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Defrayed: A Dark Gritty Thriller With A Killer Twist Kindle Edition

by MJ Newman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

Prepare to be enthralled with this dark gripping psychological mystery thriller guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Martin Garrett had it all, or at least he thought he did. That all changed the day he woke up to a Dear John note from his wife. His twenty years of reinvention and hard work undone in the time it took to read a single paragraph. If he thought his day couldn’t get any worse, he was wrong. Seems he can’t outrun his past forever, and now he has to pay. One way or another the truth will out.

A masterfully crafted page-turner. Relentless pace and twists leaving you breathless. You'll be gripped by an insatiable need to uncover the truth, propelling you forward into the unknown.

Are you ready to plunge into the darkness? Into the tortured psyche, to witness the depths of inner turmoil? Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey and join Garrett as he journeys into the abyss. A man at war with himself, raging against the world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PJJQNCR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ mj newman
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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MJ Newman

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MJ Newman writes Crime Fiction and Thrillers. When not writing he's developing new stories, allowing his mind to wander to the dark side, dreaming up gritty crime tales for readers to enjoy.

Having worked as a police photographer and a prison tutor he has a tome of stories just waiting to put out there.

Newman delves into the world of both the investigator and the perpetrator, to deliver fast paced edge of the seat genre fiction.

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  • Mary Ellen Garza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poor Maria or smart Maria ?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
    I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and have not been compensated in any way.
    Martin Garrett, who is normally called Garrett, is a successful corporate analyst who works hard but he has neglected his marriage. Strange things start to happen in this suspense story, like his wife disappearing and a policeman snooping around Garrett’s house looking for Garrett’s wife. Why? How does that policeman know Garrett’s wife, Maria ? The mystery thickens when the policeman gets caught in Garrett’s house by a man named Cullen. Who is Cullen and what was Cullen doing in Garrett’s house ? No spoiler here, you just need to read this fantastic story.
    I’ve never read any books by M.J. Newman but this is by far, a excellent psychological thriller. Just when you think you have figured it out, there’s a twist and turn that challenges you.
    I really liked the characters, especially Garrett (Martin), who comes off to people as being all business. Garrett is quite a colorful character who is witty, tough, has some tricks up his sleeve and he isn’t scared of anybody.
    I really like the way M.J. Newman captivates us readers with the different characters and a awesome storyline !!
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  • Andrea L. Stoeckel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A maze of questions wrapped in an enigma
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
    First, your spouse leaves, and things decompensate from there the world he's built begins to unravel. Can he trust himself to stay ahead of it?

    Having read Newman's Crime Syndicate, I knew I was entering a world where flashlights are the norm because you really are clueless as to what's around the next bend. If you're an adrenaline junkie, I recommend this author.

    [disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
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  • col2910
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable slice of Brit grit crime
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
    An enjoyable slice of Brit grit indie crime fiction from Mark Newman.

    Fast-paced and tough, with a main character combatting a few issues, the least of which is his wife giving him the heave hoh. However bad that is, Martin Garrett's life has just taken a further turn for the worse. He might be going down, but not without taking a few casualties with him.

    I really enjoyed this tale of one man's woes. Our main character in the space of a few days, deals with some marital woes full on, revisits some old haunts and finds himself reminded of a past and a father he tried to forget, has a few issues with his boss at work that he is unable to suppress and contain any longer, finds a new lady and brings himself to the attention of a local gang of criminal scrotes, while getting stalked by a policeman.

    Busy, brutal and very satisfying. I liked this one a helluva lot. It's not my first outing with Mark Newman. I like the directness of his stories which are backed up by interesting, developed characters whose woes and difficulties you become invested in. When Martin Garrett's story comes to a climax, Newman still delivers another twist.

    4 from 5

    Two of the author's earlier works have been enjoyed before - In For the Kill and Violence in the Blood. I look forward to reading more from him in the future.

    Read - January, 2021
    Published - 2020
    Page count - 186
    Source - review copy received from the author
    Format - Kindle
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  • Becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thriller that is a maze of events.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
    Oh my gosh! This book is soooo good! There is no way to know what will happen next. If you think you're having a bad day, think of poor Martin Garrett. You've never even thought of having a day as his! Even the way M J Newman tells his story is mysterious and creepy. I recommend this highly. So very clever. So very thought out. So well told!
    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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  • Nancy P
    5.0 out of 5 stars You never know
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
    This book is action from the first page. It seems a bit difficult to follow for the first bit but once started, it leads the reader on a roller coaster ride where what you think you know is not it at all. I strongly recommend this book to any who want to read an exciting book.

    I received this book free of charge but the opinions are all my own.
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  • Kenneth Lingenfelter
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
    Martin Garrett's wife leaves him and his world gets worse from there. This is a thriller that you do not know what will happen next. A page turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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  • Linda Longo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Defrayed
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
    I will not give you the storyline of this book. I will tell you that every time you think you know what's going on, you don't. If you're looking for a well written , engaging book, this one's for you !
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  • Tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
    What a delightful story. Who were the bad guys and who weren’t. Nobody was the good guy.
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  • Sabina Gabrielli Carrara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and chilling. A thriller with a capital T.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2021
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    A gritty chilling thriller that will keep you guessing till the end as once you think you had it all figured it out here it comes one of the many twist that won’t let the reader rest.
    I read it in a few days as once you start you can’t stop and the author managed to bring the characters so well alive that you might think they are real.
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