We Don't Leave: A Psychological Suspense

I always look forward to a new release from Emerald O’Brien because her psychological thrillers make me think, give me goosebumps and always surprise me at the end. I found myself reading each sentence carefully so as not to miss any clues about what might be going on. I immediately distrusted Hayden’s husband Sid, because of his aloof and controlling personality, so I kept a close eye on him throughout the book to see if he would slip up and expose any of his secrets. Hayden definitely could have chosen a better man for herself because as she found out, Sid had become someone she no longer recognized. He never commented on her artwork, forgot dinner dates and was secretive about so many things. I was afraid that Hayden would be so caught up in her devotion to Sid to see what was happening around her. She wondered if her mind was playing tricks on her or was she a pawn in a dangerous game? To me, “We Don’t Leave” was a puzzle to solve as I moved around my pieces (the characters) until everything made sense, my questions were answered, and secrets were revealed. I was shocked at the ending and I have to admit I read it twice, because I couldn’t believe what had taken place. I am in awe of Ms. O’Brien’s creativeness and I look forward to more thought-provoking thrillers.