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Lockdown: A Chilling and Claustrophobic Psychological Thriller Kindle Edition

by Maria Frankland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,969 ratings
I’ve meticulously planned my escape. But fate has other plans…


Today’s the day. The things I’ve packed are hidden away and I’m waiting for the go-ahead to collect the keys to the new house.

I’m so close to escaping Justin’s moods, his drinking and his violent tendencies, which are gradually getting worse. His promises of change mean nothing anymore and I’ve got to get away from him.

But a national lockdown has just been announced.

My current four walls are now my prison and my dreams of freedom lay in tatters. Pregnant, asthmatic and terrified, the danger outside feels deadlier than the danger within, so I have no choice other than to accept my current fate. After all, we’re all in this together, right?

Wrong. Justin now has me exactly where he wants me, and the three weeks of government restrictions stretch before me like a gaping void.

As my life spirals into despair, I navigate the darkest corners of my empty existence and I’m sinking fast. Justin severs my contact with family and friends and his coercive control tightens like a noose. While the outside world is in turmoil, my deadliest adversary lurks within - the person I’m forced to live with.

With concerned neighbours attempting to reach out to me, Justin’s sinister web around the two of us tightens, especially when the help that’s being offered poses a direct threat to him. The situation is unbearable, and things eventually reach a breaking point.

Either one of us could survive the inevitable confrontation.

And either one of us could die.

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Synopsis She's meticulously planned her escape. But fate has other plans. The sunniest days bring the darkest news. You never know what, or who, is around the corner. The grass isn't always greener on the other side... Gaslighters choose their prey with care. Within a marriage can be the sweetest, or the darkest place to be.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCYYL3ZD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Autonomy Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,969 ratings

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Maria Frankland

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Maria Frankland has a dubious internet search history and a very worried mother-in-law. However, neither of these things can stop her writing gripping psychological thrillers in which you’ll never find a happy-ever-after.

Her novels are mostly set in Otley in Yorkshire where you’ll hear the accent through all her characters. These are people you could live next door to, or closer still… don’t say you haven’t been warned.

Maria’s novels are fast-paced, down to earth and realistic. You never know what’s around the corner…

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For film and TV rights enquiries, contact: maria@mariafrankland .co.uk

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Customers find the book well-written and compelling, with one review noting how it captures the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic. The ending receives positive feedback, with one customer mentioning a surprising twist.

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Customers find the book well written and compelling, with one customer noting how it captures the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic.

"...She also captures the fear and uncertainty of Covid when it initially hit. Well written and I'll be looking for more from her." Read more

"Not to over emphasize, but this is one of the best thrillers I have read. Be cautious if you've been a victim of any kind of abuse, as it's intense." Read more

"...The twist at the end surprised me. Didn't see that coming. Was a great book. You wonder how an ex wife and current wife can possibly get along...." Read more

"This was a very fast paced and suspenseful read...." Read more

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"...Will definitely bring back some unpleasant memories. The twist at the end surprised me. Didn't see that coming. Was a great book...." Read more

"Exciting, and has the perfect ending. A few grammatical errors, but perhaps the British use "me" and "I" differently than Americans." Read more

"...coming and I could not put this book down until I reached the very satisfying ending." Read more

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SHOULD HAVE TRIGGER WARNINGS
MARIA FRANKLAND REALLY HAD ME CRYING IN THIS BOOK HERE ! AS A SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IT'S REALLY CLOSE TO HOME.. I ALSO HAD MY EX-HUSBANDS SECOND WIFE AFTER ME TO GET CLOSE TO ME LIKE THE TWO LADIES IN THIS BOOK DID FOR A REASON... THE STORY HAD IT ALL, LOVE, TRUST, DECEIT, BETRAYAL, ALCOHOLIC HUSBAND AND ABUSER.... WHO HAD A PREGNANT WIFE THAT TRIED TO GET AWAY AND COULDN'T AND ALMOST ENDED UP DEAD.. THIS HERE COULD HAVE BEEN MY LIFE STORY. AT THE AGE OF 27 YEARS OLD.. ALL OF THIS HIT HOME REALLY CLOSE AND BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.. AND THIS WAS A TERRIFIC BOOK IN A STORY THAT NEEDS TO REMIND EVERYONE THAT LOVE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT IT SEEMS TO BE.. WHAT GOES ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS NOT WHAT IT ALWAYS WANTED SEEMS TO BE. I DID NOT SEE THE ENDING COMING THE WAY IT DID. I'M SO GLAD TO SEE THAT NO ONE GOT IN TROUBLE AND THAT THESE LADIES HAD BEEN DOING ENOUGH WITH THIS ABUSER THAT ONCE WAS THEIR HUSBAND.. I JUST STARTED THIS BOOK LAST NIGHT AND I'M JUST NOW FINISHING IT TONIGHT.. I COULDN'T SEEM TO PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I DID FINISH IT.. MARIA FRANKLIN HAS ONE GREAT IMAGINATION OR EITHER THAT OR SHE'S LIVED THROUGH SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THIS.. OR SHE KNOWS SOMEONE THAT HAS AND I'M SURE SHE PROBABLY DOES.. I DON'T BELIEVE HER MIND COULD HAVE WENT HERE IF SHE DIDN'T... THANK YOU MARIA FOR WRITING THIS STORY AND FOR AT LEAST THIS ONE TURNING OUT RIGHT IN THE LONG RUN.... I'M GLAD THESE LADIES BECAME FRIENDS AND THAT'S THE WAY IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE.. MY CHILDREN ALSO HAVE HALF BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND ONE OF THEIR BROTHERS KILLED HIMSELF IN 09 BECAUSE IT'S SO CALLED DAD WOULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIM.. JUST LIKE HE DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY SON.. BUT MY SON HAS HAD ME AND I HAVE BEEN STRONG ENOUGH TO GET HIM WHERE HE NEEDS TO BE... I REALLY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN I STARTED READING THIS BOOK ALL I KNOW IS SOMETHING KEPT TELLING ME TO READ LOCKDOWN FIRST WHEN I STARTED READING MARIA FRANKLANDS BOOKS.. BUT I READ ANOTHER ONE FIRST AND THEN I READ THIS BOOK AS MY SECOND BOOK OF HERS.. SOMETHING KEPT TELLING ME TO READ THIS BOOK AND I'M GLAD I DID... THANK YOU MARIA FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT AUTHOR AND IN WRITING STORIES THAT NEED TO BE TOLD.. AS SURPRISED AS I WAS AT THE WAY THE ENDING TURNED OUT I'M STILL GLAD IT TURNED OUT THE WAY IT DID.. I'M NOT SORRY TO SAY THAT I'M GLAD MY EX IS GONE TOO HE PASSED AWAY 4 YEARS AGO FROM THE LIVER FAILURE FROM BEING AN ALCOHOLIC.. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST.. GOOD RIDDANCE.
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  • Terry in Maine
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    Great character development. Maria quickly connects the reader to the people in the story and builds on that connection. She also captures the fear and uncertainty of Covid when it initially hit. Well written and I'll be looking for more from her.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars well written
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
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    Although I’m now left with wanting a sequel to follow the main characters as they move forward. Perhaps the grown son can become the dangerous aggressor?
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  • Karin K. Whitehead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lockdown
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
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    Like reading or listening to the news. The story is set during the pandemic in London (?). The story of Melisa and Justin. Secrets are exposed, abuse is rampant, a best friend Annie, and the coming of a new child. At times it was hard to read, triggers! Well written, development of characters done with a knowing hand, and the same for the story line. Be aware of triggers! But a great read!
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  • A Cozy Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, What a Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    Not to over emphasize, but this is one of the best thrillers I have read. Be cautious if you've been a victim of any kind of abuse, as it's intense.
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  • Patty U
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow what a book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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    This can be a hard book to read especially if you have been in an abusive relationship. Will definitely bring back some unpleasant memories. The twist at the end surprised me. Didn't see that coming. Was a great book. You wonder how an ex wife and current wife can possibly get along. Justin is a big time jerk who can't really get along with women. Unless he is controlling them. Doesn't matter if it's his wife or just a friend. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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    Exciting, and has the perfect ending. A few grammatical errors, but perhaps the British use "me" and "I" differently than Americans.
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  • Terri Stewart
    4.0 out of 5 stars Don't give up on this one
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
    I just finished Lockdown. I wasn't sure I was going to like this one. The main character made me question all of her decisions. But then it tied in at the 80% mark. I had a hard time putting it down. I will read more by Maria Frankland. An abusive husband during covid when everyone had to shelter in place and not even go to work. He was very controlling and mean. She was pregnant and afraid of catching covid with her baby.
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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars So realistic to the pandemic times
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
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    This was a very fast paced and suspenseful read. I don’t normally get too attached to the characters in these psychological thrillers but this one is different and I really wanted Melissa, Annie and Lynette to have a happy ending. You will have to read it to find out if they did…
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  • Gwendy P.
    2.0 out of 5 stars dull
    Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2024
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    i thought the Covid situation lent itself to a story that should have been atmospheric, tense and fraught; but instead I found the storytelling was pretty dull, the characters not very well fleshed out and the plot reveals very predictable. The "mystery" neighbour lady was obvious; Justin's stomach problems, super obvious as well.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lockdown
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2024
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    A novel with a touch of grim reality of the physical and mental drains that lockdown had on so many people in abusive relationship that led to them cut off from vital support. Well written and enjoyed reading it.
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  • DV8 Diva
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lockdown Luck Down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2024
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    I did enjoy this book, it brought back all the claustrophobia of the first lockdown and the uncertainty of what was happening.
    However, I found the character of Melissa somewhat frustrating.
    Granted she was pregnant and asthmatic, but she had so many opportunities to get out of the house and away from the abusive Justin - but didn't.
    Her friend Annie offered her refuge, but she refused as it "was too near to her home", surely any place away from Justin was better than staying?
    Melissa desperately wanted to go out once when he was in a drunken sleep - did she? Nope - she did some yoga and had breakfast in the garden...... *Sigh*
    The Police called twice on a report of a 'disturbance', but did she leave? Nope.....she was too frightened of catching the 'Virus'.
    What was more important - her safety and escape from the horrible hubbie - or perhaps getting ill?!
    This spoilt my enjoyment of the book a bit.
    I'm giving it 4* because it was a good read and brought back memories of Lockdown.
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2025
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    Another great read . Maria has a way of keeping you wanting to read more and for the book not to end. I can’t recommend this author highly enough.
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  • Chrisy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Everyone has a lockdown story…
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2024
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    We were all going through the same experience, but our circumstances were different. Some were front line workers, some waving to family inside nursing homes, some taking weeks off and doing their gardens and as we all know some locked up with abusive partners. This story was one of frustration, fear and anger. But she was trapped. Why she didn’t phone the police when she got the chance, I don’t know, thankfully it’s not a situation I completely understand.
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