Whether I'll Live or Die [Kindle Edition]

Stacy Eaton (Author), Dominique Agnew (Editor)

Book Description

*** → Finalist in the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Relationship Category ← ***



“It sounded so simple in theory; ready... aim... fire... but what actually transpired was so much more.”

Officer Nicole Nolan holds the gun steady in her hands, knowing that life will be forever altered once she pulls the trigger. Her position as a small town police officer is to protect those who cannot protect themselves. It is her job, her career and her life.

Amanda stands where protection does not exist. With several failed relationships behind her, Amanda turns a blind eye to the possessiveness Josh displays in order to sooth her desperate need to be loved. As the mental abuse turns violent, Amanda must deal with the denial and embarrassment of being a victim once again. With her emotional and physical health siting on the edge, she must fight to regain control of her life.

A gripping story with one final destination, but will it be life or death?

*** A Portion of the proceeds will be donated to Domestic Violence Centers ***

“…a brilliantly crafted journey that engages the reader both emotionally and psychologically” Best-selling author, GE Johnson

“Life changing, compelling and heartbreaking…” International best-selling author, Amy Manemann

“This book brings a new light to the issue of abuse against women. The stark detail made me want to reach into the pages to help.” Reader, Scott Johnson

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Stacy is a full-time Police Officer who enjoys crime scene investigation above all else. She is a mother of two and her husband is also in law enforcement. She is very much into photography and carries her Nikon Digital SLR with her almost everywhere, just in case. She also has two Shiloh Shepherd dogs and loves to play catch with them. Stacy uses her experience at work to make the stories more believable. Weaving bits of crime solving knowledge into her stories of fiction to make them more lifelike. Her first book, My Blood Runs Blue was the start of her writing career. It brings the world of law enforcement into the paranormal world of vampires. It is a suspenseful adult series that will keep you guessing from chapter to chapter. Book one, My Blood Runs Blue, was published April 2011 and is currently available in paperback, hardcover and e-book editions. Book two of the series, entitled Blue Blood For Life was released September 2011 and like book 1 made International Best Selling lists on Amazon very quickly. The third book of this series is in the plot and characters development stage. She is hoping to have it completed and published in the winter of 2012. Stacy is also currently working on several different novels. The first one is called Liveon. This book brings to life Detective Jacquelyn Liveon as she tries to protect a movie star who is being threatened. While this book is well on it’s way, it has been put to the side to make way for another book that she is working on. Whether I’ll Live or Die was her third book to be released in July of 2012! This book is a fictional story about a young woman named Amanda who deals with the pain and emotional issues of Domestic Violence. You will read about how Amanda deals with the things life hands her while you follow Nicole Nolan as she grows at her new job as a police officer. This book is very emotional and intense as it deals with the all to real problems that face people in violent relationships. Stacy is also currently working on a Guardian Angel book and is hoping to have that out in 2013. There are several other books in the works for Stacy Eaton, but with her busy life you’ll need to keep checking back to find out what else is new! You can always keep up to day on what is going on in her life on her website: www.stacyeaton.com

Product Details

• File Size: 410 KB
• Print Length: 226 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Nitewolf Novels (July 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008GWT8LG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,507 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Riveting Read July 3, 2012

By G. E. Johnson

Format:Kindle Edition

"Whether I'll Live or Die" is a riveting read that evokes several emotional responses as you read. The book details the lives of "Amanda" and "Nicole", two women who appear to be very different from the beginning of the book, but who become inextricably tied together by the end in a surprising and poignant twist. From beginning to end, both of their stories are raw and real, one trying to cope with an ongoing cycle of domestic abuse, the other dealing with life as a police officer inevitably drawn into violent crime. If you have an aversion to graphic violence or abuse, this is not the book for you. You will find traces of fairy tale love and romance, but it serves more as intermittent relief from an ongoing theme of brutality throughout the entire novel rather than hold a place as a prominent theme of its own. I repeat - this novel is raw and REAL, not for the squeamish.

Don't get me wrong. The violence is not gratuitous in any way. It is the essence of the experiences of these two women - experiences that will make you angry, sad, afraid, and even resolute in your pursuit of the final pages in order to see how it all ends. I will not give away spoilers, but I can say that there will be vindication by the end of the story. However, how you arrive at the ultimate resolution is a brilliantly crafted journey that engages the reader both emotionally and psychologically. The author teaches us that ultimately, destiny is in our own hands and we decide whether our spirits will live or die in this lifetime.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MOST OUTSTANDING THING I HAVE READ THIS YEAR! December 29, 2012

By Dino

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have just finished this book and had to immediately write a review praising the authoress. Sadly this story is all to familiar with my life and like the main character, karate also helped pull me out of that nasty pit of abuse and self hatred. The way this story was told was unique and it engages you right from the start. The characters were all so real. I just don't know what to say, I am so choked up. It brought back memories and feelings that I had buried in my mind and thought I had buried forever. All I can say is please read this book! And be there for someone if you can.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and Real December 29, 2012

By D. Zentgraf

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I downloaded Whether I'll Live or Die when it was offered in Amazon Kindle's Top 100 Free, and I am glad I did. Stacy Eaton tells a compelling story of two women affected by domestic violence, one a victim and another a police officer, as their lives head toward inevitable intersection. This book is currently an Amazon Prime Kindle Lending selection. Definitely worth reading.

More About the Author

Stacy Eaton is a police officer by profession. Currently, she is working as the department investigator and enjoys digging into cases and putting the pieces of the puzzles together.

Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania and is the wife to a police officer and the mother of two. She is very proud of her son who is currently serving in the United States Navy and equally proud of her nine year old daughter who works hard in her Tae Kwon Do studies.

When Stacy is not working her demanding job, or spending time with her family, she works on her business and volunteers with the World Literary Café. When there is time, she writes.

Stacy is currently working on book 3 of the International Best Selling "My Blood Runs Blue" Series (release anticipated late 2013). She is also working on a second Domestic Violence Novel, You're Not Alone. She also has plans to add a second book to her newest series, Garda, along with publishing a contemporary romance later this year.