must-read for those who love a story that skillfully intertwines suspense, mystery, and raw emotion.
Will Davina untangle the web of lies and bring the true criminal to justice, or will the shadows of Staten Island’s past consume her?
Find out in “Nine Seconds,” where every moment counts in a race against time and evil.
Author bio
Dr. Vincent DeFilippo, DBA, an international financier and former CEO of a private equity fund in Hong Kong, where he aided numerous executives and businesses in raising billions of dollars in capital. Currently residing in New York, he is a Professor at Monroe College, where he mentors and teaches young people to achieve their goals. Driven by his passion for writing and storytelling, he captivates readers with his fiction works and provides practical business and financial advice through his non-fiction books.
Schedule
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| 19th Aug | @lizzandherbooks | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
| 19th Aug | @bibliophile_foodie | 🌍 Rest of World – Digital Book |
| 20th Aug | @sarahd.loves.books | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
| 21st Aug | @lisa_reads_alot | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
| 21st Aug | @bookgrlobsessed | 🇺🇸 US – Physical Book |
| 22nd Aug | @Bookstoldbycourtney | 🇺🇸 US – Physical Book |
| 22nd Aug | @book_a_holic_17 | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
| 23rd Aug | @xrosieandthornx | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
| 23rd Aug | @The_magic_of_bibliosmia | 🇺🇸 US – Physical Book |
| 24th Aug | @readingonthebrink | 🇺🇸 US – Physical Book |
| 24th Aug | @Rozannereviews | 🇬🇧 UK – Digital Book |
Buy Links
🇬🇧 UK – Amazon.co.uk
🇺🇸 US – Amazon.com
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