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Pamela Crane

A Slow Ruin Kindle Edition

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“Wow! . . . I was instantly pulled in . . . I couldn’t put this down and finished it in just a few hours . . . had me on the edge of my seat” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars

USA Today–Bestselling Author: What if the only person who can find your missing daughter is the one person you can’t trust?

When Felicity married into the Portman family, she could handle the narcissistic brother-in-law who came with the package. She could even endure their coddling mother, who pit her grown-up sons against each other. Because Felicity had a gift for dealing with drama . . . until her sister-in-law Marin crossed a line she could never uncross.

Marin, who always has to outdo Felicity. Marin, who blatantly flirts with Felicity’s husband. Marin, the last person to see Felicity’s daughter before she disappeared. Only a cryptic series of journal entries hints at why the girl vanished six months ago. But no matter how much time passes, Felicity will never stop searching. Or asking questions. Or suspecting Marin had something to do with it.

Carrying the weight of a strained marriage, failing motherhood, and crumbling business, Felicity must fight for her family—or watch everything fall into a slow ruin . . .

Praise for the novels of Pamela Crane:

“The tension keeps right on building.” —New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub

“Sure to have you at the edge of your seat.” —POPSUGAR

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Bloodhound Books
Publication date

November 30, 2021
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What Readers Are Saying About Pamela Crane:

"You are not prepared for the twists...Pamela Crane has in store for you." - POPSUGAR

"Crane succeeds at painting families and friendships in vivid detail; women will see their tussles and triumphs in these pages, and will relish the twists and moments of brave camaraderie and bold revenge... A satisfying read that has echoes of Liane Moriarty and of Emily Giffin's All We Ever Wanted." - Booklist

"Pamela Crane's anthem to female friendship and the empowerment of women proves one thing. Friends will do anything for each other...including lie, cheat in bed, and kill. Crane's deft treatment of this theme makes the besties in Little Deadly Secrets friends you'd want as your own...despite the fizzy cocktail of secrecy, betrayal, and deception they pour on every page. This novel is a read for our tumultuous times." - Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author of Cover of Snow and The Second Mother

"One of the most chilling opening scenes I've ever read, and the tension keeps right on building. My advice: don't read this book...unless you're prepared not to put it down until you're finished!" - New York Times Bestselling Author Wendy Corsi Staub

"I loved it! It's so well written, with sharply observed characters and the kind of fast-paced, twisty plot that keeps you turning the pages..." - Sunday Times and international bestselling author Debbie Howells

"There is always great depth to Pamela's writing and this is no exception. Amidst a cleverly constructed psychological thriller that pulls you along from one page to the next, we are treated to the deconstruction of a friendship between Robin, Mackenzie and Lily. It's sad, infuriating but fascinating too. Once Pamela has pulled it all together, and the pieces fit into place you are left with a brilliantly told tale, a mystery is solved, and justice is served but what of the friendship...? You'll have to read it to find out but I promise, you won't be disappointed." - bestselling author Patricia Dixon

"This was an incredibly fast-paced, heart racing, and twisty thriller with a great ending. The changing narratives truly keeps you on the edge of your seat, which leaves you guessing as to what the end result was going to be. Readers will find it a compelling read from start to finish." - The Nerd Daily

"A deeply profound and memorable story. It is well-written and intricately plotted. Highly recommended." - Fresh Fiction

"Wow, wow, WOW!! It's 3:15am and I have just finished this amazing book after not being able to put it down!" - NetGalley Review

"I was blown away. If you loved Big Little Lies, you'll love this!" - NetGalley Review

"The opening of this book goes from 0 to 100, instantly drawing you in: a serene and peaceful setting to 'woahhh I have GOT to see what happens here'" - NetGalley Review

From the Back Cover

What would you do if the only person who can find your missing daughter is the one person you can't trust?

When Felicity married into the Portman family, she could handle her narcissistic brother-in-law that came with the package. She could even endure their coddling mother who pit her grownup sons against each other. Because Felicity has a gift for dealing with drama ... until her sister-in-law Marin crossed a line she could never uncross.

Marin, who always has to outdo Felicity.
Marin, who blatantly flirts with Felicity's husband.
Marin, the last person to see Felicity's daughter alive.

Only a cryptic series of journal entries hints at why the girl vanished six months ago. But no matter how much time passes, Felicity will never stop searching. Or asking questions. Or suspecting Marin had something to do with it.

Carrying the weight of a strained marriage, failing motherhood, and crumbling business, Felicity must fight for her family, or watch everything fall into a slow ruin. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09G6FD1CG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (November 30, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1505 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1940662257
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #931,160 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,043 in Marriage & Divorce Fiction
- #2,208 in Domestic Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #2,869 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)

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PAMELA CRANE is a USA TODAY bestselling author and professional juggler of four kids, a writing addiction, and a horse rescuer. She lives on the edge and writes on the edge...where her sanity resides. Her thrillers unravel flawed women who are villainous, which makes them interesting…and perfect for doing crazy things worth writing about. When she’s not cleaning horse stalls or cleaning up after her kids, she’s plotting her next murder. Join her newsletter to get a free book and updates about her new releases at www.pamelacrane.com.

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E sapp

A slow Ruin.

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021

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☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

A slow Ruin.
By Pamela Crane.

A story that began in 1910
A woman's Disappearance.
The Great-Great grandmother.
Alvera Fields.

April 2021.
Alveras name sake vanishes. Without a Trace.

Felicity, a woman who wants children who keeps trying with her husband. Then one day it happens. And then there family grows.

Marin, the sister-in-law
Has secrets of her own. We're she came from. What she knows.
Her past what it will cost her.

So many lies, and secrets in this story. With a definite twisty plot.

This is definitely a different kinda Book from the others I have read of Cranes But I Personally Loved it.. throw in the dual timelines there my Absolute Favorite Reads.

I'm Totally Excited for Pamela Cranes
Next Book come out.
Little Does she know. June 21st 2022..

Pamela Crane

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marjorie j. shaw

Secrets and lies

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022

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I’m a huge fan of Pamela Cranes writing. I try to read all her books. A Slow Ruin which released on November 30, 2021, is a literary thriller that is told in a dual timeline. It begins in 1910 when Alvera Fields, a wife and mother to a newborn infant disappears without a trace. Alvera who married into a wealthy family disappeared during the women’s suffrage movement which she was a strong supporter in. She was never found! Fast forward to 2021 and on the exact same day, Vera Portman, Alveras great-great-granddaughter goes missing! This is a story that has so many twists that you will never see coming. It’s about a family that’s keeping secrets, so many secrets that they have to lie to keep them from being exposed. Not only does this storyline keep you wanting to read every chance you get, but the author amps up the creepiness by having the family live in a mansion called the Execution Estate because a previous family was murdered there in the library. Doesn’t that make it all the more enticing to read! The chapters bounce back and forth between Felicity Portman, who is Veras mom, and Marin Portman, Felicity’s sister-in-law. What part does Marin play in the whole scheme of it all? You’ll just have to read it to find out! This is an amazing story and one I could not predict the ending to. Great job Pamela Crane! This was a very entertaining and enjoyable read and if you like suspenseful thrillers then I recommend you check this out. I loved it and am giving it a 5 star rating!

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Roger Fauble

A 5 star domestic thriller

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022

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A Slow Ruin: A Gripping Literary Thriller Perfect for Book Clubs, my first read from author Pamela Crane. Well written & enjoyable domestic thriller with enough twists & turns that the Gordian knot would be proud. I discovered this book through the author's newsletter & went out & bought it & am voluntarily reviewing it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

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Kanyonmk

A book full of secrets..

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021

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Dang. This was a wild ride of a book! There is a lot going on and takes a story of secrets that link the past and present together. It’s definitely a page-turner and a book I was surprised by. If you’re looking for a suspenseful drama thriller, I’d recommend this book.

Final Rating: 4.5 Stars

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Ron Hanlon

The wait is over.

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021

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Bestselling author Pamela Crane’s new book A Slow Ruin is astounding. A Five Star page-turning psychological thriller, its plot demonstrates Pamela Crane’s incredible writing skills and strengths. In A Slow Ruin, Author Crane interlaces suspense with numerous shadowy components and twists them into a mesmerizing thriller.

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Darrin Reid

OK, and a little disappointing.

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021

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When I started reading this book, I was filled with great anticipation for a great story. However, the more I read, the more my anticipation began to wane. There is an extreme amount of detail, that seems to make the story drag. I found it to be extremely slow at times..

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Katherine E Anderson

Another winner!

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021

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Once again Pamela Crane does it! She has crafted a mystery novel that grabs you by the emotions and does tug but yanks on your heart. I couldn’t stop reading and am amazed that all the loose ends (most
any way) are tied up and we are then still left with the hope of a second volume continuing where this one leaves off. I truly can’t get enough of Ms Crane’s writing.

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Connie S. Fidgeon

Gripping

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022

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Gripping read! Despite the number of characters, it was easy to follow who is doing what. Without dates, I was a bit confused in spots as to what happened when, but it comes together at the end.

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Louise McCardie

Secrets and lies

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2021

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Another great book by Pamela. Exciting, intriguing and full of suspense. A story of a young women trying to find out about her true heritage. A family full of secrets and lies.
A brilliant read.

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Linda Martin

Total suspense!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2021

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Fantastic story loved it from first page to last!

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